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Chen Youliang kills Xu Shouhui

Type Event Region China Time 1360

In 1360, Chen Youliang seized Tianwan leader Xu Shouhui, had him killed at Caishi, then proclaimed himself emperor at the local temple under the stat…

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  1. 1360Jiangzhou · JiangzhouChen Youliang's power grew rapidly; though Xu Shouhui was the nominal ruler he could not restrain him. Conflict over control of the regime intensified, with Jiangzhou becoming the center of the power struggle.
  2. 1360Caishi · CaishiThe History of Ming, Biography of Chen Youliang records: Youliang stationed at Caishi, 'sent subordinate generals to falsely report matters before Shouhui, and ordered strong men with iron maces to smash his head.' Xu Shouhui died at Caishi, not Jiangzhou; Jiangzhou had been Youliang's seat where he held Shouhui, not the site of the killing.
  3. 1360Caishi · CaishiWith Shouhui dead, Youliang 'took the Wutong Temple at Caishi as his temporary palace, ascended the imperial throne, proclaimed the state name Han, and changed the era name to Dayi.' A great storm arose, and the ministers lined up on the sandy shore to offer congratulations, unable to complete the ceremony. Jiangzhou was his former seat, but the proclamation took place at Caishi.

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