In the long history of the Tang Dynasty, the story between the emperors and queens of Tang Gaozong Li Zhi and Wu Zetian is legendary. However, when Li Zhi was dying, why didn't he choose to get rid of Wu Zetian to prevent her from usurping the throne in the future and becoming a generation of empresses? What are the secrets and considerations behind this?
In his later years, Li Zhi was already sick and weak. And Wu Zetian, as his wife and empress, has already accumulated deep power in the court. She is smart and wise, with strong wrists, not only mastering the power of the imperial court, but also cultivating a group of ** and generals who are loyal to her. This made Li Zhi on the sickbed, and he had a deep fear and helplessness towards Wu Zetian.
However, Li Zhi did not think about getting rid of Wu Zetian. He had tried and beaten many times, trying to weaken Wu Zetian's power. But every attempt ended in failure, because Wu Zetian was always able to skillfully resolve the crisis, and even rebelled against the army. Li Zhi knew that it would not be easy to get rid of Wu Zetian, and it would require careful planning and strong strength as support. And he himself is terminally ill and can no longer compete with Wu Zetian.
In addition, Li Zhi also considered his son Li Xian. As Wu Zetian's biological son, Li Xian also has a certain amount of power in the court. If Li Zhi forcibly got rid of Wu Zetian, it was likely to cause Li Xian's rebellion and turmoil in the imperial court. Such a situation is not only detrimental to the stability and development of the Tang Dynasty, but may also bring disaster to Li Tang Jiangshan. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Li Zhi chose to compromise and retreat.
Li Zhi did not get rid of Wu Zetian before he died, not because he was afraid of her power, but because he knew the complexity of the situation and the unpredictability of people's hearts. He chose to focus on the overall situation and maintain the stability and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. He hoped that after his death, Wu Zetian would continue to assist his son Li Xian in governing the country and contribute to the future development of the Tang Dynasty.
However, the course of history did not develop according to Li Zhi's wishes. Wu Zetian eventually usurped the throne and became a generation of empresses. But in any case, Li Zhi's decisions and considerations on his deathbed have become a legend worth remembering in the history of the Tang Dynasty.