August 8:
Li Yuan officially issued an edict, stating "Heaven favors virtue, and the mandate is with King Qin," formally deciding to pass the throne to Li Shimin.
A tug-of-war between father and son took place within the entire Tang court.
Li Shimin refused for the first time;
He refused a second time;
Even Li Yuan was a bit annoyed. Although he understood Li Shimin's intentions, he still felt slightly angry.
The third time—
He decided to issue an imperial decree first, ordering Li Shimin not to refuse, before once again issuing the edict of succession.
This time, Li Shimin did not refuse.
August 9, Xian De Hall, Taiji Palace.
Li Shimin officially accepted the congratulations of all officials, announced the new era name as "Zhenguan", appointed Consort Zhangsun as Empress, the eldest son Li Chengqian as Crown Prince, granted a general amnesty, and officially ascended to the throne as Emperor.
A brand-new era officially began on this day.
And on the following day,
