Preface
In the ancient land of China, heroes have emerged in large numbers, and wars have raged all over the world.
In the last years of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, and heroes and heroes appeared one after another, trying to find a place in the troubled times.
Wei Chi Yuan, a descendant of the Northern Zhou clan, became the focus of that era with his extraordinary martial arts and courage.
However, the torrent of history is cruel, and even the most heroic warriors cannot escape the arrangement of fate.
Wei Chi's uprising was like a flash in the pan, fleeting.
Why is that?
Let's lift the curtain on history and find out.
1. Famous generals of the Northern Zhou Dynasty
Wei Chi Yuan, grew up in the palace of the Northern Zhou Dynasty since he was a child, and his father, Wei Chi Qidou, was the Taifu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the hero of the founding of the Tang Dynasty.
Yu Chi Hui inherited the fine bloodline of the family, his face is handsome, his figure is slender, a pair of blue eyes are like a deep lake, the bridge of the nose is straight, and the facial features are distinct, just like a handsome warrior walking out of the painting.
He is not only outstanding in appearance, but also excellent in martial arts.
On the battlefield of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Wei Chi Hui always took the lead and charged into battle, and his bravery and fearlessness terrified the enemy.
In every battle, he was like a tiger descending from the mountain, invincible, and made great achievements.
Yu Wentai, the founding emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, was full of praise for Wei Chi Yuan's bravery.
He regarded Wei Chi Zhen as his own, not only marrying his sister to Wei Chi Qiandou, but also cultivating Wei Chi Zhen as a personal disciple.
Wei Chi Hui also lived up to expectations, and every battle he fought added a stability to the Jiangshan Sheji of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
However, as the years passed, Wei Chi Yuan's fame was full, he was over sixty years old, and it was reasonable that he should enjoy his old age in peace, but in his heart, there was unspeakable sorrow and uneasiness.
In the dead of night, he would always stand alone in the empty courtyard, looking up at the starry sky, thinking about his life and future.
2. The ambitious King of Chu, Yang Jian
At the same time, above the court of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, a young man named Yang Jian was quietly rising.
He is a relative of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, who has been brilliant since he was a child, well-read, and has a keen insight into the current situation.
He has an extraordinary bearing and has shown extraordinary intelligence and leadership skills from an early age.
Yang Jian's ambition is not hidden, he is eager for power, eager to achieve great things.
Under the protection of Yu Wentai, he began to actively make friends with the powerful people in the DPRK and China, and secretly accumulated strength.
He was politically skilled, and soon gained a place in the court.
With the death of Yu Wenyong, the political situation in the Northern Zhou Dynasty became turbulent.
Yang Jian seized the opportunity to exclude dissidents, and finally succeeded in seizing the throne in a well-planned coup d'état and became Emperor Wen of Sui.
His goal was not only the Northern Zhou Dynasty, but also the entire Central Plains.
Yang Jian's ascension to the throne marks the dawn of a new era.
He stood on the high dragon chair, overlooking the ministers prostrate at his feet, and his heart was full of pride and ambition.
However, his ambitions have also aroused the alarm of some people, including Wei Chi Yuan.
In Wei Chi's eyes, Yang Jian's ambition was a threat to the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and he decided to take action to protect his family and the Northern Zhou dynasty.
However, what he did not expect was that this struggle would be the biggest challenge of his life and a turning point in his fate.
Third, the strategist Gao Xi determined the strange plan
Yang Jian's throne had not yet been secured, and Wei Chi's rebellion swept the border of the Northern Zhou Dynasty like a gust of wind.
Yang Jian knew that if this rebellion was not suppressed in time, it would inevitably cause more turmoil.
He immediately summoned the important ministers of the court and the central government to discuss countermeasures.
In the court, there was a lot of discussion, but no one could put forward a practical plan.
Yang Jian's brows were tightly locked, he knew that this war was not only about his throne, but also about the future of the Great Sui.
At this moment, a strategist in a green shirt slowly walked out, his eyes revealing a calm and wisdom, this is Gao Xi.
Gao Xi proposed a bold plan to Yang Jian: build a bridge, force the Qinshui crossing, and directly attack the heartland of Wei Chi Yuan.
After Yang Jian heard this, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he knew that this might be the only way to quickly quell the rebellion.
Gao Xi's plan is risky, but it is very strategic.
He personally supervised the craftsmen and worked day and night to build a strong bridge over the Qinshui.
When the bridge was built, Yang Jian personally came to the bridgehead, he looked at the surging river, and secretly prayed in his heart, hoping that this bridge could become the road to victory.
Fourth, the captain who was defeated like a mountain was delayed
Wei Chi Xuan, the only son of Wei Chi Yuan, has been pinned on high hopes by his father since he was a child.
He is brave and good at fighting, and has the reputation of "Little Dragon Soaring to the Sky".
However, in the face of the sudden Sui army, Wei Chidun was a little caught off guard.
He thought that Qinshui was dangerous enough to resist any invading enemy, but he didn't expect the Sui army to build a bridge and cross the river so quickly.
When the Sui army came like a tidal wave, Wei Chidun hurriedly responded to the battle, but his army was already intimidated by the momentum of the other side.
Under the command of Wei Xiaokuan, the Sui army descended the mountain like a tiger, and the road was like a bamboo.
The army of Wei Chi was defeated one after another, and the soldiers lost their armor one after another, and they were crushed.
On the walls of Yecheng, Wei Chi watched his son fall like a mountain, and his heart was like a knife.
He knew that there was no turning back from this war, and that his family and his glory would all be wiped out with this defeat.
Wei Chi Yu clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes flashed with determination, and he was determined to go into battle in person and fight to the death with the Sui army.
However, at this moment, an even worse news came, which made Wei Chiyu's heart sink to the bottom.
Fifth, the general trend is coming, and the troubled times will end
Wei Chi Yu stood on the tower of Yecheng and looked into the distance.
In front of his eyes was chaos and firelight, and the cries of the soldiers and the groans of the wounded mingled together to form a mournful battle song.
Wei Chi's heart was full of grief and helplessness, he knew that this uprising had lost its original meaning, and the Northern Zhou Dynasty he was trying to support was irretrievable.
The old glory of the Northern Zhou Dynasty is no longer there, and the people's aspirations are all new dynasties of Sinicization.
Wei Chi's uprising, originally to save the fate of the dynasty, became a senseless struggle.
His lieutenant Chi Dun had been defeated, and his army was demoralized and crushed.
Wei Chi understood that he had reached a dead end, but he was still unwilling to give up, and he decided to use his last strength to fight for the Northern Zhou and his dignity.
6. The tragic finale
As the war spread, the walls of Yecheng were approached step by step by the Sui army.
Wei Chi Yuan was wearing heavy armor and holding a spear, standing above the city gate, his eyes were resolute, as if he wanted to condense all his unwillingness and anger in this blow.
However, the Sui army's offensive was like a flood of beasts, and Wei Chi's army was defeated one after another, and the defenders on the city walls became fewer and fewer.
Finally, the banner of the Sui army fluttered in the sky above Yecheng, and the soldiers of Wei Chi were no longer able to fight.
Wei Chi looked at all this, his heart was like being cut by a sharp blade, and he was in pain.
He knew that everything was over, that his uprising, his dreams, had come to naught.
Wei Chi slowly walked down the city tower, he took off his bloodstained armor and changed into a solemn court uniform.
He took his sword and walked alone to the highest point of the tower.
There, he could see the whole Yecheng, and see the land and people that once belonged to him.
Yu Chi took a deep breath, raised his sword high, and stabbed it into his chest.
His body slowly fell, and the blood stained the court clothes red, as well as the banner of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.
Wei Chi's death announced the end of an era.
The Sui army quickly put down the rebellion, and the world once again ushered in peace.
And Wei Chi Yuan, the former famous general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, his tragedy and persistence have become a part of history and have been praised by future generations.
His life, like a meteor streaked across the night sky, was short, but left an immortal light.