Great Han Emperor

Author: Yang Xiaoxiong
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: When Emperor Wu of Han, Liu Che, was a prince, he befriended Zhang Fa, Guan Fu, Li Ling, and Guo She Ren, among others. A group of young men considered themselves part of the "prince's faction," sharing a common dream of achieving greatness and establishing careers. However, Liu Che's grandmother, Empress Dowager Dou, sought to and replace him with her nephew, the young Prince Liang, in order to protect the interests of the Dou clan. The plot thickened as a web of intrigue spread toward Liu Che and his group. Unaware of the danger he faced, Liu Che indulged in the pursuit of youth and love. An acquaintance he met occasionally, Dongfang Shuo, a strange and wise figure, repeatedly guided them through perilous situations, helping them narrowly escape danger and turn misfortune into good fortune. In the end, Liu Che gained the upper hand and ascended the throne as emperor. Emperor Wu strove for self-improvement, suppressed internal rebellions, and defeated the Xiongnu in the north, ending the 70-year history of the Han Dynasty, which had relied on "marriage alliances" to maintain a humiliating peace. He propelled the Han Dynasty to its peak of prosperity.