After Liu Bāng came into power, he re-modeled China based on Qín's example. He reduced taxes, developed agriculture and restricted spending. In response to what he saw as the decadence of Qín merchants, he restricted commerce by levying heavy taxes and legal restrictions on merchants. He also made peace with the [[Xiongnu]]. [[Confucian]] scholars were welcomed into his government, while the harsh [[Legalist]] laws were lessened.
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After Liu Bāng came into power, he re-modeled China based on Qín's example. He reduced taxes, developed agriculture and restricted spending. In response to what he saw as the decadence of Qín merchants, he restricted commerce using legal restrictions on merchants. He also made peace with the [[Xiongnu]]. [[Confucian]] scholars were welcomed into his government, while the harsh [[Legalist]] laws were lessened.