Wu Zetian was the only female emperor in Chinese history. Her life is full of legends, and her literary achievements are even more amazing. As the king of a country, Wu Zetian is not a person who can only handle government affairs. During her reign, she was not only politically talented, but also highly accomplished in literature. She is a poet and writer herself, and many of her poems have been recited to this day.
Let's take a look at Wu Zetian's work. Her poems are mainly concentrated in the "All Tang Poems", the most famous of which are "Praise Jingtai Fu" and "Preface to the Record of Clearing Grievances". Both of these essays embody Wu Zetian's deep thoughts and outstanding artistic talent.
"Praise the Mirror Taifu" is an essay that praises the mirror, and through the image of the mirror, it reflects the author's yearning and pursuit of beautiful things. "Preface to the Record of Clearing Grievances" is a novel about the detection of cases, revealing the complexity of human nature and social injustice by telling a series of intricate cases.
Let's take a look at Wu Zetian's attitude towards literature. She attached great importance to culture and education, and encouraged people to read and write. According to historical records, once she saw someone selling books on the street, so she stepped forward and asked, "What are these books for?" The man replied, "For Xi knowledge." Wu Zetian was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately ordered all the books to be purchased and rewarded to the learned.
Although Wu Zetian is an empress, she does not limit her development because of her gender. On the contrary, she proved with her actions that women can also succeed in the field of literature. She was a miracle of her time and an important figure in Chinese history. Wu Zetian is a woman with both political talent and cultural accomplishment. Her literary achievements were not only personal successes, but also an important symbol of the advancement of women. We should respect that everyone has their own strengths and abilities, no matter where they come from or what gender they are.