Three Kingdoms and Six Dynasties · Warlord

Helian Bobo 勃勃

Attested AD 416

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Helian Bobo was a warlord.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 416 主上初立
Dated from the passage context · Book of Jin 119, passage 38

Events and relationships

Described as strong and certain to invade deeply
Military · Threatening neighbor
Directly stated · Book of Jin 119, passage 38

References in the histories

Book of Jin, Chapter 119Volume 119 Records 19: Yao Hong · 1 passage

眾既發，宣參軍韋宗奸諂好亂，說宣曰：「主上初立，威化末著，勃勃強盛，侵害必深，本朝之難未可弭也。 Adviser Wei Zong, a troublemaker, told Yao Xuan: "The new ruler lacks prestige; Helian Bobo is too strong—the capital's troubles are not over.