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Emperor Zhao of Han
Son of Emperor Wu who reigned as a boy under the regency of Huo Guang
Mural of the event “Discourse on Salt and Iron”, which this person presided over.
Following Emperor Wu's state monopolies on salt and iron to finance northern wars, Regent Huo Guang summoned regional literati and imperial ministers in 81 BCE to debate national economic doctrine.
Also known as Liu Fuling · Emperor Zhao · Han Zhaodi · Xiao Zhao
- Roles
- Monarch / Emperor
Emperor Zhao of Han, Liu Fuling, was the son of Emperor Wu and Lady Gouyi and the eighth emperor of the Western Han. He came to the throne at eight in 87 BCE and reigned until 74 BCE, with Huo Guang leading the regents Jin Midi, Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang. The Book of Han says that in his reign taxes and labour duties were light, peace was kept with the Xiongnu by marriage alliance and the people grew prosperous; later historians speak of a Zhao-Xuan revival. He left no son. Liu He, Prince of Changyi, was enthroned and then deposed, and Liu Bingyi became Emperor Xuan.
Life and times
Dates 94 BCE - 74 BCE
- 81 BCEDiscourse on Salt and IronIn power
- 81 BCEDiscourse on Salt and Iron Monopolies