Tai Wu

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Tai Wu (太戊) was king of the Shang Dynasty of China. His given name is mi(密).

His capital was at Hao(亳).

He assigned Yishe(伊陟) and Chenhu(臣扈) as his higher officers.

On the 7th years of his regime, a sang tree(桑) and millet(谷) were found grew together in the palace.

On the 11th year of his regime, he ordered Wuxian(巫咸) to pray at Shanchuan(山川).

On the 26th year of his regime, the queen of West Rong(西戎) sent an envoy to Shang, in retun, Tai Wu sent Wangmeng(王孟) to visit West Rong.

On the 31st year of his regime, he appointted Zhongyan(中衍) of Fee vassal (费侯) as position of Chezheng(车正).

On the 35th year of his regime, he wrote a poem called Yanche(寅车).

On the 46th year of his regime, there was a great harvest of crops.

On the 58th year of his regime, he built the city of Pugu(蒲姑).

On the 61st year of his regime, the nine east Barbarians Yi tribes(东九夷) sent envoys to Shang.

Shang Dynasty
Preceded by
Yong Ji
King of China Succeeded by
Zhong Ding
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