Why are there 61 headless stone figures standing in front of Wu Zetian's tomb? Two farmers accidentally unravel the mystery

Wu Zetian is the only female emperor in China's long history, and her life is full of legends. She has the ability and opportunity to ascend to the highest position in a male-dominated society. Whether it is the dynasties after the Tang Dynasty, or the present after thousands of years, it is an existence that we relish.

Compared with some emperors in history who squandered the treasury and were ignorant, Wu Zetian did a very good job. During her reign, she carried out many innovations, such as Di Renjie and other officials were also promoted and reused by her, laying the foundation for the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty. After her death, she was most famous for leaving a wordless monument, which aroused infinite conjectures for future generations.

But it also makes people guess countless historical secrets, as well as the 61 headless stone statues standing in front of Wu Zetian's tomb. Why do these statues have no heads? For thousands of years, no one has been able to reveal the answer. But in the 1970s, two farmers provided important clues and unexpectedly unraveled this age-old mystery.

The two farmers dug deep into the field as they hoeed their crops. As a result, huge stones were found. Since Xi'an is the original capital of Chang'an, it can be said that the entire city is rich in history and culture. After the farmers found something wrong, they immediately reported it to the relevant agencies. The result was confirmed by experts that it was the "cemetery guard" in front of Wu Zetian's tomb.

It turned out that the stone man standing in front of Wu Zetian's tomb was the image of the 61 Turkic vassals in the Tang Dynasty. The reason why it was built in front of Wu Zetian's tomb is that on the one hand, it symbolizes the lofty respect of 61 vassals to Wu Zetian; on the other hand, it also reflects the friendly relationship between the Tang Dynasty and ethnic minorities at that time.

As for why the head of the stone statue was separated, no one can give a definite answer. One is to speculate on the influence of geological activities, and the other is the despicable trip of those who hate Wu Zetian. However, this does not affect the legendary character of Wu Zetian, a historical figure. What do you have to say about this?