Cao Pi Forces Abdication of Emperor Xian

Cao Pi, son of Cao Cao, forced Emperor Xian of Han to abdicate the throne, marking a significant shift in power. This event concluded the long-observed Han dynasty, which had ruled for over four centuries. The abdication took place in the imperial capital of Luoyang, where Cao Pi positioned himself as a viable leader to maintain stability amidst territorial fragmentation and internal strife. By compelling the emperor to relinquish power, Cao Pi not only diminished the authority of the imperial lineage but also set the stage for the establishment of the state of Wei, fundamentally altering the political landscape of China.