Those who have some knowledge of history know that there was an emperor in China: Wu Zetian. Because she is so special, a woman who can ascend to the throne and rule the world. Interested readers and history encyclopedia editors, let’s take a look together!
For over a thousand years, her life has been highly controversial: there have been constant curses, but the world has been deeply impressed by her. But no matter what kind of praise or slander, there is no doubt about her position in history.
Although her position may not have been very honorable and the process may not have been visible, she was at the top at that time.
But why did he return the throne to Li Tang before his death, even though he had spent most of his life giving up the throne that people would never give up and bearing the condemnation of the world?
Let’s embark on the current of history together and see what Wu Zetian’s inner thoughts are. Perhaps, when you understand why, you will realize that Wu Zetian’s ability to become emperor was not only due to luck, but also to her strength.
1. Following the tide of history
From ancient times to the present, imperial power has always been a symbol of male identity. Even though Empress Wu Zetian had already become emperor, this trend was predetermined by the current situation. Even though Empress Wu Zetian ascended to the throne, the unchangeable imperial power remained a fact of male identity.
Perhaps Wu Zetian had already seen through the mundane world and understood the world, so in her later years, she devoted herself to self-cultivation and stood from the perspective of the ruler of the world, observing all sentient beings and the world.
Wu Zetian saw many things and also saw through many things. She is well aware that she cannot go against the tide of history. I have already realized my ideal of governing the world before my death, and indeed achieved a prosperous era.
2. Leave behind a peaceful and prosperous era
Wu Zetian was very clear that even though she had been in power for so many years, the influence of the Li family and the Wu family coexisted, after all, the Tang Dynasty was still conquered by the Li family.
Although I was able to shake the Li family during my lifetime, how many descendants of the Wu family can shake the Li family after my death?
For the overall consideration of the descendants of the Wu family and to prevent the country from falling apart due to infighting, she chose to return the throne to the Li family.
And ultimately, the son had kissed his nephew, while Wu Zetian’s sons were all from the Li family, and Wu’s sons were all nephews. As Di Renjie said, I have seen my son supporting his parents, but I have never seen my nephew offering incense to his aunt.
3. The hearts of the people of the world
Li Shimin has a very reasonable saying: ‘Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.’. Since the fall of the Li family, the Tang Dynasty has flourished under their rule. As the ruler of the Li family, it has existed for many years and its position in the hearts of the people is incomparable to that of Empress Wu Zetian in the past few decades. The hearts of the world cannot be defied by Empress Wu Zetian.
So, as clever as Wu Zetian, she left a will at the end of her life to return the country to the Li family. It could also be that she didn’t want to leave any more controversy or criticism for herself in the end of her life, so she left a wordless monument for future generations to judge her merits and demerits.
