jan 1, 590 - Wendi
Description:
- founded the Sui Dynasty after a long period of political fighting; made a new empire that helped pave the way for later empires
- did not favor Confucian scholar-gentry class
- proclaimed himself emperor; helped conquer South China and unite more of China
- lowered taxes and made granaries (back-up food supply)
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