1 00:00:03,934 --> 00:00:06,351 In the Valley of the Kings (in (China, 2 00:00:06,385 --> 00:00:10,217 There is a tall carved stone 3 00:00:10,251 --> 00:00:11,563 It honors a place of rest 4 00:00:11,597 --> 00:00:15,084 From a woman who came from lowland concubines 5 00:00:15,118 --> 00:00:18,397 To become the only empire of China, 6 00:00:18,432 --> 00:00:22,850 Leadership of the empire For nearly half a century- 7 00:00:22,884 --> 00:00:26,233 But the stone is empty by her decree- 8 00:00:26,267 --> 00:00:28,200 She wanted the next generations 9 00:00:28,235 --> 00:00:30,168 To write down her accomplishments - 10 00:00:33,171 --> 00:00:36,346 To be It has such power 11 00:00:36,381 --> 00:00:39,729 Really threatened the facility- 12 00:00:39,763 --> 00:00:41,800 She just didn't "Wu Zitian Rock the Boat", 13 00:00:41,834 --> 00:00:44,389 In some ways, where I turned it around- 14 00:00:44,423 --> 00:00:46,632 To seize The title of Empress 15 00:00:46,667 --> 00:00:49,325 To put it in a very special category - 16 00:00:49,359 --> 00:00:51,085 It was possible It could be very dangerous 17 00:00:51,120 --> 00:00:55,296 To enter Wu Zitian's path- 18 00:00:55,331 --> 00:00:56,642 Legend tells us 19 00:00:56,677 --> 00:01:01,130 Wu Zetian was a leader Wicked, cruel and incompetent- 20 00:01:04,236 --> 00:01:08,551 But now, in the golden age For archeology in China, 21 00:01:08,585 --> 00:01:10,380 International experts gathered 22 00:01:10,415 --> 00:01:12,624 To investigate once and for all 23 00:01:12,658 --> 00:01:17,939 It was truly an empire The only truly China- 24 00:01:17,974 --> 00:01:20,494 I've been waiting since That this was engraved- 25 00:01:20,528 --> 00:01:22,185 I'm impressed! 26 00:01:22,220 --> 00:01:23,704 Honestly, I didn't expect that- 27 00:01:23,738 --> 00:01:25,844 This is really exciting- 28 00:01:25,878 --> 00:01:27,501 And see this with your own eyes 29 00:01:27,535 --> 00:01:31,539 It's an incredible experience- 30 00:01:31,574 --> 00:01:35,509 “Well, it was Wu Zetian Failed in power and hunger 31 00:01:35,543 --> 00:01:40,307 The brilliant leader, oblique Simply because she was a woman? 32 00:01:40,341 --> 00:01:47,762 ♪ 33 00:02:01,707 --> 00:02:08,645 ♪ 34 00:02:08,680 --> 00:02:11,890 The only woman who dared To rule the empire 35 00:02:11,924 --> 00:02:15,825 In China 2000 years ago Imperial history 36 00:02:15,859 --> 00:02:20,416 Her name was Wu Zetian Oh, divine- 37 00:02:24,282 --> 00:02:28,217 Her first entry into the court in 637 AD. 38 00:02:28,251 --> 00:02:30,460 Konkobini is 13 years old- 39 00:02:33,636 --> 00:02:35,534 She is part of the harem of mistresses 40 00:02:35,569 --> 00:02:40,746 To serve the Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty- 41 00:02:40,781 --> 00:02:44,025 It was Tang Taizong More than 100 concubines- 42 00:02:44,060 --> 00:02:47,408 Her reputation was beautiful, she was charming 43 00:02:47,443 --> 00:02:50,031 It was amusing- 44 00:02:50,066 --> 00:02:55,313 She had it too Real joy of life- 45 00:02:55,347 --> 00:02:57,315 When I entered the palace, 46 00:02:57,349 --> 00:03:00,283 I quickly gained support For this emperor, 47 00:03:00,318 --> 00:03:03,044 And their relationship became closer 48 00:03:03,079 --> 00:03:08,291 The reason for her influence in court was, 49 00:03:08,326 --> 00:03:11,260 She proved to be very skilled Politically, 50 00:03:11,294 --> 00:03:12,882 It was very desolate- 51 00:03:15,402 --> 00:03:17,300 When he died ancient emperor, 52 00:03:17,335 --> 00:03:21,270 Wu Zetian became a lover To his son, Gaozong- 53 00:03:23,099 --> 00:03:26,240 Wu made its empire in 655, 54 00:03:26,275 --> 00:03:30,382 And in the beginning, it is equal partnership, 55 00:03:30,417 --> 00:03:32,660 But Gaozong is a sick man - 56 00:03:32,695 --> 00:03:34,938 “Gradually,” Wu Zetian said 57 00:03:34,973 --> 00:03:38,287 She is the real power behind the throne. 58 00:03:38,321 --> 00:03:42,014 Until the end, in the year 690 With the death of her husband 59 00:03:42,049 --> 00:03:43,878 They are steps from the shadows 60 00:03:43,913 --> 00:03:48,538 The Empire of China declares- 61 00:03:48,573 --> 00:03:51,300 Until now the ancient records of Wu's ascension 62 00:03:51,334 --> 00:03:53,302 She gets a perspective on her country- 63 00:03:53,336 --> 00:03:57,029 They are surrounded by controversy and hearsay. 64 00:03:57,064 --> 00:03:58,859 History tells us 65 00:03:58,893 --> 00:04:01,758 A really dark and fiery picture about woo- 66 00:04:04,416 --> 00:04:05,590 One of the most brutal stories we have 67 00:04:05,624 --> 00:04:08,006 Did she kill her child? 68 00:04:08,040 --> 00:04:10,319 Just to frame the former Empress 69 00:04:10,353 --> 00:04:12,976 And get a position in court- 70 00:04:15,841 --> 00:04:17,878 History has told us Also, Wu Zetian 71 00:04:17,912 --> 00:04:22,641 She had cut off her opponents' legs and arms 72 00:04:22,676 --> 00:04:24,988 Then dip them in VAT 73 00:04:25,023 --> 00:04:29,579 And left them to slowly bleed to death- 74 00:04:29,614 --> 00:04:32,513 So, this paints a picture 75 00:04:32,548 --> 00:04:35,861 Of deceit, maneuver 76 00:04:35,896 --> 00:04:41,453 Account and self-service Virgo is absolutely merciless 77 00:04:41,488 --> 00:04:43,559 Bringing hell to power - 78 00:04:43,593 --> 00:04:49,806 ♪ 79 00:04:49,841 --> 00:04:52,499 Even after I claimed the throne, 80 00:04:52,533 --> 00:04:56,468 We were told that Wu Zetian She was merciless during her reign. 81 00:04:56,503 --> 00:05:00,748 This is the tomb of Wu Zetian's son “Second,” Li Xian- 82 00:05:00,783 --> 00:05:02,923 He was a threat to his mother- 83 00:05:02,957 --> 00:05:06,547 Li Xian has been accused By treason, he was exiled 84 00:05:06,582 --> 00:05:10,793 To the farthest corner in chinese empire, 85 00:05:10,827 --> 00:05:13,347 locked in a room, 86 00:05:13,382 --> 00:05:17,040 He was forced to commit suicide by poisoning. 87 00:05:17,075 --> 00:05:19,767 Did this mother kill her son? 88 00:05:19,802 --> 00:05:23,840 So you can hold on to power- 89 00:05:23,875 --> 00:05:25,946 “Stories of Empress Wu,” 90 00:05:25,980 --> 00:05:27,637 How it was planned and killed on its way 91 00:05:27,672 --> 00:05:30,433 To rule the greatest empire on Earth? , 92 00:05:30,468 --> 00:05:33,056 Written long after her death, 93 00:05:33,091 --> 00:05:35,473 And through the sequence Hierarchical Man of Confucianism 94 00:05:35,507 --> 00:05:38,717 She drifts aside In her quest for power- 95 00:05:55,562 --> 00:05:56,908 Now, on the outskirts of town 96 00:05:56,942 --> 00:05:59,807 From its ancient city, Chang'an 97 00:05:59,842 --> 00:06:03,535 Archaeologists reveal New evidence from the Wu era 98 00:06:03,570 --> 00:06:08,402 This version may be challenged The last of her story- 99 00:06:08,437 --> 00:06:10,577 Professor Zhang Jianlin He is the world 100 00:06:10,611 --> 00:06:14,063 Leading archaeologist of the Tang era. 101 00:06:18,101 --> 00:06:20,172 Zhang Jianlin, translator The results that come 102 00:06:20,207 --> 00:06:23,521 From our drilling sites 103 00:06:23,555 --> 00:06:26,800 Enrich our knowledge of Wu Zetian. 104 00:06:31,770 --> 00:06:33,979 All these provide new clues 105 00:06:34,014 --> 00:06:37,258 For the true history of the Tang era- 106 00:06:41,124 --> 00:06:50,479 ♪ 107 00:06:50,513 --> 00:06:52,964 Today Xi'an has grown 108 00:06:52,998 --> 00:06:56,726 To contain Chang'an Ancient, capital of Wu- 109 00:06:56,761 --> 00:07:00,558 ♪ 110 00:07:00,592 --> 00:07:04,941 With a population of 12 million people, Xi'an is expanding rapidly 111 00:07:04,976 --> 00:07:08,151 A mixture of old and new China- 112 00:07:08,186 --> 00:07:11,776 It is also home to a facility Professor Zhang Conservation, 113 00:07:11,810 --> 00:07:13,778 The first stop for thousands of beings 114 00:07:13,812 --> 00:07:16,090 He reveals his team every year 115 00:07:16,125 --> 00:07:19,266 He was buried along the Tombs of the Kings From "Tang Dynasty" 116 00:07:21,544 --> 00:07:23,615 Historian Dr. Harry Rothschild 117 00:07:23,650 --> 00:07:26,756 He heard about some personalities Erotic graves of women 118 00:07:26,791 --> 00:07:31,554 It was found recently In the history of Wu's reign... 119 00:07:31,589 --> 00:07:32,866 Stop! 120 00:07:34,937 --> 00:07:37,491 It's amazing, seeing all These Tang works of art... 121 00:07:37,526 --> 00:07:41,530 “I have been studying Wu Zetian’s pride For 17 years, 122 00:07:41,564 --> 00:07:45,016 And finally, here we are at Ground zero, you know? 123 00:07:45,050 --> 00:07:50,331 You can feel it in Everywhere here in Chang'an- 124 00:07:50,366 --> 00:07:51,781 Circle of shapes 125 00:07:51,816 --> 00:07:57,304 Musicians and merchants And the deficit in Chang'an. 126 00:07:57,338 --> 00:07:59,133 They are buried along the dead 127 00:07:59,168 --> 00:08:02,723 To ensure a rich life, give them guides 128 00:08:02,758 --> 00:08:06,796 What has changed in society During the era of Wu Zetian- 129 00:08:09,558 --> 00:08:12,561 Here we can see Woman riding on a red horse 130 00:08:12,595 --> 00:08:14,770 Go on a trip anywhere- 131 00:08:14,804 --> 00:08:17,117 This shows that women Free to do things 132 00:08:17,151 --> 00:08:20,879 In that society at that time- 133 00:08:20,914 --> 00:08:25,159 Here we can see There is another fashion, 134 00:08:25,194 --> 00:08:27,921 Any woman wearing men's clothing - 135 00:08:32,684 --> 00:08:37,378 Because at that time a woman could To do everything men do, 136 00:08:37,413 --> 00:08:41,210 Such as horse riding or Fishing or traveling- 137 00:08:41,244 --> 00:08:43,937 During the Wu Zetian period, 138 00:08:43,971 --> 00:08:49,183 Women have become standing Higher than ever- 139 00:08:49,218 --> 00:08:54,672 They had a lot of freedom To do things and talk more openly- 140 00:08:57,019 --> 00:08:59,677 Well, we're looking An unprecedented boost 141 00:08:59,711 --> 00:09:01,299 On the women’s website 142 00:09:01,333 --> 00:09:04,751 You're talking about an empire Here after all, 143 00:09:04,785 --> 00:09:09,825 This translates directly to Kind of a bigger opportunity 144 00:09:09,859 --> 00:09:11,274 And greater freedom for women 145 00:09:11,309 --> 00:09:14,070 In the late seventh century The tenth and early eighth centuries- 146 00:09:14,105 --> 00:09:21,284 ♪ 147 00:09:21,319 --> 00:09:23,666 All her life around From the era of fifty years, 148 00:09:23,701 --> 00:09:29,051 Wu Zetian will promote the changes enormous in Chinese society- 149 00:09:29,085 --> 00:09:33,193 Historians of Confucianism The ancients reaped their efforts, 150 00:09:33,227 --> 00:09:38,267 But recent tomb discoveries Reveal a different story - 151 00:09:41,373 --> 00:09:44,791 ♪ 152 00:09:44,825 --> 00:09:49,278 Tonya Eckfield, expert. In the Tang Era Tombs... 153 00:09:49,312 --> 00:09:52,350 She's on her way to see one Among the most exceptional results, 154 00:09:52,384 --> 00:09:55,111 Not only in the twenty-first century, 155 00:09:55,146 --> 00:09:58,632 But in all history Chinese archaeologist- 156 00:09:58,667 --> 00:10:12,128 ♪ 157 00:10:12,163 --> 00:10:13,785 It's amazing- 158 00:10:13,820 --> 00:10:16,961 It's even more amazing Than I thought it would be- 159 00:10:19,377 --> 00:10:23,415 This is Phoenix's crown For Tang Dynasty, 160 00:10:23,450 --> 00:10:26,729 One of the most valuable works Art from the Tang era 161 00:10:26,764 --> 00:10:30,043 This, so far, has been done Writing about ancient texts 162 00:10:30,077 --> 00:10:32,666 But never before- 163 00:10:32,701 --> 00:10:36,325 This head is placed which does not Priced under lock and key 164 00:10:36,359 --> 00:10:39,984 It can only be viewed By special appointment- 165 00:10:40,018 --> 00:10:41,986 Tonya thinks it's vital evidence 166 00:10:42,020 --> 00:10:45,679 “For the Truth About China” Wu Zetian 167 00:10:45,714 --> 00:10:47,129 There is an amount Huge to investigate 168 00:10:47,163 --> 00:10:49,510 In this piece- 169 00:10:49,545 --> 00:10:53,342 When you look closely, the The metal work is similar, 170 00:10:53,376 --> 00:10:56,310 There are a lot of granules - 171 00:10:56,345 --> 00:11:00,038 The granules are composed of Small beads of gold- 172 00:11:00,073 --> 00:11:04,353 ♪ 173 00:11:04,387 --> 00:11:09,876 The whole crown is like a ladder, exposing its tail - 174 00:11:09,910 --> 00:11:11,705 There are very beautiful flowers 175 00:11:11,740 --> 00:11:14,121 Made of mother of pearl and emerald. 176 00:11:14,156 --> 00:11:18,436 There are even large groups of Chinese glass grapes 177 00:11:20,921 --> 00:11:22,198 Well, what we're really seeing here 178 00:11:22,233 --> 00:11:26,064 It is something "cosmopolitan" and rich, 179 00:11:26,099 --> 00:11:29,861 Something elegant, full With luxury items 180 00:11:29,896 --> 00:11:31,829 Not only in making it, 181 00:11:31,863 --> 00:11:35,902 But also in the included images- 182 00:11:35,936 --> 00:11:38,801 Professor Zhang's team found... On the crown of Phoenix 183 00:11:38,836 --> 00:11:42,391 In a hole it was already an extraordinary discovery, 184 00:11:42,425 --> 00:11:47,154 A grave that was never attacked- 185 00:11:47,189 --> 00:11:49,087 Inside was a temple, 186 00:11:49,122 --> 00:11:53,885 And on the skull, shaped hair Jeweled beehive- 187 00:11:53,920 --> 00:11:57,095 It belongs to a woman A young woman named Li Chui, 188 00:11:57,130 --> 00:12:01,444 A subordinate member of the court empire- 189 00:12:01,479 --> 00:12:04,447 For 18 months, it was done Choose the team carefully 190 00:12:04,482 --> 00:12:06,829 Every single gem and stone, 191 00:12:06,864 --> 00:12:09,418 Slowly cut together the head, 192 00:12:09,452 --> 00:12:12,110 Revealing her true glory- 193 00:12:12,145 --> 00:12:15,079 The crown is presented to us Evidence about Wu Zitian's society- 194 00:12:15,113 --> 00:12:17,771 Life was rich - it was There is a lot of luxury 195 00:12:17,806 --> 00:12:20,463 It was a high point Real in the arts- 196 00:12:20,498 --> 00:12:23,397 But when used X-ray imaging team 197 00:12:23,432 --> 00:12:25,572 To discover the location of all the different items 198 00:12:25,606 --> 00:12:29,507 From the head they came for a surprise- 199 00:12:33,338 --> 00:12:36,583 The head has "karneli" from Uzbekistan, 200 00:12:36,617 --> 00:12:40,932 2,900 miles west of Chang'an, 201 00:12:40,967 --> 00:12:44,833 Grant of India 3000, mile southwest, 202 00:12:44,867 --> 00:12:48,388 Amber from Iran, 4,000 miles away 203 00:12:48,422 --> 00:12:54,877 And ivory from Sri Lanka 4500 A mile from the capital of Wu 204 00:12:54,912 --> 00:12:56,914 What we can see here 205 00:12:56,948 --> 00:12:58,605 He is the embodiment of all wealth 206 00:12:58,639 --> 00:13:02,057 And all the treasure that is possible For the Tang court to attract to him- 207 00:13:02,091 --> 00:13:10,341 ♪ 208 00:13:10,375 --> 00:13:13,206 "Lee Choi" She wasn't even a princess- 209 00:13:13,240 --> 00:13:14,828 The fact that she was buried 210 00:13:14,863 --> 00:13:17,935 She's wearing a head suit like this Stunning beauty and value 211 00:13:17,969 --> 00:13:22,318 Emphasizes the extraordinary wealth of time, 212 00:13:22,353 --> 00:13:25,149 But the tomb holds a final secret- 213 00:13:25,183 --> 00:13:29,153 Li Chui was buried with Jade silk in her hand, 214 00:13:29,187 --> 00:13:30,948 This is another piece of evidence 215 00:13:30,982 --> 00:13:34,399 This reveals ambitions Wu to make it Chinese. 216 00:13:34,434 --> 00:13:37,955 The richest empire in the world- 217 00:13:46,032 --> 00:13:47,999 In China in the seventh century, 218 00:13:48,034 --> 00:13:52,107 The woman's name is Wu Zetian And “Rosie” from “Lolly Konkbayan.” 219 00:13:52,141 --> 00:13:56,352 To the ultimate emperor- 220 00:13:56,387 --> 00:13:59,493 The only woman in All Chinese history 221 00:13:59,528 --> 00:14:02,980 I dared to assume this title - 222 00:14:03,014 --> 00:14:07,053 Consider the ancient historians It is a disaster for China, 223 00:14:07,087 --> 00:14:11,920 But today's experts believe that The truth may be very different- 224 00:14:14,129 --> 00:14:16,407 Since the fourth millennium BC, 225 00:14:16,441 --> 00:14:20,411 China has the finest silk - 226 00:14:20,445 --> 00:14:23,897 Only here people discover From how silk is extracted 227 00:14:23,932 --> 00:14:26,693 From moth berries - 228 00:14:26,727 --> 00:14:31,284 In the Wu era, it was silk Chinese is as valuable as gold. 229 00:14:33,251 --> 00:14:37,290 Silk trading became a thing Vital to Wu's economy. 230 00:14:37,324 --> 00:14:41,294 Ancient trade routes began For the Silk Road in Chang'an, 231 00:14:41,328 --> 00:14:46,126 The spread of East and West, And linking China with other countries, 232 00:14:46,161 --> 00:14:48,163 But by the seventeenth century, 233 00:14:48,197 --> 00:14:52,719 Threatening thieves and pirates By stopping trade in its tracks - 234 00:14:52,753 --> 00:14:54,376 The latest discoveries have been made 235 00:14:54,410 --> 00:14:59,208 Wu Zetian created military outputs So far in central Asia, 236 00:14:59,243 --> 00:15:02,625 Its security is guaranteed The length of the silk paths- 237 00:15:06,043 --> 00:15:07,389 Harry Rothschild came 238 00:15:07,423 --> 00:15:10,357 To the beginning of the Silk Road in Chang'an 239 00:15:10,392 --> 00:15:14,430 To discover whether the roads Business is more than just wealth. 240 00:15:14,465 --> 00:15:15,569 Well, here we are 241 00:15:15,604 --> 00:15:18,503 On the eastern runway of the Silk Road - 242 00:15:18,538 --> 00:15:19,746 I really like this picture- 243 00:15:19,780 --> 00:15:22,093 I mean, you have that type From the infinite loop 244 00:15:22,128 --> 00:15:25,372 Commerce and marketing, and then I looked at all these sites- 245 00:15:25,407 --> 00:15:30,032 You have “Tehran and Damascus” - you have “Jerusalem” 246 00:15:30,067 --> 00:15:31,585 You get the sense that This is the Silk Road 247 00:15:31,620 --> 00:15:35,727 It moves in all kinds of directions- 248 00:15:35,762 --> 00:15:39,973 Shows the enormous scope of the Silk Road- 249 00:15:40,008 --> 00:15:42,527 Of course, right front and center 250 00:15:42,562 --> 00:15:46,324 You have this party East of Chang'an- 251 00:15:46,359 --> 00:15:49,293 ♪ 252 00:15:49,327 --> 00:15:51,674 In Wu Zetian Chang'an City, 253 00:15:51,709 --> 00:15:53,021 There were two markets 254 00:15:53,055 --> 00:15:56,024 It was the beginning of the Silk Road - 255 00:15:56,058 --> 00:15:57,784 The markets of the East and West were thriving 256 00:15:57,818 --> 00:16:01,615 With foreign trade and kiosks Selling goods from the West- 257 00:16:05,136 --> 00:16:08,588 Silk is still traded From the era that exists today 258 00:16:08,622 --> 00:16:11,142 And can be found In Washington, DC 259 00:16:11,177 --> 00:16:14,283 In the Smithsonian's private collection. 260 00:16:14,318 --> 00:16:19,116 Keith Wilson is assistant At the Freer Sackler Gallery... 261 00:16:19,150 --> 00:16:20,703 Obviously That silk is like this 262 00:16:20,738 --> 00:16:23,189 We were reaching the Mediterranean - 263 00:16:23,223 --> 00:16:28,401 There was an active market for stones Chinese in Byzantium- 264 00:16:28,435 --> 00:16:33,268 Chinese silk was discovered Accurately this period 265 00:16:33,302 --> 00:16:38,066 In cathedral groups in Europe - 266 00:16:38,100 --> 00:16:42,104 Income from the sale of these goods 267 00:16:42,139 --> 00:16:45,659 You will get helpful support for sure 268 00:16:45,694 --> 00:16:50,354 Maintenance costs vast tang empire 269 00:16:53,805 --> 00:16:57,188 Silk Road trade Not only did it make the Wu Empire rich, 270 00:16:57,223 --> 00:17:01,123 You brought a lot of foreigners To (China), making it its capital 271 00:17:01,158 --> 00:17:03,643 It became one of the first cities "true" cosmopolitanism 272 00:17:03,677 --> 00:17:06,784 In the world- 273 00:17:06,818 --> 00:17:08,165 People from different cultures 274 00:17:08,199 --> 00:17:10,408 You won't just travel to Chang'an, 275 00:17:10,443 --> 00:17:12,652 They will choose to stay, 276 00:17:12,686 --> 00:17:15,620 It can still be felt With this multicultural influence 277 00:17:15,655 --> 00:17:18,554 "Present day" Xi'an- 278 00:17:18,589 --> 00:17:21,281 We are walking Along Howe Street, 279 00:17:21,316 --> 00:17:22,903 Chinese Islamic street 280 00:17:22,938 --> 00:17:25,630 In the heart of old Tang Chang'an... 281 00:17:25,665 --> 00:17:29,082 It's amazing, it's vital He's full of energy 282 00:17:29,117 --> 00:17:32,672 As seen through a rock The grinding is going on behind me now- 283 00:17:35,330 --> 00:17:39,506 I think this is candied figs Or dried figs here- 284 00:17:39,541 --> 00:17:43,890 These come from along the way Silk from Persia- 285 00:17:47,963 --> 00:17:50,172 So, that's kind of Wheat kernel candy 286 00:17:50,207 --> 00:17:51,622 As he pulls out this candy, 287 00:17:51,656 --> 00:17:53,417 And after that, they will take the candy 288 00:17:53,451 --> 00:17:54,590 And they will get rid of it 289 00:17:54,625 --> 00:17:57,110 With pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds 290 00:17:57,145 --> 00:17:59,664 Then turn it into this hard candy- 291 00:17:59,699 --> 00:18:02,288 Sesame came from a country "Persia and the Middle East" 292 00:18:02,322 --> 00:18:03,841 Along the Silk Road, 293 00:18:03,875 --> 00:18:06,395 This is kind of the fruit of something 294 00:18:06,430 --> 00:18:09,157 It has been traded for 1,300 years 295 00:18:09,191 --> 00:18:11,297 During the time of Wu Zetian- 296 00:18:11,331 --> 00:18:12,953 It's not bad - it's good 297 00:18:12,988 --> 00:18:15,335 I believe in multicultural terms, 298 00:18:15,370 --> 00:18:18,545 Bio, gardening, energy 299 00:18:18,580 --> 00:18:21,134 Only continuous commercial puppies, 300 00:18:21,169 --> 00:18:25,345 You have a great sense of what It was happening during the Tang era. 301 00:18:31,800 --> 00:18:33,664 More international evidence 302 00:18:33,698 --> 00:18:36,529 “Civilization and its subjects” Zeitian 303 00:18:36,563 --> 00:18:41,223 It can be found at Smithsonian Collection- 304 00:18:41,258 --> 00:18:43,950 Shapes found In tombs from the Wu era 305 00:18:43,984 --> 00:18:46,366 Evidence of foreign influence- 306 00:18:46,401 --> 00:18:48,644 This shape Clearly not Chinese, 307 00:18:48,679 --> 00:18:54,167 Very wide nose, complexion Dark, curly hair 308 00:18:54,202 --> 00:18:57,308 The shape itself may be African, 309 00:18:57,343 --> 00:19:00,242 Pointing out that the groups Ethnicities from all over the world 310 00:19:00,277 --> 00:19:06,731 It was basically flowing into The Tang capital in Chang'an. 311 00:19:06,766 --> 00:19:10,735 "Tang Tomb" characters were produced In large quantities in molds - 312 00:19:10,770 --> 00:19:13,704 This African groom With all his handmade touches 313 00:19:13,738 --> 00:19:16,879 It was exceptionally expensive - 314 00:19:16,914 --> 00:19:19,641 Foreign numbers Of course, it was not made 315 00:19:19,675 --> 00:19:21,505 About the graves of foreigners- 316 00:19:21,539 --> 00:19:24,197 Made for Chinese tombs, 317 00:19:24,232 --> 00:19:28,857 So the inclusion of a range of types “Ethnic” cosmopolitanism 318 00:19:28,891 --> 00:19:32,861 You will have a proposal around the world, 319 00:19:32,895 --> 00:19:35,415 Not just from society at that time 320 00:19:35,450 --> 00:19:39,626 But the person who was buried Actually these things- 321 00:19:44,286 --> 00:19:46,702 It is 662 BC- 322 00:19:46,737 --> 00:19:49,809 The Emperor's grip weakened Gaozong on power 323 00:19:49,843 --> 00:19:51,880 Since he got hit 324 00:19:51,914 --> 00:19:55,918 “His empire,” Wu Zetian Now rule the empire, 325 00:19:55,953 --> 00:19:57,748 In all but the name- 326 00:19:57,782 --> 00:19:59,853 Wu uses all her political skills 327 00:19:59,888 --> 00:20:03,271 To strengthen its position 328 00:20:03,305 --> 00:20:05,963 To make its control unquestionable, 329 00:20:05,997 --> 00:20:07,551 She decides to prove her worth 330 00:20:07,585 --> 00:20:10,657 In the world of oppressive men- 331 00:20:10,692 --> 00:20:13,971 Where I plan to expand Imperial Palace 332 00:20:14,005 --> 00:20:18,355 On an unprecedented scale In (China), or even the world- 333 00:20:22,359 --> 00:20:25,603 When scientists discovered Effects First: Institutions, 334 00:20:25,638 --> 00:20:29,055 They were amazed at what they found- 335 00:20:35,130 --> 00:20:37,546 This is one of the entrances gated, 336 00:20:37,581 --> 00:20:42,102 Large scale rebuild On those very grounds - 337 00:20:42,137 --> 00:20:44,346 This is Danfeng Gate. 338 00:20:44,381 --> 00:20:47,280 The southern gate of the disabled palace- 339 00:20:47,315 --> 00:20:51,871 Just look at it, It fills with a sense of wonder- 340 00:20:51,905 --> 00:20:55,461 To me, this is a statement- 341 00:20:55,495 --> 00:20:58,809 Provides sensation With the imperial great- 342 00:20:58,843 --> 00:21:01,777 It makes any kind of Stand in front of the gate 343 00:21:01,812 --> 00:21:06,299 You feel a sense of smallness Its size and importance- 344 00:21:06,334 --> 00:21:08,336 "Wu Zetian" Short damping 345 00:21:08,370 --> 00:21:11,684 It was the largest in the world- 346 00:21:11,718 --> 00:21:15,377 Completed within three Just years, the size of the complex 347 00:21:15,412 --> 00:21:20,106 Outside the brightness of anything Anyone seen it before- 348 00:21:20,140 --> 00:21:22,660 Look at the size The ornate palace- 349 00:21:22,695 --> 00:21:25,387 This is twice as big as ancient Pompeii. 350 00:21:25,422 --> 00:21:27,424 It is five times larger From the forbidden city 351 00:21:27,458 --> 00:21:29,357 Emperor of Ming and Qing Dynasty 352 00:21:29,391 --> 00:21:32,739 It's 22 times the size of the Acropolis. 353 00:21:34,983 --> 00:21:39,021 Scope, great It's absolutely amazing- 354 00:21:39,056 --> 00:21:40,471 You can read about it, 355 00:21:40,506 --> 00:21:42,473 But you can't really inflate 356 00:21:42,508 --> 00:21:44,648 Until you get out of this balcony 357 00:21:44,682 --> 00:21:49,342 As you look at this visa- 358 00:21:49,377 --> 00:21:52,656 There is a shooting ground - "There is a land" Polo, 359 00:21:52,690 --> 00:21:54,485 battlefields, 360 00:21:54,520 --> 00:21:57,454 Places to practice drama problems, 361 00:21:57,488 --> 00:21:59,179 And this is just the beginning- 362 00:21:59,214 --> 00:22:02,390 There are three or four More than the shortcomings behind it- 363 00:22:05,910 --> 00:22:08,603 Diplomatic missions come Coming from foreign countries 364 00:22:08,637 --> 00:22:10,536 Dropping their jaws 365 00:22:10,570 --> 00:22:12,848 With just some sort of starry wonder, 366 00:22:12,883 --> 00:22:14,402 And they would feel the same If they were looking 367 00:22:14,436 --> 00:22:20,131 In the heavenly world, heaven on earth- 368 00:22:20,166 --> 00:22:22,444 I think it's about asserting its power 369 00:22:22,479 --> 00:22:25,585 With the majesty and size of the ornate palace - 370 00:22:30,038 --> 00:22:31,591 Obviously, Wu Zetian 371 00:22:31,626 --> 00:22:35,492 China has become a global superpower. 372 00:22:35,526 --> 00:22:41,498 In late 690, it ascended to The throne as the empire of China- 373 00:22:42,464 --> 00:22:43,569 She sits in the center 374 00:22:43,603 --> 00:22:46,986 From the Wealth and Trade website And political influence 375 00:22:47,020 --> 00:22:50,472 Which extends from Japan “To the Mediterranean 376 00:22:50,507 --> 00:22:53,441 From Korea to India, 377 00:22:53,475 --> 00:22:56,409 However, this was it The empire is always dominant 378 00:22:56,444 --> 00:22:58,998 With men and rejection, 379 00:22:59,032 --> 00:23:02,726 So how did Wu Zitian do it? Externally, she is a woman 380 00:23:02,760 --> 00:23:05,901 To achieve this exceptional advantage? 381 00:23:09,974 --> 00:23:11,424 In the seventh century, 382 00:23:11,459 --> 00:23:14,496 Wu Zetian City “The capital,” Chang’an 383 00:23:14,531 --> 00:23:17,085 It was in its own category - 384 00:23:17,119 --> 00:23:18,845 “Okay,” Chang’an During the reign of Wu Zetian 385 00:23:18,880 --> 00:23:21,641 It could have been Huge city ever- 386 00:23:21,676 --> 00:23:23,574 It was meant to be There are approximately one million people 387 00:23:23,609 --> 00:23:26,508 Living within the city walls And a million more abroad, 388 00:23:26,543 --> 00:23:29,615 Which just brings out nothing else In the world at that time- 389 00:23:34,792 --> 00:23:37,830 "Jonathan Dugdale" From the University of Birmingham, 390 00:23:37,864 --> 00:23:39,487 He thinks he knows one reason 391 00:23:39,521 --> 00:23:43,525 To Wu Zetian's remarkable success- 392 00:23:43,560 --> 00:23:45,941 Of winning the support of ordinary people 393 00:23:45,976 --> 00:23:47,564 Through renewed religion 394 00:23:47,598 --> 00:23:51,222 “It was sweeping China.” Buddha 395 00:23:51,257 --> 00:23:53,501 Wu Zetian realized Shepherd Buddhism 396 00:23:53,535 --> 00:23:55,779 It was a great way to please people, 397 00:23:55,813 --> 00:23:56,987 Which way is better? 398 00:23:57,021 --> 00:23:59,196 Of building new models and temples, 399 00:23:59,230 --> 00:24:00,784 So it's one of the elements Home built 400 00:24:00,818 --> 00:24:04,650 Was this behind us? Great Wild Pagoda- 401 00:24:04,684 --> 00:24:09,551 ♪ 402 00:24:09,586 --> 00:24:14,729 The Great Goose Temple was built Originally in 652- 403 00:24:14,763 --> 00:24:17,007 As someone who studied pagoda" for a long time", 404 00:24:17,041 --> 00:24:21,632 This is especially cool- 405 00:24:21,667 --> 00:24:23,496 "The pagoda" It was an important temple 406 00:24:23,531 --> 00:24:27,224 Those sacred Buddhist writings, 407 00:24:27,258 --> 00:24:30,158 But only 50 years after its construction, 408 00:24:30,192 --> 00:24:32,609 It was destroyed in an earthquake - 409 00:24:35,681 --> 00:24:38,200 Who was brought in? Even in the Buddhist faith, 410 00:24:38,235 --> 00:24:42,584 Spending time in the monastery, And the decision to rebuild the pagoda, 411 00:24:42,619 --> 00:24:46,588 But on a much larger scale- 412 00:24:46,623 --> 00:24:50,592 Jonathan thinks this is the building It may serve as conclusive evidence for records 413 00:24:50,627 --> 00:24:52,560 And Wu has surpassed herself 414 00:24:52,594 --> 00:24:56,564 In her desire to make Its mark in the faith of its people, 415 00:24:56,598 --> 00:25:00,360 It is believed that she was able to prove that - 416 00:25:00,395 --> 00:25:01,534 I'd really like to find out 417 00:25:01,569 --> 00:25:05,538 How tall was this building? When did Wu Zetian rebuild it? 418 00:25:05,573 --> 00:25:07,644 Because it will be exciting Really interesting if you decide to 419 00:25:07,678 --> 00:25:11,026 To build information technology More for some reason- 420 00:25:11,061 --> 00:25:14,858 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 421 00:25:14,892 --> 00:25:19,000 But first it was, She has a problem to solve- 422 00:25:19,034 --> 00:25:23,660 “Wu Zetian’s Pagoda was attacked Partially damaged by another earthquake- 423 00:25:24,868 --> 00:25:27,698 43, 44, 45, 46 424 00:25:27,733 --> 00:25:30,287 The three floors upper upper, 425 00:25:30,321 --> 00:25:32,082 So Jonathan has to Try and work 426 00:25:32,116 --> 00:25:34,291 How high will its structure be? 427 00:25:34,325 --> 00:25:35,844 With missing floors- 428 00:25:35,879 --> 00:25:37,018 58 429 00:25:37,052 --> 00:25:38,640 Later - 430 00:25:38,675 --> 00:25:40,262 1, 2, 3 431 00:25:40,297 --> 00:25:42,023 Well, here are 40 steps to that 432 00:25:42,057 --> 00:25:43,990 This puts us in Fourth floor now- 433 00:25:44,025 --> 00:25:47,615 35, 36, 37, 38 434 00:25:47,649 --> 00:25:49,651 1, 2, 3 435 00:25:49,686 --> 00:25:51,860 He found a pattern In the number of steps- 436 00:25:51,895 --> 00:25:53,103 On the previous floors, 437 00:25:53,137 --> 00:25:56,071 We went from 40 to 43 to 38 to 37, 438 00:25:56,106 --> 00:25:58,695 If the floor Next is either 36 or 37, 439 00:25:58,729 --> 00:26:01,905 We must make a careful calculation- 440 00:26:01,939 --> 00:26:05,598 34, 35, 36, 37 441 00:26:05,633 --> 00:26:06,668 That's good- 442 00:26:06,703 --> 00:26:07,807 We're still decreasing, so that's good- 443 00:26:07,842 --> 00:26:09,671 We may be able to do something- 444 00:26:09,706 --> 00:26:12,985 Last one- 31, 32 445 00:26:13,019 --> 00:26:17,368 Let's do the math, people- 446 00:26:17,403 --> 00:26:18,749 Formed out of pattern 447 00:26:18,784 --> 00:26:23,685 And the height of the steps in each story, 448 00:26:23,720 --> 00:26:27,102 Jonathan can reveal Not having three floors, 449 00:26:27,137 --> 00:26:28,897 The true height of Pagoda Wu 450 00:26:28,932 --> 00:26:32,970 It was close to An amazing height of 300 feet - 451 00:26:33,005 --> 00:26:34,316 Whichever one would make it 452 00:26:34,351 --> 00:26:38,044 Not only is it the tallest temple bricks in asia, 453 00:26:38,079 --> 00:26:39,908 But it's possible It is one of the tallest buildings 454 00:26:39,943 --> 00:26:41,634 In the world at that time- 455 00:26:41,669 --> 00:26:51,679 ♪ 456 00:26:51,713 --> 00:26:53,266 It won't be like anything else 457 00:26:53,301 --> 00:26:55,199 Anyone seen it before- 458 00:26:55,234 --> 00:26:58,202 Citywide now, no Still looks impressive, 459 00:26:58,237 --> 00:27:00,032 But in those days, It could have gone up 460 00:27:00,066 --> 00:27:04,105 Above everything else in the city- 461 00:27:04,139 --> 00:27:07,315 Woo created this. The massive structure as a statement 462 00:27:07,349 --> 00:27:09,904 Directly targeted by its people - 463 00:27:09,938 --> 00:27:11,250 There are so many different things 464 00:27:11,284 --> 00:27:14,115 She stands to gain from Building a huge pagoda 465 00:27:14,149 --> 00:27:16,289 In such a space Visual like this- 466 00:27:16,324 --> 00:27:17,981 The majority of Chang'an residents 467 00:27:18,015 --> 00:27:19,983 At this time the Buddhist, 468 00:27:20,017 --> 00:27:22,192 They will see that it supports Buddhism- 469 00:27:22,226 --> 00:27:24,056 It supports their religion- 470 00:27:24,090 --> 00:27:28,957 ♪ 471 00:27:28,992 --> 00:27:32,064 Wu Zetian ordered Building new Buddhist models 472 00:27:32,098 --> 00:27:34,894 In every city in her empire, 473 00:27:34,929 --> 00:27:38,795 Create allies among the people common chinese, 474 00:27:38,829 --> 00:27:40,969 And it didn't stop there- 475 00:27:43,869 --> 00:27:47,873 250 miles east of the capital From Chang'an City, 476 00:27:47,907 --> 00:27:52,015 In Henan Province, it is Grotto's long caves - 477 00:27:54,431 --> 00:27:57,227 “Historian Lu Yang thought They might be the key 478 00:27:57,261 --> 00:28:01,024 To understand the power of Wu- 479 00:28:01,058 --> 00:28:04,027 This is a scary place for the Buddhist religion, 480 00:28:04,061 --> 00:28:07,202 Pilgrims have come here for centuries, 481 00:28:07,237 --> 00:28:09,342 But I was told there was communication 482 00:28:09,377 --> 00:28:12,552 This connects Empress Wu Directly with this faith, 483 00:28:12,587 --> 00:28:15,003 So I come here to find out- 484 00:28:15,038 --> 00:28:19,145 ♪ 485 00:28:19,180 --> 00:28:22,148 Elite members In Chinese society 486 00:28:22,183 --> 00:28:24,116 Huge sums of money must be allowed 487 00:28:24,150 --> 00:28:27,913 To carve small caves In this sacred hill- 488 00:28:31,433 --> 00:28:33,781 There are more than 1400, 489 00:28:33,815 --> 00:28:38,509 And housing more than 100,000 people Of Buddhist figures- 490 00:28:38,544 --> 00:28:41,236 The smallest is just an inch- 491 00:28:43,998 --> 00:28:48,036 But the most difficult thing is the height Stunning 57 feet, 492 00:28:48,071 --> 00:28:51,315 Commissioned by Wu Zetian herself, 493 00:28:51,350 --> 00:28:53,421 And she has a story to tell- 494 00:28:53,455 --> 00:28:58,288 ♪ 495 00:28:58,322 --> 00:29:08,401 ♪ 496 00:29:08,436 --> 00:29:14,269 ♪ 497 00:29:14,304 --> 00:29:18,860 Wow! Isn't this touching? 498 00:29:18,895 --> 00:29:20,620 What a view! 499 00:29:20,655 --> 00:29:23,278 It's great- 500 00:29:23,313 --> 00:29:26,834 The official name of Buddha He is Vairocana, 501 00:29:26,868 --> 00:29:30,872 What is the radiant pod of a great sun? 502 00:29:30,907 --> 00:29:33,944 This is basically a universal pod, 503 00:29:33,979 --> 00:29:38,811 Where he embodied the power and dominance of this religion - 504 00:29:40,848 --> 00:29:44,368 Wu Zetian wanted to... integrates itself into Buddhism, 505 00:29:44,403 --> 00:29:46,198 From the religion of her empire - 506 00:29:48,890 --> 00:29:53,170 To do this, it is possible To take one audible step- 507 00:29:56,208 --> 00:29:57,623 Legend says that this statue 508 00:29:57,657 --> 00:30:01,489 It was actually designed on his face- 509 00:30:01,523 --> 00:30:07,046 She wanted to make this a statement of her authority- 510 00:30:07,081 --> 00:30:08,910 This will give it more credibility 511 00:30:08,945 --> 00:30:10,947 Because this is the era of Buddhism 512 00:30:10,981 --> 00:30:14,674 There is a huge following For this particular religion, 513 00:30:14,709 --> 00:30:16,849 By creating this structure, 514 00:30:16,884 --> 00:30:20,025 She basically puts herself down In the central stage 515 00:30:20,059 --> 00:30:24,443 Not only a religious act but Also society in general- 516 00:30:28,274 --> 00:30:30,345 You know, to see This is with your own eyes 517 00:30:30,380 --> 00:30:32,900 It's an incredible experience- 518 00:30:35,557 --> 00:30:37,180 This is impressive to me, 519 00:30:37,214 --> 00:30:39,941 I think she got what she wanted- 520 00:30:39,976 --> 00:30:50,089 ♪ 521 00:30:50,124 --> 00:30:54,128 Grotto's tall men And the proposed Great Goose Pagoda 522 00:30:54,162 --> 00:30:56,924 Wu Zetian was a skilled tactician 523 00:30:56,958 --> 00:31:01,031 Who knew how to use religion To enhance its own status 524 00:31:01,066 --> 00:31:05,518 And keep her empire happy- 525 00:31:05,553 --> 00:31:09,937 She was also willing to experiment in how to administer its government, 526 00:31:09,971 --> 00:31:12,560 It is one provocative step 527 00:31:12,594 --> 00:31:16,944 She made sure that her successors They will tarnish her name- 528 00:31:18,083 --> 00:31:24,952 ♪ 529 00:31:24,986 --> 00:31:26,401 As a woman 530 00:31:26,436 --> 00:31:30,026 And one of his roots fall outside the ruling, 531 00:31:30,060 --> 00:31:34,168 Wu Zetian could never Dependence on the aristocratic establishment - 532 00:31:34,202 --> 00:31:40,001 ♪ 533 00:31:40,036 --> 00:31:44,109 From the beginning, she needed to Find new allies to stop- 534 00:31:50,218 --> 00:31:52,945 Wu made sure of that during her reign 535 00:31:52,980 --> 00:31:55,672 It was a good time that To be a woman in China, 536 00:31:55,706 --> 00:31:57,674 And from that freedom to flourish 537 00:31:57,708 --> 00:32:01,229 She went to her highest judgment- 538 00:32:01,264 --> 00:32:03,473 She surrounds herself with being a woman, 539 00:32:03,507 --> 00:32:06,959 Including the appointment of the Prime Minister, 540 00:32:06,994 --> 00:32:11,136 "Shangguan Wan'er" 541 00:32:11,170 --> 00:32:13,034 Harry was told about the evidence 542 00:32:13,069 --> 00:32:15,416 Professor Zhang's team has been found 543 00:32:15,450 --> 00:32:18,764 In recent excavations In the Prime Minister's Cemetery 544 00:32:18,798 --> 00:32:23,079 Which suggests her life was It has a dark final chapter - 545 00:32:24,597 --> 00:32:28,256 This is epic "Shangguan Wan'er" 546 00:32:28,291 --> 00:32:31,121 I've been waiting since September 2013, 547 00:32:31,156 --> 00:32:32,329 When this was dug, 548 00:32:32,364 --> 00:32:34,676 To get a chance to see This is actually personally, 549 00:32:34,711 --> 00:32:39,440 And it will finally happen Today, so I'm excited- 550 00:32:41,097 --> 00:32:46,654 Here we can Knowing her age when she died? 551 00:32:46,688 --> 00:32:51,003 This says it It has 47 spring and fall seasons 552 00:32:51,038 --> 00:32:52,556 At the time of her death- 553 00:32:56,181 --> 00:32:58,459 Yes- 554 00:32:58,493 --> 00:33:01,772 But when Zhang's team found... At the Prime Minister's tomb, 555 00:33:01,807 --> 00:33:04,016 It was intentionally destroyed. 556 00:33:04,051 --> 00:33:07,433 Concrete proof of how "Men's success in suppressing Wu." 557 00:33:07,468 --> 00:33:11,092 They tried to eliminate the evidence of its success. 558 00:33:11,127 --> 00:33:14,475 The grave was destroyed Almost entirely- 559 00:33:14,509 --> 00:33:15,821 While we were retreating, 560 00:33:15,855 --> 00:33:19,859 We discovered that it had been dismantled Brick by brick- 561 00:33:19,894 --> 00:33:23,346 This was good , kind of malice 562 00:33:23,380 --> 00:33:27,626 And intentional destruction What was done on the grave- 563 00:33:27,660 --> 00:33:31,181 Usually it is There is a coffee stand and tables 564 00:33:31,216 --> 00:33:33,356 In the grave 565 00:33:33,390 --> 00:33:37,567 But it was completely destroyed- 566 00:33:37,601 --> 00:33:41,157 The only thing that This effect survived - 567 00:33:51,132 --> 00:33:53,341 It was dismantled Cemetery according to order 568 00:33:53,376 --> 00:33:58,553 To Emperor Xuanzong And Wu Zetian's successor 569 00:33:58,588 --> 00:34:01,625 Harry's research made him believe him 570 00:34:01,660 --> 00:34:04,697 They may have a political motive- 571 00:34:04,732 --> 00:34:05,905 Now I know 572 00:34:05,940 --> 00:34:08,667 Shangguan Wan'er's engagement has disintegrated, 573 00:34:08,701 --> 00:34:11,704 This is part of an intentional process, 574 00:34:11,739 --> 00:34:15,743 Intentional destruction For trials of a woman's power 575 00:34:15,777 --> 00:34:18,746 During the late seventeenth century The early eighteenth century, 576 00:34:18,780 --> 00:34:21,335 "Confucian Patriarchate" The blow came back 577 00:34:21,369 --> 00:34:24,372 Reconstructing normative authority. 578 00:34:30,930 --> 00:34:34,348 Empress Wu Zetian was misrepresented He is now an elder statesman 579 00:34:34,382 --> 00:34:36,729 In his seventies - 580 00:34:36,764 --> 00:34:39,732 She had power since Almost 45 years old, 581 00:34:39,767 --> 00:34:44,151 Its opponents are determined to ignore it. 582 00:34:44,185 --> 00:34:48,293 I was stunned many of her enemies, 583 00:34:48,327 --> 00:34:50,191 But where there is strength, 584 00:34:50,226 --> 00:34:55,748 There are always competitors And there's always competition- 585 00:34:55,783 --> 00:34:57,923 Survive "Life Was" Paramount, 586 00:34:57,957 --> 00:34:59,890 And ancient writings tell us 587 00:34:59,925 --> 00:35:03,308 Wu was merciful in her pursuit of power, 588 00:35:03,342 --> 00:35:07,208 But were the stories true? 589 00:35:07,243 --> 00:35:11,212 Tang Tomb expert Jenny Liu discovered New texts 590 00:35:11,247 --> 00:35:13,559 In the grave of Wu's grandson, 591 00:35:13,594 --> 00:35:18,323 "Princess" Youngtae, Competition for the throne- 592 00:35:18,357 --> 00:35:21,360 I studied copies Others for the princess too, 593 00:35:21,395 --> 00:35:24,294 This is a corridor I've never seen before- 594 00:35:24,329 --> 00:35:27,677 You have an angry streak, okay? 595 00:35:27,711 --> 00:35:31,784 and obvious anger, 596 00:35:31,819 --> 00:35:35,271 In the two boys 597 00:35:35,305 --> 00:35:39,240 And their secret medicine, 598 00:35:39,275 --> 00:35:40,966 So this path tells you 599 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:43,210 What happened to Princess Yeongtae? 600 00:35:43,244 --> 00:35:46,903 These are the characters commonly used 601 00:35:46,937 --> 00:35:50,976 For theft, from For the loss of a child - 602 00:35:52,943 --> 00:35:56,809 It is secret medicine For the brothers "Zhang" or poison 603 00:35:56,844 --> 00:36:01,297 Which caused her miscarriage Which led to her death - 604 00:36:02,746 --> 00:36:06,198 This refers to Wu Zetian Because it's very possible 605 00:36:06,233 --> 00:36:08,614 She was the catalyst for the poison - 606 00:36:08,649 --> 00:36:10,409 It was the Zhang brothers very close to her, 607 00:36:10,444 --> 00:36:12,722 And they bid, and it was known 608 00:36:12,756 --> 00:36:16,277 To harass people against Some of them are in court, 609 00:36:16,312 --> 00:36:20,005 And will cause the other to be poisoned or killed, 610 00:36:20,039 --> 00:36:22,456 I did this with the officials, 611 00:36:22,490 --> 00:36:28,220 And now it appears she has done just that With her relations, kin- 612 00:36:28,255 --> 00:36:32,224 But why did you do woo? By killing her grandson? 613 00:36:32,259 --> 00:36:34,261 She was carrying a baby 614 00:36:34,295 --> 00:36:38,403 Of two of the strongest Clans in the content of the throne, 615 00:36:38,437 --> 00:36:40,715 It may be possible She didn't want to 616 00:36:40,750 --> 00:36:44,857 This baby had to be born , regardless of gender- 617 00:36:44,892 --> 00:36:50,311 It appears that this woman is occupied A strong yet fragile position 618 00:36:50,346 --> 00:36:51,726 In the energy structure- 619 00:36:51,761 --> 00:36:53,590 were goals- 620 00:36:53,625 --> 00:36:55,316 It could have been Very dangerous 621 00:36:55,351 --> 00:36:59,044 To enter Wu Zitian's path- 622 00:37:08,329 --> 00:37:10,331 (Emperor of China, 623 00:37:10,366 --> 00:37:13,023 Wu Zetian succeeded in overcoming On all competitors 624 00:37:13,058 --> 00:37:15,785 to hold on to power, 625 00:37:15,819 --> 00:37:18,857 But the battle was bloody - 626 00:37:18,891 --> 00:37:22,585 Wu Zetian has become unbelievable. 627 00:37:22,619 --> 00:37:28,487 Hundreds of people were executed Members of the royal family- 628 00:37:31,732 --> 00:37:34,735 of violence and terrorism, 629 00:37:34,769 --> 00:37:37,772 You could say, it was extreme- 630 00:37:42,329 --> 00:37:47,472 But she was not without conscience - 631 00:37:47,506 --> 00:37:51,683 She was very disturbed Because of what she did to deter- 632 00:37:51,717 --> 00:37:59,691 ♪ 633 00:37:59,725 --> 00:38:03,108 Through her mind she looked To her life after, 634 00:38:03,142 --> 00:38:06,560 She wanted her sins to be forgiven. 635 00:38:06,594 --> 00:38:08,527 I wrote a confession 636 00:38:08,562 --> 00:38:11,461 It was engraved on a gold plate 637 00:38:11,496 --> 00:38:12,773 The tablet was taken 638 00:38:12,807 --> 00:38:15,569 To a place of spiritual importance 639 00:38:15,603 --> 00:38:18,365 To perform sacred rituals - 640 00:38:18,399 --> 00:38:22,092 ♪ 641 00:38:22,127 --> 00:38:36,037 ♪ 642 00:38:36,072 --> 00:38:38,419 Well, we are Here on Mt. 643 00:38:38,454 --> 00:38:40,628 It is the center of the Five Sacred Peak 644 00:38:40,663 --> 00:38:42,389 In ancient China, 645 00:38:42,423 --> 00:38:44,114 It became a very important place 646 00:38:44,149 --> 00:38:47,152 In Wu Zetian's later life- 647 00:38:47,186 --> 00:38:50,707 “In the year 700, Wu Zetian came To this mountain- 648 00:38:50,742 --> 00:38:56,161 I made a gold plate Where her sins were recorded 649 00:38:56,195 --> 00:38:58,059 Which was then down the mountain 650 00:38:58,094 --> 00:39:01,580 As a form of forgiveness- 651 00:39:01,615 --> 00:39:04,756 We know what you're saying Golden painting 652 00:39:04,790 --> 00:39:08,207 Because it was amazing back in the day days in 1982, 653 00:39:08,242 --> 00:39:11,556 A local farmer found her On the slopes of the mountains- 654 00:39:15,076 --> 00:39:19,736 His writing was short however His message was broad- 655 00:39:22,152 --> 00:39:26,398 “The governor said, ‘Woo "The real devil confessed" 656 00:39:26,433 --> 00:39:29,505 "With immortal souls that lived long." 657 00:39:29,539 --> 00:39:31,507 Her servant was assigned By going in reverse 658 00:39:31,541 --> 00:39:33,957 To the peak of the central peak of the mountain 659 00:39:33,992 --> 00:39:38,479 And he made the golden hill that might Possibly wrong nature - 660 00:39:41,965 --> 00:39:43,139 What you can tell through the truth 661 00:39:43,173 --> 00:39:45,106 She's throwing this The tablet is away 662 00:39:45,141 --> 00:39:46,453 In such visual fashion 663 00:39:46,487 --> 00:39:48,040 Was this really her trying to pretend? 664 00:39:48,075 --> 00:39:51,250 For other people Who were repentant? 665 00:39:51,285 --> 00:39:53,563 It's very visual , a ceremonial matter - 666 00:39:53,598 --> 00:39:55,013 "She says 'I've made a mistake,' 667 00:39:55,047 --> 00:39:57,015 “And I hope to get rid of these sins,” 668 00:39:57,049 --> 00:39:58,188 And whether she was really convinced 669 00:39:58,223 --> 00:40:00,708 This was the case or not I think it's less important 670 00:40:00,743 --> 00:40:03,090 From the impression that He will create it for other people- 671 00:40:07,577 --> 00:40:09,855 From the end of Wu Zetian's reign 672 00:40:09,890 --> 00:40:12,686 You will become stuck With planning and rebellion 673 00:40:12,720 --> 00:40:17,518 "From the Doctrine of Man" of Confucianism Within its imperial courts- 674 00:40:20,279 --> 00:40:23,938 The higher you go, I became a long poppy- 675 00:40:23,973 --> 00:40:26,907 It becomes a bigger target- 676 00:40:26,941 --> 00:40:34,915 ♪ 677 00:40:34,949 --> 00:40:37,849 “Science” Jonathan Dugdale Hidden location 678 00:40:37,883 --> 00:40:40,610 "Deep in the Mountain" song, 679 00:40:40,645 --> 00:40:44,062 Where the Wu has fallen in the years Past when she was alive?- 680 00:40:44,096 --> 00:40:46,305 It's great- 681 00:40:46,340 --> 00:40:49,239 I wanted to come Here for a long time- 682 00:40:49,274 --> 00:40:52,657 This, this is quite private- 683 00:40:52,691 --> 00:40:54,555 This is the singing pagoda- 684 00:40:54,590 --> 00:40:57,524 “This is important in Wu Zetian’s life 685 00:40:57,558 --> 00:41:00,906 Because she used to come Come here to worship- 686 00:41:00,941 --> 00:41:03,530 ♪ 687 00:41:03,564 --> 00:41:06,222 It is 1500 years old, not Just lingers 688 00:41:06,256 --> 00:41:08,604 still looks good, Still looks good- 689 00:41:08,638 --> 00:41:19,269 ♪ 690 00:41:19,304 --> 00:41:29,279 ♪ 691 00:41:29,314 --> 00:41:41,637 ♪ 692 00:41:41,671 --> 00:41:43,915 Great- 693 00:41:43,949 --> 00:41:48,678 Well, Wu Zetian was coming Most likely to this very building 694 00:41:48,713 --> 00:41:52,544 Because that is the structure The original from 1500 years ago- 695 00:41:52,579 --> 00:41:54,650 I've never seen anything like this before- 696 00:41:54,684 --> 00:41:56,997 This is a substantial building! 697 00:41:59,724 --> 00:42:02,105 You can feel why you want Wu Zetian coming here? 698 00:42:02,140 --> 00:42:06,006 I mean, change at this time Very difficult politically 699 00:42:06,040 --> 00:42:10,666 And you want to come here Just to escape from it all- 700 00:42:10,700 --> 00:42:13,082 It is a place of safety and refugees. 701 00:42:17,258 --> 00:42:18,777 all her life, 702 00:42:18,812 --> 00:42:22,160 Wu Zitian had a trade. Confucianism is "scattered", 703 00:42:22,194 --> 00:42:24,714 Originated from lowland oysters 704 00:42:24,749 --> 00:42:27,614 To become the first empire of China, 705 00:42:27,648 --> 00:42:30,064 At the age of 66- 706 00:42:30,099 --> 00:42:32,342 But the transience of men was approaching the rank, 707 00:42:32,377 --> 00:42:36,692 And Wu wasn't anywhere to run- 708 00:42:36,726 --> 00:42:40,730 When I arrived at Wu Zetian's base To the end, she was 80 years old. 709 00:42:40,765 --> 00:42:43,871 It was in circulation, not exploited 710 00:42:43,906 --> 00:42:49,981 It's brief, so She was still holding on 711 00:42:50,015 --> 00:42:52,708 With her sense of control - 712 00:42:52,742 --> 00:42:58,058 ♪ 713 00:42:58,092 --> 00:43:00,612 She lived for a few months, 714 00:43:00,647 --> 00:43:02,994 And I went quietly- 715 00:43:03,028 --> 00:43:06,825 It's time- 716 00:43:06,860 --> 00:43:10,691 “Empress” Wu Zetian She died in 705- 717 00:43:10,726 --> 00:43:14,661 You took control of the empire For almost half a century- 718 00:43:14,695 --> 00:43:20,874 ♪ 719 00:43:20,908 --> 00:43:22,979 This is Qianling, 720 00:43:23,014 --> 00:43:26,224 Tang Dynasty Museum Complex, 721 00:43:26,258 --> 00:43:29,227 Her final resting place- 722 00:43:29,261 --> 00:43:32,817 I was buried in a room Secret deep in the mountain, 723 00:43:32,851 --> 00:43:35,716 Along with success of the empire, 724 00:43:35,751 --> 00:43:37,960 And her husband, Gaozong. 725 00:43:37,994 --> 00:43:39,962 We are on the spiritual path 726 00:43:39,996 --> 00:43:43,206 Walking towards Wu Zetian's grave. 727 00:43:43,241 --> 00:43:47,659 It's impressive It's dazzling, it's powerful 728 00:43:47,694 --> 00:43:49,247 The area it covers 729 00:43:49,281 --> 00:43:52,871 It is almost the same as the ornate palace, 730 00:43:52,906 --> 00:43:55,287 It's a huge space- 731 00:43:58,843 --> 00:44:00,741 The road to a cemetery "Wu Zetian" 732 00:44:00,776 --> 00:44:03,226 Protected by imperial structures 733 00:44:03,261 --> 00:44:06,333 Sculptures to ward off evil spirits. 734 00:44:09,439 --> 00:44:11,200 Next to the gate entrance 735 00:44:11,234 --> 00:44:13,789 Two groups of foreign nationals, 736 00:44:13,823 --> 00:44:18,241 Related to home stay- 737 00:44:18,276 --> 00:44:22,383 Being here Really great experience- 738 00:44:22,418 --> 00:44:23,695 It's impressive- 739 00:44:23,730 --> 00:44:28,217 She might have owned Wu Zetian power for more than half a century, 740 00:44:28,251 --> 00:44:32,808 But in this place, it's truly her soul 741 00:44:32,842 --> 00:44:36,466 And her sense of greatness, power and strength 742 00:44:36,501 --> 00:44:40,056 That lived for centuries - 743 00:44:40,091 --> 00:44:44,854 ♪ 744 00:44:47,892 --> 00:44:49,825 Stand alone In Qianling 745 00:44:49,859 --> 00:44:51,758 Where the carved steel remains 746 00:44:51,792 --> 00:44:54,864 Honoring Wu Zetian's resting place. 747 00:44:54,899 --> 00:44:57,971 Her decree was left blank Because of him resulted in historians 748 00:44:58,005 --> 00:45:01,043 distorting her story for centuries, 749 00:45:01,077 --> 00:45:04,425 But find out more About her life's achievements, 750 00:45:04,460 --> 00:45:09,776 What our experts will dig Now on the stone? 751 00:45:09,810 --> 00:45:11,294 I'll write something along the lines, 752 00:45:11,329 --> 00:45:13,918 She was a woman who did what He must keep her in power- 753 00:45:13,952 --> 00:45:15,229 She was a great leader- 754 00:45:15,264 --> 00:45:17,853 It has a lot of political acumen, 755 00:45:17,887 --> 00:45:19,233 But mostly, I think it was a woman 756 00:45:19,268 --> 00:45:21,442 She proved that in the world of men, 757 00:45:21,477 --> 00:45:25,412 You didn't need a man to drive it - 758 00:45:25,446 --> 00:45:29,174 The only word that I'll just put it as "Maverick." 759 00:45:29,209 --> 00:45:33,282 Because of the way that I followed her to gain strength- 760 00:45:33,316 --> 00:45:37,976 ♪ 761 00:45:38,011 --> 00:45:41,083 I won't write anything, 762 00:45:41,117 --> 00:45:47,330 For its political function Complete and unprecedented 763 00:45:47,365 --> 00:45:50,402 The labels are incomplete, and are 1,300 years old 764 00:45:50,437 --> 00:45:52,991 From a contradictory historical wisdom - 765 00:45:53,026 --> 00:45:55,925 I think empty steel 766 00:45:55,960 --> 00:45:58,065 It's a perfect memorial -