The construction site on the outskirts of Beijing was originally a royal village, and part of it was being renovated, but the green lake and lush forest that had not yet been built was very beautiful.

Yuan Yuan took Xiao Hei, Bai Bai and Er Huang and played with the brothers for a long time before going home.

When we returned to the palace, it was already dark.

When Yuan Dalang came out to pick up his little niece, she was already asleep.

The good uncle took his little niece into his arms and thanked King Zhao.

Yuan Yuan changed his posture, narrowed his eyes and called "Ah Weng".

Yuan Dalang silently took the little one back to the room and asked her to continue sleeping.

At night, Li Shimin was reading a special memorial.

The wars at the end of the Sui Dynasty left seven out of ten people in the world dead. A large number of men were drafted into the army and died on the battlefield.

As a result, in some places, there are more women than men.

Some local officials wrote to ask whether a school for women could be opened so that women could learn literature and literacy and take on some tasks within their capabilities.

For example, the accountant of a shop, the female teacher in the academy, the female teacher from a wealthy family, etc.

Let those who have lost sons and husbands have someone who can support their families.

From Li Shimin's point of view, what needs to be considered is that once women rise, they will not only be limited to accountants, teachers and other positions.

After all, his imperial sister was a commander capable of commanding an army of tens of thousands of men.

Should we open this hole?

Women are weaker, which is a rule developed over thousands of years. In many human activities, men's physical strength and courage have advantages.

If women were given the same opportunities as men, it might lead to chaos in the world.

Li Shimin put down the memorial and sat under the lamp to think for a long time.

He had an intuition that whether he would become an emperor or a sinner for eternity, he could decide in a single thought.

He closed his eyes, hoping that God would give him an answer.

Xie Tiandao Tong felt a little guilty. Someone could indeed give him some reference for making decisions, but he couldn't tell him who it was.

It modified the database, blocking all characteristics of the era and information about himself from Li Shimin, and activated the illusion.

AD 690, the ninth day of September.

The sun is shining brightly in Luoyang, the eastern capital, and there are no clouds in the sky.

On this day, in the magnificent Luoyang Palace, the 67-year-old Empress Wu finally overthrew the precarious Li Tang Sheji and ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor.

The Great Zhou Dynasty belonging to the empress Wu Zetian officially kicked off.

The queen, wearing the emperor's crown, announced to everyone a general amnesty, changed the name of the emperor to heaven, made Emperor Ruizong Li Dan his heir, and gave him the surname "Wu".

When Wu Zetian was 14 years old, she was admitted to the palace by Emperor Taizong, made a talented person, and given the title "Wu Mei". She worked as a talented person for 12 years. After Li Shimin's death, she was forced to become a nun in Ganye Temple.

At the age of 27, she entered the palace again, and at the age of 31, she was made queen by Tang Gaozong Li Zhi, reaching the pinnacle of her status as a woman.

At the age of 40, she listened to the government behind the curtain, and at the age of 60, she began to take charge of the court and take charge of power.

Until she ascended to the throne of God at the age of 67, throughout her life, even if she was in a situation where she could not help herself, she never gave in to fate.

She had a clear goal and broke the shackles of the feudal dynasty on women step by step, and finally reached a height that others could not reach.

She is the only orthodox female emperor in human history.

Before and after Wu Zetian came to power, he knew people well and assigned them well, attached great importance to the selection of talents, created the system of martial arts examinations and official examinations, rewarded farmers and mulberry trees, and reformed the administration of officials, which was the prelude to the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

In order to improve the status of women so that they can obtain fame, serve as officials in the court, and participate in political affairs, she changed the names of the maids at all levels from gender-related names such as "Madam", "Nine Concubines", and "Beauties" to "Zande" ", "Xuan Yi", "Cheng Zhi" and other titles with functional orientation.

She promulgated many regulations to protect women's rights and interests, including freedom of marriage, women can go out and play, and no longer need to stop in the boudoir.

During her reign, no princess sent her to marry him far away.

At the same time, she massacred the Tang Dynasty clan members and reused cruel officials.

She defeated Tubo four times and recovered four towns in Anxi. However, in her later years, she gradually became extravagant and arbitrary, and gradually developed bad governance.

In 705 AD, the 82-year-old Wu Zetian fell seriously ill.

Prime Minister Zhang Jianzhi and others launched the Shenlong Coup, forcing Wu Zetian to abdicate and return power to Li Tang.

She has been struggling in the whirlpool of politics all her life. She has no way out but to move forward bravely.

She gained a lot and lost a lot.

When she was in power, some people said that she was charming and deceived the Lord, a wolf by nature, jealous of both humans and gods, and not tolerated by heaven and earth.

After her death, some people said that she was a lewd and cruel demon queen, while others said that she was a tyrant. How could a woman be in power?

Of course, some people admit that she does have the talent to govern the country, the capacity to accommodate people, the ambition to understand people, and the skills to employ people.

Wu Zetian's life was just like the wordless monument she left behind after her death.

[Knowing that I have sinned against myself, it is only the Spring and Autumn Period. The merits and demerits of right and wrong are for future generations to comment on. 】

In any case, the only female emperor in the 5000-year history of China must be a shocking event in the history books.

At the end of the picture, Wu Zetian's words to the female official are frozen in his twilight years.

[There is no more Mei Niang in the world. What the world remembers is that I, Wu Zhao, am the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty. 】

[The power that men can possess can also be possessed by women. Women can do better than men, and they can compete with men to be first. 】

[If it is true that destiny is unbreakable in this world, then I will be the heaven above. 】

[After me, women can reach the top of power. 】

Li Shimin stood with his hands behind his hands, his face expressionless.

The scroll gradually closed, and he turned around and saw Wu Zetian in a yellow robe.

Li Shimin breathed out slowly.

"You are always shouting that women can be gods and women can achieve things. You have really made women all over the world see countless possibilities and inspired women all over the world."

"But this world is not just for women."

"If you want to be the emperor of the world, you can't just limit yourself to the power in front of you. The emperor's responsibility is to ensure that the country has long-term peace and stability, and that the people have enough food and clothing. It is not to hold power and dominate the world."

"You have been in power for decades, and I can barely say that you are quite satisfactory in terms of civil affairs, but what about your martial arts?"

"If the king after you cannot reorganize the military, the decline of the dynasty will only be a matter of time!"

Li Shimin looked serious: "A woman reaching the top is indeed an event that can make you famous in history, but have you ever thought that in your heart, you have accomplished something that has been impossible for women throughout the ages, but for all people in the world , whether a man proclaims himself emperor or a woman proclaims himself emperor, all they want is a ruler with a broad mind who can keep the dynasty stable and peaceful! Have you done it?"

"Being enthroned and proclaimed emperor is only the starting point of an emperor, not the end."

"You have spent a lot of effort to get to the starting point, but you are complacent and claim to be at the top. Where do you place all the people in the world? Are they just bystanders to fulfill your ambition as a woman? Where do you place the word 'world' ?!”

"You put yourself in the position of a woman first, and then an emperor."

"It was you who changed your dynasty and became emperor as a woman, turning it into stealing the fruits of the previous dynasty."

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