2.  Empress Wu was harsh  She killed her daughter and son to become emperor!  But she ruled for 50 years

3. SShe encouraged Buddhism  Ordered irrigation schemes

4.  sent men to find very talented people to join her government  listened to new idea’s  rewarded those who demonstrated enterprise and gave great advice

5. Empress Wu ruled for 50 years and had a strong government. She was harsh, but rewarded people who gave great advice. She murdered her son to become empress. Empress Wu had little accomplishments.