Who was honored by Li Shimin as Gaozu ("high founder")?
Himself
His son Li Shimin
Li Yuan
Xue Rengao
Answer
Li Yuan (566–635) was the first emperor of the Tang dynasty of China, ruling from 618 to 626. Li Yuan was a descendant of the Northern Wei imperial clan, and was a general in the Sui dynasty army. In 618, Li Yuan declared himself emperor and founded the Tang dynasty. He was posthumously honored by his son Li Shimin as Gaozu ("high founder").
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