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The Truth Behind the Xuanwu Gate Incident: Was It Self-Defense or a Premeditated Power Seizure?In...
One small thing—the article says "July 2, 626 CE" but I thought traditional Chinese historians dated this differently? Not challenging you, just want to clarify the calendar conversion. Either way, this incident basically shaped all of Chinese medieval history!
There's something deeply human about this story beneath all the politics and strategy. A young prince, his advisors, waiting in the darkness before dawn... you could write an incredible historical drama based on this. The tension must have been unbearable!
So he basically orchestrated a coup at age 28? That's either brilliant or ruthless—maybe both. I wonder what his father, the Gaozu Emperor, thought about all this afterward. Did they have a good relationship?
Really interesting topic, but I'd love to know what primary sources this is based on. Are we talking Tang Dynasty records, later histories, or contemporary accounts? The dating and details matter a lot for credibility here.
Let's be honest—every powerful person in history claims they were "forced" into their power grabs. The ambush detail alone tells you everything you need to know about premeditation. I'm skeptical of any "self-defense" excuse here.|
Amazing setup. Li Shimin went on to become the Taizong Emperor and created one of China's golden ages, so whatever his motivations were, he clearly knew how to run an empire. Can't wait to read the full article!
This is fascinating! I've always wondered if Li Shimin was truly defending himself or if the whole "self-defense" narrative was just propaganda written by the victors. The fact that he had 10+ men in ambush suggests premeditation, but the article cuts off right when it's getting good!