Recently, many people have been talking about the relationship between Li Shimin and Xu Maogong. Many people have also said that Xu Maogong was very powerful and made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty. However, in the end, Li Shimin exiled him before his death. So why is this? Let’s take a brief analysis together.
1. Pave the way for one’s own child
This Xu Maogong is not an ordinary person, he is a very typical person who does not stand in line, which means he has a bit of a fence grass smell and is very smart. Li Shimin also knows this, so he is worried that Li Zhi cannot control Xu Maogong or suppress him, so he chose to exile Xu Maogong first, actually to pave the way for Li Zhi.
2. Sha Xu Maogong’s sharpness
The second one is Xu Maogong, who holds a high position of power and is a veteran of two dynasties. Such people come with their own BGM and are considered superior. Therefore, Li Shimin is still worried that after his death, no one can suppress him, so he exiled him to suppress his sharpness and let Xu Maogong know that no matter how much he can do, there are still people who can control him.
3. The Heart of An Man Chao’s Old Minister
Although Li Shimin exiled Xu Maogong, he also confessed to Li Zhi. Although he exiled Xu Maogong himself, it would be better for Li Zhi to invite him back after he ascended to power. This way, Xu Maogong would definitely be grateful to Li Zhi and would also sacrifice his life for him. It also has a calming effect on other ministers. As long as you perform well, everything can still go smoothly.
