HanOp/Ed

        During the Han dynasty many rules went on in the shadows, for example “Slandering an old person was also a serious offense, but beating a wife wasn't even a crime.” This a horrible rule because it is inhumane to females, because physical abuse is more painful than verbal abuse. So I propose that we change the rule that both slandering an old person and beating a wife both become serious offenses. This is because it would help bring up the population increase because it could have been deducted because a wife/woman could have been harmed or killed in a beating and would be able to reproduce. Also it is not good to beat a woman in general it’s just wrong and it could harm, scare and even possible cause trauma and fear toward the person who has been beat. Concluding this I would say that this would both help and keep the nation healthy and fear free.

Interview Of Jing Di

Today I will be Interviewing Han Jing Di the forth emperor of the Han Dynasty.

Justin: Hello the Sir

Han Jing Di: hello there Young man

Justin: I was wondering if it was ok if I asked u a few questions?

Han Jing Di: yes that would be splendid

Justin: I wanted to know if you were the one who inspired your son to become an emperor at such a young age?

Han Jing Di: Well I think that his beliefs of Taoism were the ones which pushed him to do the undone before and I might have pushed him into it but he taught me a little something myself at such a young age.

Justin: I know it sure did inspire me.

Han Jing Di: Ahahah yess

Justin:  my next question is what inspired or kept you motivated to be such a strong ruler? Because I know that if I had to a ruler at my age I would go crazy with all the stress.

Han Jing Di: Oh since I was so into my religion I looked into it for help and one quote that I made that helped me a lot was “Do nothing in order to govern.” Also being 15 was like being 21 during my time so I had to mature a little quicker than you.

Justin: How come there were no major buildings that were built during your ruling?

 Han Jing Di: I thought to myself what I can I do differently for my people that other empires haven't done? So I decided to lower the taxes to 3% and it just didn't leave enough money for buildings but I didn't think I had to build one.

Justin: Next I would like to ask what do you think made you such a powerful leader?

 Han Jing Di: well I thought that the leader position was the one that made me  become powerful, yes there were  few things that I did to help with that for example my religious practices which helped me become a better leader that I am.

Justin: And my final question is what is one thing that you wish you could do differently?

Han Jing Di: I wish I could have seen my son's empire at its best and congratulated him on his success.

Justin: ahhhh what a good dad you are

Changes/Events Of the Han

There were lots of interesting and dynasty changing events in the Han Dynasty. Some important facts that impacted the Han Dynasty all started when Liu Bang founded the Han dynasty and was the dynasties first emperor. Liu Bang was a rather crude man who had been a minor official spot in a dynasty before his own. He was known for his hatred for Confucians and other members of his family, after Liu Bang’s death, his empress, Lu Zhi, murdered several of his sons. Han Jing Di ruled from 157 to 141 B.C. was the forth emperor of the Western Han dynasty. Emperor Wu Di (140-87 B.C.) was known as the “martial emperor.” Which meant that he was a fearsome and ruling for 54 years beginning at the age of 15? Emperor Ai was gay and when Gaodi was killed in 195 BC during a small military fight. For the next 16 years his willowed wife became empress and she had close family members take positions in the government of eastern kingdoms as well as appointed other relatives to post. These changes may have not been the best but they helped strengthen the  Han dynasty.

Inventions Of The Han

Before there was paper people used the turtle shell, animal bone, golden stone, bamboo slips, wood and cloth were used for recording and remembering things. The invention of paper was dated back to the history book written by Fan Hua. It is said that Cai Lun who was a eunuch of Dong Han dynasty invented the paper in 105 A.D. Study shows that research is needed to prove the beginnings of paper in the Han dynasty. Having supply of cheap paper meant that great thoughts could be written on the paper and read by people. Advanced and new ideas could be passed quickly and widely to the majority of people. It has promoted and quickened the steps of human civilization and development. The invention of paper was a great contribution to the Chinese civilization and to the civilization of the world.

Religion/Culture of the Han

Confucianism is a big part of The Han Dynasty religion this is because they used it as a guide. Confucianism was founded as the state orthodoxy, as well as Buddhism, which was introduced into China by monks who were traveling from India not like Taoism which merged with popular superstitions into china. Taoists and Buddhist monasteries grew in the violent centuries after the collapse of Han dynasty, this was good because it helped bring peace to the Han Dynasty. Confucians were first brought in by the Han court to clear up unresolved matters concerning rites and ceremonies. The birth of boys was a special occasion since a boy could carry on the family name. Girls were important but only because they could help improve family’s lot by making a good marriage. From the cultures to the religious ceremonies to government matters to Taoists and Buddhist is what helped the Han dynasty both grow and impact it strongly.

Map of the Han Dynasty

                Han Dynasty was one of China’s Golden Ages, when developments in trade as well as natural sciences, and the arts reached new heights. Han’s strong military thinking helped the Han Empire grow to Central Asia and nearly reaching as far as our modern day Vietnam and Korea. Emperor Wu Di decided to expand the boundaries of China into Mongolia, Turkestan, Korea and even Indochina. The Chinese empire expanded to an area similar to present-day China, also the expansion to the south and west helped start the establishment of land and sea trade routes to India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Wendi Prosperity Front Page News Article

           China has worsened since the death of Gaodi.  Having his wife take over didn’t help either. But now that Wendi has become leader, China has raised up to glory.  His servants and government officials call him “Model Confucian ruler.” This is because he worked hard to strengthen his empire, improve the lives of his subjects. Many of his subjects openly state, “He has helped us serve this madness and we thank him.” This is because he organized a system for providing relief to funds for starving pensions to the elderly. But he doesn’t always do it by himself.  He had some help or what he like to call it, “Thinking from his other brains,” which were Confucian-educated ministers. Wendi’s reign marked the beginning of a period of prosperity that would last for the rest of the Western Han Dynasty.