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After reading the story of Hulugu, I was filled with shock and regret.

He had outstanding martial arts and extraordinary military talents, and he saved the day many times, making him the well-deserved patron saint of Northern Qi.

But he was upright and incorruptible, which offended him and led to his death by a treacherous villain and a foolish monarch.

This was not only his personal tragedy, but also a disaster for the Northern Qi Dynasty.

His death caused the Northern Qi's defense line to collapse, and the country quickly went to destruction.

From this period of history, I deeply realized the importance of talents and the great harm that treacherous officials in power and incompetent monarchs can cause to a country.

Although Hulugu has passed away, his spirit inspires us to uphold justice and warns us to learn from history.

"When he was young, he was proficient in horseback riding and archery, and was famous for his martial arts."

"At the end of the Northern Wei Dynasty, he followed his father Hulu Jin to the west. Yuwen Tai's chief secretary Mo Zhehui was on the march at that time and saw this."

"I shot an arrow while riding a galloping horse, and took advantage of the opportunity to hit him and captured him alive. He was only seventeen years old at the time."

"He was commended by Gao Huan and promoted to the rank of governor."

"When Gao Huan's eldest son Gao Cheng was crown prince, he was appointed as the trusted commander-in-chief, and soon promoted to General of Conquering the Enemy, and then General of Guards."

"In the fifth year of Wuding, he was granted the title of Prince of Yongle County, and soon served as General of the Left Guard, and was promoted to Earl."

"After Gao Yang established the Northern Qi in the eighth year of Wuding, Hulugu was given the title of Kaifu Yitong Sansi and another title of Xianxianzi."

"In the third year of Tianbao, I followed Emperor Wenxuan's army out of the border and used the arsenal of Moxi."

"We served as the vanguard and defeated the Kumo Xi army, taking many captives and also some other livestock."

"After returning to the capital city of Ye, he was promoted to the governor of Jinzhou."

"In the seventh year of Tianbao, he led 5,000 infantry and cavalry to attack them. He also defeated the Northern Zhou's Yitong Wang Jingjun and others, captured more than 500 people and more than a thousand livestock, and then returned."

"In the ninth year of Tianbao, he led his troops to capture the four garrisons of Jiangchuan, Baima, Huijiao and Yicheng of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He was appointed governor of Shuozhou."

"In the tenth year of Tianbao, he was promoted to Special Advancement and Kaifu Yitong Sansi."

"In February, he led 10,000 cavalrymen to attack Duke Cao Hui, the founder of Northern Zhou, and killed him."

"The commander of Baigu City, Yitong Xue Yusheng, abandoned the city and fled, so Hulugu occupied Wenhou Town, set up a garrison and returned to the capital."

"In the first year of Emperor Jian's reign, he was promoted to Duke of Julu. At that time, Gao Bainian, Prince of Leling, was the Crown Prince."

"Emperor Xiao Zhao Gao Yan believed that Hulugu's family had been honest and upright for generations, and that he had made contributions to the royal family, so he made his eldest daughter the Crown Princess."

"In April of the second year of Heqing, he led 20,000 infantry and cavalry to build Jianxunzhang City in the west of Chenguan Pass, and also built a long wall of more than 200 miles and set up thirteen garrisons."

"In the first month of the third year of Heqing, the Northern Zhou sent general Da Xi Cheng Xing and others to plunder Pingyang. Emperor Wu Cheng ordered them to lead 30,000 infantry and cavalry to resist. When Da Xi Cheng Xing and others heard that it was Hulugu who came to fight, they retreated without a fight."

"We took the opportunity to pursue them, chased them into Zhou territory, captured more than 2,000 Zhou soldiers and returned."

"In March, he was promoted to Minister of Civil Affairs. In April, he led the cavalry to the north to attack the Turks and captured more than a thousand fine horses."

"In the winter of the same year, Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, Yuwen Yong, sent the Grand Marshal Yuchi Jiong, Duke of Qi Yuwen Xian, and Duke of Yong Kechi Xiong to lead an army of 100,000 to attack Luoyang."

"He led more than 50,000 cavalrymen to rush to Luoyang. The two armies fought a fierce battle at Mangshan, and Yuchi Jiong and his men were badly defeated."

"They shot and killed the Zhou general Ke Chixiong, and captured more than 3,000 heads. Yuchi Jiong and Yuwen Xian were spared, and all the armor, weapons and supplies were seized, and the bodies were piled up into a Jingguan."

"Emperor Wucheng Gao Zhan personally visited Luoyang, awarded meritorious service and promoted Hulugu to the position of Grand Commandant, and also conferred him the title of Duke of Guanjun County."

"In the first year of Tiantong, the second daughter was made queen, and in the same year she was promoted to general."

"In June of the third year of Tiantong, my father passed away and I resigned and returned home."

"In the same month, the emperor ordered his brother Huluxian to resume his original post, and he continued to hold the post as before."

"In autumn, he was removed from the position of Grand Protector, inherited the title of King of Xianyang, and also inherited the title of First Chieftain of the People. He was also granted the title of Duke of Wude County, moved to Zhaozhougan, and promoted to Grand Tutor."

Li Qingzhao: The Northern and Southern Dynasties was a turbulent era with ever-changing circumstances and wars.

The Northern Qi and Northern Zhou, two parallel regimes, launched a fierce competition on the land of China.

On this stage filled with gunpowder and intrigue, a famous general rose like a bright star. He was Hulugu.

Hulugu came from a prominent family and was the son of Prime Minister Hulugu Jin.

He showed extraordinary talent in riding and archery since he was a child. He was proficient in riding and archery when he was a teenager. He had outstanding martial arts and was famous at that time.

When Gao Cheng was the crown prince, he regarded him as his trusted commander-in-chief. From then on, Hulugu embarked on his magnificent military career.

He was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, shining brightly on the battlefield.

In every battle, he charged forward, his eyes revealing determination and courage, and his agile figure was particularly eye-catching among thousands of troops.

During his long military career, Hulugu participated in countless battles, each of which wrote a glorious chapter.

In the ninth year of Tianbao, he led his troops to capture the four garrisons of Jiangchuan, Baima, Huijiao and Yicheng of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. He was like a tiger descending from the mountain, unstoppable.

Afterwards, he made many outstanding achievements in many battles with the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

In the first month of the third year of Heqing, the Northern Zhou general Da Xi Chengxing invaded Pingyang. When he heard that the one who was going to fight him was Hulugu, he was so scared that he retreated without fighting.

But how could Hulugu let it go easily? He pursued the victory deep into Zhou territory, captured more than 2,000 Zhou soldiers and returned with a great victory. This victory made his reputation even more famous.

In the winter of the same year, Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou, Yuwen Yong, sent an army of 100,000 to attack Luoyang, and Hulugu led more than 50,000 cavalry to rush to the rescue.

In the Battle of Mangshan, he demonstrated his outstanding military talent.

On the battlefield, he bent his bow and drew his arrow, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, and shot and killed Zhou general Ke Chixiong with one arrow, instantly boosting the morale of his own side.

The Qi army rushed towards the enemy like a surging tide and beheaded more than 3,000 people. Yuchi Jiong and Yuwen Xian almost lost their lives, and all the armor and supplies of the Zhou army were seized.

The victory of this battle made the entire Northern Qi excited, and Hulugu was promoted to the position of Taiwei, and was granted the title of Duke of Guanjun County, becoming a hero of Northern Qi.

After that, the Northern Zhou invaded several times, but each time was successfully repelled by Hulugu.

He was like a solid line of defense for Northern Qi, making it difficult for the Northern Zhou army to cross.

Whether it was the Battle of Pinglong or other battles, big or small, Hulugu was always able to defeat the larger force with the smaller one and create miracles.

His military wisdom and fearlessness frightened the generals of the Northern Zhou Dynasty and became the biggest obstacle on the road to unification of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.

However, Hulugu, who was invincible on the battlefield, fell into trouble in the court.

He is a straight-forward person who cannot tolerate any injustice and hates treacherous villains.

At that time, Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi, was incompetent and doted on villains such as Zu Ting and Mu Ti Bo.

These people formed cliques in the court, controlled the government, and made the government chaotic. Hulugu was very dissatisfied with this. He once said bluntly that if the powerful people abused their power, the country would be destroyed. This sentence was like a sharp knife, which hurt the hearts of Zu Ting, Mu Tibo and others.

They bore a grudge against Hulugu and began to plot secretly, preparing to remove this thorn in their side.

The foolish Gao Wei, under the slander of these villains, gradually became suspicious of Hulugu.

In the third year of Wuping, Wei Xiaokuan, a general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, was well aware of the power of Hulugu. In order to get rid of this great threat, he came up with a vicious plan.

He spread rumors and composed nursery rhymes, implying that Hulugu had ambitions to usurp the throne.

Zu Ting, Mu Ti Bo and others were overjoyed. They exaggerated the case and continued to frame Hulugu in front of Gao Wei.

The foolish Gao Wei actually believed these slanders and wanted to kill this famous general who had made great contributions to the Northern Qi Dynasty.

In this way, the famous general Hulugu was summoned into the palace without any preparation and was killed in Liangfeng Hall at the age of 58.

His death, like the fall of a superstar, plunged the entire Northern Qi into grief.

And those enemies who once feared him, the soldiers of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, all secretly breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news.

The unjust killing of Hulugu became a turning point in the fate of Northern Qi.

Without this pillar, the military power of Northern Qi declined rapidly.

Five years later, Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou, Yuwen Yong, easily destroyed Northern Qi.

The once prosperous Northern Qi collapsed like a building under the turmoil of incompetent rulers and treacherous ministers.

Looking back on Hulugu’s life, he was a hero on the battlefield and the patron saint of Northern Qi.

He used his bravery and wisdom to resist foreign invasion for Northern Qi and protect the peace of countless people.

However, he could not escape the frame-up of treacherous ministers and the suspicion of the foolish emperor, and ultimately died unjustly.

His story is a legendary heroic epic, but also a tragic one that makes people sigh.

The wheel of history rolls forward, but Hulugu's name will be forever engraved in people's hearts.

His heroic deeds inspire future generations to forge ahead bravely and never give up when faced with difficulties and challenges.

At the same time, his experience also makes us deeply realize that the rise and fall of a country depends not only on the strength of its military power, but also on the wisdom of its rulers and the clarity of its politics.

In that turbulent era, Hulugu's tragedy was not only a personal misfortune, but also a sorrow for the entire country and nation.

"In December of the third year of Tiantong, the Northern Zhou Dynasty besieged Luoyang again, blocking the Qi army's food supply route."

"In the first month of the first year of Wuping, he was ordered by the last emperor of Northern Qi, Gao Wei, to lead 30,000 infantry and cavalry to attack. When the army arrived at Dinglong, they met the Zhou general Zhangye Gong Yuwen Jie, the governor of Zhongzhou Liang Shiyan, and the chief minister of water Liang Jingxing, who were stationed at Lulujiao."

"He was wearing armor and holding a sharp weapon, and he led the charge. As soon as the swords clashed, he defeated Yuwen Jie's army and beheaded more than 2,000 people."

"The Qi army marched straight down to Yiyang, where they confronted the Northern Zhou Duke of Qi Yuwen Xian and Duke of Shen Tuoba Xianjing, who were defending there, for a hundred days."

"In order to connect the Yiyang Road, Hulugu built the two cities of Tongguan and Fenghua."

"When the Qi army returned, they stationed in Anye, and Yuwen Xian and others led an army of 50,000 to pursue them."

"He commanded the cavalry to turn back and attack fiercely, defeating Yuwen Xian's army. He captured his chief minister Yuwen Ying, the governor Yue Qin Shiliang, Han Yan and others, and beheaded more than 300 people."

"Yuwen Xian also ordered Yuwen Jie, General Zhongbu Gong Liang Luodu, Liang Jingxing, Liang Shiyan and 30,000 infantry and cavalry to block the road at Lulujiao."

"He joined forces with Han Guisun, Huyanzu, Wang Xian and others to launch a fierce attack, winning a great victory, beheading Liang Jingxing and capturing a thousand horses."

"Because of his military achievements, he was promoted to Right Prime Minister and Governor of Bingzhou."

"In the winter of the same year, he led 50,000 infantry and cavalry to build two cities, Huagu and Longmen, in Yubi Camp, and held out against Yuwen Xian and Tuoba Xianjing. Yuwen Xian did not dare to act rashly."

"They took the opportunity to besiege Dingyang and built Nanfen City, setting up prefectures and counties to pressure the Northern Zhou. More than 10,000 households of Hu and Han people came to submit."

"In the second year of Wuping, he led the people to build Pinglong, Weibi, Tongrong and other towns, and garrisoned thirteen places."

"Putunwei, Duke of Mubaohan, and Wei Xiaokuan, Duke of the Northern Zhou, led more than 10,000 infantry and cavalry to attack Pinglong. They fought north of the Fen River, defeated the Zhou army, and captured and killed more than a thousand people."

"He also conferred upon Hulugu the title of Duke of Zhongshan, and increased his fiefdom by one thousand households."

"After the army returned, Emperor Wucheng ordered him to lead 50,000 infantry and cavalry along Pingyang Road to attack Yaoxiang, Baiting and other cities and garrisons. They were all captured, and the city lord, Yitong, the Grand Commander and nine other people and thousands of soldiers were captured. He was also given the title of Duke of Changle County."

"That month, the Northern Zhou sent its pillar, Hegan Guanglue, to besiege Yiyang. He led 50,000 infantry and cavalry to rush to the rescue. The two armies fought a fierce battle under the city. He defeated the Zhou army and captured four garrisons including Jian'an of the Northern Zhou. He captured more than a thousand Zhou soldiers and returned in triumph."

"The army has not yet reached Yecheng. The emperor ordered the soldiers to disperse and return to their homes."

"He thought that the soldiers had made many military achievements but had not received any consolation or reward. If they were to be released without any favors, they would not be able to win the hearts of the people. So he secretly submitted a petition requesting that someone be sent to announce the decree."

"The soldiers continued to advance, but the imperial court was slow to send an envoy. When the army reached Zimo, they had no choice but to order the troops to stay in camp and wait."

"When the emperor heard the report that the army camp was approaching the capital, he was very unhappy and sent his servant to invite him in."

"Then he comforted and rewarded the soldiers, ordered them to disperse, appointed them as the left prime minister, and gave them the title of Duke of Qinghe County."

"He was killed in the third year of Wuping, at the age of fifty-eight, and his entire family was executed."

Wang Anshi: Hulugu's father was named Hulugu Jin, one of the founding fathers of Gao Huan, a powerful official in the Eastern Wei Dynasty.

Hulugu, who came from a nomadic tribe and a general's family, was proficient in riding and archery at a young age. Although he was taciturn, he was an expert in martial arts and well versed in the art of war.

Once, Hulugu followed Crown Prince Gao Cheng on a hunting trip. They looked up into the sky and saw a bird as big as a wheel, spreading its wings and flying high.

Hulugu bent his bow and shot an arrow, hitting the bird right in the neck.

The bird fell down while spinning, and everyone saw that it was an eagle. Gao Cheng praised Hulugu highly.

Gao Huan's adviser Xing Zigao even sighed and said, "This is a master of archery."

After the establishment of Northern Qi, the veteran generals who had started their careers with Gao Huan were either old or dead. As the second generation of generals, Hulugu stepped onto the stage of history.

Although Hulugu became an official because of his father's background, Hulugu's own military talent was far superior to his father's. He fought bravely and was a master at using troops. He could even be said to be the best general in Northern Qi.

Hulugu maintained the continuation of the Northern Qi Dynasty almost single-handedly.

As the saying goes, a man of great achievements surpasses his master. Hulugu also understood this truth, so he was very strict at home and lived a frugal life.

He did not seek personal gain, refused bribery, had no guests at his door, and did not interfere in state affairs.

But the tree wants to be still but the wind does not stop. Gao Wei, the last emperor of Northern Qi, was a foolish and incompetent emperor who favored villains such as Zu Ting and Mu Ti Bo.

However, Hulugu was a straight-forward person and offended these villains, so he was envied and hated.

At this time, Wei Xiaokuan, a famous general of the Northern Zhou Dynasty who was defeated by Hulugu on the battlefield, sent people to spread rumors and implement a counter-espionage plan. He sang in Yecheng, Baisheng flew to the sky, and the bright moon shone in Chang'an. The treacherous officials took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire. (End of this chapter)