Han Dynasty-
The Han Dynasty ruled China for more than 400 years. However their rule was broken up into 2 parts because there was a time where they lost their power for a short period of time. Bang's steps to unified China. First goal was to destroy the rival kings' power. He was going to do this by establishing a centralized government. This is where the central authority controls the running of the state. He also lowered taxes and softened the harsh legal punishments of the people. When Bang died his son became emperor, but not really. The real ruler was the son's mother. One of the Bang's wives. When Lu died, the people that supported Bang were upset, and they executed the people who Lu had put into power. After 30-40 years of turmoil and poor leadership, Bang's great-grandson took control of the Hans and his name was Widu. He is known throughout history as the "Martial Emperor" because his idea of expanding China was throughout war. The first set of people that he had to deal with were the Xiongnu.
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