The Life of Emperor Liu Fuling of Han Dynasty

Emperor Zhao of Han Dynasty (94 BC-74 BC), whose original name was Liu Fuling, was renamed Liu Fu after he ascended the throne because it was difficult to avoid, and the word "Fu" was taboo. Liu Fuling (94 BC-74 BC), the youngest son of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, succeeded to the throne after his death. Liu Fuling was only eight years old when he succeeded to the throne. He was assisted by Huo Guang in accordance with the testamentary edict of Emperor Wu. He reigned for 13 years and died of illness at the age of 21. Buried in Ping Ling (now 13 miles northwest of Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province). The year numbers are Shiyuan, Yuanfeng and Yuanping.

On his deathbed, Emperor Wudi made a prince.

On his deathbed, Emperor Wudi made Liu Fuling a prince. Prior to this, in order to prevent Lv Hou from happening again after his death, Emperor Wu gave Liu Fuling's biological mother Zhao Gou Yi a gift to death. After Emperor Wu died of illness, Huo Guang and others acceded to the throne in Liu Fuling in the same month, and changed the title of the year to "Shiyuan" in the second year.

He was only eight years old when he succeeded to the throne

Liu Fuling's drawings (14 pictures) were only eight years old when he succeeded to the throne. According to the testamentary edict of Emperor Wu, Huo Guang assisted the government, so "politics is a matter of light". Because Huo Guang monopolized the power, he made enemies with many ministers. Left generals Shangguan Jie, Sang Hongyang and Huo Guang were at odds and tried to frame Huo Guang many times. In 81 BC, Huo Guang inspected the began army near Chang 'an, and transferred a captain to his own house. Shangguan Jie took the opportunity to build a letter from Dina Liu (brother Liu Fuling), the prince, and sent someone to pretend to be the messenger of the prince and send it to Fuling, saying that Huo Guang had the heart of rebellion. The next day, Huo Guang entered the palace to appear before Liu Fuling. When he learned the news, he was so scared that he couldn't afford it. Liu Fuling said, "It's a recent thing for you to review Yu Linjun and call a captain. Chang 'an is so far away from the north, how can the prince know it so quickly? Even if he can know it, he can't send it to Chang 'an so quickly. Besides, you really want to rebel, and you don't have to call a captain. Therefore, it is enough to prove that this letter is false, and someone wants to frame your general. You don't have to be afraid, please get up. " Hearing this, Huo Guang and other ministers all admired Liu Fuling's youth and wisdom.

Shangguan Jie and others conspired to abolish Liu Fuling

Not long after, Shangguan Jie colluded with the imperial historian Sang Hongyang, Princess Eyi and others to murder Huo Guang and abolish Liu Fuling, and Liu Dan ascended the throne. Huo Guang informed Liu Fuling of this conspiracy, and Liu Fuling immediately ordered Tian Qianqiu to send troops to kill Sang Hongyang and Shangguan Jie for treason, forcing Liu Dan to commit suicide and avoiding a coup. At a time when Liu Fuling was only fourteen years old, it was quite commendable that he was able to handle this matter successfully. Later generations commented: "Emperor Han Zhaodi was fourteen years old, and he was able to observe Huo Guang's loyalty, know the cheat of the prince's letter, and punish Sang Hongyang and Shangguan Jie. Gaozu, Wen and Jing are not as good as it is. "

Develop with the assistance of Huo Guang and others

In view of the serious loss of national strength caused by foreign wars and Zen Buddhism in the last years of Emperor Wu, farmers were heavily burdened and went bankrupt in large numbers, which intensified domestic contradictions. With the help of Huo Guang and others, Liu Fuling ordered many times to lighten the people's burden, stop being in a hurry, reduce taxes and rest with the people. Externally, the policy of long-term fighting against Xiongnu during Emperor Wu's reign was changed. On the one hand, the northern garrison was strengthened, and the invading Xiongnu and Wuhuan were defeated many times. On the other hand, the relationship between the two sides was improved. Thus, the large-scale war in the period of Emperor Wu stopped, which contributed to the domestic economic recovery and development. Economically, the practice of salt and iron monopoly by Emperor Wu aroused worldwide discussion. In the sixth year of the reign of Emperor Yuan (81 BC), a "Salt and Iron Conference" was held to discuss various policies of Emperor Wu. The situation of this policy discussion is kept in the book "On Salt and Iron" edited by Huan Kuan. After argument, the monopoly of wine was cancelled and the monopoly of salt and iron was retained. When zhaodi, due to proper internal and external measures. The contradictions left over by the late Emperor Wudi were basically controlled, and the decline trend of the Western Han Dynasty was reversed. History says that "the people are full, and the four foreigners serve." In April of the first year of Yuanping (74 BC), Liu Fuling, who was only 21 years old, died of a terminal illness in Weiyang Palace in Chang 'an, and posthumous title became Emperor Zhao after his death.