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Updated: June 13, 2025
While he devoted his attention to the reorganization of the administration at Singan, which he chose for his capital, his second son, Lichimin, was intrusted with the command of the army in the field, to which was assigned the task of subjecting all the provinces. Lichimin proved himself a great commander, and his success was both rapid and unqualified.
At the end of that time Lichimin was able to announce that he had vanquished all the enemies of the empire, both at home and abroad. His victories were followed by a triumph which resembled those given to the great generals of ancient Rome.
He survived his abdication nine years, dying in A.D. 635 at the age of seventy-one. On ascending the throne, Lichimin took the name of Taitsong, and he is one of the few Chinese rulers to whom the epithet of Great may be given without fear of its being challenged.
While his father occupied the throne the valiant Lichimin went forth "conquering and to conquer." Wherever he went victory went with him. The foes of the Tangs were put down in quick succession. A great Tartar confederacy was overthrown by the vigorous young general. Four years sufficed for the work.
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