Wu Zetian was most definitely a concubine to Emperor Tang Taizong(Li Shimin), also she was not a big favorite of his either, only earning the title "Meiniang" before his death and than sent to a Buddhist temple to become a nun. Emperor Taizong only had one empress(his legitimate wife) , and that was Empress Zhangsun, the only woman who he truly loved and valued among his haram of concubines. Wu Zetian didn't come into any Real power until she was brought back to the forbidden city by Emperor Tang Gaozong(Li Zhi), son to Tang Taizong, who made her his concubine as well and bestowed the title "Zhaoyi" on to her. From there on she set in motion what we know in history of the things she did to become the only female emperor in China's history.
@ I suppose we learn history from different sources. Empress Wuzu Tien started off as a concubine but became Empress Consort after marrying Gaozong. To still call her a concubine after that makes no sense. The definition of a concubine is a woman with whom a man cohabits without being married. Hardly Empress Wuzu Tien, one of the most powerful monarchs in China’s history.
@@priscamolotsi True. Though "Concubinage" is defined differently in every culture, but for the aristocratic Manchu's of Imperial China, a concubine is considered another wife, because she will refer to the Man as her Husband, but he will only acknowledge her a titled servant, because even though a man is allowed to have as many women as he can afford to take care of, Confucius principals only allow one legitimate wife "Main Wife", the one who he goes through an official wedding ceremony with, and not the one enters the house through the back door(or side door) of the house(it's how concubines join the family). Also it's "Wu Zetian" not "Wuzu Tien". It kept throwing me off, kept thinking of something else, every time I read it. LOL.
@ you are correct, Wu Zetian😆. Sorry about that. I am so fascinated with Chinese history. So rich and diverse, and very interesting. In my opinion, all that wonderful history and culture was destroyed in 1966. I have studied and read many books about Chinese history, and I had the privilege of visiting China once, in 2005. I appreciate your correcting me and hope we can have a chance to chat again. Thanks 😊.
Interesting topic. The robot voice is unfortunate, but overall good effort! 👍
@2:06: Wuzu Tien was NOT a concubine. She was the wife of Emperor Tai Zong. Why did you put her in as an example of a concubine who remarried?
Wu Zetian was most definitely a concubine to Emperor Tang Taizong(Li Shimin), also she was not a big favorite of his either, only earning the title "Meiniang" before his death and than sent to a Buddhist temple to become a nun. Emperor Taizong only had one empress(his legitimate wife) , and that was Empress Zhangsun, the only woman who he truly loved and valued among his haram of concubines.
Wu Zetian didn't come into any Real power until she was brought back to the forbidden city by Emperor Tang Gaozong(Li Zhi), son to Tang Taizong, who made her his concubine as well and bestowed the title "Zhaoyi" on to her. From there on she set in motion what we know in history of the things she did to become the only female emperor in China's history.
@ I suppose we learn history from different sources. Empress Wuzu Tien started off as a concubine but became Empress Consort after marrying Gaozong. To still call her a concubine after that makes no sense. The definition of a concubine is a woman with whom a man cohabits without being married. Hardly Empress Wuzu Tien, one of the most powerful monarchs in China’s history.
@@priscamolotsi True. Though "Concubinage" is defined differently in every culture, but for the aristocratic Manchu's of Imperial China, a concubine is considered another wife, because she will refer to the Man as her Husband, but he will only acknowledge her a titled servant, because even though a man is allowed to have as many women as he can afford to take care of, Confucius principals only allow one legitimate wife "Main Wife", the one who he goes through an official wedding ceremony with, and not the one enters the house through the back door(or side door) of the house(it's how concubines join the family).
Also it's "Wu Zetian" not "Wuzu Tien". It kept throwing me off, kept thinking of something else, every time I read it. LOL.
@ you are correct, Wu Zetian😆. Sorry about that. I am so fascinated with Chinese history. So rich and diverse, and very interesting. In my opinion, all that wonderful history and culture was destroyed in 1966. I have studied and read many books about Chinese history, and I had the privilege of visiting China once, in 2005. I appreciate your correcting me and hope we can have a chance to chat again. Thanks 😊.
@@priscamolotsi 👍
You need to check your image sources some of them are clearly Japanese not Chinese