On the characteristics of He Qin in Wei - Jin Period

A large number of He Qin occurred in Wei - Jin Period, which showed more characteristics than in any other historical periods. Firstly, the idea of open marriage led to the thriving of frequent He Qin in Wei - Jin Period, involving many regimes and states. TuoBa XianBei State and its regime were especially active. Secondly, the effect of minority marital customs on He Qin was greater in Wei - Jin Period than in Sui - Tang Period. Thirdly, the political level of He Qin was higher in Wei - Jin Period than in Sui - Tang Period. Fourthly, the marriage of the imperial family between the Sui Dynasty and the Houliang Dynasty was the only special case in split period between the Hans. It was the unity of nobility between the Southern and the Northern that contributed to reunification of China. Therefore, the concept of He Qin should be enlarged. He Qin originated in Xian Qin Period and came into being in the Han Dynasty. Wei - Jin Period was the time in which He Qin took shape completely and developed greatly. The main characteristics of He Qin became obvious in Wei-Jin Period. In fact, the Wei-Jin He Qin was not inferior to the Sui - Tang He Qin and influenced the subsequent development of history.