ABSTRACT
When Wu Ti seized the imperial power he was thirty years of age, and he gave the name of Tsin, the ducal title that had been bestowed upon his father by Mo Ti, to his new dynasty. In the eighth year of Wu Ti's reign an event took place that was destined to work evil consequences to the new dynasty. In the fourth year of the Emperor the Sienpi again made an irruption into China and penetrated as far as Honan, but after capturing some important places they were defeated and had to retire. In the 4th year of his reign Liuyen died, and was succeeded by his brother Liuch'ang. T'au-k'an was specially noted for the talents he displayed in governing. The general of the Tsin army in Kingchow, Towyin, memorialized Wu Ti to come and take possession of the country, for he would not find any to oppose his march into it.
