Kao-tsu

Making Kao-tsu the coadjutor of Heaven meant that his tablet was put with that of Heaven, so that Emperor Kao acted as the intermediary to the god, and both tablets were worshipped at the same time with offerings of the same rank.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1944

For the reigns of Emperors Kao, Hsiao-hui, and the Empress of the Kao-tsu, there were also no named year-periods.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1944

Not until 150 was there an imperial chancellor who had not been a follower of Kao-tsu, and then it was Chou

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

After more than a month of preparation, the ceremonial was performed out in the country before Kao-tsu, who approved it, and had it put into practise at the court of November 201.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

But the officials, by refusing to suggest him, had disclaimed responsibility for him, and, when the Empress Dowager died, they selected a son of Kao-tsu as the new emperor and killed this boy whom the Empress had put upon the throne.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

It is said specifically that when Kao-tsu became Emperor, Liu Chiao waited upon him.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

There were several others who undoubtedly influenced Kao-tsu towards

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

The earliest was Chang Liang, who came to Kao-tsu in February 208.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

The first chapter in the History of the Former Han Dynasty contains an account of the rise of Liu Chi, who became Emperor Kao-tsu and the founder of the Han dynasty, and of the important events in his reign.

The History of the Former Han Dynasty 1938

Lu Chia read it to Kao-tsu, who praised it and gave the book its

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