Di Renjie and Wu Zetian, these two very influential figures during the Tang Dynasty, is their relationship just that of a monarch and a minister? Di Renjie, honest and upright, strict law enforcement, is a generation of virtuous ministers in the Wu Zhou period; Wu Zetian, wise and decisive, is the only empress in the history of our country. In the context of that special era, the relationship between Di Renjie and Wu Zetian is particularly eye-catching.
Di Ren is an outstanding wealthy family, intelligent, and the first step into the Ming Scripture. His ability to handle cases and his impartial attitude have won wide praise from the people. As a generation of emperors, Wu Zetian has a unique vision in balancing the relationship between the DPRK and China and selecting talents. When Di Renzhuo appeared in her field of vision, she saw a partner she could trust and could plan big things together.
Di Renjie's talent and character were appreciated by Wu Zetian. When Di Renjie was framed for rebellion and faced torture, he wittily entrusted the jailer to bring a letter to his son Di Guangyuan and hand it over to Wu Zetian. After Wu Zetian saw it, he understood that he was wronged and forgave his sins. This incident has deepened the trust and understanding between the two.
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Wu Zetian regarded Di Renjie as a "confidant". Because they are fellow villagers, this sense of geographical proximity builds a foundation of trust for them; Di Renjie's uprightness and understanding of righteousness are in line with Wu Zetian's concept of governing the country.
He kept a clear head in dealing with the Wu Zhou Dynasty and provided valuable advice to Wu Zetian on the issue of establishing a prince; Di Renjie's style of holding the country impartially and not fearing power has won Wu Zetian's respect. He always put the interests of the country first and dared to give direct advice, and this loyalty and responsibility made Wu Zetian deeply gratified.
As time passed, the relationship between Di Renjie and Wu Zetian became deeper and deeper. Wu Zetian called Di Renjie "the old man of the country", which contained endless respect and affirmation for this old minister. When Di Renjie was in poor health in his later years, Wu Zetian specially instructed ** not to disturb him for non-state affairs. This kind of care and respect is rare.
After Di Renjie's death, Wu Zetian was deeply saddened and quit for three days. In memory of this person who can put her heart to heart and plan big things together. On the fold found when Di Renjie's son Di Guangyuan was packing up his belongings, Wu Zetian approved the vermilion characters of "Above the court, push your heart with you", these short eight words reveal the most sincere, purest and most real relationship between the two.
Throughout the interaction between Di Renjie and Wu Zetian, the relationship between them has long gone beyond the boundaries of monarchs and ministers. In the context of that special era, they trusted each other, grew together, and became indispensable in each other's lives.