Today we are going to talk about a major event in history, maybe you have heard some rumors, but you may not know the specific inside story. Speaking of the political situation in the last years of the Northern Wei Dynasty, we have to mention an emperor named Yuan Ziyou, who made a decision that shocked everyone one morning in 530 -- he personally ended the life of the minister Er Zhurong! How did the Erzhu family fight back? How did Gao Huan rise in the troubled times?
Yuan Ziyou, the emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty, may not have been so prominent in the long river of history, but one of his decisive decisions caused a series of political storms. In the end, he decided to solve the most serious problem of Erzhurong with his own hands. Although Er Zhurong was a minister, he leaned towards the government and the opposition, and even had the power to surpass the emperor, which made Yuan Ziyou have to take extreme measures to maintain the imperial power.
It happened very suddenly, Er Zhurong was summoned into the palace, and before he could react, he had already died in Huangquan. Although this direct action solved the great enemy in front of him, it was also like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a huge wave. Er Zhurong has a powerful family power behind him, how can they give up?
It didn't take long for Er Zhurong's nephew Er Zhu Zhao to raise troops to fight back, and this time, their target was directly aimed at the royal family. Er Zhu Zhao, who played tricks, soon occupied Luoyang, the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, and Yuan Ziyou also lost his life in this political storm. Erzhu Zhao then became the new minister, and the throne of the Northern Wei Dynasty was succeeded by Yuan Ye, the king of Changguang, and the regime seemed to have stabilized again.
Erzhu Zhao's headache didn't end there. In the past, several military bases were established for border security. The soldiers in these military positions were complex and multi-ethnic, and after Erzhu Zhao came to power, these soldiers did not take him seriously at all, and he was exhausted by frequent rebellions.
At this moment, a general named Gao Huan began to show his talent. Gao Huan is not only strong in martial arts, but also has extraordinary political wisdom. In the face of frequent rebellions, he proposed a seemingly simple but in fact far-sighted strategy - a strong commander is the key to suppressing rebellions. Er Zhu Zhao slapped his thigh, and actually handed over the army of the six towns to Gao Huan to manage.
After Gao Huan obtained the military power of the Six Towns, he quickly showed his ambitions. Not only did he not be loyal to Erzhu Zhao, but he used this army as a springboard to gradually start his own path of rise. Gao Huan's cleverness lies in the fact that he knows timing and balance. He didn't immediately turn his face with Er Zhu Zhao, but slowly accumulated strength behind his back, waiting for the right opportunity.
As time passed, there were more and more internal contradictions in the Northern Wei Dynasty, and cracks began to appear within the government controlled by Erzhu Zhao. Gao Huan saw the opportunity and began to recruit troops in various places, gradually expanding his sphere of influence. His actions were very secretive, making sure that he did not leave any excuse for Erzhuzhao.
With this, Gao Huan also attaches great importance to the people's hearts. He implemented a series of livelihood reforms in the region under his rule, seeking to win the support and trust of the people. This tactic was clearly very effective, and his popularity and influence rose rapidly among the people.
By 534, as the internal contradictions of the Northern Wei Dynasty intensified, Gao Huan finally began his public actions. The army he led gradually advanced into the area controlled by Erzhu Zhao and launched a series of military operations. This series of military operations not only demonstrated Gao Huan's military talent, but also reflected his far-sighted political strategy.
Under Gao Huan's repeated attacks, Er Zhuzhao's power began to decline gradually. In the end, Er Zhuzhao could not resist Gao Huan's military pressure and was forced to abdicate. Gao Huan then founded the Eastern Wei Dynasty and became the de facto ruler himself, and the power structure of the Northern Wei Dynasty underwent a fundamental change as a result. His ability to grow from an ordinary general to the de facto ruler of a country in troubled times was full of twists and turns, but it also demonstrated his extraordinary ability and resilience.
Through this story, it is not difficult to see that history is always strikingly similar. Yuan Ziyou's momentary decision, the revenge of the Erzhu family, and the rise of Gao Huan, every link has profoundly affected the course of history. The stories of these historical figures not only make us feel the ups and downs of history, but also make us think about how to find our own foothold in a complex social environment. Although history is far away, it can always illuminate reality and give us profound inspiration and reflection. I hope that everyone can find their own historical wisdom and life philosophy from these stories.