Chapter 447

Chapter 447

Can’t a strategist ascend the throne? Extra Chapter 3 (1)

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Can’t a Strategist Ascend the Throne?

Chapter 447 Extra Chapter 3 (1)

[History Section] [Hot] [No one wants to talk about Emperor Yong Taizong?]

As the title says, although the 700-year history of Da Yong is most glorious under Emperor Taizu, when talking about Da Yong, the next mentioned is Emperor Yongming who withstood the eight-year disaster after Taizu’s death and connected with Rome, Emperor Yongwu of the Shenlong Revival, and then the fallen Emperor Yonghuai. There’s hardly any mention of Emperor Yong Taizong, who was also a literary emperor!

If I were Emperor Yong Taizong, I’d jump out and cry injustice. Emperor Taizu said she didn’t want her merits and faults judged, refusing the posthumous titles of Wen and Wu, but her title as a literary emperor was earned, right?

Let’s talk about it, give our second-generation empress some respect~

[1L] No Hotpot for Me

Emperor Yong Taizong?

Wait, my poor historical knowledge only recalls the recent dramatized history I watched. Is that… the Hotpot Emperor?

[2L] OP???? What the hell is the Hotpot Emperor, where did this brainwashing come from.

Wasn’t it Emperor Taizu who loved hotpot and created the spicy hotpot?

[3L] Knife Knife Knife

I know, I know! I just saw that article too.

It said Emperor Taizu originally wanted to emulate Yao and Shun, planning to abdicate later, or wait for someone from the Qiao family of Leping to have a child to adopt. But because she got scolded by the three departments for eating spicy hotpot, she got angry and thus Emperor Yong Taizong was born.

So the editor jokingly called Emperor Yong Taizong the emperor born from hotpot.

[4L] OP

……..

[5L] Shining Yan

My silence is deafening.

[6L] Cola No Ice

Sorry for barging in, but this is really a bit funny and somewhat believable.

[7L] No Hotpot for Me

Is… is it not?

[8L] OP

Damn it! It was actually because after the first overseas voyage brought back high-yield crops like potatoes and corn, it overshadowed the reforms of the three departments and six ministries and the imperial exams. The Western Regions and the Northeast were calm, and the noble families in the provinces were as docile as quails, giving Emperor Taizu the chance to leave an heir.

How could this be related to hotpot! Is our charming ancestor such a foodie?

[9L] She Yu

As a Taizu fan, I must say, yes.

After all, Dongpo pork was created by the ancestor during confinement, the pig farming manual started here, pepper and chili were brought back from abroad because the ancestor liked sweets, the Liangzhou noble family sent rock sugar, summer ice cream originated from Da Yong’s酥山, and…

Hahahaha the spicy hotpot that gave birth to Emperor Yong Taizong and the later fragrant pot.

(Sorry I couldn’t help it, but this is really hilarious)

(Do you think Chancellor Cheng and Chancellor Lu knew this would be the result of their remonstrance?)

[10L]

Upstairs, you’re too much.

Trying to steer the topic back, to the main point.

I remember a few years ago there was quite a lot of discussion about Emperor Yong Taizong, but it always got sidetracked by various gossip, especially because Taizong’s father is unknown, leading to all sorts of romantic gossip about Emperor Taizu, so Taizong fans decided to keep to themselves and not pop up here.

[11L] Ah Heng’s Beauty

Just about to reply and saw the above, pretty much the reason.

After all, some gossip is getting more and more outrageous.

That Hotpot Emperor upstairs, I won’t comment, it’s something both Taizong and Taizu fans would roll their eyes at. Last year there was an article claiming Taizong’s father was the General Who Suppresses Rebellion.

[12L] Cola No Ice

Is… is that the General Who Suppresses Rebellion I’m thinking of???

[13L] Ah Heng’s Beauty

The title of General Who Suppresses Rebellion wasn’t used during Taizu’s reign, so it couldn’t be anyone else but Sun Bofu.

[14L] Cola No Ice

::::::Double speechless.jpg

To be fair, the General Who Suppresses Rebellion passed away the year before Emperor Taizu ascended the throne, and Emperor Taizong was born in the eighth year of Yuanzhao, eight years apart, how could they be related?

[15L] OP

(Taizong fans furious) Just because Emperor Taizong’s martial arts were taught by General Sun, doesn’t mean General Sun is Emperor Taizong’s father!

If that were the case, is it a supernatural event or a supernatural event?

[16L] Knife Knife Knife

Coincidentally, I’ve seen this too.

It’s called the Golden House Hidden Beauty incident.

[17L] Jiang Liu Huai Xu??????

[18L] Knife Knife Knife

The editor said, with General Sun’s physique, he shouldn’t have been taken down by just a Zu Lang, maybe he was hidden by Emperor Taizu, or it was agreed upon by both sides.

Think about it, they were similar in age, both young generals, when Dong Zhuo wreaked havoc in Luoyang, they charged in from the north and south respectively, and because they didn’t recognize each other, they fought, which led to their acquaintance.

After Sun Changsha’s death, it was Emperor Taizu who sent seeds and farming tools to General Sun, and recommended him for a position, if this isn’t…

Oh, I digress, but the point is, Emperor Taizong does resemble General Sun in some ways, and the unknown father situation might be to leave a spot for the nominally dead, plus the ancestor went traveling abroad after abdicating, leading to speculation that General Sun is still alive.

The fake death back then conveniently gave Emperor Taizu the chance to deal with the Yang Province noble families, the dead don’t share the emperor’s power, even better.

[19L] A Passerby

This is so convincing…

[20L] She Yu

If this is true, General Sun really is the man behind Da Yong’s emperor.

[21L] OP

Hey hey hey, you guys up there, enough. If General Sun had such political awareness, he wouldn’t have been tricked into killing Gao Dai during the pacification of Yang Province.

Don’t tell me this was also part of their play.

[22L]

OP, you see, this is how Emperor Taizong’s threads get derailed.

You haven’t seen the other outrageous speculations, wait for me to summarize them.

[23L] West Lake Vinegar Fish

Chaotically interjecting, what do you mean by just a Zu Lang?

The strength of the Shanyue in Yang Province wasn’t that strong, but Emperor Taizu used them as training targets, and it wasn’t until the Jiankang era that they were fully pacified, and Yang Hu was trained from there.

Zu Lang was at least the leader of a Shanyue branch, he had some capability.

[24L] Shining Yan

Haha, a new way to derail the thread has appeared.

[25L] OP

I get it, you’re telling me in various ways that Emperor Taizong doesn’t have many reasonable threads.

…

[50L]

I’m back, I…








He’s back. Oh my god, how did you guys manage to build so many floors in your conversation!

Please watch the VCR——

Regarding who the biological father of Emperor Taizong is, there are currently several speculations:

First, when His Majesty reclaimed Black Dragon Island, he took away the fertility spring from the island and secretly used it, thus giving birth to Taizong. Although this doesn’t explain why General Lü didn’t try using it, it generally aligns with the idea that Taizu’s fans want His Majesty to remain uniquely beautiful.

The second speculation is that His Majesty has some miraculous divine connection, given the numerous groundbreaking achievements during his reign, often jokingly referred to as the second time traveler after Wang Mang (but a successful version), thus resulting in a heaven-sent son. Taizong’s political achievements do indeed support this claim.

The third speculation points to General Fu Gan. Since the fifth year of Yuanzhao when he took over the Western Regions Protectorate, apart from returning to Chang’an for official duties, he never returned to the Central Plains, always guarding the frontier for His Majesty. In our modern terms, a loyal dog indeed. Considering His Majesty also avenged his father’s death, it’s quite a touching story.

The fourth speculation, as mentioned earlier, is Sun the Rebel, and some even guess Sun Zhongmou. Three years ago, there was a wildly popular historical fiction called “The Substitute Lover,” and I swear I didn’t read it, I just glanced at the synopsis.

There are also mentions of General Zilong and General Wen Yuan. Well, who can blame people for wild imaginations when Taizong’s youthful beauty and archery skills are recorded in history books.

…

Lastly, there’s a very unreliable speculation I saw in a historical derivative writing contest, suggesting that based on Taizong’s courtesy name, could his father possibly be Guo Huai?

[51L] Sheyu

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[52L] OP??????

[53L] Today I also want to stick with Emperor Qiao

Holy cow! I just clicked in, originally wanting to analyze with you that with the wisdom of the Da Yong Emperor, there would absolutely be no entanglement with ministers, but your last sentence left me speechless.

Who! Who made such a speculation!

[52L] Cola without ice

Taizong: Alright, alright, my courtesy name Huai Xu must be related to Guo Huai, right?

[53L] Ah Heng is absolutely stunning

Taizong fans can’t take it anymore.

Taizu’s courtesy name is Ye Shu, and she named her daughter Huai Xu, hoping she could protect the foundation of Da Yong as the second-generation emperor, meaning the rivers flow orderly, and to contrast with Qiao Huan’s name which implies martial prowess, who’s making these wild interpretations here!!

Although Taizong felt before her death that she didn’t live up to the “Heng” character, changing it to “Heng” hoping for Da Yong’s eternity, to balance the “Huai Xu” with “Heng,” but it has nothing to do with Guo Huai!

[54L] American cockroach

The ID upstairs shows a true Taizong fan.

[55L]

I already said I was just summarizing, it’s not my speculation.

QWQ Don’t direct your anger at me.

[56L] Cola without ice

It’s okay, those exclamation marks upstairs weren’t aimed at you.

[57L] Ah Heng is absolutely stunning

Yes, they were aimed at that outrageous speculation.

To be rational, none of these speculations are reliable.

[58L] OP

I wanted to say earlier——

Regarding the situation on Black Dragon Island, the Grand Historian’s records clearly state that due to the isolation of Sui Zhou and overseas news at the time, there was a misunderstanding, and there was no such well that could directly cause childbirth.

As for the second point, given the vigorous promotion of rational discourse during Taizu’s reign, refuting excessive connections between heavenly principles and human affairs, it doesn’t seem likely.

[59L] OP

As for entanglements with ministers or even the deceased Rebel General, another emperor might have some gossip, but Taizu laid the foundation for our Chinese civilization, and the first revolution in productivity and yield per mu also occurred during her reign, so such scandalous rumors don’t suit her.

Actually, it’s quite good that Emperor Taizong remains with an unknown father. The transition between these two empresses was completely free from interference by external relatives, setting an example for future female emperors.

[60L] Cola without ice

Emperor Yong Xuan: Just say my name. Almost got overshadowed by external relatives, wanting to change the dynasty back to male emperors.

[61L] Long live Emperor Wu

Emperor Xuan was capable, directly executing a clean sweep, promoting his niece, leading to the Shenlong Revival.

[62L] OP

Not to say, but why did you guys derail again???

[63L] Ah Heng is absolutely stunning

Probably because the OP is too cute.

[Taizu laid the foundation for our Chinese civilization]——OP, are you studying history or politics?

[64L]

Hahahahaha seems like some answer template (but OP you’re right)

[65L] OP

Damn it, I study archaeology!

Archaeologists aren’t crazy, just happened to choose a topic on Emperor Taizong and wanted to hear everyone’s thoughts.

[66L] Ah Heng is absolutely stunning

Rare… an archaeologist who doesn’t have a sandbag at home with Emperor Taizong’s portrait on it.

[67L]

Upstairs, you’re so mean.

A dartboard would suffice.

[68L] Knife knife knife knife

Don’t, if you’re going to throw, don’t just target Emperor Taizong, include Huang Yueying, Gan Ning, Xin Xianying, Zheng Yin, and all those guys.

[69L] OP

…You guys are ruthless.

[70L] Don’t eat hot pot

Can I ask a question, what riddle are you guys solving now?

[71L]

Upstairs, your history newbie persona is unshakable.

Let’s put it this way, if Gan Ning hadn’t sailed to discover new continents and continued eastward in later voyages, the fact that the Earth is round might not have been discovered for many more years, and Da Yong’s mathematical experts wouldn’t have interacted with the Mayan civilization so early.

Huang Yueying, Xin Xianying, and Zheng Yin, these engineering geniuses, wouldn’t have advanced Da Yong’s mathematical knowledge so much.

Emperor Taizong didn’t restrict their research directions much, except for issuing a strict order to ensure that the tomb designed for Taizu became a place outsiders could never access, to prevent situations like the Red Eyebrows Uprising digging up the Han dynasty’s ancestral tombs, disturbing Taizu’s peace after death.

[72L]

According to archaeological findings, Taizu’s grand tomb was likely completed shortly after her abdication and officially used decades later.

How the tomb was sealed, how the surrounding mechanisms were designed, remains unsolved to this day.

Even more cunning is that this tomb design was directly applied to all Da Yong emperors’ tombs.

[73L] OP

Ahhhhh don’t remind me of this cruel fact.

Back to the topic! Aren’t we talking about Emperor Taizong?

[74L] Sheyu

Huh? We are talking (dog head)

Author’s note:

(To be continued)

Emperor Taizong mixed in various historical gossips: Please, can everyone just be normal!

Gossip enthusiasts: Next chapter, next chapter, we’ll be normal soon.

The other half tonight, coming at 9~