Wu Ding

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King Wu Ding of Shang of China (武丁), born Zi Zhao (子昭), ruled around 1200 BC-1181 BC, was the 22nd ruler of the Shang Dynasty.

His is the first historic name in the history of Chinese dynasties. He is recorded in shell and bone inscriptions or oracle bone inscriptions. His consort was Fu Hao.

Wu Ding, his given name is Zhao(昭).

He got his throne in the year of Dingwei(丁未), and his capital was in Yin(殷).

He assigned Ganpan(甘盘) as his prime minister.

In the 3rd year of his regime, he got the idea of ruling during his dream.

In the 6th year of his regime, he ordered his prime minister to edit the book of ruling.

He ordered all the people must support their elders.

In the 12th year of his regime, he promoted Shangjiawei because he can order the Qi(契) people.

In the 25th year of his regime, his son Xiaoji(孝己) died at remote area after he exiled him. His mother died before and the new wife of Wu Ding does not like Zi Xiao.

In the 29th year of his regime, he memerized the first king of Shang, Tang at Royal Temple, and there was a wild chicken standed on the bronze vessel. He angried and condamed his vassals and made a artile of Gao Zong Tong Day(高宗肜日).

In the 32nd year of his regime, he sent troops to Guifang(鬼方).

In the 34th year of his regime, after 3 years, he conquerred Guifang.

The Di(氐) and Qiang(羌) barbarian people sent envoy to Shang.

In the 43th year of his regime, his army conquered Dapeng(大彭).

In the 50th year of his regime, he send army to Tunwei(豕韦) and conquerred them.

He died in the 59th year of his regime according to all the sources available.

He is widely regarded one of best king of Shang.