When Wu Zetian was dying, an 80-year-old man came to her bed, and he suddenly realized: Di Renjie deceived me
Preface
In the glorious epic of the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian's name is like a bright and mysterious star, and her story is full of power struggles, wits and human struggles.
She, a woman, with extraordinary courage and wisdom, broke through the shackles of the times and ascended to the supreme throne.
However, just when she was about to come to the end of her life, an unexpected discovery completely collapsed her worldview - Di Renjie, whom she had always trusted, had been secretly arranging and waiting for the opportunity to regain Li Tang's country.
Section 1: The girl Wu Meihai, ambition is difficult to pay
In a small village outside Chang'an, Wu Cao was born into a poor family.
Her parents worked day and night, but they still struggled to make ends meet.
In such a difficult environment, Wu Cao has shown unusual tenacity and intelligence since he was a child.
There was an unyielding light in her eyes, as if she was declaring war on fate.
As the years passed, Wu Cao grew into a slim girl.
Her beauty and intellect became a legend in the village, and her ambition grew.
She knew that the only way to change her fate was to enter the golden palace.
So, she began to prepare for the draft, and every smile, every step, was carefully practiced.
Finally, the day of the draft has arrived.
Wu Cao stood in the midst of a group of flowery women, her heart beating like a drum, but her eyes were firm.
When Prince Li Zhi's eyes fell on her, she knew that her fate was about to change.
With an almost perfect demeanor, she won the favor of the crown prince and stepped into the deep palace compound of the palace.
Section 2: The queen takes the helm and leads the snake out of the hole
Wu Cao, who became the empress, changed her name to Wu Meiniang, and her lust for power spread like a ivy within the high walls of the palace.
She began to actively participate in the government and politics, and at every court meeting, she would sit next to Li Zhi and use her wisdom and charm to influence the decision-making of the court and government.
As time passed, Li Zhi's health began to deteriorate, and Wu Meiniang's opportunities followed.
She began to install her cronies in the court, and every chess piece was carefully arranged by her.
There was coldness and calculation in her eyes, and she knew that she had to seize this opportunity in order to truly grasp power.
In a late-night secret conversation, Wu Meiniang said to Li Zhi: "Your Majesty, your body no longer allows you to work on state affairs, so let me share some of the burdens."
Li Zhi looked at her, his eyes full of trust and dependence, and he agreed to her request.
Since then, Wu Meiniang has become a "queen of heaven" and is in charge of the government with Li Zhi.
However, her ambition did not stop, and she longed not only for power, but also for the supreme throne.
And all of this is in her plan, just waiting for the time to come.
Section 3: Ascending the throne and becoming emperor, with ill intentions
With the death of Li Zhi, the atmosphere in the palace became more and more tense.
Wu Meiniang stood on the cusp of power, her eyes flashing with determination and cunning.
She knew that this was her moment to rewrite history.
In the midst of mourning, she began to plot to depose the new monarch and ascend the throne herself.
Every nook and cranny of the court is filled with her eyeliner and henchmen, who are like spider webs, catching every possible threat.
On a stormy night, Wu Meiniang announced in the court that she would depose the young monarch and ascend the throne as the female emperor.
Her voice was firm and powerful, as if it could penetrate the thick walls of the palace.
The courtiers looked at each other, their hearts filled with shock and unease.
Wu Meiniang stood in front of the dragon chair, her figure looking particularly lonely and powerful in the candlelight.
She knew that this was just the beginning, and that she needed more support and loyalty to secure her throne.
However, behind her, Di Renjie's eyes revealed a strange light.
He is loyal to Wu Meiniang on the surface, but deep down, he has unknown plans.
He began to secretly cultivate his own power, waiting for the time when he could overthrow Wu Meiniang's rule.
In a game of thrones, everyone can be an enemy or an ally.
Di Renjie's mind is unfathomable, and every move he makes is full of variables.
Section 4: Enlightenment in the twilight years, power falls
Time flies, and Wu Zetian's reign has lasted for decades.
Her face was carved with the traces of time, but those once sharp eyes now looked a little tired.
Her empire is strong, but she knows that her life has come to an end.
At this critical juncture, she began to reflect on her life, and those former allies and enemies were a thing of the past.
At this moment, Di Renjie had quietly grown old, and his life was about to come to an end.
However, before he died, he recommended Zhang Cambodia to Wu Zetian as the new prime minister.
Wu Zetian always had trust in Di Renjie, but she didn't realize that this was actually Di Renjie's last move.
Zhang Cambodia, a seemingly loyal minister, actually has the same ambitions as Di Renjie in his heart.
Finally, Wu Zetian's health deteriorated day by day, and she felt that her strength was slowly draining.
At this moment of weakness, Zhang Cambodia launched a coup d'état, and Wu Zetian's throne was in jeopardy.
She finally realizes that the edifice of power that she has carefully constructed all her life is about to collapse overnight.
Her heart was full of remorse and helplessness, she once thought she could control everything, but she didn't expect to be betrayed by the person she trusted the most.
Session 5: The Change of Power and Reflection
As the footsteps of the coup d'état approached, Wu Zetian's heart was full of contradictions and struggles.
She had been the empress who had sat firmly in the dragon chair in the wind and rain, but now she felt more isolated and helpless than ever.
Her palace, once filled with the flattery of courtiers and the oath of loyalty, now seemed to echo with the footsteps of betrayal.
Wu Zetian was on the sickbed, her eyes revealed deep reflection, and she began to recall every decision and choice in her life.
She remembered how she had climbed to the pinnacle of power, the round-the-clock scheming, the relentless struggles, the sacrifices and gains.
She used to think of herself as the master of fate and the one who rewrote history.
But now, she began to wonder if it was all worth it.
Did she lose too much for power, and whether she unknowingly became part of the shackles she once vowed to break.
In Game of Thrones, she used to be the winner, but now, she feels like she's about to be a loser.
Her empire, her rule, her life, seemed to be all about to disappear with this coup.
Wu Zetian's heart was full of uneasiness and fear, but there was also a sense of relief.
Perhaps, it's time for this to end.
Section 6: The End of the Legend and the Echoes of History
The coup d'état finally broke out, and Wu Zetian's world was turned upside down overnight.
She was forced to abdicate and watched as the empire she had worked so hard to build changed hands.
Her heart was full of pain and unwillingness, but more of a deep sense of powerlessness.
She used to be the empress who covered the sky with one hand, but now she can only watch her era come to an end as a bystander.
In the lonely days after the abdication, Wu Zetian began to look back on his life.
She remembered the ambitions and dreams of her youth, and her every victory and defeat in the power struggle.
Her heart was filled with mixed emotions, including regret, pride, and deep sadness.
She knew that her story would be told to future generations and that her life would be a part of history.
The legend of Wu Zetian finally left a strong mark in the long river of history.