FAQ About Wu Zetian
How did Wu Zetian become the emperor of China?
Wu Zetian rose to power through her intelligence and political acumen. Initially a concubine of Emperor Taizong, she later became the consort and then empress to his successor, Emperor Gaozong. After Gaozong's death, she acted as a regent for her sons before eventually declaring herself the emperor, establishing the Zhou dynasty and ruling in her own right.
