The Restoration of Emperor Guangwu

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Once the country was at peace, Liu Xiu made proper arrangements for the placement of senior generals who had distinguished themselves in action. In the 13th year of Jianwu(AD 37), he granted titles and fiefs to a total of 365 generals, whilst relieving them of their control over the armed forces. Politically, he reduced the privileges and rights of the members of the imperial family especially his in-laws. He also cut down or merged more than 400 counties nationwide, and weeded out superfluous personnel in an attempt to straighten up local administration. Economically, he issued the imperial edict nine times to set free slaves; it was an important policy to strengthen the productive forces. Whilst suppressing local despots and bullies, he showed concern for the sufferings of the people, lessened their burden of taxes and corvee, and encouraged them to build water conservancy works. All these measures had played a positive role for economic recovery and development during the early years of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

In AD 57 Liu xiu died at the age of 63.He was given the temple title of Emperor Shizu and the posthumous title of Emperor Guangwu.

Cao Pi:A Monarch of the Wei Kingdom Known for His Literary Talent

Portrait of cao Pi（187-226）

Cao Pi was the founding emperor of the Wei Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Period.Like his father Cao Cao and younger brother Cao Zhi，he was a famous poet and prosewriter.Due to their literary accomplishments，they were jointly called the”Three caos”in history.After his death Cao pi was given the posthumous title of Emperor Wen.

Cao Pi（187-226）of the Han nationality，whose courtesy name was Zihuan，was the first emperor of the Wei Kingdom（220-265）during the Three Kingdoms Period（220-280）.Born in Qiaoxian County of Peiguo Prefecture（in present Bozhou City of Anhui Province），he was the second son of Cao Cao（155-220）–a renowned military strategist and statesman living in the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty.An emperor of high literary attainments，Cao Pi was on the throne for seven years（220-226）.