The Han Dynasty Emperor ascended the throne at the age of 5, his biological mother was harmed by his grandmother.

After the death of Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang (195 BC), Crown Prince Liu Ying - son of Emperor Gaozu and Empress Lu - ascended the throne, and she became the Empress Dowager. Emperor Hui of Han, Liu Ying, was a benevolent but weak monarch, living under the shadow of his biological mother. Soon, power was concentrated in the hands of Empress Dowager Lu.

According to Sima Qian's "Historical Records", after the Pig Man incident, Liu Ying indulged in alcohol and debauchery and became seriously ill.

In September 188 BC, Emperor Hui died at the age of 22. Empress Dowager Lu enthroned one of Liu Ying's sons, known in history as Han Shao Di - Liu Gong.

Liu Gong was actually the son of Emperor Hui of Han and a certain lady-in-waiting of the Emperor. When Liu Gong was born, Empress Dowager Lu had someone kill certain lady-in-waiting, then brought him to Empress Zhang, pretending to be her son.

That year, Empress Zhang was only 14 years old, and was the niece of Emperor Hui of Han, so she did not share a bed with him and had no children. Empress Zhang was forced by Empress Dowager Lu to fake a pregnancy while Mo Shi was pregnant, and then legitimized Liu Gong's status.

Thanks to that, Liu Gong became the eldest son of Emperor Hui of Han and Empress Zhang, and was appointed Crown Prince.

When Emperor Hui of Han died, Liu Gong ascended the throne at the age of five. There are very few records of his life and character. During his reign, he was too young and was only a puppet of Empress Dowager Lu, who personally governed the Han Dynasty.

Emperor Liu Gong of the Han Dynasty goes to court with his grandmother - Empress Dowager Lu in the movie "Dai Phong Ca". Photo: Sohu

During that time, Empress Dowager Lu openly held power without any regard for the Emperor. Her manner was exactly like the Emperor's, in all her edicts she referred to herself as "I". Liu Gong had absolutely no real power.

Around 184 BC, Liu Gong was 9 years old and learned the truth about his origins, including the murder of his biological mother, Mu Thi, by Empress Dowager Lu. At this time, he felt indignant and intended to depose Empress Dowager Lu when he grew up and imprison her in the cold palace to avenge his mother.

Unfortunately, the matter had not yet been resolved when Empress Dowager Lu heard about it. Hearing this, she became angry and secretly ordered someone to imprison Han Shao Di in Yongxiang Palace, announcing to the public that he was mentally ill and could not see anyone.

Empress Dowager Lu sent word that the Young Emperor was no longer able to govern the court and needed to find a successor. The court officials knew what was going on but could not stop him and had no choice but to obey. In the end, the Young Emperor was left to die in the palace without anyone mourning him.

On June 15, 184 BC, Emperor Shao of Han died at the age of 9, after nearly 4 years of reign. His younger brother Liu Yi, later renamed Liu Hong, was succeeded by Empress Dowager Lu, becoming the 2nd Emperor Shao of Han.

Liu Gong's short life did not leave a strong mark in history. He was considered a puppet emperor of Empress Dowager Lu and was often excluded from the official list of Han emperors.

To distinguish him from Liu Hong, later historians respectfully gave him the posthumous title of Han Tien Thieu De, and Liu Hong the posthumous title of Han Hau Thieu De.

Similar to Liu Gong, the newly enthroned Emperor Liu Hong could not escape the control of Empress Dowager Lu.

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