2006•Academic Forum of NanduRequires access
The Rectifying of Wei-tai-zi Case and the Political Situation of Emperor Wu,Emperor Zhao and Emperor Xuan in Han Dynasty
Zhang Xiao-feng
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Abstract
This article aims at studying the relationship between the Case of Witchcraft and the political situation of Emperor Wu,Em- peror Zhao and Emperos Xuan in Western Han Dynasty.In my opinion,the Case of Witchcraft was a political conspiracy by Emperor Wu ploted,which in order to prune adverse force.After death of the heir apparent Wei-tai-zi Liu Ju,Emperor Wu took some steps to rectify this mistaken case,but rectification movement is not completely until Emperor Xuan period.In process of rectifying,Emperor Xuan educated and supported a loyally political forces,on which depend Emperor Xuan gradually got rid of the control of the Huo family.But the promoting of relatives of imperial consorts chiefly is inevitable.