He died soon thereafter .
Li Zhe took the throne ( as Emperor Zhongzong ) , although his mother ( Emperor Gaozong 's wife ) Empress Dowager Wu took most of the actual powers as regent .
He died soon thereafter , and Li Zhe took the throne ( as Emperor Zhongzong ) , although his mother ( Emperor Gaozong 's wife ) Empress Dowager Wu took most of the actual powers as regent .