The Flourishing Age

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We said in our first blog that our theme is in the Tang Dynasty of ancient China. If you're a real China fan, you should feel familiar with this dynasty in the history. Founded in 618 and ending in 907, the Tang Dynasty was the most powerful and prosperous country in the world. In this glorious period, the economy, politics, culture and military strength reached an unparalleled advanced level, especially under the rule of the Emperor Taizong.

Also, we choose the names of our characters such as Li Shimin, Zhangsun, Wu Zetian, and Li Tai because they are the most influential people in the Tang Dynasty (we don't make up names, you know) Let's take a look on what they did in their lives.

Li Shimin (李世民) or the Emperor Taizong
Li Shimin was a skilled politician, a master strategist, and an excellent calligrapher. He also won the battle of XuanWu Gate which killed his two brothers, and he was crowned the Emperor Taizong by his father in the Tang Dynasty. During his reign, the national economy became prosperous and the national social became stable. His era was mentioned as the "Flourishing Age".




Wu Zetian (武则天)
At the age of 14, she was selected to be Emperor Taizong's Cai Ren (or concubine) because of her beauty and intelligence. Actually she was famous for her will of power; she killed her two sons and a daughter to become the only female Empress in ancient China.





Empress Zhangsun (長孫皇后)
She was the wife of Emperor Taizong. She was of Xianbei origin and well educated. She was a frugal and humble Empress who prioritized virtue. When she died, Emperor Taizong received her 30-volume work titled "Examples for Women".





Li Tai (李泰)
Li Tai, who carried the title of Prince of Wei, was favored by his father, Emperor Taizong, for his literary talent and studiousness. Emperor Taizong agreed to create Li Tai the crown prince. However, because the Emperor didn't want his brothers rebel, he demoted him and make his younger brother the king instead.


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