I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In a meeting led by Lu Shen Gong of the Confucianists, rituals for honoring the elderly were discussed, emphasizing the importance of appropriate clothing and welfare systems. Liu Che, the emperor, agreed to establish a retirement system for officials, inspired by ancient practices. Han Ying proposed reviving the distinction between the Three Elders and Five Seniors, which pleased Liu Che as it could diminish the power of the Three Elders. The emperor recognized the need to address the growing influence of local cliques and sought to implement the Five Geng system, which would reduce the privileges of retired officials. This strategic move aimed to balance respect for the elderly with the need for effective governance, highlighting the complexities of filial piety in the Han Dynasty.

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