The Han reached its peak size under Emperor Wu , who subdued the Xiongnu and took control of the Hexi Corridor , opening up the Silk Road .
The Han dynasty is remembered as the first of China 's Golden Ages .
The Han dynasty reached China 's peak size under Emperor Wu , who subdued the Xiongnu and took control of the Hexi Corridor , opening up the Silk Road .
The Han dynasty is remembered as the first of China 's Golden Ages .