How many sons did Wu Zetian have?

Wu Zetian had four sons and two daughters.

Wu Zetian had a total of six men in her life. Her first man was Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin, and then the Crown Prince, Li Zhi. After that, she kept Xue Huaiyi, Shen Nanyou, and Zhang Yizhi as her male pets. These men played an important role in Wu Zetian's life.

Wu Zetian had many male pets, but there was no clear record of the exact number. Some claimed that she had 3,000 male pets, but this might be an exaggeration. According to historical records, Wu Zetian's favorite male pets were Xue Huaiyi, Shen Nanmiao, Zhang Yizhi, and Zhang Changzong. In total, Wu Zetian had experienced six men in her life. Therefore, the exact number of men Wu Zetian had was currently uncertain.

Wu Zetian had four sons. They were Li Hong, Li Xian, Li Xian, and Li Dan.

Wu Zetian had two husbands. They were Tang Taizong Li Shimin and Tang Gaozong Li Zhi.

Wu Zetian had two husbands, Li Shimin and Li Zhi.

Wu Zetian had two husbands, Li Shimin and Li Zhi.

Wu Zetian had two husbands, Li Shimin and Li Zhi.

Wu Zetian's third son was Li Xian, also known as Tang Zhongzong.

Wu Zetian's four sons had different fates. The eldest son, Li Hong, died young. The second son, Li Xian, was forced to death by Wu Zetian. The third son, Li Xian, became Emperor twice and died in the hands of his wife. As for the fourth son, Li Dan, he had a relatively stable ending. Although Li Dan had experienced many coups, dethrones, and repositions during his reign, he was able to enjoy his later years in peace and became an exception. In conclusion, other than Li Dan, the fate of the other three sons was very tragic. The death and dethronement of these sons reflected the complicated power struggle within the court and the contradiction between mother and son.