The Samguk sagi records that "his knowledge was vast and he did not stay his intentions with minor details".
The Samguk sagi records several natural disasters, including earthquake, drought, and typhoon,[3] thought to indicate ill omen for the kingdom.
He began to invade outskirts of the rival Korean kingdom Silla in 85, but signed a peace treaty in 105.
[4] In 125, Giru sent help to Silla at Jima's request, to repel a Malgal invasion.
[4] As there was no enemy to the east side of Baekje, he tied with Goguryeo, sending 10,000 troops to Xuantu Commandery in 122.