Liu Pi, Prince of Wu
| Liu Pi | |||||
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| Marquess of Pei | |||||
| Tenure | 196 BC - 195 BC | ||||
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| Reign | 195 BC - 154 BC | ||||
| Born | 216 BC | ||||
| Died | 154 BC (aged 61-62) | ||||
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| House | House of Liu | ||||
| Father | Liu Xi, King Qing of Dai | ||||
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| Family name: Liu (劉) Given name: Pi (濞) |
Liu Pi (simplified Chinese: 刘濞; traditional Chinese: 劉濞; pinyin: Liú Pì, 216–154 BC) was a nephew of Emperor Gao of Han, son of Liu Xi, Prince of Dai, and created as Prince of Wu by Emperor Gao. During the reign of Emperor Jing, he initiated the Rebellion of the Seven States to resist centralizing policies, in which he was defeated and killed.
In 196 BC, he was made Marquess of Pei at the age of 20. He demonstrated his combat ability as a cavalry general in the campaign against Ying Bu. In 195 BC, Emperor Gao promoted Pi to Prince of Wu due to his growing worry of the Wu provinces.
When Emperor Wen of Han was in throne, Pi's son Liu Xian and Crown Prince Qi (later Emperor Jing of Han) involved in a game of Liubo which ended in the crown prince accidentally killing Pi's son with the chess board. Out of revenge and growing distrust of the Emperor, Pi started building up wealth and military in his territory. Emperor Wen believed his son was at fault and did not hold Pi accountable for his expansion.
After Crown Prince Qi ascended to the throne and became Emperor Jing of Han, under the advice from Chao Cuo, a series of centralize effort began in attempt to reduce strength of regional princes. In 154 BC, Pi convinced six other princes to rebel against the emperor, thereby starting the Rebellion of the Seven States. The emperor appointed Zhou Yafu as commander and defeated Pi's army. Pi was killed in battle and his title was abolished.
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