At the turning point in the history of Wuhu Chaohua, various ethnic groups were divided and disputes continued. At the end of the fourth century AD, the fall of the Former Qin Dynasty brought new changes to the political landscape of the north. Fu Jian once united the vast north, but his regime collapsed due to the defeat at the Battle of Weishui. In this change, Murong Chui and Tuoba Jue, two heroes of non-Han origin, gradually emerged and became the key figures in determining the fate of the north. Murong Chui gained a foothold in Houyan, while Tuoba Jue began to plan to rebuild the great Northern Wei Dynasty on the broken ruins of his family and country.
In 386 A.D., on the grassland in late autumn, the wind carried a bitter cold. Standing in front of the tribal tent, Tuoba looked out at the direction of the sunset, planning his future journey. Shouldering the responsibility of restoring the country from the age of six, he finally declared himself king at the age of sixteen after the decline of his family and personal exile.
"My lord, the road ahead is difficult, and we are surrounded by wolves." An old minister said worriedly. A hint of determination flashed in Tuoba's eyes, "I know, but this is the moment for us to prove ourselves. Not only will I restore the inheritance of our fathers, but I will also expand our territory. ”
In order to realize this ambition, Tuoba had to face strong enemies, including the Helan tribe and the Dugu tribe. Just as he was about to launch an attack on these tribes, his uncle Tuoba Cave was suspicious and conspired with Liu Xian to plot against him.
"We can't sit still." Tuoba held an emergency meeting among the tribes and decided to strike first. He sent an envoy to secretly contact Houyan and ask for assistance. When Murong Chui received the news of asking for help, his brows tightened, and he pondered for a long time.
"Tuoba Jue is a rare talent, if we can win him over, it will be beneficial to Houyan." Murong Chui said to the strategists beside him. Under his orders, the Houyan army quickly marched towards Tuoba Jue's territory, and a thrilling joint operation was about to begin.
During the battle, Tuoba Jue cooperated tacitly with the Houyan army and finally defeated the combined forces of Tuoba Gulu and Liu Xian. After the war, Murong Chui proposed to canonize Tuoba Jue as the king of Shanggu, hoping that he would be attached to Houyan.
Tuoba remained silent in his tent for a long time, and finally rejected the offer. "I am grateful for Hou Yan's assistance, but Daiguo must stand on its own." He said to the messenger. This decision marked that he not only wanted to restore the country, but also to create an independent dynasty.
In the years that followed, Tuoba sought to establish a solid foundation and expand its territory. In 398 AD, he officially changed the name of the country to the Northern Wei Dynasty, opening a new chapter in the history of the north. Tuoba's political wisdom and military prowess allowed him to gradually gain the upper hand in the battles of the northern powers.
A few years later, with the support of his clan leaders and subjects, he sat on a vast territory and became the true overlord of the north. He was well aware of the importance of reunification, so he set out to reform, implement the policy of sinicization, reduce taxes, and encourage agriculture to enhance national strength. This series of measures enabled the Northern Wei Dynasty to gradually develop from a small country started by barbarians into a large civilized empire, laying a solid foundation for the later unification of the north.
Tuoba's life is a legend of rising from the ruins and then expanding the territory. He was not only a national hero, but also a far-sighted statesman. The wisdom and courage of Tuoba - in the troubled times, only by constantly improving oneself can we leave a strong mark in the long river of history.