Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Xiaowen 孝文

Xiaowen

Attested AD 484

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Emperor Xiaowen was a ruler.

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  • Had just established the salary system; Hongzhi was chained to the capital; the emperor came to Taihua Palace, assembled ministers, and recounted his crimes
    AD 484 孝文始建祿制 · Legal · Emperor · At Taihua Palace 太華
    Dated from the passage context · History of the Northern Dynasties 87, passage 97
  • Permitted Hongzhi as a senior minister to take his own life at home
    AD 484 孝文始建祿制 · Legal · Emperor
    Dated from the passage context · History of the Northern Dynasties 87, passage 98

References in the histories

History of the Northern Dynasties, Chapter 87Volume 87 Biographies 75: Cruel Officials · 2 passages