In his forties, Liu Bang was still an obscure, low-ranking official with little to his name. Yet he went on to defeat the seemingly invincible Xiang Yu and become the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty!
How did this underdog, despite suffering defeat after defeat, ultimately rise to rule an empire?
In this episode, discover Liu Bang's remarkable journey and the timeless wisdom behind his success: recognizing and making the most of talent, and knowing when to stand firm and when to yield.
00:00:00 Liu Bang: From a Delinquent to the Founding Emperor
00:01:59 Where Did Liu Bang’s Dream of Becoming Emperor Begin?
00:04:09 Left With No Choice, Liu Bang Decides to Risk It All
00:06:57 The Three Rules: How Did Liu Bang Win the People’s Hearts?
00:09:58 The Feast at Hongmen: How Did Liu Bang Escape the Deadly Trap?
00:15:32 Xiang Yu Was a Formidable Warrior, Why Did He Lose to Liu Bang?