I Want to Be Emperor.

Summary

In June, the Han and Xiongnu kingdoms formed a marriage alliance, with the Xiongnu chieftain offering his daughter, titled Lady of Beihai, named Xia Yanzhi, to Liu Che. This name reflects a claim of descent from the Xia dynasty, which Liu Che could exploit in future conflicts. He issued a decree to search for descendants of ancient dynasties to legitimize the Han rule, stirring significant court debate about the Liu family's legitimacy. Liu Che aimed to establish a set of rituals for the Son of Heaven, acknowledging the importance of historical lineage. He conferred a title to Liu Ming, linking him to Xiang Yu, emphasizing the significance of ancestry in governance.

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