Long before the Sui Dynasty's famous Grand Canal, the Han emperors were already digging massive waterways to feed their capital and project power. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace the story of the Han Canal System, from the Lingqu Canal that linked the Yangtze and Pearl Rivers to the Cao Canal that kept Chang'an's granaries full. They explore how these engineering feats moved grain, troops, and influence across an empire, and how water shaped Han politics and logistics. Learn about the engineer Shi Lu, the strategic vision of Emperor Wu, and the daily grind of the canal boatmen who kept the empire running. It's a story of mud, money, and the relentless Han drive to control their world.
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