This is the real "Second Generation Emperor"! His grandfather is Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty; his father is Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty; his mother is the eldest grandson of the virtuous empress; and his uncle is a Taiwei with outstanding military achievements. To say he was born with a "golden key" is an underestimation. He was named a prince when he was 8 years old and received a great Confucian education from an early age. Looking at his name, we know what kind of future he will have in the future. Li Chengqian inherited the emperor's career, led the world, and inherited Li Chengqian's world.
If nothing unexpected happens, Li Chengqian will undoubtedly succeed the Tang Dynasty and continue the rule of the Li family. But God dozed off. Looking back, we find that our prince has embarked on the path of "suicide", but he can't reverse it. In the end, he not only lost his throne, but also became depressed. His untimely death was truly tragic.
In 619 AD (the second year of Wude), Li Shimin’s eldest son was born in the Chengqian Hall of Taiji Palace. Because he was born in the Chengqian Hall and was the eldest son, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty named him Li Chengqian, which means "connect the upper and lower, and rule the world." He was named King of Hengshan when he was 1 year old, King of Zhongshan when he was 5 years old, and "Prince" by Li Shimin who had just ascended the throne when he was 8 years old.
At this time, Li Chengqian was deeply loved by Li Shimin for his "smartness", "especially sensitive", "magnificent", "benevolent people have different views on kindness" and filial piety. At the age of 12, Tang Taizong began to purposefully exercise his political abilities. He issued an edict: From now on, only those who cannot resist in Shangshu Province can go to the East Palace to make decisions. ?The minister’s right attendant, Du Ruhui, is seriously ill. Tang Taizong also asked Li Chengqian to visit him in person.
When he was 13 years old, Li Chengqian became seriously ill. Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty never believed in Taoism or Buddhism. He went to the Taoist priests to pray for him. After recovering from the illness, he also summoned 3,000 monks to build Xihua Temple and Puguang Temple, reduced the sentences of criminals in prison, and prayed for Li Chengqian.
At the age of 14, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was fortunate enough to come to Qizhou. Li Chengxian stayed in Beijing to govern the crown prince as the crown prince. This shows Li Shimin's trust and love for him.
When she was 15 years old, Cheng Qian became seriously ill again. Although he recovered, the root of his illness remained. At the age of 17, she married Su's eldest daughter as a princess. In the same year, Li Yuan, the emperor of Tang Dynasty, died of illness. At his funeral, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty ordered the prince to monitor state affairs. However, Li Chengqian is more familiar with the overall situation and listens better. He did a great job. Later, when Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty went on tour, it became commonplace for the prince to supervise the country. The ministers and Emperor Taizong were quite satisfied with the prince's abilities.
However, as he grows older, Li Chengqian’s rebellious side gradually begins to emerge. In addition, his teachers Yu Zhining, Kong Yingda, Zhang Xuansu and other teachers were also very strict with him. If he fails to meet the requirements, they will reprimand him mercilessly, reprimand him, and even tell Tang Taizong, whom Chengqian fears the most. Therefore, he is often in a state of panic and his rebellious mentality gradually strengthens.
In 636 AD (the tenth year of Zhenguan), Empress Changsun gradually became seriously ill and fell ill in the Legislative Yuan in June. As a result, Li Chengqian hesitated and lost control. Furthermore, the roots of his two serious illnesses began to emerge. The problem of "foot disease" became very obvious, making him walk like a "cripple", and the once brilliant and handsome image was gone forever. He had been fighting for Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty since he was a child, but suddenly he became a lame man. From now on, the image of "Mingjun" will no longer exist. In addition, Tang Taizong's indifferent attitude towards him made him collapse. His "inferiority complex" took over his entire body and mind. He began to give up on himself, broke jars, and did many ridiculous things.