The Han ruler who placed infants on the throne to maintain control was Empress Dowager Lü Zhi. After the death of her husband, Emperor Gaozu, she orchestrated the elevation of her young son, Emperor Hui, to the throne, effectively allowing her to wield significant power Behind the Scenes. This practice of installing infant emperors continued as a strategy to manipulate the imperial succession, allowing the regents, often women or powerful officials, to maintain influence over the government.
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