In the long river of history, on the stage of power, the position occupied by women is often obscure, hidden in the ancient scrolls, such as Lu Hou and Wu Zetian, like a bright pearl, with extraordinary wisdom and fearless courage to break the boundaries of tradition, compose a period of soul-shaking legends, their stories are like a thick and colorful picture scroll, reflecting an indomitable soul, telling the world that women can also find their own glory in the shackles of power
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Lv Hou, a woman from a civilian family, in the ancient patriarchal society, with wisdom and skill to the pinnacle of power, her tenacity and wit made her when Liu Bang was seriously injured, against the current, stabilized the crumbling Han Dynasty situation, that night, the moonlight of Chang'an City was like silver, reflected on her face, it seemed both firm and slightly soft, she secretly swore in her heart to open up a new road for herself, but also for this country, in the wind and rain
With the rise of Wu Zetian is even more legendary, as a palace maid, her identity did not limit her ambitions, but became the starting point of her counterattack, she used her intelligence and beauty to gradually win the favor of Tang Taizong, and in this palace known for its scheming and struggle, it gradually emerged, every time she got along with the emperor, it was the cornerstone of her continuous use of wisdom to pave the way to power, she first broke through the restrictions of gender, and then broke out of the world above the court, which is breathtaking
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Although the fates of the two women are in the same era, they are very different, in order to consolidate her power, Lu Hou used extreme means to resist all potential threats, and finally led to her own tragic end, her story is full of fierce power struggles and personal emotional entanglements, in the great pressure and fear, she lost control of human nature, and finally pushed herself into the abyss of ruthlessness
Wu Zetian is more sleek and just right, she did not choose to use violent means to eliminate dissidents, but used wisdom to gradually transform potential enemies into partners, she has always maintained a keen observation of the current situation, playing complex palace struggles in the palm of her hand, she uses her own way to interpret the power of women, which can not only eradicate the spread of the power crisis, but also effectively promote the steady development of politics
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Since ancient times, "women are virtuous if they are not talented", which is the motto of a male-dominated society, and Empress Lu and Wu Zetian used their wisdom and courage to shake this concept, allowing us to see that women can also write their own legends in history
Not only that, but their stories have also triggered later generations to think positively about women in the face of power, is it a bloody power struggle, or a wise power plan, which has left an indelible mark on the long history? When we take a glimpse of Empress Lu's iron-blooded methods, her struggle and pain in the whirlpool of power, we may understand her historical choice and final fate, while Wu Zetian's administration is a demonstration of wisdom and strategy, showing another possibility of women in the field of power
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In contemporary times, netizens' evaluation of these two empresses is also hotly discussed, some people question the brutality of Empress Lu, thinking that her path to power is at the cost of other people's blood, but for Wu Zetian's unconventional and unconventional image beyond the times, many people have expressed their appreciation, thinking that her ability and achievements have opened up a broader vision for women to speak, in the comment area, "girl" said: "If there is a time machine, I must go to see Wu Zetian and see what everything is like about her!" Such a voice is full of modern women's admiration and yearning for ancient women
Time flies, the turning point of history is always embarrassing, the story of Lv Hou and Wu Zetian put aside the traditional gender label, let us see another kind of power of women, whether it is Lu Hou's decisiveness, or Wu Zetian's wisdom, they are deeply engraved on the backbone of Chinese civilization, become an example for future generations to learn and look up, they use their own way, interpret the possibility of women in the torrent of power
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Next, we will review the statecraft and skills of these two outstanding women, analyze their statecraft strategies and historical evaluations in detail, and explore how they left a deep imprint on the complex historical stage, from the iron and bloody wrist of Empress Lu to the wise management of Wu Zetian
Her thirst for power is like an irreversible torrent, impacting everything around her, and the undercurrents are surging under the solid surface of her regime, but behind it are endless rebellions and strife, and the decision-makers around her are forced to bow their heads under her power, but there is endless fear and hatred in her heart
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The night sky of Chang'an City is dazzling, but there is a hidden killing machine under the night, Lv Hou knows that internal and external troubles are intertwined, she constantly rectifies the government, implements high-pressure policies, and severely cracks down on dissidents, she personally eradicates Mrs. Qi and Liu Ruyi, the negative emotions of crying and grief spread in the palace, and the people are even more afraid of it, every time she hears the cry of horror, Lu Hou's heart is like falling into an ice cellar, but she does not dare to relax her vigilance, she knows that only with power in her hands can she ensure the safety of herself and her family
In stark contrast to the violence of Empress Lu, Wu Zetian's performance in the political arena is more unfathomable, she understands that it is difficult to rely on the deterrence of power alone for a long time, Wu Zetian skillfully began to cultivate her political allies, wisely formulated various strategies, she used leniency rather than tolerance, turning her former opponent into her most solid backing, scheming like chess, she is the chess player who can observe the overall layout, and her every move calmly and composure paves the way for her future
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Observation and learning has become an important weapon for her success, Wu Zetian knows that governing the country needs not only power, but also talents, she actively promotes the selection of talents, recruits scholars, hires a group of loyal and talented courtiers, and promotes the implementation of various policies
However, Wu Zetian's success was also not smooth, although she was comfortable in the environment at the time, but the competition in her harem became more and more fierce, many disagreeing forces secretly gathered to try to confront it, Wu Zetian must always be vigilant, in the face of new threats that may rise rapidly, at this time she is not only an empress, but also a survivor who is constantly adapting in the game of power scheme
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This game of power and intrigue gradually escalated, until the later stage of Wu Zetian's reign, she became more and more aware that solid power could not wash away the negative prejudice against women in power, she chose to take the initiative to lower her authority, and began to gradually release her power, until she decided to remove the emperor title and promote Li Xian to the crown prince, at that moment, Wu Zetian realized true wisdom, and she closely linked her fate to the Li family in order to seek long-term stability
On the other hand, the ending of Empress Lü, although she devoted her life to maintaining the family and power, but at the moment after her death, everything disappeared like the wind, at her funeral, the courtiers who had served her were in a trance, looking at the former center of power in disbelief, and now it has become fragmented
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The final choice of these two women makes people sigh, Empress Lu wasted the wisdom of power and became a victim in the power game, while Wu Zetian drew a successful end with her dexterity and wisdom
The comments of netizens are still fermenting, some praise Wu Zetian's decisiveness and wisdom, think she is a real feminist pioneer, and deeply regret the brutality of Empress Lu, "She is really a legend, although she is hot, she can really control everything, and modern women may learn from her," someone made such a voice in the comment area, showing people's reinterpretation of this history
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It is these two different women who embody different female personalities that make their lives as intriguing as poems through the ages, worthy of being savored by future generations, and from them, readers not only appreciate the hardships and challenges behind power, but also realize the indelible value of women on the stage of history
It is such female heroes who can let us see their glory and tragedy, Lu Hou and Wu Zetian respectively used their means and wisdom to shape their own destiny, so that we can continue to understand the complexity of power in this long river of history, as well as the persistence and courage of women in it, for the sake of power, they fell into the ashes but were reborn, casting an immortal legend
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With the incarnation of history, the image of female heroes has become more and more three-dimensional, and they have left an irreplaceable mark in the hearts of the world, whether it is the courage of Empress Lu or the wisdom of Wu Zetian, they show history the self-awakening of a new woman with their persistence and bravery, and the power of women in the power game is becoming more and more recognized and respected by the public
Today, these stories are not only a review of history, but also an expectation for the future, women in the 21st century are still fighting, they draw strength from history, bravely pursue their dreams, and strive to break the shackles of gender, let us continue to pay attention to these female heroes who are remembered by history, they bring not only thinking about power, but also enlightenment for the progress of human civilization
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With the passage of time, the story of Empress Lu and Wu Zetian will continue to be celebrated and become the spiritual benchmark for future generations of women, and those women who borrow from history are enough to inspire countless women to bravely pursue their own values and success