Emperor wu of han death

Emperor Wu of Han, born as Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty. He ruled the empire from 141 to 87 BC.

Emperor Wu inherited the Han empire when he was 15.

He was famous for many far-reaching accomplishments.

He set up Confucian academies throughout the country and made Confucianism the state philosophy.

His campaigns usually succeeded in expanding the empire.

He kept the Xiongnu out and established Silk Road trade by sending Zhang Qian to the Yuezhi in 139 BC. During his long reign, he consolidated power in terms of territory; the empire stretched to Central Asia, Korea, and Vietnam.

Confucianism

Almost as soon as he began his reign, he presided over an examination of Confucian scholars, and the court put some of those who were successful in the exam in official positions.

Then the ruling court started a Confucian academy.

In this way, he presided over the establishment of the Confucian Imperia