Guo Shao was the son of Guo Cong and Lady Ming. He became Emperor at the age of 1. His reign was abseloutly controlled by his mother, who dominated everything. Even Jiang Qi could not reach her authority. As Shao grew up he became increasingly fustrated with his mother. He eventually accused her of treason. However, she swindled her way out of it, killing Shao, and installing his son, Guo Pi.