Liu Wu, Prince of Chu

Liu Wu (simplified Chinese: 刘戊; traditional Chinese: 劉戊; pinyin: Liǘ Wù, died 154 BC) was the son of Liu Yingke, Prince Yi of Chu. After the short reign of his father, he inherited the title Prince of Chu in 174 BC.^[1] In 155 BC, Empress Dowager Bo died: Liu Wu was caught drinking during the grieving period, so Emperor Jing of Han reduced the size of his land. Wu was later convinced to join the Rebellion of the Seven States by Li Pi despite objections from his prime minister and tutor. Wu put both of them to death.

In 154, he launched his campaign against the principality of Liang but was defeated by Zhou Yafu. When remaining troops surrendered and his supply cutoff, Wu committed suicide.^[2][3][4] His son Liu Li was allowed to succeed the Prince of Chu title despite the rebellion.

References

1. Ban Biao; Ban Gu; Ban Zhao. "諸侯王表" [Table of nobles related to the imperial clan]. Book of Han (in Chinese). Volume 14. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
2. Ban Biao; Ban Gu; Ban Zhao. "荊燕吳傳" [Biographies of the Princes of Jing, Yan and Wu]. Book of Han (in Chinese). Volume 35. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
3. Ban Biao; Ban Gu; Ban Zhao. "楚元王傳" [Biography of Prince Yuan of Chu]. Book of Han (in Chinese). Volume 36. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
4. Sima Qian. "楚元王世家" [House of Prince Chu Yuan]. Records of the Grand Historian. Volume 50. Retrieved 2 July 2011.