He executed many ministers and imperial princes, continued massive building projects (one of his most extravagant projects was lacquering the city walls), enlarged the army, increased taxes, and arrested messengers who brought him bad news.
多くの大臣や王子を処刑し、大規模な建造事業を続け（最も浪費した事業の一つは城壁に漆を塗ったことである）、軍備を増強し、増税し、悪い知らせをもたらした者を逮捕した。