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Li Xuanba李玄霸

TangHistory × Fiction

Third son of Emperor Gaozu, died early.

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FeatureFact and Fiction in the Sui-Tang Transition: The Lingyan Pavilion Officials vs. Outlaw Brotherhoods"Romance of Sui and Tang" writes this period of history as a jianghu of sworn brotherhood, martial contests, and roaming, while the "Old Book of Tang" records a different matter. The meritorious officials in the Lingyan Pavilion become greenwood brothers in the romance, and several of the most deeply rooted fierce generals are nowhere to be found in the official history; whereas a coup like the Xuanwu Gate Incident is actually written more plainly in the official history than in the romance. This piece compares the two sides, noting which volume each part comes from.

In history · Old Book of Tang

Third son of Emperor Gaozu, died early; posthumously conferred the title Prince of Wei, posthumous name Huai. Imperial prince, posthumously conferred Prince of Wei.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

Third son of Li Yuan, died early.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

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    • Li Yuan→ father-son →Li Xuanba
    • Li Yuan→ posthumous honor →Li Xuanba
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    1. 卫王玄霸

      father-son · Old Book of Tang, 高祖二十二子传

    2. 卫王玄霸，高祖第三子也

      father-son · Old Book of Tang, 高祖二十二子传

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

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    • Li Yuan→ father-son →Li Xuanba
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    1. 三子玄霸

      father-son · Romance of Sui and Tang, 046

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

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    • Li Yuan→ father-son →Li Xuanba
    • Li Yuan→ posthumous honor →Li Xuanba
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    1. 窦皇后生建成、太宗皇帝、玄霸、元吉

      father-son · New Book of Tang, 高祖诸子传

    2. 追王及谥

      posthumously confer · New Book of Tang, 高祖诸子传

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Sources: New Book of Tang, 高祖诸子传; Old Book of Tang, 高祖二十二子传; Old Book of Tang, 高祖本纪; Romance of Sui and Tang, 046

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