Guo Wuwei (郭無為) | 24 Histories

Overview

Guo Wuwei was an official.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 960 to AD 968 參議至殺霸榮
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passages 42, 76

Career and standing

Secretariat adviser 參議中書事
Appointed
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 42

Events and relationships

Killed assassin enthroned brother
AD 968 968 · Political · Actor · With Liu Jiyuan (劉繼元)
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 76

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 482Volume 482 Biographies 241, Hereditary Houses 5: Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Liu Family (Father: Liu Jun; Elder Brother: Liu Ji'en; Appended: Wei Rong, Zhao Wendu, Li Yun, Ma Feng, Guo Wuwei) · 4 passages

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以趙文度為相，召抱腹山人郭無為參議中書事，以五台山僧繼顒為鴻臚卿，參議國事。 He made Zhao Wendu chancellor, called in the recluse Guo Wuwei of Baofu Mountain to advise on Secretariat business, and named the Wutai monk Jiying director of diplomatic relations to counsel on state affairs.

初，鈞謂郭無為曰：“繼恩庸懦，何堪付後事？” Earlier Jun had told Guo Wuwei, "Ji'en is mediocre and timid—how can the succession be left to him?"

無為亦以為然。 Wuwei had agreed.

無為遣卒登梯入，殺霸榮，立其弟繼元。 Wuwei sent men up a ladder, killed Barong, and enthroned Ji'en's younger brother Jiyuan.