The decline of the Sui Dynasty began with the 2nd Emperor, Emperor Sui Yangdi, being stubborn in his ways. He hired millions of laborers to construct a new capitol, which hurt the country's economy and forced more taxes upon the people.Because he wanted to be remembered as great, he waged war against Gaoli, or Korea. Their retreat led to the weakening of the military. In 611, many peasants from Mt. Changbaishan started a rebellion. Soon, people from across the country started different rebellion groups that were too large for the military to crush.
There were many reasons for the beginning of these rebellions. First, the the yellow river flooded, which was a sign that the dynastic cycle was ending, and it was out of favor from the gods. Second, He tried to lead the military to conquering new lands without the help of any tribes, which led to high taxes, and him being unfavored. The picture to the left is a picture of emperor Taizong, the first ruler of the Tang Dynasty, who used to be a Sui government official.
- Brendan Dunphy
There were many reasons for the beginning of these rebellions. First, the the yellow river flooded, which was a sign that the dynastic cycle was ending, and it was out of favor from the gods. Second, He tried to lead the military to conquering new lands without the help of any tribes, which led to high taxes, and him being unfavored. The picture to the left is a picture of emperor Taizong, the first ruler of the Tang Dynasty, who used to be a Sui government official.
- Brendan Dunphy