As the Northern Wei state grew, the emperors' desire for [[Han Chinese]] institutions and advisors grew. [[Cui Hao]] (381-450), an advisor at the courts in [[Datong]] played a great part in this process.<ref>* [[Jacques Gernet]] (1972). "''A History Of Chinese Civilization''". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-24130-8</ref> He introduced Han Chinese administrative methods and penal codes in the Northern Wei state, as well as creating a [[Taoist theocracy|The Northern Celestial Masters|Taoist theocracy]] that lasted until 450. The attraction of Han Chinese products, the royal courts taste for luxury, the prestige of Chinese culture at the time, and [[Taoism]] were all factors in the influence the Chinese in the Northern Wei state. Chinese influence accelerated during the capital's move to [[Luoyang]] in [[494]] and [[Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei|Emperor Xiaowen]] continued this by establishing a policy of systematic [[sinicization]] that was continued by his successors. Xianbei traditions were largely abandoned. The royal family took the [[sinicization]] a step further by changing their family name to Yuan. Marriages to Chinese families were encouraged. With this, [[Buddhist]] temples started appearing everywhere, displacing Taoism as the state religion. The temples were often created to appear extremely lavish and extravagant on the outside of the temples.
<ref>* [[Jacques Gernet]] (1972). "''A History Of Chinese Civilization''". Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-24130-8</ref>
