Recuperation is the concrete implementation of Huang Lao's thought of governing the country in the early Western Han Dynasty. Its characteristics are: lightness, sharing interest with the people and doing nothing. The purpose is to resume the development of production.

Politically, the country's political system has been strengthened, imperial power has been consolidated, and military strength has been strengthened. Economically, the country and people have embarked on the road of prosperity and promoted the development of production technology. Culturally, it strengthened the cultural exchanges between the Han Dynasty and other countries and improved the cultural and educational level of the Han Dynasty.