Is Li Shimin handsome?
Li Shimin was described as a loyal king, handsome, and extraordinary. The great poet Du Fu also praised his image. Other than being handsome, he was also very powerful. However, there was no clear description or photo to confirm his appearance. Therefore, it was impossible to determine whether Li Shiming was handsome or not.
Li Shimin and Li Chengqian
Li Shimin and Li Chengqian were father and son during the Tang Dynasty. Li Shimin was Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Chengqian was his eldest son. Li Shimin had placed great expectations on Li Chengqian and began to cultivate his talent and education when he was young. Li Chengqian had shown outstanding talent when he was young and was conferred the title of Crown Prince. He was also given special attention and love by his father. However, as time passed, Li Chengqian's behavior gradually became absurd and unruly. He indulged his interests and energy, liked hunting, and enjoyed a luxurious life. This caused Li Shimin to lose confidence in him and eventually abolished his position as Crown Prince. Li Chengqian even tried to launch a rebellion but failed. As for their specific ending and subsequent developments, the information given so far was not enough to give a clear answer.
Is Li Shimin good to Li Chengqian?
Li Shi Min doted on Li Chengqian very much. Li Shiming's love for Li Chengqian had exceeded the normal limits, and even shocked the officials in the court. Li Shi Min ordered Li Tai to move to Martial Virtue Hall, which made the ministers feel uneasy. However, whether Li Shimin's special love for Li Chengqian was purely because he was a father's preference for his son, or because of Yuan Xiangshi's criticism, we cannot be sure. However, Li Shiming's love had spoiled Li Chengqian to a certain extent, which might have a certain negative impact on his growth. In general, Li Shimin was good to Li Chengqian, but whether he was overly fond of him required further observation and analysis.
Li Ke was favored by Li Shimin
Li Ke was indeed favored by Li Shimin. Li Ke was very outstanding in both civil and martial arts, and was regarded as the best among the princes. Not only was he talented, but he was also skilled in archery and horse riding. Li Ke had a calm and introverted personality. After being impeached, he began to strictly restrain himself. He no longer had a record of being impeached for making mistakes. He had received the teachings of Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui, and other great teachers, so his talent was evident. In addition, when Li Ke was young, he had fought against the Turks and made great contributions, forcing the Turkic army to retreat single-handedly. When Li Shimin was young, he had gone to the enemy's territory many times to investigate the situation. He thought that Li Ke was very similar to him and intended to pass the Tang Empire to him. Therefore, Li Ke was favored by Li Shimin.
Who overthrew Li Shimin?
There was no information about Li Shimin being overthrown by anyone. Therefore, I don't know who overthrew Li Shimin.
Is the Qing Emperor Li Shimin?
There was no clear answer as to whether the Qing Emperor was the prototype of Li Shimin. Some people believed that the Qing Emperor might be the prototype of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, because they had some similarities, such as the surname Li and killing his brother to succeed to the throne. In addition, some people thought that the Qing Emperor might be the prototype of Liu Yu because Liu Yu was the first emperor of the Southern Dynasty, and the Qing Emperor was also the Qing Emperor in the play. However, according to the trickster's explanation, the Qing Emperor was a fictional character design that did not refer to any original form. Thus, it was impossible to determine if the Qing Emperor was Li Shimin.
Li Shimin's Son
Li Shimin had 14 sons, of which the most outstanding and most similar to Li Shimin were the King of Wu, Li Ke, and the King of Wei, Li Tai. The other sons did not have a good ending. Some were killed, some committed suicide, some died young, some were deposed as commoners, and some were exiled. The details of the succession were not mentioned.
Li Shimin's sons
Li Shimin had a total of 14 sons. Among them, Prince Li Chengqian was Li Shimin's eldest son. He was appointed Crown Prince after Emperor Taizong ascended the throne, but was deposed due to tension with his father. The King of Chu, Li Kuan, was the second son of Li Shimin. His mother was unknown and he died early without any descendants. Li Ke, the King of Wu, was Li Shimin's third son. His mother was Concubine Yang, the daughter of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, but he was framed for treason and killed. Li Tai, the King of Wei, was Li Shimin's fourth son. He died of depression after being imprisoned and moved to another place. In addition, there were also Li Ren, Li Wei, Li Kun, Li Wei, Li You, Li Yin, Li Yun, Li Zhen, Li Zhi, Li Shen, Li Jian, Li Fu, Li Ming, and other sons. No information was provided about their specific circumstances and endings.
Li Shimin's Son
Li Shimin had 14 sons, of which the most outstanding and most similar to Li Shimin were Li Ke, King of Wu, and Li Tai, King of Wei. Li Ke was the third son of Li Shimin. He served as a minister of the imperial clan in the Tang Dynasty and was granted the titles of Prince of Changsha, Prince of Hanzhong, and King of Han. Li Tai was Li Shi Min's fourth son. He was Li Shi Min's favorite son and was granted special permission to not be an official. The other sons did not have a good ending. Among them, the Crown Prince Li Chengqian had a bad relationship with Li Shimin because of his rebellion and disrespect to his teachers. As for the fate of his other sons, it was not mentioned in the article, so it was impossible to know.
The relationship between Li Shimin and Li Longji
The relationship between Li Shimin and Li Longji was that of grandfather and grandson. Li Shimin was Li Longji's great-grandfather. Li Shimin was the father of Li Zhi, Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty, and Li Zhi was the father of Li Longji. Therefore, Li Shimin was Li Longji's grandfather, and Li Longji was Li Shimin's grandson. The relationship between them was of great significance in the Tang Dynasty's inheritance and family glory.