Sima Yan, the eldest son of Si Mazhao, an important minister of Cao Wei, once served as the Zhongfu Army, but Si Mazhao intended to let his youngest son Sima You inherit the throne. However, under the opposition of all the ministers, Sima Yan was made King of Jin in the second year of Xian Di.
In August of the same year, Si Mazhao suddenly died of a stroke at the age of 55. Sima Yan inherited his father's position as prime minister and the title of King of Jin. In December of the second year of Emperor Xianxi (February 8, 266), Cao Huan, the Emperor of Wei Yuan, was forced to abdicate, and he decided to claim the title of emperor, seal the gold, and change the Yuan Dynasty to a surname. Tessie died in the first year of his life. Emperor Wu of posthumous title, the ancestral temple name, is known as Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty. Bury Yang Jun's mausoleum.
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In 265 AD, Sima Yan Dengji, known as Daikin, was known as the Western Jin Dynasty. Changed to a surname, Sima Yan, king of Jin, became Emperor Wu of Jin. In order to get the country out of the turbulent environment as soon as possible and lay a solid foundation for reunification, the policy of doing nothing and relaxing moderately became the founding spirit at the beginning of the Western Jin Dynasty. This spirit of founding the country is fully reflected in all fields of the country.
In 268 AD, Sima Yan clearly pointed out in his imperial edict: "In order to maintain my great prosperity forever, the law of inaction is now the core of commanding all countries." In those days, five letters were issued to the county: first, being honest and honest; second, being diligent for the people; third, taking care of the widowed; fourth, paying off the principal and interest; and fifth, dismissing people.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia-Sima Yan