Li Shimin asked Wu Zetian: What will you do if I die? How did she answer to save her life?

When Taizong was dying, he thought of Wu Zetian, so he asked her a question to test Wu Zetian's loyalty. He said: "If I die, what will you do alone?"

When Wu Zetian heard this sentence, she thought that she was in danger. If she answered well, she would be in danger of being executed, so she replied to Li Shimin in 8 words. She said: "The ancient Buddha of Qingdeng will spend the rest of his life." After hearing this, Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty felt that this was the best ending, so he passed away.

Historical facts prove that Li Shimin did not execute Wu Zetian during his lifetime. This was the biggest mistake he made in his life. Often things become possible when they are thought to be impossible. Wu Zetian experienced ups and downs in her life, and finally ascended to the throne and became the eternal empress, which will be passed down in history. Wu Zetian was of low birth, and Li Shimin ignored her existence

Although Wu Zetian was the founder of the Tang Dynasty, her father was born as a merchant. Therefore, she was also branded as a merchant and was despised by the nobles and nobles. Wu Zetian was selected into the palace at the age of 14. Although she was naturally beautiful, she was never favored because of her status. Until Li Shimin passed away at the age of 26, she was still a famous talent. It can be said that Wu Zetian has never been in Li Shimin's "discrimination". Therefore, as a figure on the fringes of Li Shimin's life circle, Wu Zetian naturally easily escaped Li Shimin's liquidation. Li Junxian became a scapegoat.

Once, Li Shimin hosted a banquet for military generals in the palace. He asked the generals to tell their nicknames. General Zuo Wuwei Li Junxian said that his nickname was "Five Niangzi." Li Shimin suddenly remembered The prophecy of "the heroine of King Wu", and this person is the guard of Xuanwumen, General Zuowuwei, Duke of Wulian, a native of Wu'an, the Fifth Lady, and he is also a military general. Xuanwumen is an important place, and he ascended to the throne from there. , I felt that the prophecy must be talking about this person. So soon, he found an excuse to execute Li Junxian.

Wu Zetian is the only orthodox empress in Chinese history. She is an outstanding woman with great talents, superhuman wisdom, and cruelty. During her return to the throne, she appointed cruel officials to rule her dynasty with strong methods. Replace Li Tangjiangshan with her dynasty title.

It cannot be distinguished by good or bad, and politicians cannot be distinguished by good or bad. Let's briefly talk about it from the perspective of historical status and personal behavior. First of all, in history, because she was a woman and occupied the throne of her husband and son, she did suffer some slander. I have to say here that her political skills are indeed very high, otherwise a woman would not be able to become the emperor in that era. She has made good contributions to the development of the country, and is well-deserved for her evaluation of the macro-Zhenguan and the Kaiyuan dynasties. At least during her reign, the country's power did not decline.

As for personal behavior, she does behave harshly towards political enemies, but there is no right or wrong in politics, so I won’t make too many comments here. What is really being criticized is that she dares to persecute her own flesh and blood for her own benefit. This fact cannot be erased.

As the only female emperor in Chinese history, she was able to overcome all difficulties and form a strong centralization of power, social stability and economic development during her half-century rule, which is inherited from the "Government of Zhenguan". ", starting from the "Kaiyuan prosperous age", eradicating current shortcomings, developing production, improving the imperial examination, breaking the clan concept, appointing talents in an eclectic way, conforming to the historical trend, and making drastic reforms, the historical achievements are difficult to compare with. His historical achievements are evident to the world.