The sons of Emperor Gaozu of Han Dynasty were Liu Fei, Liu Ying, Liu Ruyi, Liu Heng, Liu Hui, Liu You, Liu Chang and Liu Jian.
Han Gaozu's grandfather was Liu Qing. Liu Qing was a doctor in Wei at the end of the Warring States Period. Later, he moved to Feng County and was buried in the ancestral tomb of the Han Emperor. Liu Qing was Liu Bang's grandfather, the origin of the Liu family.
Liu Ying was the son of Liu Bang and Empress Lu. He was also the second emperor of the Han Dynasty and was known as Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty. He was made Crown Prince when he was young, but compared to his father, Liu Bang, he was considered weak. After Liu Ying ascended the throne, he implemented a benevolent policy, reduced taxes, and implemented a policy of recuperation, contributing to the development of the Han Dynasty. During Liu Ying's reign, Xiao He, Cao Can, and the others were appointed to important positions, balancing the relationship between the meritorious officials and the kings. He advocated the philosophy of Huang Lao and had a certain influence on ideology and culture. Liu Ying ruled the country with the assistance of Empress Dowager Lu, but he died in the seventh year of Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty at the age of twenty-three. His posthumous title was Emperor Xiaohui and he was buried in Anling.
Liu Bang was both Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizu of the Han Dynasty. Liu Bang's temple name was Taizu, and his posthumous title was Emperor Gao. In the Han Dynasty, the previous emperors were addressed by posthumous titles, so Liu Bang was called Emperor Gao. Sima Qian called Liu Bang Gaozu in the Records of the Historian, and later generations used it and evolved it into Han Gaozu. The Han Dynasty emphasized the rule of filial piety, so the posthumous titles of the succeeding emperors all had the word "filial piety". The temple name was the name of the emperor after his death. Generally, the founding emperor would use the temple name of "Taizu". Although Liu Bang's temple name was Taizu, Sima Qian had always called Liu Bang Gaozu in the Records of the Historian, so he was now used to calling him Han Gaozu. Therefore, Liu Bang was both Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Taizu of the Han Dynasty.
Li Yuan, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty, had 22 sons, namely Li Jiancheng, Prince Yin, Li Shimin, Prince Wei Huai, Li Xuanba, King Chao Ci, Li Yuanji, King Chu Ai, Li Zhiyun, King Jing, Li Yuanjing, King Han, Li Yuanchang, King Feng Dao, Li Yuanheng, King Zhou, Li Yuanfang, King Xu Kang, Li Yuanli, King Han, King Peng Si, Li Yuanze, King Zheng Hui, Li Yuanyi, King Huo, Li Yuangui, King Guo Zhuang, King Dao Xiao, Li Yuanqing, King Deng Kang, Li Yuanyu, King Shu, Li Lingkui, King Jiang 'an, Li Yuanxiang. Mizhen King Li Yuanxiao, Teng King Li Yuanying.
Liu Bang's son, Liu Ying, became Emperor Hui of the Han Dynasty. Liu Ying was the eldest son of Liu Bang. He was captured by Xiang Yu when he was young and was later named the Crown Prince. During Liu Ying's reign, he implemented a benevolent policy, reduced taxes, and promoted economic prosperity. However, in reality, Liu Ying did not really hold power. Instead, Liu Bang's wife, Empress Lu, held the power of the court. Liu Ying died seven years later at the age of twenty-three and was posthumously named Emperor Xiaohui. Liu Ying's succession did not go smoothly. In order to protect her own rule, Empress Lu harmed Liu Bang's other sons and finally chose Liu Ying as the heir. Therefore, Liu Ying's succession could be said to have been achieved under Empress Lu's control.
Liu Ying's ending was Emperor Hui of Han. There was no mention of death or suicide.
The original text and translation of Gaozu Benji are as follows: Gaozu, Pei Fengyi Zhongyang Li people, surnamed Liu, word season. His father was Taigong and his mother was Liu Ao. His ancestor, Liu Ao, once rested on the bank of Daze and dreamed of meeting the gods. At that time, the thunder and lightning were dark. Jiang Taigong went to see and saw a dragon on it. Soon she was pregnant and gave birth to Gaozu. Gaozu was from Zhongyang, Peifeng, surnamed Liu, also known as Ji. His father was Taigong and his mother was Liu Ao. Before Gaozu was born, Liu Ao once rested on the shore of Daze and met God in her dream. At this time, lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. The sky was dark. Tai Gong went to find Liu Ao and saw a dragon lying on her body. Soon after, Liu Ao became pregnant and gave birth to Gaozu.
Liu Bang's ancestral home was Zhongyangli, Peifeng City, now located in Feng County, Jiangsu Province.
Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, had eight sons in total. They were Liu Fei, Liu Ying, Liu Ruyi, Liu Heng, Liu Hui, Liu You, Liu Chang and Liu Jian.
Han Xin was a general under Liu Bang.