Emperor Kang of Jin
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Emperor Kang of Jin (Template:Zh; late 322[1] – 17 November 344),[2] personal name Sima Yue (Script error: No such module "Lang".), courtesy name Shitong (Script error: No such module "Lang".), was an emperor of the Eastern Jin dynasty (266–420). He was a son of Emperor Ming and a full younger brother of Emperor Cheng. He was backed by his uncles, Yu Bing and Yu Yi to the throne, but only reigned for two years and was succeeded by his infant son Sima Dan (posthumously known as Emperor Mu of Jin).[3]
Prior to reign
Sima Yue was born in 322 as the second son of Emperor Ming, by his wife Empress Yu Wenjun. After his father died in October 325 and was succeeded by his brother Emperor Cheng, Sima Yue was created the Prince of Wu on 23 November 326.[4] In 327, because his uncle Sima Yu the Prince of Langya wanted to yield that more honorific title, Sima Yu was created the Prince of Kuaiji and Sima Yue was created the Prince of Langya. It is not known where Sima Yue was during the Su Jun Disturbance of 326–328—whether he was captured and held hostage like his emperor brother, at his principality of Wu (which Su Jun did not occupy), or elsewhere. During his brother's reign, he received a progression of offices, but did not appear to actually participate in major decision-making.
In summer 342, Emperor Cheng grew gravely ill. He had two young sons -- Sima Pi and Sima Yi, then still in cradles, by his concubine Consort Zhou. Yu Bing (Script error: No such module "Lang".), one of the top two officials and Emperor Cheng's (and Sima Yue's) uncle, fearful that the Yu clan would lose power if a young emperor were named, persuaded Emperor Cheng that in the face of the powerful enemy Later Zhao, an older emperor should be named. Emperor Cheng agreed and designated Sima Yue the Prince of Langya, despite the other top official He Chong (Script error: No such module "Lang".)'s opposition. He died soon after, and Sima Yue took the throne as Emperor Kang. He Chong did not make secret his opposition; after Emperor Kang took the throne, when he thanked Yu and He for making him emperor, He stated, "The reason why Your Imperial Majesty can fly like a dragon is Yu Bing. If I were listened to, we would not have this current prosperous reign." Emperor Kang appeared humiliated, but did not retaliate against He (although He himself would request to become a local governor to avoid working with Yu Bing, and his request was granted) and continued to respect him.
Reign
In early 343, Emperor Kang created his wife Chu Suanzi empress.
Later in 343, Emperor Kang's other uncle, Yu Yi (Script error: No such module "Lang".), proposed a major military campaign against Later Zhao, in coordination with Former Yan's ruler Murong Huang and Former Liang's ruler Zhang Jun, both nominal Jin vassals. Most officials feared this large undertaking, but with support from Yu Bing, Huan Wen (Emperor Kang's brother-in-law, having married his sister Sima Xingnan (Script error: No such module "Lang".) the Princess Nankang), and Sima Wuji (Script error: No such module "Lang".) the Prince of Qiao, Emperor Kang approved the plan and mobilized troops. Yu Bing was made a governor to coordinate with Yu Yi, and He Chong was recalled to replace him, and served in conjunction with Emperor Kang's father-in-law Chu Pou (Script error: No such module "Lang".) (who, however, soon yielded his post). However, Yu Yi eventually, for reasons unknown, largely did not carry out his campaign, although he made some border attacks.
In fall 344, Emperor Kang grew ill. Yu Bing and Yu Yi wanted to support his uncle Sima Yu the Prince of Kuaiji as emperor, but He Chong, consistent with his prior advice to Emperor Cheng, suggested that Emperor Kang should pass the throne to his son Sima Dan. Emperor Kang agreed and created Sima Dan crown prince. He died two days later, and was succeeded by the one-year-old Crown Prince Dan (as Emperor Mu).
Era name
- Jianyuan (建元, jiàn yuán): 11 February 343 – 21 February 345
Family
- Empress Kangxian, of the Chu clan of Henan (Script error: No such module "Lang".; 324–384), personal name Suanzi (Script error: No such module "Lang".)
- Sima Dan, Emperor Mu (Script error: No such module "Lang".; 343–361), first son
Ancestry
References
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- ↑ Emperor Kang's full brother Emperor Cheng was born in Dec 321 or Jan 322.
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- ↑ jisi day of the 10th month of the 1st year of the Xianhe era, per vol.07 of Jin Shu. Vol.93 of Zizhi Tongjian recorded the same month and year, but did not indicate a specific day.
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