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What happened after Wu Zhao’s death?


A peaceful transition of power to another female ruler.
Rebellions broke out and the economy of the empire struggled.
Women continued to assume high positions of power in the empire.
Confucian scholars were appointed to powerful government positions.

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Confucian scholars were appointed to powerful government positions.

After Wu Zhao (Wu Zetian) died in 705, a coup restored the Tang imperial family (Emperor Zhongzong) and officials loyal to Confucian norms regained influence; many of Wu’s appointments were reversed and the Confucian bureaucracy was reestablished.