Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Wu 世祖

Shìzǔ

Attested AD 483 - AD 493

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Wu was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 483 to AD 493 世祖詔報
Directly stated · Book of Southern Qi 59, passage 37

Places and affiliations

Polity Southern Qi 齊 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Book of Southern Qi 59, passage 37

Works and attributed material

Edict · Author · With Rouran king (芮芮王) · Direct quotation · Mode named-source-report Speaker Emperor Wu (世祖)
Directly stated · Book of Southern Qi 59, passages 37-40

Events and relationships

Refused requested technicians and devices
Diplomatic · Author · With Rouran king (芮芮王)
Directly stated · Book of Southern Qi 59, passages 37-40

References in the histories

Book of Southern Qi, Chapter 59Volume 59 Biographies 40: Other Peoples from Henan, the Di People, and Qiang · 1 passage

芮芮王求醫工等物，世祖詔報曰：「知須醫及織成錦工、指南車、漏刻，竝非所愛。 The Rouran king asked for physicians and other items. Emperor Wu replied by edict: "We know you need physicians, brocade weavers, a south-pointing carriage, and a clepsydra—none of these are things we are willing to provide.