Rule of Wu (apr 7, 141 BC – aug 26, 87 BC)
Description:
-Increased power of the emperor by launching military operations into Fujian, Guangdong, northern Vietnam, Manchuria, and North Korea-Ending policy of appeasing Xiongnu because he thought this method failed (since they sometimes still attacked)
-Exploration and conquering of modern Gansu and Xinjiang in order to improve access to horses, leads to Silk Road
-Government monopolies on salt, iron, and alcohol to help pay for wars against Xiongnu (controversial)
-Confucianism adopted
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Date:
apr 7, 141 BC
aug 26, 87 BC
~ 53 years