Emperor Minghuang ’ s Journey to Sichuan , Attributed to Li Zhaodao , Tang Dynasty . Chineses art painting style
“ Where the Mystery is the deepest , is the gate of all that is subtle and wonderful ” - Lao Tzu
A Brief History From 618-907AD
Tang in Chinese
Li Yuan , also known as Gaozu , a rival of the Sui dynasty , succeeded as the new emperor of the Tang dynasty following the collapse of the Sui dynasty . Regretfully , Gaozu ’ s reign was brief with the success of his son , Li Shimin , also known as Taizong , in 626 AD .
Although Taizong killed his two brothers to succeed as emperor , he continued to establish himself as one of China ’ s greatest emperors .
He increased the Sui use of literary and cultural analysis and reorganized the court aristocracy
China ’ s borders farther westward than ever before and enhanced the capital ’ s outstanding educational system .
His rule marked the dynasty ’ s apex of prosperity and authority .
When Li ’ Zhi , also known as Gaozong , the son of Taizong , ascended to the throne in 650 AD , he ruled primarily under Empress Wu , one of the most outstanding women in Chinese history . Gaozong loved Empress Wu and believed in her rule in the Tang dynasty . to balance regional influences . He also extended