Is Di Renjie and Wu Zetian just a relationship between monarchs and ministers What is the truth

Hello everyone, this is the editor of History Encyclopedia. Today, I will tell you the story of Di Renjie and Wu Zetian. Welcome to follow us. What is the relationship between Di Renjie and Wu Zetian? Is there only a relationship between the two of them as monarchs and ministers?
The recently popular historical TV drama “Tian Tong Di Renjie” tells the story of Di Renjie’s mature experiences in his youth while investigating cases. For the character Di Renjie, everyone is not unfamiliar with him. When it comes to Di Renjie, everyone cannot help but think of Li Yuanfang.
So what is the relationship between Di Renjie and Wu Zetian in history? Do the two of them have any undisclosed secrets? When Di Renjie was young, he entered the officialdom through the imperial examination system and started as a low-level official. At this time, he did not even know Wu Zetian. Di Renjie was not highly valued during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, Li Zhi, and had been holding official positions outside for a long time. So there was no chance to get close to Wu Zetian.
Firstly, both of them are from Shanxi, and there is always a sense of familiarity and trust when fellow villagers meet each other. Secondly, Di Renjie is a very intelligent person who understands the principles of being an official and a subject. He is loyal, he advises, and he never gives up. He knows how to protect himself and is adaptable. This is not cowardice and compromise, but wisdom in achieving goals in a way that others can easily accept without putting oneself in danger. This is wise. Loyalty cannot be demonstrated by threatening the king with one’s life.
Di Renjie first served as a judge’s assistant civil servant, but was falsely accused. Yan Liben tried his case and not only exonerated him, but also recommended him as a judge. Fa Cao was the official in charge of the judiciary, and then promoted to the position of Dali Temple magistrate. The officials of Dali Temple were arranged as follows: Dali Temple magistrate, Dali Temple magistrate, Dali Temple magistrate. During the Tang Dynasty, the temple magistrate was in charge of the review of judicial cases in various central departments and local states. Within one year of serving as the magistrate of Dali Temple, I made judgments on cases involving 17000 people. After an incident where Di Renjie and Tang Gaozong argued in accordance with the law, he was promoted to the position of Imperial Censor. Due to his courage to speak frankly and violate the law, he was first promoted to the position of Grand Preceptor in the court and then transferred to the position of Assistant Minister of Household.
Although there are always some rumors and gossip among folk historians due to Wu Zetian’s reliance on Di Renjie, this can be easily overturned with a careful deduction. During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, although Di Renjie held an official position in the capital, Wu Zetian resided in the Shengong Palace for a long time, and the two had no interaction at all. When Wu Zetian was in charge of the country, Di Renjie was transferred for several years and would not meet again. When Wu Zetian ascended to the throne later, she was 67 years old and Di Renjie was 61 years old, two elderly people with white hair. What else do you think there could be?
If there is a relationship between the two, it is that both Di Renjie and Wu Zetian are from Shanxi, and their hometowns are not far away. If you can hear the voice of their hometown in the court, you will definitely be closer. After Di Renjie’s death, Wu Zetian felt sad and said, “The court is empty.” This shows that the two of them have become close friends who say everything. After reading this, what is your opinion on the relationship between Wu Zetian and Di Renjie? Welcome to discuss in the comment section.