The Historical Image Writing of Murong Ping and the Imperial Power Construction of the Murong Clan
As an important political figure of Former Yan Dynasty,Murong Ping presented in the history books as a wicked and powerful Minister,his image has actually been influenced by the history writing.The instability of inheritance mode is the root cause of the conflict between Murong Ping and Murong Chui.In the situation of the rivalry between Later Yan and Western Yan,Murong Ping became the tool to shape Murong Chui's image of"the emperor who revitalized Murong Xianbei".The life and historical image of Murong Ping reflected the process of strengthening imperial power of Murong Xianbei.