Through analysis of a large number of the elderly image in Shiji, the author explored the early Han existence of the elderly as the representative of the elderly group, examined the ruling ideology of the elderly group and found the early Han political spiritual essence. The study believes that the early Han variety of academic ideas was not actually finalized, and closely integrated with the regime. Therefore, there was not a set of strict political ideology for the ruler to choose, so the early Han political ideology showed a strong tendency of pragmatism.