Emperor Wen's Agricultural Reforms: The Han Dynasty's Green Revolution

This episode explores the transformative agricultural policies of Emperor Wen of Han, who ruled from 180 to 157 BCE. We discuss the land tax reduction to one-thirtieth, the establishment of state granaries for famine relief, and the promotion of iron plows and oxen traction. Learn about Wen's personal involvement in farming rituals, the 'Tasting of the New Grain' ceremony, and how these policies laid the groundwork for the Han golden age. We also touch on the debate between Legalist state control and Confucian moral suasion in agricultural management, and the long-term impact on population growth and urbanization.

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