The life of Wu Zhao By jchenery Period: 624 to 705 Wu Zhoas life span 638 Became a junior concubine 649 brought back by Taizong's son and had 2 kids 649 Sent to Buddhist nursery 660 Goazong had a stroke so she took over many of the jobs 690 Wu Zhao decided she wanted to be emperor and she became one starting the Zhao dynasty