First, appear
-Born in Cui Shi, Qinghe, a big family in northern Ho Choi, his ancestors were all high-ranking officials and dignitaries, and his father Cui Hong, known as a child prodigy in Jizhou, once worked as a bookkeeper 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 the astronomical classics. Moreover, he has the ambition to govern the country!
At the beginning of his career, 20-year-old Cui Hao worked for Tuoba GUI, 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 imperial porridge.
In 409 AD, Prince Tuoba Si inherited 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, instructing 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 look at 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, people's hearts had just settled. Moving the capital rashly at this time will make the people panic and cause instability. It's soft summer outside, and then the real danger is internal troubles and foreign invasion! "
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 to distribute the poorest farmers in the capital to the states, and the local government could open warehouses for disaster relief. The state borrows money from wealthy families and promises to repay it with interest next year. If the harvest is still not good next year, make other plans, but don't move the capital!
Rio Tinto colophon department adopted Ho Choi's advice, as planned. The following autumn, the harvest was quite good, and the country finally survived 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 invaded the northern Qin Dynasty and entered the Huaihe River along Surabaya. He wants to enter the Yellow River, go upstream, surround Luoyang, and take 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. In order to protect themselves, troops should be sent to save the late Qin Dynasty. This time, He Chao
Ho Choi's analysis is too advanced. Tuoba Si didn't understand 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 defeated by the army. When the news of the fiasco came, Tabashi regretted it and 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 go south to seize Luoyang and other passes. 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 Qixin and may not win. " Tabashi is very 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. Faced with the dilemma of being soft in the south and soft in the north, Mrs. Wu decided to concentrate on solving the problem first. His ministers 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 at 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 wolf's 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 plausibly heard Bartow's blood boiling and determined to go on an expedition. The troops adopted Ho Choi's tactics of "surprise, surprise" and won a crucial victory. After the fiasco, 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. After learning the news, the generals of the Northern Wei Dynasty reported to the imperial 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 established a defense of thousands of miles, the Northern Wei Dynasty was afraid 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. He waved his hand and said, "Liu and Song didn't focus on attacking. They just guard everywhere and strengthen their defense. Obviously, 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 and annihilate it in one fell swoop.
This time, regardless of the obstruction and opposition of his ministers, Tuoba Tao resolutely followed Ho Choi's advice, sent his troops and annexed Beiyan in one fell swoop, destroyed the summer, and took advantage of the situation to cool the 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 and offered suggestions, regardless of all kinds of opposition, guiding a bright way out for the country. On the expansion of …
During the Northern Wei Dynasty, Ho Choi not only expanded its territory, but also made great contributions to other national affairs. Emperor Wu'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 prick chickens. In fact, he has thousands of Qian Qian valleys 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 trusts Ho Choi, but also is 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 GUI gave Ho Choi a new task, asking him to continue to write the history of the country, and especially 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 writing, it was suggested that it be carved 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 to browse the forest of steles. Soon, some people turned green, some people whispered, and some people snickered. Originally, 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 hesitation, all of which were written out, even including some disgraceful and ulterior events.
At this time, the nobles "broke out" collectively, and Emperor Wu flew into a rage. He immediately arrested Ho Choi, ordered his death and destroyed the forest of steles. How soon does 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 prison car came slowly. Suddenly, the prison car stopped and dozens of soldiers peed in it. The whine in the carriage was so sad that Ho Choi finally swallowed it and died.
Historians have always held different views on the cause of Ho Choi's death. Some say it is a national problem caused by "differences between China and foreign countries", some say it is a religious problem caused by the dispute between Buddhism and Taoism, and some say it is a disaster caused by the revision of national history. As for the cause of Ho Choi's death, we may not be able to find out clearly after more than a thousand years. However, in any case, Ho Choi's loyalty to the country is undeniable. Even Tuoba Zhongxiong, the five emperors who personally ordered the killing of Ho Choi, later showed remorse: "What a pity, Cui Situ!" A taste, quite worth pondering.