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However, this situation did not suit him, and he is supported by Confucians in 8 g. committed a coup, declaring himself emperor of a new dynasty Xin. To establish itself in power, Wang Mang promised to restore the ancient system of communal land and to distribute land to all in need. However, he never fulfilled his promise.

To replenish the treasury Wang Mang sharply increased taxes on peasants and artisans. This provoked a wave of indignation. The situation worsened with the war launched syunnami, which resumed raids on China, and blocked for Chinese merchants and the Great Silk Road. The war was lost, the costs for the fully depleted state coffers. In many parts of China broke the revolt, which the Emperor was trying to crush the forces of the Army. However, during the punitive expeditions of the soldiers deserted to the insurgents.

The biggest was the uprising in the Shandong Peninsula in 18 g. The reason for it was a disaster: the Yellow River changed its course, divided into two branches, resulting in Shandong Peninsula was cut off from the rest of China. Huge areas have been flooded, many people died, survived the floods suffered from hunger. Desperate people have formed a rebel unit led by the poor Chunom Fan. He urged his followers to arm and as a distinguishing mark to paint the eyebrows in red. This popular movement has entered the history of China as a rising "Red Eyebrows".

Wang Mang revolt threw his army, known by the name "Tiger Teeth". At first brush with the "red eyebrows" "tiger teeth" scattered. The rebels marched to Chanani, where the emperor took refuge with his Guard. In 23 g. capital was taken by rebels. Wang Mang was captured. His beheaded and his body hacked to pieces.