Wu Zetian: The unique empress of ancient China, her rise is legendary. Her success is not only due to her beauty, but also to her extraordinary patience and intelligence. On her way to the throne, there were many difficulties and challenges, but she never gave up and eventually became a generation of empresses. Wu Zetian's early life was not smooth, he was born in a merchant family and his status was not high. After losing her father, she and her mother left their hometown and came to Chang'an, where she showed extraordinary beauty and intelligence, and was given the title of "Wu Mei".
Her charm attracted the attention of Li Shimin, Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and she was named a five-grade talent. Although beauty won the favor of the emperor, it did not immediately elevate her status. However, Wu Zetian showed patience and wisdom, she did not give up, but waited for the opportunity. Wu Zetian's opportunity came from a bloody incident. Tang Taizong had a sweaty horse that was difficult to tame, and even the professional animal trainers of the court were helpless. Wu Zetian came up with a bold plan, saying that only three things were needed to tame the horse: a steel whip, a hammer, and a dagger.
This made Li Shimin take a keen interest in her, and he appreciated her courage and wisdom. However, there is a deeper meaning to her plan. After careful consideration, Tang Taizong realized that she might be a "man of destiny" and decided not to make her appear threatening, but to pretend to be weak and harmless. When Li Shimin asked her about her plans after death, she replied: "Green Lantern Ancient Buddha, talk about the rest of your life." This answer not only hinted at her respect for Li Shimin, but also made him let down his guard.
Wu Zetian did not rush to fight for the throne, but chose to wait patiently in the temple, until she finally became a generation of empresses with wisdom and determination, achieving what was considered almost impossible. Her story teaches us that the road to success is often full of twists and turns, but with patience, wisdom and determination, there is a chance to overcome all obstacles and achieve great goals. Her experience also shows the importance of staying calm and cautious in critical moments, and how to use wisdom to defuse potential threats.
No matter what kind of challenges you face, you can be inspired by Wu Zetian's story, and firmly believe that as long as you persevere and continue to work hard, you will eventually be able to realize your dreams and achieve extraordinary careers. In the long river of history, Wu Zetian's tenacity and wisdom will always shine and become a model and example for us to learn from Xi.