I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In the sixth year of Yuan De, a grand procession in Chang'an honored the fallen heroes of the Gaoque battle, where 10,000 soldiers faced the Xiongnu elite, resulting in a historic victory but heavy losses, including 3,000 lives. Liu Che, the emperor, appointed the deceased soldiers as deities, granting them titles and fiefdoms, thus ensuring their legacies lived on. He emphasized the importance of this tradition, linking it to the responsibilities of emperors to honor sacrifices and unify society. This act not only commemorated the heroes but also reinforced the cultural significance of deification in Chinese history.

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