Emperor Gaozu, as retired emperor, did not appear to try to exert much influence in the reign of his son Emperor Taizong, and not much was recorded about his activities.
Kejser Gaozu synes som pensioneret kejser ikke at have forsøgt at udøve stor indflydelse på hans søn kejsers Taizongs regering, og der blev ikke registreret meget om hans aktiviteter.