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1. Northern Wei Dynasty

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   Foundation and Early Consolidation (386–409 CE)
   The dynasty was formally established by Emperor Taizu of Northern Wei, originally Tóubà Guóyuè, following the collapse of the Former Yan state. Taizu’s initial success rested on his masterful exploitation of the Gǔnbó system, a unique Xianbei mechanism where administrative authority rotated semi-annually between the Emperor and the four highest-ranking clan elders. This system, while promoting tribal cohesion, often led to bureaucratic stasis, necessitating later reforms un…