Emperor Wu of Liang: China’s First Monk Emperor
Emperor Wu of Liang (464-549), also called Xiao Yan, was born at Nanlanling Zhoudouli during the Southern dynasties. Xiao Yan reigned for 48 years and died at the age of 86. He was one of the longest living emperors in Chinese history, second only to Qing Dynasty emperor Qianlong (1711-1799). According to the Comprehensive Mirror ...
