Empress In Chinese History: Wu Zhao In Ancient China

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Wu Zhao was the first ever female to become empress in chinese history. She was born on the 17th of February 624 AD and passed away on the 16th of December 705 AD. She grew up in a very wealthy family and was also well educated. When she was 14 she moved into a imperial palace to help serve emperor Taizong. As the years went passed she continued to be educated while living at the palace. Wu Zhao was a good leader for all people in ancient china.

Wu Zhao was a good leader in ancient china because she reduced taxes for farmers and introduced a new system for a workplace. She recommended and gave out ideas on how to make her dynasty better and affordable for others but mainly farmers. The effect of reducing taxes for farmers was that it made

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