Empire of China (China) has a long history, nearly 4,000 years. During that time, there was only one female emperor: Wu Zetian.
Ruled in the 7th century AD, Wu became controversial ruler and hold such a power. Although it has a myriad of achievements, the original character remains mysterious, veiled insults pitched narration.
Another historian writes, "He killed his own sister, slaughtered his brothers, killing rulers, and poisoned his mother. He hated the gods are human."
For centuries, Wu denounced by historians. Portrayed as a cruel usurper and girls 'naughty'. Figure stands out even touted as his willingness to satisfy the sexual appetites of Emperor Taizong unusual.
But how accurate the picture, is still a fierce debate. May be true, so the behavior of the empress. Or perhaps history is written by those who opposed.
What is clear trip intrigue tinged Wu to the throne of power. Born in 624 AD, he entered the palace at the age of 14 years. As a concubine of Emperor Taizong, Tang Dynasty ruler even deserve to be his grandfather.
He was not only beautiful. Her parents were rich and of blue blood among gave him a stock of knowledge to write, read classical Chinese literature. Wu also knows how to play music.
The surplus was supposedly makes Wu stand out from the other women in the palace. Making it able to compete with concubines are nearly 30 people. Emperor make it as a favorite.
At 649, the ruler died. Like other concubines, he was sent to a monastery to spend his life there. However, it did not take long for him to get back to the palace.
Wu alluring charm of the heir to the throne, Emperor Gaozong - making concubine 3 years after his father died.
Wu gradually gain the trust and support Gaozong. After giving birth to two sons, he began to compete with the Queen Wang and senior concubines Xiaoshu to compete for the attention of the emperor.
To achieve its objectives, Wu kill those who stand in his way. He even have the heart to kill her own daughter who was a baby and make the queen Wang - who last held the boy's - as a scapegoat.
After successfully became queen at 655, Wu ordered Wang and concubines Xiaoshu eliminated. Both bodies mutilated and even put in a vat of wine.
Wu also raised his relatives to fill important positions. Slowly, she govern with her husband.
After Gaozong's death in 683, Wu remains in control of power as the queen mother. He lifted his son Li Xian as emperor Zhongzong.
Less than a year, the new emperor is difficult to control it roll. Wu then lifted his fourth son of Emperor Li Dan Ruizong. And on October 16, 690, Wu seized the throne and established a new dynasty, the Zhou Dynasty controlled from the capital Luoyang.
His reign was marred scandal. Wu did not have no mercy on those who failed to fulfill his wish or not she liked. Reward imprisonment or even execution. No exception if the perpetrator is a relative or relatives themselves, even with the people who contributed founded the dynasty.
Wu also mentioned having some sort of harem filled with young men.
On the other hand, Wu was a successful ruler. His reign was peaceful and prosperous. He introduced a system of meritocracy and the entrance exam for prospective bureaucrats.
Under its power, China is also shy away from war. Wu also received a visit from a number of ambassadors, including from the Byzantines.
Wu ordered the writing of biographies of famous women, and ordered the children to grieve for the death of her parents - not just the father. He also appointed a female counselor, Shangguan Wan'eryang touted as prime minister.
"Under the reign of Wu, military costs trimmed, cut taxes, employee salaries increased achievement, given pension benefits, and extensive land near the capital converted into agricultural land," wrote Mary Anderson in his book, 'Hidden Power'.
Wu dimming power in 705 AD, when he was already more than 80 years. He deposed his own son. 'The biggest mistake' was to marry his son with a concubine who was very like him: a cruel and ambitious.
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