Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty Liu Che (156- 87 BC) was an emperor of the Western Han Dynasty and the son of Emperor Jing (Liu Qi). He was first granted the title of King of Jiaodong and was made Crown Prince at the age of 7. He ascended the throne on January 19, 140 BC (the sixth day of December, three years after Emperor Jing,{sys:(year(now)-140)}).

During his ruling period, in order to strengthen centralization of power, Zhu Fuyan's suggestion was adopted and an order of promotion was issued, so that the vassal kings and vassals could self-identify as vassals. He also accepted Dong Zhongshu's suggestion to "respect Confucianism only and eliminate hundreds of schools" as a tool to consolidate the ruling ideology, and ordered the county and state to promote filial piety, scholars, virtuous and upright people, etc. With the establishment of doctors in the Five Classics, the Imperial College was built in Chang 'an, the capital, and the establishment of academic officials in all prefectures and states. Confucianism gradually became the orthodox thought of feudal society in China.

At the same time, continued to implement the policy of recuperation and recuperation in the early Han Dynasty, and built water conservancy projects and controlled the Yellow River. In order to solve financial difficulties, reform the currency system, prohibit the county from casting money, implement the system of salt and iron official camp, all transporting and leveling. And issued warrants for respect and arrest. Zhang Sai was sent to the Western Regions twice to strengthen the rule of the Western Regions and develop economic and cultural exchanges. He also dispatched Tang Meng to Yelang to operate Southwest Yi, and established seven counties in the southwest, strengthening the connection between the mainland and the southwest region. And used Wei Qing and Huo Qubing to attack the Xiongnu many times, forcing them to go far and near Mobei, removing the threat of the Xiongnu in the north and ensuring the development of the economy and culture in the north. He also conquered Fujian and Vietnam, Dongou and South Vietnam, and set up counties to govern.

Maoling, Xingping, Shaanxi - Tomb of Emperor Wu of Han Liu Che