Wu Zetian: 3,000 Lovers — or the Men Who Manipulated the Throne?

Wu Zetian: 3,000 Lovers — or the Men Who Manipulated the Throne? Did China's only female emperor really have a harem of 3,000 men? Discover the dark political truth behind Wu Zetian's infamous male favorites, from the monk Xue Huaiyi to the powerful Zhang brothers. We separate historical facts from scandalous legends to reveal how the men in her bedroom became gatekeepers of the empire—and ultimately sparked the bloody Shenlong Coup of 705. 🔔 Subscribe to Imperial China Files to uncover the hidden politics, rivalries, and unanswered questions that shaped imperial China! #History #Documentary #WorldHistory