Who is greater, Qin Shihuang or Li Shimin in China?

Li Shimin is the greatest emperor in China and the most capable emperor in the history of the world. In the ancient Tang Dynasty, the evaluations of Taizong and Qin Shihuang were even more different. To put it bluntly (truth), Tang Taizong can stand the test of any angle, and his political thought and vision are still worth learning today, so the status of the past dynasties is the highest, and the status of Qin Shihuang is extremely high. Much depends on the political needs of those in power.

When I first read "The Chronicles of Qin Shihuang", I wondered: Why did Qin Shihuang's courtiers betray him immediately after his death? Tampering with the posthumous photos, forcing Fusu to death, and setting up Huhai. I think this is a major mistake in Yingzheng's employment, that is, the lack of control over his opponents. But this is easy to understand. In this chapter, Li Si's presence is quite high. Li Si is the one who proposed and planned almost all major decisions. Then turn to the "Biography of Li Silie", and it will be even clearer. At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the empire was out of control, but Yingzheng was still wandering around. The question of the crown prince has not been reasonably arranged. The disagreement between the monarch and the ministers indicates that the ministers do not submit to the monarch, or they intend to replace them, or they are emptying the monarch's power. The result was very serious, which accelerated the demise of the Qin Dynasty.

After two thousand years, when people today discuss Qin Shihuang's "historical contribution", have they ever thought about whether Qin Shihuang established the Qin Dynasty for the sake of "Great Qin for all generations" or for "China's eternal future"? Is he implementing "benevolent government and loving the people" or "abuse of people's power"? Are those major projects "the credit of those in power" or "the blood and tears of the working people"? From the perspective of the historical process, after the Western Zhou Dynasty, the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period were chaotic for more than 500 years. Separation and reunification are the general trend. However, the internal reforms of various countries have been implemented for a long time. For many years, when Yingzheng was unified, it was impossible to return to enfeoffment. As the first person to complete the unification, he has great historical significance. But at the end of the day, it’s just a matter of conforming to the times. But Li Shimin is different, he is a real talent from the sky, he not only conforms to the era to complete the unification, but also creates a great era. Prior to this, the radiating power of the Central Plains Dynasty was far less profound than that of the Tang Empire, and the peak of more than a hundred years from the early Tang Dynasty to the prosperous Tang Dynasty had become a peak that was difficult to surpass.

"History of World Civilization" said: "Tang Taizong used military genius to regain the territory lost after the Han Dynasty, and defeated the invading Turks (opening up an unprecedented grand territory). He has no dogma or prejudice. Tourists, missionaries, protection and freedom. He established a most creative era for China. The people lived an unprecedentedly prosperous life. China traded with Europe. Chang'an in the 8th century. People in leather clothes There are more people than New York in the 20th century. This great nation, who can create beauty enjoys a high honor. At that time, it was the most powerful, enlightened, most progressive, and best-ruled empire in the world. It was The most glorious era in human history."