He wondered why they didn’t address the letter to Zhao Ziyang. It must have been because they wanted to use it to push him to the front lines, using the power of the masses to “stink up” Li ...

Wu Zhao - noble, beautiful and well-educated ... This strengthened her power in the palace. One year later, Wang's son was removed as heir and replaced by Wu's son Li Hong.

Provided to China Daily That distinction belongs to Wu Zhao, also known as Wu Zetian ... She exercised increasing power over the court as Gaozong's health deteriorated, and for the last two ...