Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei ((北)魏文成帝) (July or August 440 – 20 June 465), Han name Tuoba Jun (拓拔濬), Xianbei name Wulei (烏雷), was an emperor of the Xianbei-led Northern Wei dynasty of China. He became emperor aged 12 in the aftermath of the eunuch Zong Ai 's assassinations of his grandfather Emperor Taiwu and uncle Tuoba Yu , and he was generally described by historians as a ruler who sought foremost to allow his people to rest after his grandfather's expansionist policies and extensive campaigns, and who also reformed the laws to become more lenient.
20-526: (Redirected from Wencheng Town ) Wencheng or Wen Cheng or variation (Wade–Giles: Wen-ch'eng ), may refer to: People [ edit ] Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei (440-465) Princess Wencheng , Chinese princess who married King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet Places [ edit ] Wencheng County (文成县), a county in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China Wencheng dialect Wencheng, Hainan (文城镇),
40-932: A town in Wenchang , Hainan, China Wencheng, Jiangxi (文成镇), a town in Yushan County , Jiangxi, China Wencheng, Sichuan (文成镇), a town in Langzhong , Sichuan, China Wencheng Township, Hebei (温城乡), in Jing County, Hebei , China Wencheng Township, Henan (文城乡), in Suiping County , Henan, China Wencheng Township, Shanxi (文城乡), in Ji County, Shanxi , China See also [ edit ] [REDACTED] Search for "wencheng" or "wen-cheng" on Misplaced Pages. Wenchang (disambiguation) Cheng (disambiguation) Wen (disambiguation) Topics referred to by
60-579: A withdrawal would unduly signal weakness to Rouran), however, Emperor Wencheng continued, and while he was not able to deal a major defeat to Rouran's Chuluo Khan Yujiulü Tuhezhen , a number of Rouran tribesmen surrendered. Meanwhile, in his absence, his generals Feng Chiwen (封敕文) and Pi Baozi (皮豹子) engaged Liu Song forces near the Ji River (濟水, the route of which had been overtaken by the Yellow River in modern times), with inconclusive results. In 453, during
80-462: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei Tuoba Jun was born in 440, when his father Tuoba Huang was the crown prince of his grandfather, Emperor Taiwu . (Some historical sources give his birthdate as 448, a date that appears rather unlikely because that would make him only six years older than his son, Emperor Xianwen .) His mother, Consort Yujiulü ,
100-556: The eunuch Zong Ai , Emperor Taiwu created him the Prince of Gaoyang, but then reconsidered, believing that a princely title was inappropriate for his oldest grandson, and therefore cancelled the title—signifying strongly that he intended for Tuoba Jun to succeed him. However, Zong Ai, in fear that Emperor Taiwu would punish him over his false accusations against Crown Prince Huang, assassinated Emperor Taiwu in spring 452, and, skipping over Tuoba Jun, made Tuoba Huang's younger brother Tuoba Yu
120-610: The Duke of Hedong (河東王) (died 461), was a Northern Wei general of Rouran descent. He was a member of the Rouran 's royal house , who surrendered to the Northern Wei. Pi was the brother of Empress Gong , the consort of Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei and the mother of Emperor Wencheng . In the second year of the Tai'an era (456), Emperor Wencheng begged him to become General of Pingbei, and he
140-443: The Prince of Nan'an emperor. Zong controlled all important matters of state, and when Tuoba Yu, displeased about Zong's arrogance, tried to strip him of power in fall 452, Zong assassinated him as well. The officials Dugu Ni (獨孤尼), Yuan He , Baba Kehou (拔拔渴侯), and Buliugu Li , however, then overthrew Zong and executed him, making Tuoba Jun emperor at the age of 12, as Emperor Wencheng. Immediately following Emperor Wencheng's taking
160-517: The Prince of Yangping and Li Hui (李惠) the Duke of Nan Commandery. However, while the armies were able to capture a large number of livestock, Murong Shiyin received advance warning and was able to flee into the mountains, and the armies also suffered from illnesses. In 461, Emperor Wencheng had grown frustrated by how many local officials would force the people to loan them money and then trade it with merchants to make profits at tax collection. He issued an edict to strictly abolish this and harshly punish
180-768: The first of Three Disasters of Wu ), and he personally performed tonsure on five monks. However, as per the traditions instituted by Emperor Taiwu, he also publicly received Taoist amulets in spring 454. In spring 453, Emperor Wencheng honored his wet nurse Lady Chang as empress dowager , and treated her brothers as if they were his biological uncles. In fall 454, Emperor Wencheng's concubine Consort Li gave birth to his oldest son Tuoba Hong . In 456, he created another imperial consort, Consort Feng , empress and created Tuoba Hong crown prince—and then, pursuant to Northern Wei tradition, ordered Tuoba Hong's mother Consort Li to commit suicide . In early 458, Emperor Wencheng, frustrated by how drunk and rowdy people would criticise
200-519: The imperial government, enacted a prohibition on alcohol. He banned the brewing, drinking, buying and selling of alcohol, with violators punished by death. However, on special occasions, alcohol would be allowed for a fixed amount of time. At this time, he introduced incognito supervision for officials to monitor their actions. However, officials became afraid and increased investigations, yet the officials also made many false accusations, and would be tried for disrespect. Emperor Wencheng also added clauses to
220-551: The key victors out of these struggles, for not only did they not suffer during the infighting, but became exceedingly honored late in Emperor Wencheng's reign. Both they and Dugu Ni were created princes. Whether Emperor Wencheng himself was involved in these internecine struggles is unclear, although the edicts were issued in his name. Yuchi Juan (尉遲眷), already a decorated general during Emperor Taiwu's reign, also became powerful. Another characteristic of Emperor Wencheng's reign
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#1732847765957240-409: The legal code of Emperor Taiwu that had been formulated in 451. Of these clauses, 13 crimes were punished by execution of the offender's clan, 35 punished by execution of just the offender, and 62 mandated lesser punishments. In winter 458, Emperor Wencheng launched a major attack against Rouran, but considered abandoning it when his troops encountered a snow storm. At Yuchi Juan's urging (arguing that
260-506: The major official bureaus until their deaths. In summer 465, Emperor Wencheng died and was succeeded by his son Tuoba Hong (as Emperor Xianwen). Power soon fell into the hands of the official Yifu Hun , who tried to monopolize power and executed a number of other officials, including Buliugu Li, but in 466 was in turn ambushed by Emperor Wencheng's wife Empress Dowager Feng. Consorts and Issue: Yujiul%C3%BC Pi Lü Pi ( Chinese : 閭毗 ), also Yujiulü Pi ( Chinese : 郁久閭毗 ),
280-482: The political struggles of Emperor Wencheng's early reign, the political figures at the time had imposed 15 additional levies as well as regular taxes, which were considered troubling and burdensome. During the middle years of his reign, despite opposition from officials who worried that the treasury would not be sufficient without them, Emperor Wencheng removed all of these additional levies, though he restored them soon after, and they would not be permanently abolished until
300-473: The practice. Also that year, he decreed that those over the age of eighty would have one son exempt from government service. In 464, while on one of his tours to various parts of the empire, Emperor Wencheng personally attended a Gaoche tribal ceremony to sacrifice to the heavens, and the Gaoche people were very pleased. Also that year, he decreed that people in the capital aged 70 or over would be provided food by
320-548: The reign of his successor Emperor Xianwen. In summer 460, Emperor Wencheng's wet nurse Empress Dowager Chang died. Also in summer 460, based on advice given by Cao An (曹安) the Marquess of Dingyang, Emperor Wencheng launched a major attack on Tuyuhun 's khan Murong Shiyin (慕容拾寅), who had drawn Northern Wei officials' ire by accepting commissions by both Northern Wei and Liu Song and by showing off his wealth. The commanding generals were Emperor Wencheng's brother Tuoba Xincheng (拓拔新成)
340-413: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Wencheng . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wencheng&oldid=1184541567 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
360-437: The throne, it appeared that the high-level officials began internecine struggles against each other, as for several years officials would be put into honored positions, only to be executed days or months later. These included senior officials held over from Emperor Taiwu's administration as well as those who had accomplished much in putting Emperor Wencheng on the throne, and included: It appeared that Yuan He and Buliugu Li were
380-461: Was that he often toured the provinces throughout his empire. He also frequently issued partial amnesties to the people of the capital Pingcheng. In winter 452, Emperor Wencheng's mother Consort Yujiulü died, and he subsequently posthumously honored his parents as emperor and empress. Around the new year 453, Emperor Wencheng, a Buddhist , officially ended the prohibitions against Buddhism that Emperor Taiwu had instituted in 445 (which became known as
400-563: Was the sister of the general Yujiulü Pi (郁久閭毗), who had been a member of the Rouran royal house but who had surrendered to Northern Wei. When he was little, he was much favored by his grandfather Emperor Taiwu, and often accompanied Emperor Taiwu, even on military campaigns. While he carried no official titles, he was known as the Prime Imperial Grandson (嫡皇孫). Around the new year 452, after his father Tuoba Huang had died in 451 after falling ill over his fear of false accusations by
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