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Emperor Taizong of Tang was the second emperor of the Tang Dynasty of China, ruling from 626 to 649. As he encouraged his father, Li Yuan to rise against Sui Dynasty rule at Taiyuan in 617 and subsequently defeated several of his most important rivals, he was ceremonially regarded as a co-founder of the dynasty along with Emperor Gaozu. Emperor Taizongs reign was regarded as the exemplary model against which all other emperors were measured, and his ""Reign of Zhenguan"" was considered a golden age of Chinese history and required study for future crown princes. During his reign, Tang China flourished economically and militarily. For more than a century after his death, Tang China enjoyed peace and prosperity. During Taizongs reign, Tang was the largest and the strongest nation in the world. This book involves many famous people in Tang dynasty, including Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Weizhang and Li Jing. They are all talents during the reign of Zheng Guan.