Di Renjie and Wu Zetian: Wu Zhou Revolution and the Rise of Civilian Bureaucrats
by Wu Peng
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Wu Zetian and Di Renjie were the most legendary pair of monarchs and ministers in the Tang Dynasty and even in ancient China. Their names have transcended history and become symbols of power and wisdom. There have always been different opinions about the relationship between the two - Di Renjie was Wu Zetian's most trusted prime minister, and was also regarded as the mastermind behind her abdication and Li Tang's restoration. The spread of this legend actually reflects the dramatic changes of an era. As the only female emperor in Chinese history, Wu Zetian promoted reforms with extraordinary political courage against the background of numerous abuses in the early Tang Dynasty. She broke the monopoly of the high-ranking aristocrats on political power and social class, and opened a new situation in the rise of civilian bureaucracy. It was in this wave of the times that Di Renjie, who was born in a poor family of a common people, stood out and became a famous prime minister with his outstanding intelligence and foresight. Di Renjie's career is not only the result of personal struggle, but also the epitome of the transformation of social structure. The relationship between him and Wu Zetian is not only political cooperation and checks and balances, but also a true portrayal of the replacement of social classes. The system and class revolution promoted by the two men profoundly changed the trend of ancient Chinese politics and opened a new chapter in history leading to the "Kaiyuan Age".
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