Liu Zhong

Liu Xi (died 193BC), better known by his courtesy name Liu Zhong, who became the first Han emperor of China and was posthumously known as Emperor Gao(zu) ("High (Ancestor)").

After Liu Bang's establishment of the Han, Liu Xi was created Marquess of Hexin.

In 201BC, King Xin of Han—who had been removed by the emperor from his native land to rule over the northern border from Mayi—defected to the Xiongnu. (January 200BC).

Following this display of cowardice, Liu Xi was replaced in Dai and demoted to Marquess of Heyang (t s Héyáng), a county southeast of present-day Heyang County. Liu Xi's son Liu Pi was made Prince or King of Wu. Liu Xi had another son, Liu Guang (刘广), who was made Marquis of De (德侯) on 8 Jan 195 BC. Liu Guang died in August 188 BC; he had been marquis for seven years and eight months. He was given the posthumous name "Ai" (哀).

Liu Xi died in the summer of 193BC and was subsequently honored with the posthumous name of "Qing" ("Momentary"). As his son was a prince, he was posthumously restored to his former rank of Prince (or King).