Book Synopsis
Emperor Wu of Han (156 BC - 87 BC), Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty and a great politician and strategist.
He was named Crown Prince at the age of seven and ascended to the throne at sixteen, ruling for fifty-four years. During his reign, he achieved significant victories against the Xiongnu, annexed Korea, sent envoys to the Western Regions, elevated Confucianism to a dominant status, initiated the Era Name system, and expanded the territory of the Han Dynasty to its greatest extent, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.
However, years of continuous warfare led to a decline in the people's livelihoods, resulting in peasant uprisings in his later years. He also committed atrocities during the Witchcraft Incident, indiscriminately killing innocents.
In his later years, he issued the "Edict of Self-Examination," reflecting deeply on his actions. His complicated relationships with Chen Ajiao and Wei Zifu became topics of fascination for later scholars and writers.
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