Social Sciences
8 years ago

Emperor Wen's Strategic Ministerial Control Secures Dynasty's Prosperity, Avoids Downfall.

Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty and the Ministers of the State of Dai:with Reference to Prince Changyi and His Ministers
Song Chao

Paper Summary

During the Han Dynasty, Emperor Wen and the Princes of Dai and Changyi relied on their ministers to maintain power. Emperor Wen successfully consolidated his rule by putting the imperial guards under a minister of Dai, leading to prosperity. In contrast, Prince Changyi failed to follow Emperor Wen's example, leading to his dethronement by the powerful court minister Huo Guang.

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