 In 582, Yuchi Chong served under Daxi Zhangru (達奚長儒) in a campaign against Tujue's Shabolüe Khan Ashina Shetu, and while Daxi achieved victory, Yuchi died in the battle.At the time that Yuchi Chong died, his son Yuchi Yichen was said to be still young.Emperor Wen took Yuchi Yichen into the palace and raised him there, allowing him to inherit his father's titles.