Sky Curtain: The Overlord Charges into Battle, Shocking Emperors of All Dynasties

The rebellion of Crown Prince Li Chengqian astonished people before the Tang Dynasty.

"Crown Prince Li Chengqian is plotting a rebellion? He's the crown prince, why would he plot a rebellion??"

As soon as he finished speaking, the man slapped himself on the forehead.

How could he forget that Liu Ju was still the crown prince? Didn't he also rebel?

Qin Dynasty

"That's really strange," Ying Zheng thought, puzzled. "Given Li Shimin's apparent wisdom, he doesn't seem like the type to do something like the witchcraft incident."

"Your Majesty, that's hard to say."

Liu Bang added from the side,

"As mentioned before on the celestial screen, Li Shimin also began to seek immortality and enlightenment in his later years, and he also showed some signs of becoming muddleheaded."

Ying Zheng was speechless.

He discovered that these emperors, once they grew old, seemed to be under a spell, as if they had all agreed to become senile and incompetent.

Look at him, then look at Liu Bang, especially Liu Bang.

While those emperors were busy being incompetent and tyrannical, Liu Bang was busy conquering the world. How could he not be incompetent and tyrannical?!

Although it is my Great Qin Empire that is being fought.

During the reign of Emperor Wu of Han,

Liu Che swiftly had fruits and vegetables prepared; he had been eagerly anticipating this grand spectacle for a long time.

"Li Shimin, Li Shimin, you've finally met your match."

Liu Che grunted twice, his schadenfreude barely concealed.

He had long been jealous of how later generations praised Li Shimin to the skies.

He's the only one who can fight and has achievements, while I don't?

Now look what's happened! The Tang Taizong Emperor, Li Shimin, with his dragon-like appearance and heavenly bearing, couldn't even properly educate his own son.

How embarrassing!

Having had extensive experience, he already knew what the next steps would be.

Praise first, then scold harshly!!

Future generations, use the same skill you had when you were cursing me to give him a good stab!

During the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty,

Although Li Yuan and Li Shimin had reconciled, Li Yuan only acknowledged Li Shimin's achievements.

Li Shimin had not gotten over the fact that he had killed his elder brother and made himself the retired emperor!

Li Yuan snorted coldly and spoke sarcastically:

"Erlang, you've made a good start."

"No wonder the sky said Chengan looks like you; it turns out he resembles you in this way!"

"Father is stupid, incompetent, and doesn't know how to teach children. Erlang, you are capable, you are known as one of the greatest emperors in history, you must know how to teach children very well!!"

"Teach your father!"

Li Shimin was stung by Li Yuan's words.

He himself never expected that Li Chengan would actually rebel, Li Chengan possessed the identity he had always dreamed of—the eldest son of the legitimate wife!

Moreover, he devoted himself to cultivating Li Chengqian, and Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Chengqian's performance.

When Li Chengqian was thirteen years old, he already showed the demeanor of a wise ruler during his first time acting as regent.

"Quite perceptive and discerning!"

Upon returning to the capital, he held a grand banquet for the officials of the Eastern Palace to commend them!

Li Shimin couldn't understand what could possibly drive Chenggan to rebel; he simply couldn't fathom it!

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The Grand General of Yangzhou and the Grand General of Yuezhou oversaw the military affairs of sixteen prefectures including Chang, Hai, Run, and Chu. The Governor of Yangzhou also oversaw six prefectures including Yue, Wu, Quan, Jian, Tai, and Kuo. The Grand General of Fuzhou concurrently served as the Grand General of Xia, Sheng, Beifu, Beining, and Beikai. He also remotely held the position of Grand General of Xiangzhou, overseeing the military affairs of seven prefectures including Xiang, Wei, Li, Wei, Ming, Xing, and Bei. He did not hold any official post. He was also a Pillar of State, Governor of Yongzhou, Grand General of the Left Martial Guard, and Grand Commandant. He was also granted the special privilege of establishing his own government and staff, and being allowed to attend court in a carriage. [Li Tai, Prince of Wei]

Is this never going to end? Besides Li Shimin, there's another one! And who is this Li Tai?!

With so many titles and the authority to oversee the military affairs of so many states, is the King of Wei's achievement really that great?

[Li Tai, Prince of Wei, younger brother of Crown Prince Li Chengqian, and second son of Emperor Taizong of Tang, Li Shimin, was broad and stout, fond of literature, and compiled the "Kuodi Zhi" (Records of the Land). He was greatly favored by Emperor Taizong.]

When Emperor Taizong was away, he dispatched white falcons to deliver messages several times a day.

Prince Wei, Li Tai, was obese, so Emperor Taizong of Tang (Li Shimin) specially bestowed upon him a small palanquin, granting him special permission to ride in it into the court.

Xu Litai opened the Wenhua Academy to recruit literary talents.

Is this definitely a prince and not a crown prince?

It seems the last non-crown prince who was able to establish his own government and recruit talented individuals is now sitting on the throne.

Is this the treatment a prince should receive?

No wonder the Crown Prince felt threatened!

Isn't this just a repeat of Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng?

Li Tai's treatment was practically a carbon copy of Li Shimin's.

Of course, it's just about the benefits!

Everyone seemed to understand and began to comprehend Li Chengqian's predicament!

All of these events indicate that Li Shimin intends to depose the crown prince.

This is the process for deposing a crown prince in ancient times!

In the early Han Dynasty,

"Did Li Shimin really dislike Li Chengqian? Otherwise, why would he allow his other sons to be treated so much better than Li Chengqian?"

Liu Bang stroked his chin, his tone full of confusion.

But after a long time, not a single person around him spoke up to agree with him!

These people have gotten bolder; they even dare to ignore him!

Liu Bang turned around angrily, only to find that it wasn't his old comrades ignoring him;

His wife, Lü Zhi, stood before the court officials with their child, Liu Ying, the eldest son of the Han Dynasty.

Empress Lü's face was cold as she tightly gripped Liu Ying's hand, while Liu Ying remained the same gentle and timid woman she disliked, standing timidly beside her.

Liu Bang inwardly knew something was wrong.

He himself had considered deposing the crown prince!

During the Zhenguan period,

"Erlang, have you gone mad?"

Li Yuan was very puzzled. He had no choice but to bestow official titles and ranks upon Li Shimin in the first place, because Li Shimin's contributions were too great.

But that chubby Li Tai didn't do anything right!

It's just a book that's been compiled. How much literary brilliance or exquisite beauty can a book possibly possess?

How could Li Tai's treatment far exceed that of Li Chenggan?

Even Li Shimin is now quite puzzled, as he is currently showering Li Chengqian with affection.

I never even considered making Li Tai the crown prince.

He couldn't understand why he later allowed Li Tai to receive treatment far exceeding that of the crown prince, Li Chengqian.

Could it be because of Chengqian's foot ailment?

Li Shimin's gaze shifted to Li Chengan, who was standing to the side. Upon seeing his gaze,

Li Chenggan's pupils contracted, and his feet involuntarily took several steps backward.

He was only eleven years old at the time, and the sudden realization that his father would treat him this way in the future filled him with growing fear.

Even if Li Shimin's gaze was kind, he could still sense an undisguised disgust hidden within it.

Li Chengan began to tremble slightly.

He felt as if he had returned to the night of the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

They nestled together, as if the whole world consisted of just the two of them, mother and son, relying on each other for survival.

永乐

Zhu Di himself was somewhat relieved, fortunate to have the example of Emperor Taizong of Tang before him.

Their methods of inheriting the throne were not exactly the same, but rather identical.

It was precisely because of Li Shimin's excessive favoritism towards his second son that the crown prince ultimately rebelled, that the tragic lesson was learned.

Zhu Di spared no effort in weakening Zhu Gaochi's power and dispelling his ambition to become crown prince.

Don't be fooled by the promises he made before ascending the throne.

However, times have changed. His claim to the throne was not entirely legitimate to begin with, and if the tradition of primogeniture was not established in the future, he would face further consequences.

It's hard to guarantee that future generations won't follow suit.

Zhu Di clicked his tongue twice, quite moved:

"Since Crown Prince Li Chengqian's rebellion, how many emperors of the Tang Dynasty have truly succeeded to the throne through succession?"

"Li Shimin's mistake was granting his second son a status he shouldn't have, which fostered inappropriate thoughts!"

At this point in the conversation, Zhu Di's gaze drifted almost imperceptibly towards Zhu Gaoxu.

Zhu Gaoxu immediately rolled his eyes.

Okay, okay, you're still calling on me!!

He immediately retorted.

"Yes, don't they know how they got their throne?"

"The throne must be inherited by the eldest son of the legitimate wife, the crown prince!!"

Zhu Gaoxu, in a fit of desperation, subtly stabbed Zhu Di in the heart with his words.

Doesn't he know how he got the throne?!