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Guo Wei

Type Figure Region Henan Time 904–954 Also known as Guo Shu、Founder of Later Zhou

Guo Wei, founder of the Later Zhou, rose in revolt in 950, took the throne at Bianliang in 951 with the state name Zhou, and during a three-year reig…

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  1. 947–950Kaifeng · KaifengGuo Wei held offices including Privy Councilor under the Later Han, serving alongside Shi Hongzhao. In 950 the Later Han emperor Yin suspected and killed meritorious officials including Shi Hongzhao; Guo Wei raised troops at Yedu and marched south.
  2. 951–954Kaifeng · KaifengIn 951 he entered Bianliang and declared himself emperor with the state name Zhou. During his reign he reformed administration, cut wasteful expenditures, equalized taxes, and adopted Chai Rong as his son; he died of illness in 954 and passed the throne to Chai Rong.

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