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As we all know, Wu Zetian, as the only orthodox female emperor in the history of the mainland, is also one of the oldest emperors to take the throne (67 years old) and the longest living emperor (at the age of 82). He was also a controversial emperor in later generations. Wu Zetian entered the harem at the age of fourteen and was a talented person of Emperor Taizong of Tang and was given the title of "Wu Mei". Emperor Gaozong of Tang enfeoffed Zhaoyi and later empress, with the honorific title of "Queen of Heaven", and together with Emperor Gaozong Li Zhi, he was called "Second Saint". After Emperor Gaozong's death, he served as the empress dowager of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang and Emperor Ruizong of Tang. During this period, it was renamed "曌".
Wu Zetian's raising of male pets was no longer a royal secret at that time, and even some officials personally selected beautiful men in the folk for her pleasure in order to please Emperor Wu. Why is it so blatant? What is it that makes her 80 years old still tirelessly spend energy on the "love affair"?
One of the reasons for this is that it is inextricably linked to the character of Wu Zetian, who entered the palace at the age of fourteen and was given the name "Mei" by Tang Taizong, which means that it is a thousand delicate and charming, with buds to be released. Wu Zetian longed for him to be favored by the emperor, but the result was only around Taizong, who regarded her as a "talented person", but in fact, she was similar to an ordinary maid. Everyone knows that wu Zetian's character "曌", after becoming emperor himself, specially created this word, which means that the sun and moon are empty and there is nothing in sight.
There was also a social atmosphere at that time that was also very open. At that time, the relationship between men and women was more open than that of later generations. Although people in later generations thought that Wu Zetian's behavior was absurd, in Wu Zetian's time, they did not think so. Moreover, there are other women in history who have also raised male pets, such as princesses such as Wei Hou and Taiping Yongjia Anle.
Another point was to contain officials and control the imperial court. You must know that Wu Zetian was very old when he became emperor, and he was still a woman, and it was very difficult to control a country. Moreover, after she became emperor, the call to restore Li Tang was very strong. To this end, Wu Zetian raised a large number of male pets, the purpose of which was to let them do things for themselves. Balance the views of court officials on her, and use their hands to get rid of the diehards, thus achieving her despotism. This is also the most important reason why Wu Zetian raises a large number of male pets.
During the reign of Wu Zetian, the state had stable policies, proper military strategy, cultural rejuvenation, and people's prosperity, so it had the reputation of "Zhenguan Relic", and also laid the foundation for long-term peace and stability for the rule of his grandson Tang Xuanzong, in short, Wu Zetian made great contributions to history.
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