I. Politics
1. The Eastern Han Dynasty was established.
In 25 years, Liu Xiu rebuilt the Han Dynasty and set the capital Luoyang, known as the Eastern Han Dynasty in history. In 220, it was replaced by Cao Wei.
2. "Guangwu Zhongxing". Strengthen the imperial power and enhance the role of Shangshutai, which has become a new administrative center and weakened the power of the three dukes; strictly control the interference of foreign relatives in the administration of affairs; reduce the number of counties and counties, reduce the number of officials, and save expenditures; rectify the administration of officials and punish corruption; check the number of cultivated fields and household registrations throughout the country; release slaves and maids; attach importance to Confucianism; and make social stability and economic development.
The Eastern Han Dynasty existed in name only.
1] The dictatorship of foreign relatives and eunuchs: After the middle of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the emperor succeeded to the throne for many years, and the foreign relatives and eunuchs alternated autocratic powers, each seeking personal interests, fighting with each other, and the politics were corrupt and dark.
2] The development of the powerful landlord forces: The powerful landlord forces developed rapidly, the land annexation was serious, and the class contradictions became increasingly acute.
3] Yellow Turban Uprising: In 184, the "Yellow Turban Army" led by Zhang Jiao launched an uprising, shaking the foundation of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
4] Warlord secession: In the process of suppressing the Yellow Turban Uprising, the local governor took the opportunity to support his own troops, and the situation of warlord secession appeared, and the Eastern Han regime existed in name only.
2. Economy
1. Agriculture.
The grange is well developed. During the Han Dynasty, a new form of agricultural production was organized, namely granges under the control of powerful landlords. The production and operation activities of the Han Dynasty Grange mainly include: the cultivation of grain crops, vegetables, fruit trees and dye crops, sericulture operations, livestock breeding, and the collection of medicinal materials. In addition, the brewing and processing of wine, vinegar, sauce, caramel and so on, the textile handicraft industry, and the repair of agricultural tools and weapons are also included in the daily production arrangement.
2. Handicrafts.
Spinning wheels are widely used, and jacquard machines appear. There was already porcelain. Du Shi invented water drainage, hydraulic bellows blast iron smelting.
3. Business.
The market is booming.
3. Ethnic relations
1. Xiongnu
南匈奴内附。
Twice struck at the Northern Xiongnu and lifted the threat.
2. Western Region.
Ban surpassed the Western Regions and operated the Western Regions for 30 years.
4. Foreign relations
1. Japan.
The Japanese envoy came to Han, and Emperor Guangwu gave the "King of Han and Slave" the golden seal.
2. North Korea.
Set up three counties.
3. Rome.
Ban Chao sent Gan Ying as an envoy to Daqin to the Persian Gulf.
Great Qin sent envoys to Han.
4. The Silk Road.
The overland Silk Road to Rome and North Africa, and the Maritime Silk Road to the Indian Peninsula.