A Brief Introduction to Emperor Xiaowen's Life in Northern Wei Dynasty

Tuoba Hong, the eldest son of Wei Xiaowen (65438+10/October 65438 +03-April 26, 499), later changed his surname to Yuan. Outstanding politician and reformer. He was only five years old when he acceded to the throne, and he acceded to the throne in 490 AD. After leading the government, further reforms were carried out: in the seventeenth year of Taihe (AD 493), Emperor Xiaowen moved the capital from Pingcheng to Luoyang; Later, Xianbei was changed to Han surname, so as to change Xianbei's customs, language and clothing. In addition, encourage Xianbei people to marry Han people; Assess the gentry's family background and strengthen the joint rule of Xianbei nobles and Han gentry; According to the laws and regulations of the Southern Dynasties, officials and courtiers were established. Emperor Xiaowen's reform has played a positive role in the integration and development of all ethnic groups.