Northern Wei's predecessor state Dai had previously been a vassal to Later Yan's predecessor state Former Yan, before both were destroyed by Former Qin—Former Yan's … See more

By 395, Tuoba Gui was not only no longer submissive to Later Yan, but was openly pillaging other tribal vassals of Later Yan.
Murong Chui, despite contrary counsel from his advisor Gao … See more

At the urging of Murong Bao and Murong De, both of whom believed that Northern Wei would pose a future threat, Murong Chui personally … See more

When Later Yan forces reached Canhe Slope (in modern Liangcheng), the army became enveloped in darkness, probably due to the storm. The See more