https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Zetian
Wiki Page of Empress Wu.
Wu is an average leader in Chinese History, most of her life was fighting for higher power. She is reasonable ruler, maybe Pro Buddhism, but only for her power.
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Anyway, I don't find any characteristic of Wu will relate to University Research, maybe we should find some clue for new course from Chinese nations.
Potential Items:
1. Tea Chance : It could be one of garbage course
2. More Workers : Could be a capstone course which adding some workers
3. General related: It is unlikely Wu will buff factory items, so General is a choice making more sense
4. Reduce building time: as they reduce forest and university time, don't be surprised that some reduction in building time
5 Merc related : Merc is another national perk of China,