Being an emperor of a dynasty is tough. There are tough decisions, people to help, and betrayal to look out for. Sui Gongdi, the last emperor of the Sui dynasty was overthrown by his own cousin. The Sui dynasty was falling apart, but Li Yuan (Emperor Gaozu, Sui Gongdi's cousin) shouldn't have been the one to claim the throne. Sui Gongdi was murdered by his own General, and upon hearing this, Gaozu took the throne. To me, this is betraying blood-line, and shouldn't be tolerated. Honor is lost from the family and Gaozu should be shamed.
Just as Gaozu betrayed his cousin, Gaozu's son, Li Shimin, killed both of his brothers (in case they killed him when his plan to become king went to effect) and then forcefully deposed his father. In ancient China, betrayal within the family was common. People who murder or threaten family members for power should not be given any power, and deserve to be shamed for their actions.
Later on in the Tang dynasty timeline, Wu Zetian killed 3 of her children for power. Two of her sons and one newborn daughter were all strangled so that Wu would be able to gain power. Wu framed the current empress, and she was blamed for Wu's murders. Family betrayal is the most disgraceful and the perpetrators deserve to be shamed.
Just as Gaozu betrayed his cousin, Gaozu's son, Li Shimin, killed both of his brothers (in case they killed him when his plan to become king went to effect) and then forcefully deposed his father. In ancient China, betrayal within the family was common. People who murder or threaten family members for power should not be given any power, and deserve to be shamed for their actions.
Later on in the Tang dynasty timeline, Wu Zetian killed 3 of her children for power. Two of her sons and one newborn daughter were all strangled so that Wu would be able to gain power. Wu framed the current empress, and she was blamed for Wu's murders. Family betrayal is the most disgraceful and the perpetrators deserve to be shamed.
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