Li Longji was the third son of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan.
Li Longji was the son of Li Dan, Emperor Ruizong of Tang Dynasty.
Li Longji passed the throne to his third son, Li Heng, who later became Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Longji and Princess Taiping were aunt and nephew. Li Longji was the third child of Princess Taiping's brother, Prince Xiang Li Dan, so Princess Taiping was Li Longji's aunt. They launched a palace coup together during Tang Long's coup. Li Longji successfully seized power, and Princess Taiping's power was also strengthened. However, Princess Taiping was later dissatisfied with Li Longji's power and planned to seize the throne, but was eventually eliminated by Li Longji. After Li Longji became the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he ordered Princess Taiping to die. As for why Li Longji wanted to kill Princess Taiping and all her sons, the literature did not provide a clear answer.
Li Hong was the son of Tang Gaozong, Li Zhi, and Wu Zetian.
Li Ke was the son of Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty.
In the novel's glorious years, Wang Li was not the son but his father's colleague.
Li Longji's opponents were Li Heng (Li Longji's younger brother), Li Chengqi (Li Longji's older brother), and Princess Taiping.