Liu Jing

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Liu Jing ( Chinese  劉 荊 ; * 37 AD ; † ( suicide ) 67 ) was a son of Emperor Guangwu , the first emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty . His father made him Prince of Shanyang in 39 and promoted him to Prince two years later. In 57 Emperor Guangwu died and his son Liu Yang succeeded him to the throne as Emperor Ming .

Emperor Ming was generous towards his brothers. In 58 he gave them major fiefs. Liu Jing received the title of Prince of Guanglin . Like many of his brothers, he was gradually falling off the rails and becoming haughty. In 66 he called the people of his fiefdom to revolt to overthrow the emperor and rule in his place. When the emperor learned of this, he had the prince come to the capital and questioned him. Liu Jing confessed his conspiracy, and Emperor Ming spared him. He even left him his prince title, but withdrew all political power from him. However, Prince Jing continued to develop his intrigues and hired magicians to curse the emperor. When the emperor found out, he did nothing at first, but forced Prince Jing to commit suicide in 67. Liu Jing received the posthumous title of Prince Si of Guanglin .