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Vassal Kingdoms of Western Han Dynasty Challenge Central Government's Authority.

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Challenging the Legal System of Vassal Kingdoms of Early Western Han Dynasty——In Consultation with Mr.Chen Suzhen
Liang An-he

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The article discusses how vassal kingdoms in the early Western Han Dynasty had special privileges in politics, economy, and military service, which posed a threat to the central government. The researchers argue that the vassals and the emperor shared power, making it difficult to enforce Han Dynasty laws in these regions.