Who do you admire most in history … and why?
The historian person I admire the most is Wu zetian. She is the only female emperor officially ascended the throne on Chinese history. She has extraordinary wisdom, courage and perseverance. In the era that man are more important, usually rarely female can get this high status. But Wu zetian can break though the obstacle, became the emperor that control the whole country. She is good at utilize people, promote the revolution, improve economic and the expand of culture, she let the Tang dynasty became the most heyday. For example, she changing the Imperial Examination System and Emphasizing Talent. She expanded and reformed the imperial examination system, enabling more people from poverty backgrounds to enter the officialdom through examinations. This is considered a major contribution to breaking the monopoly of the aristocratic families. More impressively, although she is at the pinnacle of power,but she still remain perseverance. In pursuit of power, she shows the wisdom and decisiveness, she knows how to use strategy to maintain her status. The story of Wu zetian teach us, no matter gender, background, if you have firm will and wisdom, you can create your own legend. Her courage encourage people do not retreat when facing problem. She was not only a great emperor, but also a symbol in people’s heart of the courage to break through the box and pursue self-worth. Wu Zetian’s spirit makes people believe that as long as we work hard, any dream can be realized.