Inventory of the top ten emperors and prosperity, the top of the list is stunned Yingzheng

[However, they used troops against Khitan twice, but they were defeated one after another, losing 10,000+ soldiers, and even lost a large area of ​​land. 】

[This is Wu Zetian's fault. 】

[The cruel official Lai Junchen made up accusations and falsely accused the Wu family kings, Princess Taiping, Li Dan and others, trying to catch everyone, but Princess Taiping and others exposed his conspiracy in order to protect themselves. 】

[Wu Zetian knew that her position and power had been stabilized, so she no longer needed cruel officials. 】

[At this time, push out Lai Junchen and other cruel officials as scapegoats. 】

[Whether the courtiers or the common people praised her famous name one after another. 】

[After Wu Zetian became the queen, he began to vigorously promote the children of the common people and the poor, and attacked the powerful and noble families.Since then, the monopoly of famous families in the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties for hundreds of years has been broken. 】

[Those ordinary people have a channel to rise, and the whole society is full of vitality. 】

[She not only sent court officials to recruit talents everywhere, but also allowed all officials to recommend themselves, as well as common people and scholars to recommend themselves. 】

[Another outstanding contribution made by Wu Zetian is the invention of the "Palace Examination". 】

[During the period of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty, there were only two imperial examinations, and there was no "palace examination" presided over by the last emperor himself. 】

[When Wu Zetian came to the throne, he personally presided over the "Palace Examination", which has been passed down from generation to generation. 】

[Wu Zetian also created martial arts at the same time!For those warriors who are illiterate but have good martial arts skills, it provides a path to promotion! 】

[To make them loyal to the imperial court! 】

Zhao Kuangyin, Zhu Yuanzhang and others had to nod in praise.

"The Palace Examination is indeed a great innovation! Adding an official selection process can better understand the true talents and learning of these Jinshi!"

"Actually, martial arts are also very good! You can select some generals!" Ming Chengzu Zhu Di couldn't help but interface.

Zhao Kuangyin's face darkened slightly.

He has always guarded against military generals. Although he wanted to completely change the weak situation of the Northern Song Dynasty, he still did not want to elevate the status of military generals.

Li Shimin stroked his beard and couldn't help frowning.

Although he hated Wu Zetian for usurping the Tang Dynasty, he had to admit that her two inventions were extremely useful.

Fang Xuanling's face was also a little ugly, but he had to speak fairly.

"Your Majesty, adding the Palace Examination to the scientific examination can indeed better measure talents..."

"As for martial arts, let those masters of martial arts among the people serve the imperial court..."

Li Shimin nodded coldly.

"Well! Adopt them all!"

The civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty were all full of joy, and they were worried that His Majesty's anger would be indiscriminate, and they would not use it.

And Li Shimin is also worthy of being a hero of the generation. Whether it is an enemy or not, as long as it is beneficial to him, he will definitely use it.

[Although Wu Zetian abused cruel officials and caused a bad influence on the Wu Zhou Dynasty, his flaws were not hidden. The entire Wu Zhou period was full of talents. 】

[The famous ministers and ministers who assisted Xuanzong in "the rule of Kaiyuan", Yao Chong, Song Jing, etc., were all recognized by Wu Zetian's wisdom and selected in the court. 】

【She respects the subjects who are outspoken and dare to advise, and tries to adopt their suggestions as much as possible. Even if the words offend, she can tolerate them and avoid being held accountable. 】

[Because of this, countless sages stepped into the court one after another, and the Wu Zhou period was called "the court of gentlemen". 】

[However, Wu Zetian's openness of speech and the practice of recruiting talents from all over the world won the praise of later generations, who praised her for her "legacy of Zhenguan". 】

[Wu Zetian continued to implement Li Shimin's approach, rectified the administration of officials, severely punished corrupt officials, and severely punished officials who corrupted the law without mercy, and those officials who were upright and had meritorious deeds were all given high priority. 】

[Although the world is quite dissatisfied with her proclaiming the emperor as a woman, she is not stupid, and these ministers are willing to be driven by her for the sake of the world. 】

[Wu Zetian still inherited the policy of Li Shimin and Li Zhi's two dynasties, light corvee and light tax, and rest with the people, to appease the people. 】

[At this time, the handicraft industry and commerce have also developed by leaps and bounds.Wu Zetian also issued various edicts to encourage handicraftsmen and businessmen, and the entire social economy was relatively active. 】

[The household registration also increased from 652 million households in the third year of Emperor Gaozong Yonghui (380) to 705 million households in the first year of Shenlong (615). 】

[Because during the Wu Zhou period, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and their lives were prosperous, and there was not much turmoil on the whole, Wu Zetian's position was extremely stable. 】

[During the 15 years of her reign, the legacy of Tang Taizong Li Shimin has been everywhere, which I call the rule of Zetian. 】

[Although Wu Zetian became the emperor, she was already 67 years old when she ascended the throne. He had to face a difficult problem faced by all emperors. Who should the throne pass to? 】

[The rest of the emperors are nothing more than selecting the best among several heirs. 】

[Wu Zetian has to consider whether to pass the throne to his nephew or to his son? 】

[Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansimou often told her that since ancient times, the emperor has never had a different surname as an heir. 】

[Wu Zetian is a little moved. 】

[At this time, Prime Minister Di Renjie said, who is closer to mother and son? 】

【Your Majesty establishes a son who will be worshiped as an ancestor in the Ancestral Temple after he lives forever. 】

[If you set up a nephew, I have never heard that the nephew became the emperor and enshrined the aunt in the Taimiao. 】

【Wu Zetian made up his mind completely, took Luling King Li Xian back to Luoyang, and re-established him as the prince. 】

Tang Taizong Li Shimin and Tang Gaozong Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief when they heard this.

Wu Zetian passed the throne to his son Li Xian. Does this mean that the Tang Dynasty did not perish?

Both Li Shimin and his son showed a smile on their faces.

. . . .

Wu Zhou period.

Wu Zetian, who was leaning on the dragon chair, stared at the big golden characters in the sky, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Although she has not established a prince yet, she has been thinking about it for a while.

Seeing Zeng Juxian's reminder at this time, he suddenly understood.

And His Highness's Di Renjie's eyes are even brighter.

So this is my credit?

On second thought, this is indeed reasonable.

If Your Majesty asks again, I will answer the same question.

But Wu Sansi and Wu Chengsi couldn't help but their eyes dimmed, knowing that they had completely lost the throne.

[After all, Wu Zetian was old, and in his later years he began to indulge in pleasure, and built Buddhist temples all over the country, which increased the burden on the people. 】

[In the first year of Shenlong, 705 A.D., in the first month, Wu Zetian was seriously ill and was bedridden in Yingxian Palace. Only Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong brothers attended. 】

[Prime Ministers Zhang Jianzhi, Cui Xuanwei, ministers Jing Hui, Yan Yanfan and others joined forces with Li Duozuo, commander of the Forbidden Army, pretending that the two Zhangs were plotting a rebellion, and led the Forbidden Army to rush in, kill them, and force Wu Zetian to abdicate. 】

[Wu Zetian gave up the throne to Prince Li Xian.Li Xian honored his mother as "Emperor Zetian Dasheng". 】

[The Wu Zhou Dynasty ended and the Tang Dynasty was restored. 】

【神龙元年十一月26日（705年12月16日），武则天病逝，享年82岁。】

[The edict before the death, the emperor's title was omitted, and it was called "Zetian Dasheng Empress", and asked to be buried with Gaozong in Qianling! 】

[The ups and downs of the only queen in history has come to an end! 】

[Wu Zetian struggled for most of his life, but in the end he still didn't jump out of the man's palm! 】