First, appear
—— Born in Cui Shi, Qinghe, a big family in northern Ho Choi, whose ancestors were all high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and whose father Cui Hong, known as a child prodigy in Jizhou, once worked as a book in the official department. Ho Choi is no less than his father. He has read all kinds of books since he was a child, and he knows all kinds of things, such as astronomical phenomena and classics. Moreover, he has the ambition to govern the country!
At the beginning of his career, 20-year-old Cui Hao worked for Tuoba _, the Taoist Emperor, as his private secretary. Tuoba in his later years often ate the popular food "cold food powder" at that time. After taking drugs, the temperament changes greatly, and whoever doesn't like it will be killed. The minister is in danger, how to work hard? As far away as possible. Only Ho Choi not only does not hide, but is more diligent and diligent. He is always on call, sometimes he doesn't go home all day. He is so loyal that even Tuoba _, who is often confused, is busy sending someone to send him royal porridge.
In 409 AD, Prince Tuoba Si succeeded Yuan Di of the Ming Dynasty. Ho Choi was appointed as a "wine-offering doctor", that is, the emperor's teacher. The learned Ho Choi gave lectures and wrote books to the emperor, and instructed him to adjust the national strategy in time, which was closely related to the people. Under his persuasion, Ming Yuan Di changed his father's policy of expanding everywhere, and the domestic political situation in the Northern Wei Dynasty gradually stabilized. The budding Ho Choi soon showed his extraordinary courage.
Second, courage.
In 4 14, there was a famine in Pingcheng area, and many people starved to death. Some people watch the sky at night and say there will be a catastrophe. Ministers suggested that the emperor move the capital to Yecheng. Ho Choi dared to jump out and vote against it: "Famine is a temporary crisis, and moving the capital will shake the foundation of the country. At the beginning of the founding of the people's Republic of China, the people's hearts had just settled. At this time, rashly moving the capital would make the people panic and cause instability. There is a soft summer outside, and then internal troubles and foreign invasion are the real dangers! "
Some remarks made the ministers unable to refute, and Tuoba Si felt very reasonable, but how to get through this temporary crisis? Cui Hao has a plan. He proposed that the poorest farmers in the capital should be distributed to the States, and the local government could open warehouses for disaster relief. The state borrowed money from wealthy families and promised to repay it with interest next year. If the harvest is still not good next year, then make other plans, but never move the capital!
Rio Tinto colophon took Ho Choi's advice and acted as planned. The following autumn, the harvest was quite good, and the country finally weathered the crisis safely. Tuoba Si was overjoyed and gave Cui He some clothes. Next, the Northern Wei Dynasty faced new challenges, which also gave Ho Choi a chance to show his courage again.
In 4 16 AD, Emperor Wu of the Eastern Jin Dynasty made a northern expedition to the late Qin Dynasty and entered the Huaihe River along Surabaya, hoping to enter the Yellow River, go upstream and encircle Luoyang, taking advantage of the Northern Wei Dynasty. At the same time, the later Qin dynasty also asked the Northern Wei Dynasty for help. Borrow or not? Save or not? Ministers blasted the pot and agreed that this was a trick of Emperor Wu of Song, so don't borrow it! The late Qin Dynasty and the Northern Wei Dynasty were as close as lips and teeth, so we should send troops to save the late Qin Dynasty in order to protect ourselves. This time, He Chao
Ho Choi's analysis was too forward-looking. Tuoba Si didn't understand it at all, so he went his own way and sent troops to the north of the Yellow River to stop Emperor Wu of song from moving westward, but he was killed by Emperor Wu of song's crossbowman and spearmen, and was defeated by the army. When the news of the fiasco came, TaBaSi regretted it, and he also learned his lesson. He is determined to follow Ho Choi's advice and never make a move again. Later, as Cui Hao expected, Emperor Wu of song really destroyed the later Qin Dynasty, but he was too busy to control Guanzhong by abolishing the emperor's independence.
Third, stop the southern invasion.
In the foreign relations of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Ho Choi always advocated the Northern Expedition rather than the Southern Expedition, with a firm attitude. He was even regarded as an "undercover" sent by the Southern Dynasties.
In 422 AD, Emperor Wu of Song died, and Yuan Di Tuoba Si of the Ming Dynasty felt that the time had come and wanted to take Luoyang and other passes south. Ho Choi firmly opposed: "It is shameful to send troops to crusade after Liu Yugang's death, and the followers of Emperor Wu of Song have not dispersed. Seeing that our soldiers are under pressure, they will definitely cooperate with Qi Xin and may not win. " Tabashi was quite unhappy.
Ho Choi tried his best to stop the southern invasion, but he was very much in favor of the Northern Expedition. In 423 AD, Tuoba Tao ascended the throne as Emperor Wu Tai. Facing the dilemma of Liu Jiaobei in the south and Rouran in the north, Wu Tai decided to concentrate on solving Rouran first. His ministers were worried that Liu Song would attack and tried to dissuade him. Only Ho Choi pushed his way through the crowd and strongly supported it. He thinks that since the death of Emperor Wu of Song, Liu Song has never recovered and can no longer pose a threat. If you take advantage of your arrogance and catch them off guard with lightning speed, you are sure to win.
In order to dispel Tuoba Tao's last doubts, Ho Choi said: "Liu Song is not what it used to be. Even if they dare to come, they are not afraid of the calf entering the den. Moreover, if we are unprepared, a large-scale attack will surely win. I am only worried that the general will not dare to go deep and win! " Ho Choi eloquent, listen to tuoba tao have a boiling passion, the determination to expedition. The troops adopted Ho Choi's tactics of "surprise, surprise" and won a crucial victory. After a disastrous defeat, they proposed to make peace. From then on, they could no longer pose a threat to the Northern Wei Dynasty.
The success of Tuoba Tao's Northern Expedition brought great pressure to Liu Song in the south. In order to prevent the Northern Wei Dynasty from going south, Liu Song sent troops to the Yellow River for a rainy day. When the Northern Wei generals learned the news, they reported to the court urgently and asked for more troops. Ho Choi came out to speak again and advised the emperor not to believe it. It's just that he will exaggerate the enemy's situation and create trouble for the country. When Liu Song's army opened up on the Yellow River and built a defense of a thousand Li River, the Northern Wei Dynasty would be frightened and urgently called on the emperor to send troops to attack quickly. The emperor hurried to discuss countermeasures with his ministers, but to his surprise, Cui Hao smiled.
Emperor Wu and his ministers were puzzled. With a wave of his hand, he said, "Liu and Song didn't focus on attacking. They just guarded everywhere and strengthened their defense. It is obvious that they dare not attack. What is there to worry about? " Ministers insisted that Liu Song had formed an alliance with Xia Guo and agreed to capture us together. How can you not send troops? I didn't expect Ho Choi to disapprove of sending troops to the south, but at the turn of the phone, he suggested that the emperor could take this opportunity to attack Xia Guo, annihilate it in one fell swoop and cut his elbow.
This time, regardless of the obstruction and opposition of his ministers, Tuoba Tao resolutely listened to Ho Choi's advice, and after he sent his troops, he annexed Beiyan in one fell swoop, destroyed the summer, and took advantage of the situation to collect the cool north. As Cui Hao expected, Liu Song never dared to do anything. Tuoba Tao praised Ho Choi's extraordinary intelligence and specially promoted him as Stuart after the war. At this point, the Northern Wei Dynasty finally achieved the initial unification of nearly a hundred years!
In the most critical time of the country, Ho Choi always stepped forward, offered suggestions and suggestions, and guided a bright way out for the country regardless of all kinds of opposition. On the expansion of
During the Northern Wei Dynasty, in addition to expanding its territory, Ho Choi also made great contributions to other national affairs. Emperor Wu Tai's admiration for such a hero is beyond words. He once praised Ho Choi to his face: "You are knowledgeable, loyal and loyal to my grandparents and grandchildren. I value you very much! " Tuoba Tao also pointed to Ho Choi and said to those who surrendered: "Although he can't tie chickens. In fact, there are thousands of valleys in Qian Qian in his chest. Every time he sends troops to win, it is his credit! " He ordered that all military plans that ministers could not decide should be implemented only after consulting Ho Choi.
Wu Tai not only trusted Ho Choi, but also was very close to him. He often ran to Cui Hao's house without saying hello, and was able to shrug off Ho Choi's hastily prepared home cooking. When Ho Choi entered the palace, he could enter the emperor's bedroom. It can be said that Ho Choi, which has experienced three dynasties, has been very brilliant. However, when Ho Choi reached the peak of glory, misfortune had spread unconsciously.
V humiliation and death
In 439 AD, Tuoba Tao gave Ho Choi a new task, asking him to continue to write the history of the country, and specifically told him: "Keep records." For this task, Ho Choi, who is nearly sixty years old, feels extremely glorious. He listened to the emperor's instructions, lit a lamp to boil oil, and wrote wholeheartedly. It will be finished in a few years.
After it was written, it was suggested that it be engraved on a stone tablet for people to watch freely, and Ho Choi readily adopted it. So, a stone tablet was built in the capital, costing 3 million yuan and engraved with the words "National History". After the completion, people flocked to the nobility and browsed the forest of steles. Soon, some people turned green, some people whispered, and some people snickered. It turned out that Ho Choi listened to Tuoba Tao's exhortation, expressed his feelings directly, and recorded the history of Tuoba Department of Xianbei nationality in detail without taboo, and wrote it all out, even including some disgraceful and ulterior past.
At this time, the nobles collectively "broke out" and Emperor Wu Tai flew into a rage. He immediately arrested Ho Choi, ordered him to be put to death and destroyed the forest of steles. How soon did Ho Choi expect the glory to disappear and the disaster to come?
In June of the 11th year of Taiping, on the road south of Pingcheng, the capital of the Northern Wei Dynasty, Ho Choi's paddy wagon came slowly. Suddenly, the prison car stopped and dozens of soldiers peed in it. The whining in the carriage was so miserable that Ho Choi finally endured humiliation and died.
As for the cause of Ho Choi's death, historians have always held different views. Some say it's a national problem caused by "differences between China and foreign countries", some say it's a religious problem caused by the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism, and some say it's a disaster caused by the revision of national history. As for the cause of Ho Choi's death, we may not be able to verify it clearly after more than a thousand years. However, in any case, Ho Choi's loyalty to the country is undeniable. Even Emperor Tuoba Zhongxiong of Wutai, who personally ordered the killing of Ho Choi, later showed remorse: "What a pity, Cui Situ!" A taste, quite worth pondering.