Who are the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty?

Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Mr. Zhao, ranks first.

Li Shimin's elder brother, Queen Sun, had been friendly with Li Shimin since childhood. After Li Yuan raised an army in Taiyuan, he surrendered to Li Shimin. Participated in Li Shimin's previous battles, especially played a mastermind role in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. He was trusted by Li Shimin throughout his life, and Li Shimin commented that "I have the world, mostly because of this person's power." After Li Shimin's death, he was ordered to assist Tang Gaozong. She fell out of favor because she opposed Tang Gaozong's decision to make Wu Zetian his queen, and was later framed for treason and committed suicide.

Li Xiaogong, Prince of Zhao County, is second.

His father was Li Yuan's cousin. After Li Yuan launched his army, he was responsible for managing Bashu. With the help of Li Jing, he defeated Xiao Xian and Fu Gongyou, and all areas south of the Yangtze River came under his command. His military exploits were almost as good as those of Li Shimin. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he withdrew from the center of power and entertained himself with singing and dancing beauties. In the fourteenth year of Zhenguan, he died of a sudden illness.

Laigong Du Ruhui was third.

Li Shimin is an important staff member. Li Yuan surrendered to Li Shimin when he conquered Chang'an. He was recommended by Fang Xuanling and was reused by Li Shimin. He became the first of the eighteen scholars. Participated in Li Shimin's previous battles. The mastermind of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. During the Zhenguan period, he and Fang Xuanling took charge of the government together, but died of illness in the fourth year of Zhenguan at the age of forty-six. His death was deeply regretted by Li Shimin, and he was extremely sad and honored after his death.

Zheng Gong and Wei Zheng were fourth.

Originally a counselor of Li Mi, he later followed Li Mi to surrender to the Tang Dynasty and recruited Li Shiji to surrender to the Tang Dynasty. Dou Jiande was captured when he attacked Hebei. After Dou's death, he returned to the Tang Dynasty and was under the command of Prince Jiancheng. After the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he surrendered to Li Shimin. Because he senses the kindness he encounters, he knows everything he knows and speaks up, and he is famous for giving advice. He was deeply trusted by Li Shimin throughout his life. Li Shimin commented that Fang Xuanling was the first in assisting before Zhenguan, and Wei Zheng was the first after Zhenguan. Died of illness in the 16th year of Zhenguan.

Liang Gongfang is the fifth in age.

Li Shimin is an important staff member and is good at strategy. After Li Yuan raised his army, he sent Li Shimin to attack Weibei. He was recommended by Wen Yanbo to join Li Shimin's shogunate and was entrusted with his confidants to participate in Li Shimin's battles. The mastermind of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he rewarded people based on their merits and was compared to Xiao He of the Han Dynasty. During the Zhenguan period, he was responsible for administration for nearly twenty years and won Li Shimin's trust. When Li Shimin went to conquer Goryeo, he was entrusted with the important task of staying behind. Died of illness in the 23rd year of Zhenguan.

Shen Gong Gao Shilian ranked sixth.

Li Shimin's eldest grandson and eldest grandson Wuji's biological uncle. Their fathers died early, and they were actually raised by Gao Shilian. Gao held Li Shimin in high regard and even took the initiative to betroth his eldest grandson to Li Shimin. Because he offended Yang Guang, he was sent to Lingnan. Then there was chaos in the Central Plains and he was isolated. He was not able to return until Li Jing killed Xiao Xian and patrolled the south. He was good at administration and literature. He was Li Shimin's confidant and participated in the planning of the Xuanwu Gate Incident.

Chi Jingde, the Duke of Hubei Province, is seventh.

Originally a general under Liu Wuzhou, he surrendered to Li Shimin after Liu Wuzhou was destroyed. At first he was not trusted by the generals and was almost executed, but Li Shimin insisted on using him. During the decisive battle between Tang and Zheng, he had the merit of riding a savior alone, which helped him stabilize his position. Since then, he participated in Li Shimin's previous battles as a brave general. The main player in the Xuanwumen Incident personally killed Qi Wang Yuanji, and led his troops to force Li Yuan to issue an order to make Li Shimin the crown prince. He was the most successful in supporting Li Shimin. When the Turks invaded the country, they used cavalry to attack and win, laying the foundation for Li Shimin to seek peace. After the world is stabilized, there is no place to use it. In his later years, he stays behind closed doors and finally enjoys his old age.

Li Jing, Duke of Wei, was eighth.

He is a typical example of "doing more good than he has done". He once tried to expose Li Yuan's rebellion, so he was almost executed by Li Yuan, but fortunately he was saved by Li Shimin. Later, Dai Zui made meritorious service, assisting Li Xiaogong in running Bashu, destroying Xiao Xian, and Fu Gongyou. He was evaluated by Li Yuan as "the deceased of Xiao and Fu." He refused Li Shimin's solicitation and did not participate in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. During the Zhenguan period, he was responsible for resisting the Turks and successfully eliminated the Turkic regime. His military exploits were unparalleled. Later, he took command and went out to eliminate the Tuyuhun forces. He was suspected because of his excessive military abilities and was falsely accused of rebellion many times. In order to avoid suspicion, he voluntarily retired and stayed in seclusion until he died of old age.

Song Gong Xiao Yu is the ninth.

The younger brother of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty, Empress Xiao, was an important minister of the Emperor of the Sui Dynasty. Because he opposed the expedition to Goryeo, he was demoted to the governor of Hechi County. After taking office, he was attacked by Xue Ju and fought hard to resist. After Li Yuan raised his army, he returned to the Tang Dynasty. He was good at administration and was used by Li Yuan throughout his life. After Li Shimin came to the throne, he offended Li Shimin many times due to disagreements with Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui. His official career was ups and downs, but he never "reformed". Later Li Shimin commented on him as "the strong wind knows the strong grass, and the rough wind knows the honest minister".

Bao Gong Duan Zhixuan was tenth.

Li Yuan's old department when he was in Taiyuan, the most important hero. He participated in all important battles of Li and Tang Dynasties and was famous for his bravery.

When the Li Shimin brothers were fighting, they refused to win over Jiancheng and Yuanji, remained loyal to Li Shimin, and participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. He was rigorous in running the army, and Li Shimin commented that "Zhou Yafu could not do anything better". Died of illness in the 16th year of Zhenguan.

Kui Gong Liu Hongji is eleventh.

Ranger, when Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty conquered Goryeo, he fled to Taiyuan to attach himself to Li Yuan because he avoided military service. When Taiyuan raised troops, he and Changsun Shunde were responsible for recruiting warriors and made great achievements. On the way to attack Chang'an, he killed the Sui general Song Laosheng in the battle formation of Huoyi. After conquering Chang'an, he was rated as the first in military merit. When attacking Xue Ju, he was defeated in Qianshuiyuan and was captured at the end of his life. Li Shimin was rescued after destroying the Xue family. He was defeated and captured when Liu Wuzhou attacked Taiyuan. Fortunately, he escaped by himself, and then cooperated with Li Shimin to annihilate Song Jingang in Jiexiu. Due to the deterioration of the relationship between the Tang Dynasty and the Turks, they were stationed in the north to resist the Turks all year round. During the Zhenguan period, he accompanied Li Shimin to conquer Korea. Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty died of illness.

Chiang Gong Qu Tutong was the twelfth.

He was originally a general of the Sui Dynasty. He served as Yang Jian and Yang Guang and had great military exploits. Yang Guangnan visited Jiangdu and was entrusted with the important task of guarding the capital Chang'an. After Li Yuan raised an army, he attacked Chang'an. Qu Tutong led his men to fight to the death. After exhausting his strength, he attempted suicide. Finally, he surrendered to Li Yuan and was named Minister of the Ministry of War. Later, he participated in all major military operations of the Tang Dynasty, especially the killing of Wang Shichong, who was rated as the first in military merit. Later he was assigned to guard Luoyang and died of illness in the first year of Zhenguan.

Yun Gong Yin Kaishan thirteenth.

Li Yuan's old troops defected to Li Yuan when Taiyuan raised troops and participated in the attack on Chang'an. When attacking Xue Ju, he was defeated in Qianshuiyuan. He and Liu Wenjing were held accountable and demoted to common people. Later, Li Shimin succeeded in destroying the Xue family and was re-appointed. He participated in Li Shimin's previous battles and died of illness during the attack on Liu Heida. He was the first to die among the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

Qiao Gong Chai Shao is the fourteenth.

Li Yuan’s son-in-law married Princess Pingyang. Li Yuan was in Chang'an when he launched his army, but luckily escaped pursuit and headed to Taiyuan. Participated in important battles such as conquering Chang'an and annihilating Xue Ju, Liu Wuzhou, Wang Shichong, and Dou Jiande. During the Zhenguan period, as a general, he eliminated the last rebel king, Liang Shidu. Died of illness in the twelfth year of Zhenguan.

Sun Shunde, the eldest son of Pi Gong, was the fifteenth.

Li Shimin’s eldest grandson’s uncle and maternal relative. When Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty sent troops to Goryeo, he fled to Taiyuan to attach himself to Li Yuan to avoid military service, and became friendly with the Li family and his son. When Taiyuan raised troops, he and Liu Hongji were responsible for recruiting warriors and made great achievements. He served as the vanguard when he attacked Chang'an and captured the Sui general Qu Tutong. After that, the credit was not obvious. The Xuanwumen Incident acted as a thug. During the Zhenguan period, he was impeached for multiple corruptions. Li Shimin could not bear to punish him, so he only demoted him and died of illness.

Yun Gong Zhang Liang is the sixteenth.

Originally a subordinate of Li Mi, subordinate to Li Shiji, and surrendered to Tang Dynasty with Li. He was recommended by Fang Xuanling and Li Shiji to join Li Shimin's shogunate. When Li Shimin's brothers were fighting, he sent him to Luoyang to recruit private parties, but Yuan Ji reported him and was imprisoned. Zhang refused to confess and protected Li Shimin, so he was meritorious. During the Zhenguan period, he gained considerable trust because of his good administrative skills. He also exposed Hou Junji for treason and made meritorious deeds during the conquest of Goryeo. However, his reputation gradually deteriorated due to his proclivity for witchcraft. In the 20th year of Zhenguan, he was accused of treason and executed.

The seventeenth collection of Chen Gonghou Junji.

Li Shimin’s confidant, serving as his staff all year round. The main planner of the Xuanwumen Incident. During the Zhenguan period, he served as deputy general Li Jing to defeat Tuyuhun, and as commander-in-chief to defeat Gaochang. After returning to the court, he was impeached for embezzling the spoils of Gaochang, and he held a grudge for this. During the struggle between Li Shimin and other princes to become the prince, they attached themselves to the prince Li Chengqian and tried to murder Li Shimin to support Chengqian, but he was killed.

Tan Gong and Zhang Gongjin are the eighteenth.

Originally a subordinate of Wang Shichong, he later surrendered to the Tang Dynasty and was recommended by Li Jing to enter the Li Shimin shogunate. He was appreciated for his participation in the planning of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and he also served as the main thug during the incident, earning great credit. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he served as Li Jing's deputy general to resist the Turks and assisted Li Jing in destroying the Turks. He died of illness the following year at the age of thirty-nine.

Lu Gongcheng Zhijie 19th.

His real name is Cheng Yaojin. He was a brave general of the Wagang Army. After Li Mi failed, he surrendered to Wang Shichong. Because he was dissatisfied with the king's conduct, he surrendered to Tang Dynasty together with Qin Shubao and was assigned to Li Shimin's account. Participated in Li Shimin's previous battles. The main thug of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, he went to Helu and massacred the surrendered civilians, so he was dismissed from office and later died of illness.

Yongxing Gong Yu Shinan was the twentieth.

The younger brother of Yu Shiji, the first minister of the Sui Dynasty, he was famous for his literature since childhood. After Yu Wenhua and Jiangdu rebelled, they were forced to return to the north. After Yu Wen was destroyed, he returned to Dou Jiande. After Dou's death, he entered the Li Shimin shogunate. After that, he devoted himself to assisting Li Shimin and was evaluated as having the five qualities of virtue, loyalty, erudition, diction, and calligraphy. Died of illness in the twelfth year of Zhenguan.

Yu Gong Liu Zhenghui No. 21.

Li Yuan was appointed as an old subordinate when he stayed in Taiyuan. He followed Li Yuan in raising an army and was the first hero of the righteousness. After that, he was responsible for staying in Taiyuan, and was captured during Liu Wuzhou's attack. He was loyal and unyielding, and even looked for opportunities to find out about Liu Wu and Zhou's military intelligence secrets from Li Yuan. Liu Wuzhou was rescued after his death. He once served as Minister of the Ministry of Punishment and died of illness in the ninth year of Zhenguan.

Ju Gong Tang Jian was twenty-two.

Both the Tang family and the Li family were ministers of the Northern Qi Dynasty and had long-standing friendships. Tang Jian was also a friend of Li Yuan. He participated in Li Yuan's plan to raise troops in Taiyuan and was the first hero of the righteous cause. His greatest contribution was to expose Dugu Huaien's rebellion, and he was granted immunity from death penalty once. In the early years of Zhenguan, he was responsible for diplomatic affairs with Turks. He was "murdered" by Li Jing and miraculously escaped. Later, he was appointed Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and was demoted for being lazy in political affairs. He died of illness during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty.

The British Duke Li ranked twenty-third.

He was originally a general of the Wagang Army. He started his army from Zhai Rang as a young man and followed Li Mi after Zhai died. After Li Mi surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, he became an independent force, but he still insisted on surrendering to the Tang Dynasty as a subordinate of Li Mi to show that he did not forget his old master. He was called a "pure minister" by Li Yuan. After being attacked by Dou Jiande, he had no choice but to surrender because his father was taken hostage by Dou. He plotted to assassinate Dou and return to the Tang Dynasty, but failed and escaped by chance. Following Li Shimin, he defeated Wang Shichong, Dou Jiande, and Liu Heida. He also served as the chief general to defeat Xu Yuanlang, and followed Li Xiaogong to defeat Fu Gongyou. He refused Li Shimin's solicitation and did not participate in the Xuanwu Gate Incident. During the Zhenguan period, he worked with Li Jing to destroy the Turks. In the next sixteen years, he was responsible for the defense of the northern part of the Tang Dynasty. He defeated Xue Yantuo's forces many times and attacked Goryeo with Li Shimin. After Li Shimin's death, he assisted Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty and was entrusted with military affairs. He served as the commander-in-chief and went to Goryeo again, finally destroying Goryeo. Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty repainted his image in Lingyan Pavilion. He became ill the year after the destruction of Goryeo.

The twenty-fourth of Duke Hu and Qin Shubao.

He was originally a brave general under Zhang Xutuo. After Zhang's death, he returned to Pei Renji's subordinates. He followed Pei to surrender to Li Mi and became a general of the Wagang Army. He made great contributions in the battles between Li Mi, Yu Wenhua and Tongshan. After Li Mi failed, he surrendered to Wang Shichong. Because he was dissatisfied with the king's behavior, he and Cheng Zhijie surrendered to Tang Dynasty and were assigned to Li Shimin's account. Participated in Li Shimin's previous battles and always charged first in every battle. The main thug of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. Later, he suffered too many injuries from previous battles and became ill. He died of illness in the twelfth year of Zhenguan.