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 | Hello, I am Liu Bang I was born in 248 b.c. I ruled for 7 years. My father was a farmer. I reigend first as king from 206 to 202 b.c. | |
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| Hello, I am Wudi I begain my emperor of the Han dynasty around 141 BC. My destiny had been decided at the age of seven by relatives. I was to be heir to the throne. I ruled for 46 years. | |
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| I gained control of western parts of China. I fought Hsiang Yus army in a civil war. I revived feudalism. I replaced the original vassals with my relatives. | |
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| I launched an attack on people on Chinas northern border. I focused my reign on expanding the empire. I made Confucianism the state religion. I founded a university to teach Confucian ideas. | |
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| had great skills in forI was the first emperor and founder of the Han Dynasty. I eliminated harsh laws. I reduced taxes on the peasants. I eign affairs. | |
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| My army conquered southern China, and most of Vietnam and Korea. I controlled Furgana and many small states in between. I raised new taxes. I controlled trade of salt, wine, and iron in order to raise money. | |
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