Houmochen Yue
Houmochen Yue | |
|---|---|
| 侯莫陳悦 | |
| Inspector of Qinzhou (秦州刺史) | |
| In office 531–534 | |
| Monarch | Emperor Jiemin of Northern Wei/Yuan Lang/Emperor Xiaowu of Northern Wei |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | April or May 534 |
| Children | One unnamed son |
| Parent | Houmochen Poluomen (father) |
Houmochen Yue (died April or May 534) was a military general of the Northern Wei during the Northern and Southern dynasties period. As a subordinate of Erzhu Rong, he followed Erzhu Tianguang in his Guanzhong campaign and was garrisoned in the region alongside his friend, Heba Yue. When conflict arose between Heba Yue and the paramount general, Gao Huan, Houmochen betrayed Heba and assassinated him. However, Heba's generals soon acclaimed Yuwen Tai as their leader, and following a decisive defeat and in the face of imminent capture, Houmochen committed suicide.