Traditional accounts, compiled during the reign of Li Yuan's second son by the Duchess Dou, Li Shimin (Emperor Taizong), emphasize the latter's initiative and major role in instigating his father's rebellion.
Traditionelle krøniker, der blev udarbejdet under Li Yuan's anden søn i hertugdømmet Dou, Li Shimin (kejser Taizong), understreger sidstnævntes initiativ og vigtige rolle i at starte sin fars oprør.