2 ⟶ Wang Mang's Consolidation of Power
Wang Mang begins a program of personal aggrandizement, resto...
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👑 Emperor Ai's Death Leads to Wang Mang's Regency
Emperor Ai of Han dies and is succeeded by his eight year old cousin Ping. Wang Mang is appointed regent and begins wide-ranging reforms.⟶
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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👑 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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China👑 Wang Mang Establishes the Xin Dynasty
Wang Mang crushes a rebellion by Chai I, and on the winter solstice (which has been dated January 10 of the following year) officially assumes the title emperor, establishing the short-lived Xin dynasty.⟶
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