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 | Hello Wudi. Im Liu Bang, and I was born in 248 BC. I worked as a police officer during the Qin dynasty. I was a rebel leader, and I controlled part of Western China. Later, Hsiang Yu commited suicide. After that, I decided to stop ruling China after 7 years. | |
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| Oh, hi Liu. Let me introduce myself. Im Wudi. I was born in 156 BC. I began my reign as emperor of the Han dynasty in 141 BC. My destiny was decided for me when I was seven, by my relatives. I was in position for the throne already! 46 years later, I stopped ruling. | |
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| I revived feudalism, and replaced original vassals with my own relatives. I also got rid of harsh laws. I reduced taxes on peasants. What did you do during your 46 year reign? | |
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| I strongly believed in Confucianism, but I didnt practice it. Instead, I made it a state religion of China. I had to pass a test based on the teaching of Confucius to work for the government. | |
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| Arguing Who Was More Successful |
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| I think I accomplished more than you! I revived feudalism in China, I gave my relatives many regional kingdoms that were controlled by a central government, and I made peace with tribes trying to invade China. I also eliminated harsh laws, and reduced taxes on the peasants. I bet you cant top that Wudi! | |
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| No, I accomplished so much more than you! I ruled many areas of Asia, I added new taxes, and controlled trade of salt, wine and iron. I founded a university to teach Confucius teachings too. Clearly Im much better! | |
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