Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou Dynasty

Emperor Wu of the Northern Zhou Dynasty: Yuwen Yong was the most accomplished emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. After he ascended the throne, he kept a low profile for 12 years. In 572, he planned to kill the powerful minister Yu Wenhu and regain his power. He implemented the land equalization system, reformed the military system, and released slaves, which greatly enhanced the national power of the Northern Zhou Dynasty. In 574, he launched a campaign to exterminate Buddhism, ordering 3 million monks and nuns to return to secular life, increasing the country's military resources and taxes. In 577, he destroyed the Northern Qi and unified the north, laying the core foundation for the Sui Dynasty to unify the country. Unfortunately, he died of illness during the Northern Expedition to the Turks, and the great cause of unification came to an abrupt end.