However, Sun Xiu, despite urging from officials, did not immediately instate Lady Zhu as the empress.
Puyang Xing and the other key official in charge, Zhang Bu, in the light of the destruction of Wu's ally state Shu Han in 263, decided that the people were yearning for an older emperor.
As long as the empire is not harmed, and the emperors continue to be properly worshipped, I am satisfied."
Puyang Xing and Zhang Bu then installed Sun Hao on the throne.
However, it soon became clear that Sun Hao was the wrong choice, as he quickly demonstrated his cruel and superstitious tendencies.
Puyang Xing and Zhang Bu would indeed become his first victims, as their regret in selecting Sun Hao was quickly reported to him, who had them arrested and executed.