In Chinese history, there is a legendary woman - Wu Zetian. She was an empress and empress of the Tang Dynasty, and under her rule, a new chapter in Chinese history was opened. Among these many stories, people are most talked about for her outstanding political skills and unique cultural accomplishments.
In politics, Wu Zetian is a visionary. After the death of her husband Tang Gaozong, she first handled the government as a regent, and then rose to the position of emperor step by step. During this period, she adopted many wise policies, such as reducing the burden on the peasants and strengthening the military force, which made the country prosperous. And her statecraft has been widely praised.
In terms of culture, Wu Zetian also has profound attainments. As a well-educated woman, she had a high appreciation for poetry and poetry, and was able to write beautiful poems herself. It is said that on one occasion a minister dedicated to her a poem in praise of his daughter. But after Wu Zetian saw it, he said: "Your daughter is beautiful, but I believe that my son is just as good." "It shows not only her confidence, but also her talent.
In addition, Wu Zetian was also a great reformer. Under her leadership, many traditional gender ideas were broken, such as that women could participate in political power, read and write, and so on. All these laid the foundation for the later development of society.
Wu Zetian was an outstanding statesman, poet and reformer, and her story has been passed down to this day, providing us with many valuable lessons. Although she has been dead for many years, her impact is still far-reaching. We should learn Xi from her courage and wisdom, pass on this spirit, and make our society a better place.