Han Fu, a virtuous Western Han recluse, was summoned to court by Emperor Zhao for his noble conduct. Falling ill, he could not have an audience. The emperor granted him silk and sent him home to guide villagers. He stayed out of officialdom until his death.
This article profiles Huo Guang, the loyal regent of Western Han. He guided young Emperor Zhao with wise governance, but faced plots from rivals. The 14-year-old emperor exposed a forged accusation against him. Huo crushed the conspiracy, secured the throne, and maintained peace at the frontiers.