In ancient China, if you want to have a successful career, you can pass the imperial examination first and enter the career with outstanding talents. Another important way is to make great contributions on the battlefield. But in the history of the Tang Dynasty, there was an unusual talent, that is, Li Shentong, who failed to pass the imperial examination and entered the official career. I haven't made any military achievements, and I haven't even won a war. However, his official career was exceptionally smooth, and even Li Shimin, a magnificent king, only dared to scold him. What's different about this man? Why is Li Shimin funny to him?

Let's take a look at Li Shentong's resume. Li Shentong (577-630), whose real name is Shou, has magic between the lines. The grandson of Li Hu, one of the Eight Pillars States in the Western Wei and Northern Zhou Dynasties, the eldest son of Li Liang, the secretariat of Haizhou in the Sui Dynasty, the cousin of Li Yuan, the imperial clan and the general of the Tang Dynasty. In terms of seniority, Li Shentong is Li Shimin's uncle. In ancient times, we often heard a saying that everyone in the world was not a vassal, and both parents and brothers had to bow to the king. Although Li Shentong is Li Shimin's uncle, it is not enough for Li Shimin to be polite to him.

Li Shimin regards him with special respect or new views, because at the beginning of the uprising, Li's clan didn't think highly of him. However, among all the people, only Li Shentong responded to the uprising in Tang Gaozu, so he gained the trust of Tang Gaozu. After Tang Gaozu ascended the throne, General Tang Gaozu was handed over to him. Therefore, he has a prominent identity and status.

However, in real history, Li Shentong is not good at leading troops to fight, and his talent is average. In the subsequent wars, he didn't win any wars, but this man has one of the greatest advantages, that is, he is good at selecting teams. Because his judgment of people is very accurate, he followed Tang Gaozu and Li Shimin, and his career is booming. This is due to the correct decision he made.