In April of the first year of Yuanping (74 BC), Liu Fuling, who was only 22 years old, died of a terminal illness in Weiyang Palace in Chang'an. His posthumous title was Emperor Zhao
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. . . . Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty Liu Fuling (94 BC - 74 BC) was the sixth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty. He was the youngest son of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and his mother was Zhao Jie (Mrs. Gou Yi). After ascending the throne at a young age, Huo Guang, Jin Rixi, Sang Hongyang and other ministers initially assisted in state affairs. They continued to implement the policies of Emperor Wu's period, defeated the Xiongnu, Wuhuan, etc. many times, and strengthened the northern defense. In the sixth year of the First Yuan Dynasty (81 BC), the "Salt and Iron Conference" was held. Because the government-run salt, wine, and iron during Emperor Wu's period and his policy of long-term war against the Xiongnu were criticized by "virtuous and literary" people, the meeting was stopped after the meeting. Class monopoly), and soon made peace with the Xiongnu. In the first year of Yuanfeng (80 BC), Sang Hongyang, Shangguan Jie and others were executed for treason, and Huo Guang was appointed as the official, further changing the system of Emperor Wu. Remove officials who are not in a hurry, reduce taxes, and rest with the people.
Historically, Liu Fuling was known to be smart and knowledgeable since childhood, and he was tall and strong, so he was favored by Emperor Wu. The former crown prince Liu Ju was killed, and the crown prince's position remained vacant. Emperor Wu wanted to make Liu Fuling the crown prince. In order to avoid a recurrence of the Lu family rebellion, he had his mother Zhao Jieyu die in 88 BC. The next year, before his death, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty issued an edict to appoint Liu Fuling as the crown prince and Huo Guang as the Grand Sima General to assist the government.
On the third day after Emperor Wu's death on Wuchen in February 87 BC, Liu Fuling succeeded to the throne and proclaimed himself emperor. The next year, the title was changed to "Shiyuan", and later to "Yuanfeng", "Yuanping" and other reign names, he reigned for 13 years.
When Emperor Zhao came to the throne, he was only 8 years old, and Huo Guang was in charge of the political power. However, according to historical records, the young Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty was also very talented and familiar with military and state affairs. In 80 BC, ministers Shangguan Jie and Sang Hongyang colluded with King Liu Dan of Yan to frame the auxiliary minister Huo Guang, but the conspiracy was discovered by the 14-year-old Emperor Zhao. Soon, Liu Dan and others plotted a coup. Emperor Zhao, with the help of Huo Guang, killed Sang Hongyang and Shangguan Jie, forced Liu Dan to commit suicide, and successfully averted a coup. It is said in history that "In the fourteenth year of Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty, he was able to detect Huo Guang's loyalty and know the fraud of King Yan's letter. He executed Sang Hongyang and Shangguan Jie, and later generations called him Ming". >
With the assistance of Huo Guang, Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty inherited the policy of enriching the people in the last years of Emperor Wu. Internally, he neglected corvee and reduced taxes and rested with the people, while externally he made peace with the Xiongnu. Therefore, in the reign of Emperor Zhao, "the people were enriched and the barbarians were convinced." If the weather is right, Emperor Zhao of the Han Dynasty will accomplish great things. Unfortunately, Emperor Zhao died of illness in Chang'an in the first year of Yuanping (74 BC) before he could fully demonstrate his talents. He was only 21 years old and was buried in Pingling (13 miles northwest of Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province today). He was given the posthumous title of Emperor Xiaozhao. . Emperor Zhao had no children, and he was succeeded by the ruthless prince Liu Ju and his grandson Liu Bingji (Emperor Xuan of the Han Dynasty). In April of the first year of Yuanping (74 BC), Liu Fuling, who was only 21 years old, died of a terminal illness in Chang'an Weiyang Palace. His posthumous title was Emperor Zhao. Died of terminal illness