The 6th century AD was a fucked-up era, and there were many famous events that occurred in later generations that were as bizarre as UFOs descending on the Egyptian pyramids. At the same time, there have also emerged a large number of famous figures in Chinese history who will not die unless they seek death. Yes, this is the last period of the Northern and Southern Dynasties that everyone is very interested in but knows little about, an era of crazy rebelliousness, messy bloodlines, confusion, blood and debauchery that is as bloody and debauched as a R-rated movie, but still interesting.
If we want to sort out the chaotic sixth century, we have to mention the Six Towns Rebellion, also known as the Six Towns Uprising. It refers to the unrest initiated by the garrison soldiers and people of all ethnic groups in the six northern towns in the fifth year of Zhengguang's reign in the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 524). This uprising lasted for several years and affected the entire north. The long duration, wide scope, large number of warlords, and deep influence can definitely be compared with the Chen Sheng Wuguang Uprising, Huang Chao Uprising, Peasant Uprising in the late Yuan Dynasty, Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Uprising, etc., Ranking among the top ten peasant uprisings in China.