In the early years of the Western Han Dynasty, the economy was depressed, and the rulers adopted a loose policy: rest and recuperation. During the reign of Emperor Wendi and Emperor Jingdi, the economy resumed development, which was called "the rule of Wenjing" in history. After Liu Che ascended the throne, relying on the solid economic foundation laid in the early Han Dynasty, he displayed his talents and further explored and developed the cause of reunification.

"rest and recuperation" in the western Han dynasty;

After the establishment of the Western Han Dynasty, the national policy of "rest and recuperation" was implemented. Since Liu Bang, after several generations of rulers, the policy of recuperation has been implemented for 60 or 70 years. Realize the achievement of "making the sea rich and the country strong". Ban Gu once said: "Han Xing, clean up your troubles and share the interest with the people;" As for filial piety, it is a combination of courtesy and frugality; Xiao Jing follows the industry. Between 50 and 60 years, as for changing customs, CoCo Lee is mellow. "

After Liu Bang proclaimed himself emperor, he adopted the "county system", where counties and feudal countries coexisted, the central government implemented the same three-product system as the Qin Dynasty, and local governments implemented the enfeoffment system. The emperor separated the vassal state from the kingdom, in which the vassal state only enjoyed the tax in the fief and had no military and political power, and was under the jurisdiction of the county, while the kingdom had independent political and military power.

Internally, pay attention to building water conservancy projects, reduce taxes, and create conditions for restoring agricultural development; Externally, pro-Huns, and maintaining peace in the border areas. The policy in the early Han Dynasty had a remarkable effect on restoring the economy, but it also led to some disadvantages. The domestic frivolous tax policy has made some local powerful forces grow stronger and stronger, forming land annexation. Externally, Xiongnu borders Japan.