Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was one of the most powerful emperors in ancient Chinese history, who ruled for 54 years, including 43 years of conquest. What is his achievement?What is the result of his governance?This warlike monarch was none other than Liu Che of the Han Dynasty, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty.
He always wanted to show his abilities, but when he was young, his mother, Empress Dowager Dou, did not give him real power. It was not until after the death of Empress Dowager Dou that Emperor Wu of Han gradually came into contact with the core of power and began to show his political talents. Initially, he relied on the help of his ministers, but he later deposed his empress, Chen Ajiao, the daughter of Princess Guantao, and began to make a bigger political breakthrough. He canonized Wei Zifu as the new empress, and although she was only a singer, her family was outstanding, and the two military wizards played a huge role in the conquest of the Xiongnu region, assisting Emperor Wu of Han in successfully recovering the territory.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's achievements are not only reflected in the expansion of the country, but also in his philosophy of governance. He came to power after a period of recuperation for the previous monarchs, and the people enjoyed a period of peace and tranquility. He took advantage of the trend to expand externally, and the outstanding performances of outstanding generals such as Wei Qing and Huo Qubing laid the foundation for his ambitions. The success of these generals greatly contributed to the expansion of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and even opened up the Silk Road, more than doubling the territory of the Han Dynasty.
However, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's long-term war campaign led to a shortage of national finances, and he had to levy a large amount of taxes and conscription from the people, which gradually increased the burden on the people's lives. Although during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, the people's livelihood was quite affluent, but the burden gradually became heavy, causing people to complain. His dedication to conquest left the country in economic trouble, and although he gained many territories, he did not take into account the needs of the people to recuperate after his conquest.
In his later years, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty gradually deviated from reality in a series of decisions, and his control over the major affairs of the imperial court was gradually relaxed. The rumors, believed to be true, made him suspect that the prince he had chosen might plot to usurp the throne, leading to tragedy. When he regretted it, it was irreparable. He tried to repent to the people of the world, sincerely apologize to the people for his past mistakes and wronged sons, and also built a palace for his deceased son to remember and mourn.
Despite Emperor Wu's achievements in the country, as time passed, his decisions gradually deviated, and his handling of politics and family became more and more inappropriate. However, judging by his major political achievements, he was a highly decorated emperor.