4 ⟶ Wang Mang Receives the Title of Superior Duke
Wang Mang is given the title "superior duke".: 64
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🏳️🌈 Emperor Ai Appoints Dong Xian to High Office
Emperor Ai of Han appoints his unpopular homosexual lover Dong Xian as head of armed forces and administration.⟶
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China👑 Wang Mang's Consolidation of Power
Wang Mang begins a program of personal aggrandizement, restoring marquess titles to past imperial princes and introducing a pension system for retired officials. Restrictions are placed on the Emperor's mother, Consort Wei and members of the Wei Clan.⟶
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China⚔️ Wang Mang Suppresses Plot by Son and Allies
👑 Emperor Ping of Han Marries Empress Wang, Daughter of Wang Mang
Emperor Ping of Han marries Empress Wang (Ping), daughter of Wang Mang, cementing his influence.⟶
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China👑 Emperor Ping Di's Death and Wang Mang's Selection of Ruzi Ying
AD 6, February 3 – The boy emperor, Ping Di, dies of unexpected causes at age 14; Wang Mang alone selects the new emperor, Ruzi Ying, age 2, starting the Jushe era of the Han dynasty.⟶
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