Opinion Piece

Liu Bang for Emperor

By Delaney Branigan

     Lui Bang (256 - 195 BC), is the first emperor of the Han Dynasty. He led a revolt against the Qin Dynasty and founded the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang is the best emporer for the young empire because he is a good malitary leader and determined to do the best for the empire. In 209 BC, Lui Bang heald the banner that represented the rebellion agaist the Qin Dynasty. After two years of fighting the Qin Dynasty with his partner, Xiang Yu, they finally defeated the tyranical Qins. "At that time, Xiang Yu, the director of another rebellion group, was very angry to hear that Liu had captured Xianyang ahead of him. For the next four years, Xiang and Liu waged a war to vie for the throne, namely Chu-Han War. The war ended with the victory of Liu Bang" (Liu Bang - Emperor Gaozu of Western Han). After Lui Bang had become ruler, he created the Han Dynasty, a strong empire that will with no doubt prosper for hundreds of years. The fact that Liu Bang defeated both his enemy and his former allie to the throne shows that he is a very strong military leader and would be a good leader for the Han Dynasty.  

     Lui Bang will do anything to make the Han Empire a better place. He fought a bloody war against the Qins for six years to help the peope of the Han Dynasty. Lui Bang can also add a lot to the empire. "As an outstanding politician, strategist and director, he made great contributions to the development of Han people and its culture"  (Liu Bang - Emperor Gaozu of Western Han). Lui Bang is the best person to lead this nation becasue he is well rounded and knows how to delegate. He made Han Xin, Xiao He, Ji Bu and Ding Gong rule a small part of the empire, so he did not have to rule the whole giganic empire by himself. "In the annuals of Chinese history, Liu Bang was regarded as an emperor who contributed a tremendous amount to the prosperity of the Han Dynasty" (Liu Bang - Emperor Gaozu of Western Han). With Liu Bang with our emperor, the China will become more powerful then it ever has been.

                                                                          Lui Bang

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