The Northern Wei Dynasty made a special visit to Yecheng, why did it finally make Pingcheng its capital?

First, the Northern Wei Dynasty was an alliance formed by many tribes headed by Tuoba Department. Although they are tough, they are few in number, while the Central Plains has a large population. If its capital is Pingcheng, it will expose the disadvantage of few people, and the people in the Central Plains will inevitably refuse to accept the rule, which is not conducive to the reunification of the Northern Wei Dynasty. And there must be contradictions within the multi-tribal alliance.

Second, as herders and hunters, they can't adapt to the climate and environment of the Central Plains, nor can they adapt to the eating habits of the Central Plains. The geographical location of Pingcheng is just the border. Compared with the Central Plains, the conditions close to the hometown of Tuoba people can make the people of the Northern Wei Dynasty adapt to the new life.

Therefore, the Northern Wei Dynasty chose Pingcheng, which was the result of its political, economic, cultural, military and traditional comprehensive functions, and it was indeed the best choice.