In 376 AD, the political landscape of northern China consisted of several tribal confederations and small states, of which the Daiguo was a state founded by the Tuoba tribe. During this period, the former Qin was strong and Emperor Fu Jian was ambitious and wanted to unify North China. Daiguo was located on the northern border of the former Qin, which naturally became an obstacle to Fu Jian's great cause of unification. The national strength of the country is relatively weak, and there are many internal strife, and it is in turmoil. In such a historical background, the fate of Daiguo and the fate of the young Tuoba Jue are intertwined, becoming a poignant and heroic historical story.
On a noisy night, Helan clasped the six-year-old Tuoba's hand tightly and whispered, "Follow them and leave as soon as possible, Mother will come to you later." Tuoba's eyes were filled with tears, but he nodded diligently, he didn't understand why he had suddenly left the familiar tent, he didn't understand why his father's face was full of worry.
The night sky on the steppe was overcast, and the moon was hidden behind thick clouds, and Tuoba was tightly escorted by his subordinates, speeding all the way. He looked back in the direction he had left, praying silently in his heart that his mother would be safe.
At this time, Daiguo was already in turmoil, Fu Jian's army was overwhelmed, and the generals of Daiguo fell into despair. Although Tuoba Shiyigan was an experienced monarch, his serious illness did not allow him to command the battlefield again. He could only order a retreat to Yin Mountain, trying to conserve his strength and wait for an opportunity.
Under the impact of Fu Jian's iron cavalry, Daiguo's army was defeated one after another. Tuoba Shiyigan gathered his sons in the tent and said with a solemn face: "My sons, this is a critical moment for the survival of the country, and I can no longer pave the way for you, but on your own. He had hoped that the untimely death of Tuoba's son, Tuoba, would succeed him, but an internal power struggle complicated all this.
Tuoba Kuo's younger brothers were not satisfied with the young heir, and they began a brutal struggle for power. On a stormy night, his cousin Tuoba Jin quietly entered his father's tent and whispered, "Father, I will remove all obstacles, and the country needs a tough leader." Tuoba Shiyigan looked at this former beloved son, his heart was full of helplessness and sorrow, he knew that this tragedy of fratricide could not be avoided.
Fu Jian learned of the civil strife in Dai and sent troops to take Yunzhong. His army was overwhelmed, defeating Tuoba Kujun and the Tuoba Jin brothers one by one. In the midst of this chaos, the Helan clan fled from the main camp with Tuoba and hid in a remote valley.
Protected by his mother and loyal subordinates, the young Tuoba enduring the hardships of exile while hiding from enemy searches. They gather around the campfire on cold nights, and the Helan clan will tell stories about Daikoku, about the bravery of his father and ancestors. Tuoba's eyes grew to take revenge and rebuild his homeland.
"Mother, how am I going to be a great monarch?" Tuoba asked one night. Helan gently stroked his hair and said, "You must learn patience and wisdom, and never give up. Your heart must be stronger than this vast grassland. ”
As the years passed, he grew up in exile, learning not only to ride a horse and shoot archery, but also to plan and think. He began to gather the strength of the scattered Tuoba tribes, and together with his mother, he planned the great cause of restoring the country.
Finally, at the age of 16, Tuoba gathered enough forces to launch a counteroffensive. His army showed amazing courage and wisdom in many battles. Tuoba's heroic performance on the battlefield won the respect and support of the clan's middle-aged and young warriors. His fame quickly spread across the steppes, and more tribes joined under his banner.
After several years of campaigning, Tuoba finally unified the north at the age of 39 and established the Northern Wei Dynasty. During his reign, a series of reforms were introduced, including reforms of the agrarian system and military organization, which, although to some extent brought prosperity, were also accompanied by bloodshed and tyranny.
Although Tuoba's rule strengthened the centralization of the state, it also intensified the contradictions among the nobles, especially his ruthlessness towards his relatives, which gradually shook the foundation of his rule. At the age of 52, on an unknown night, he was assassinated by his own son, Takubahiro, ending his legendary and controversial life.
Tuoba's life is a heroic epic full of legends, from a fugitive on the steppe to the founder of an empire, his story is full of dramatic twists and profound historical significance. His life reflects the brutality of power struggles and the unpredictability of personal fate. As the ancients said: "Heroes don't ask where they come from", but the ultimate evaluation of a hero lies in the way he treats power and the impact it brings to the people. The story of Tuoba makes us think deeply about what it means to be a true leader and the responsibility of a monarch.