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Brief: This article reviews the start of Emperor Taizong’s Zhenguan Reign. After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he pardoned rivals and appointed upright officials like Wei Zheng. He prioritized agriculture, eased taxes, and defeated the Eastern Turks. His philosophy of “vigilance in peace” laid the foundation for Tang’s golden age.
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Wang Ni was a worthy man from the time of Emperor Yao, and he was the disciple of Bei Yi. Nie Que studied under Wang Ni and asked him about the Dao.