The Historical Evaluation of Wu Zetian Wu Zetian is the only orthodox female emperor in the history of China. She is an outstanding woman with superb talent and superhuman wisdom. She is ruthless. During her second term, cruel officials were appointed to rule her dynasty by tough measures. Take Li Tang Jiangshan and seal her court. As the only female emperor in the history of China, she was able to overcome all difficulties. During the half century's rule, she formed a strong centralization, social stability and economic development, inherited the "rule of Zhenguan", created a "prosperous era of Kaiyuan", eliminated the disadvantages of the times, developed production, improved the imperial examination, broke the concept of the door, appointed talents in an eclectic way, followed the historical trend and made drastic reforms. Historical achievements are made public. Politically, Wu Zetian advocates science and can make an exception in employing people. During her reign, she further developed the scientific system and founded the imperial examination and martial arts. And ordered civil servants above grade nine and recommended themselves for a hundred years. Wu Zetian selected a group of outstanding talents through imperial examinations, bootstrapping and others' recommendation, and became the mainstay of Wu Zhou regime such as Emperor, Yao Chong and Song Jing, and later became a sage in Kaiyuan period. Economically, Wu Zetian attached importance to agricultural production. It is believed that "the foundation of the country must be in agriculture" and "there are enough people in the family, then the country is safe". The handicraft industry in the era of Wu Zetian was also developing. Mainly in the mining, casting and textile industries. The development of agriculture and handicrafts promoted the prosperity of commerce. During the Wu and Zhou Dynasties, the transportation industry also developed accordingly. Culturally, when Wu Zetian was in power, editors beautified literature and history. Attach importance to the construction of ancient buildings, such as Chang 'an Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Songshan Shaolin Temple, Luoyang Longmen Grottoes and Ganling. Compatible with the three religions and make them develop. Wu Zetian herself abides by Confucianism, loves Taoism and believes in Buddhism. She sent someone to turn the essence of the three religions into a book, All Three Religions are Heroes. Develop imperial examinations, improve the cultural quality of bureaucrats, open court examinations, and increase the frequency and difficulty of routine examinations.