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Chapter 30 Bedside Politics 3
The private life of a beautiful prime minister
As the only female emperor recorded in the annals of Chinese history, Wu Zetian occupies an important position in Chinese history.And the celebrity next to her is naturally Shangguan Wan'er. Although Wu Zetian didn't give Shangguan Wan'er a clear title, Shangguan Wan'er has followed Wu Zetian for so many years, supervising everything big and small. In fact, she already belongs to the real power "Female prime minister".

As a female official, Shangguan Wan'er was able to exert power in the government and became the second strong-armed woman besides Wu Zetian. On the stage of feudal history in China, it can be said to be rare and unusual.Because women were not allowed to participate in politics in the feudal dynasty, Shangguan Wan'er was able to take power, on the one hand, because of her excellent aptitude, natural talent, rare talent and knowledge, on the other hand, because she was good at controlling power and knew how to use her own resources in exchange for power.

On the issue of power, men and women have the same strong desire. Shangguan Waner's grandfather, Shangguanyi, was placed in the wrong line in the court because he offended Wu Zetian, and his whole family was beheaded.At that time, Shangguan Wan'er was too young, so she became an "official slave" of the court along with her mother Zheng.Although it was a fluke to save her life, her status was very lowly, and she had suffered a lot since she was a child.

After all, Shangguan Wan'er's mother came from a wealthy family, was well educated and farsighted.She is proficient in poetry. When Shangguan Wan'er was very young, she was able to read and write. Wan'er was also very smart and could understand a little bit, but she was only four or five years old and could do good poetry.Soon, Shangguan Wan'er's talent and learning reached Wu Zetian's ears. Wu Zetian recruited Shangguan Wan'er into the palace, questioned her, and was very satisfied, so she kept her by her side and let her be in charge of the imperial edict. Personal secretary, that year, Shangguan Wan'er was just 14 years old.Since then, Shangguan Wan'er, who has set foot in the political arena, has moved towards the core of power step by step.

But the political arena is elusive after all. Although Shangguan Wan'er is smart, she still doesn't understand some rules. Once she angered Wu Zetian, and Wu Zetian was furious. If she didn't cherish her talent, she would be beheaded to show the public.In order to punish Shangguan Wan'er, Wu Zetian tattooed a black criminal symbol on her forehead.

The damage to her appearance did not hinder Shangguan Wan'er's future. When she was 16 years old, she had a relationship with Prince Li Xian.But Shangguan Wan'er's investment obviously failed this time, Li Xian was deposed, and he was stationed in Junzhou and Fangzhou, which did not bring any benefits to Shangguan Wan'er.So Shangguan Wan'er then set her sights on Wu Zetian's nephew Wu Sansi. She said a lot of good things for Wu Sansi, which made Wu Sansi's status in the court rise rapidly. He was hated by the Li family.

Soon, Li Xian turned around, and in 705, Tang Zhongzong Li Xian took over the imperial power from the aging Wu Zetian.Shangguan Wan'er once again devoted herself to the past, thinking of her old love, Li Xian canonized Shangguan Wan'er as "Zhao Rong". According to the "Old Tang Book", her status was second only to the queen and three concubines, and she belonged to the "Nine Concubines". "No.2.

But Shangguan Wan'er was still not satisfied, she continued to seek backers, and soon, he won the trust of Empress Wei, who was romantic by nature, so Shangguan Wan'er introduced her lover.She recommended Wu Sansi, who had thin skin and tender flesh, to Empress Wei, and was soon praised by Empress Wei.Shangguan Wan'er's influence also became stronger and stronger. During this period of time, her status was at the peak of the sky, and no one dared to provoke her.

At the peak stage of Shangguan Wan'er's popularity, she advocated the great prosperity of literature in the world, and also advocated holding various poetry competitions. She is a celebrity, and in order to please her, all places support her, even in the palace A lively poetry competition will be held.Empresses, princes, and princes took the lead in setting an example, and Shangguan Wan'er, who has a great literary talent, became the focus without hesitation.

Li Xian's favor and Empress Wei's trust made Shangguan Wan'er popular, and many people came to her for relationships. The increasing power made Shangguan Wan'er forget about it. She was still very young at that time, and as a normal woman, She began to think of ways to satisfy her private life.

In order to facilitate her private life, Shangguan Wan'er secretly bought a private house outside the palace, and hooked up with some princes and buddies. "New Book of Tang" said: "Evil men and filthy wives fight for their servants and wanton intimacy..." Shangguan Wan'er not only brought these sons into the house, but also sought their own desires for them, making them prominent officials.

The most famous one is Cui Shi. Cui Shi is young and handsome, but Shangguan Wan'er is over forty years old, and her face is easy to age. Facing such an old lady, Cui Shi is full of enthusiasm, not only serving Shangguan Wan'er himself , and also introduced his friends. Soon, Cui Shi was recommended by Shangguan Wan'er as the court official, and as time went by, he was promoted step by step to the position of prime minister.

It's a pity that the good times didn't last long. Li Longji took over the power when Shangguan Wan'er was intoxicated. In the summer of the fourth year of Jinglong (710), a palace coup manipulated by Li Longji broke out.Changing masters overnight, Shangguan Wan'er was naturally doomed and was killed in a pool of blood. She was just 47 years old that year.

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