Yuwen Xuball

Yuwen Xuball or simply Xuball was a short-lived regime established by former Suiball general Yuwen Huaji (宇文化及) in Hebeiball during the Sui-Tang Transition . Yuwen Xuball came to an end when Dou Xiaball invaded and anschlussed it in 619.
==History==
===Background===
Despite Suiball's achievements, its populace grew increasingly restless as Suiball continued to conscript more men into perilous wars against Goguryeoball. Agrarian revolts became so organised and frequent enough, that, by 614, Suiball's forces could not reliably defeat them."Emperor Yang of Sui." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 December 2023‎, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Yang_of_Sui
Before rebelling, Yuwen Huaji served as both an official and general of Suiball under Emperor Yang.Sima Guang, et al. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 183. In this way, Yuwen was deeply entrusted by Suiball, and was often exonerated from misconduct.Wei Zheng, et al. Book of Sui • Tang Dynasty: Biographies, vol. 50. In 616, amid the collapse of Suiball, Yuwen followed Emperor Yang into Jiangsuball.
===Coup Against Suiball===
In 618, homesick soldiers wishing to return West plotted to rebel against Emperor Yang. These conspirators named Yuwen as their leader, which initially frightened him. Regardless, Yuwen soon accepted their proposal, and quickly overthrew Emperor Yang. The group named Emperor Yang's nephew, Yang Hao (楊浩), as titular emperor of Suiball, while Yuwen served as regent.Wei Zheng, et al. Book of Sui • Tang Dynasty: Biographies, vol. 50.
===Wavering Support===
Yuwen found difficulty moving West, as other warlords—such as Li Mi (李密) and Dou Jiande (竇建德)—blocked his attempts. Further, Yuwen began to act arrogantly and indulged himself in a lavish lifestyle. Several officers formerly loyal to Yuwen's rule rebelled against him, but these counter-coup attempts failed.Wei Zheng, et al. Book of Sui • Tang Dynasty: Biographies, vol. 50. By now, with many of Yuwen's followers deserting or surrendering to other warlords, his following shrank to around 20,000 soldiers.Sima Guang, et al. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 185.
===Establishment & Abolishment===
Before his faction was destroyed, Yuwen wanted to become an emperor, so he proclaimed himself emperor of Xuball in Wei countyball, Hebeiball.Sima Guang, et al. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 186. In 619, Yuwen Xuball attacked Tangball, but was defeated and subsequently besieged in Liaochengball, Shandongball. Dou Xiaball took the opportunity to strike at Tangball, defeating the latter while also continuing to siege down Yuwen Xuball at Liaochengball.
Eventually, one of Yuwen Xuball's generals, Wang Bo (王薄), surrendered Liaochengball to Dou Xiaball. Yuwen was captured and executed in March of 619, ending Yuwen Xuball.Sima Guang, et al. Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 187.
==Relationships==
===Enemies===
* Suiball
* Tangball
* Shen Liangball
* Dou Xiaball
==How To Draw==
Drawing Yuwen Xuball is very simple.
#Draw a black outline of a circle.
#Fill it Yellow.
#Draw a second white circle inside of the first.
#Add the Chinese character for Xu (許) inside of the white portion. You can also write the characters for Yuwen Xu (宇文許) to distinguish Yuwen Xuball from other Xuballs in Chinese History.
#Add two slant eyes and you've finished.
#Optional: Draw appropriate hatwear.
==Gallery==
Yuwen Xuball.png|"Yuwen Xuball" by Polandball Wiki user Subsequentliang
==References==
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