In the sixteenth year of King Zhou Ding (591 BC), the Jin State took advantage of the death of King Chu Zhuang, the king of Chu, and the internal strife among the nobles within the Chu State, to jointly defend the State and launch a "demonstrative" attack on the Qi State, which had been ready to move. Under the command of Jin Jinggong and Wei Prince Zang, the Jin and Wei allied armies won victories one after another, forcing Qi Qinggong to renew the alliance with Jin Jinggong, severing ties with Chu, and even sending Qi Prince Qi to Jin as a hostage, so that Jin Jinggong was satisfied with the withdrawal of his troops.
Although the State of Qi suffered defeat and the crown prince became a hostage, Qi Qinggong was not convinced at all. He was determined to re-seek the support of the state of Chu and once again challenge the supremacy of the state of Jin. In the seventeenth year of King Ding of Zhou (590 BC), after the state of Chu quelled the internal strife, he submitted a request to the state of Qi for an alliance. After receiving the support of the Chu State, Qi Qinggong was full of confidence and believed that he could challenge the hegemony of the Jin State again.
In the spring, Qi Qinggong launched an attack on Lu, the most important ally of the Jin State, conquered Longyi on the border, and approached Chaoqiu. Lu and Wei sent reinforcements, and the Wei army fought with the Qi army in Xinzhu, and the Wei army was defeated, and Sun Liangfu, the prince of Wei, was almost captured. Other Wei Guo doctors lied that reinforcements had arrived to stop the pursuit of the Qi army, and the Qi army stopped at the house to monitor the guards.
After escaping from danger, Sun Liangfu asked for assistance from the Jin State and met the envoy of the Lu State for help. After learning the news that Qi once again raised troops to attack Lu and defeated the guards, Jin Jinggong was furious, agreed to send troops, and approved Xun Ke to mobilize 700 military vehicles to go on the expedition. The Jin army arrived in the territory of Weiguo, merged with the Wei army, and continued to move forward, looking for a decisive battle in the field of the Qi army.
On the way, there was a crime within the Jin army, and Han Ju beheaded the criminals according to the law, which attracted the attention of Xun Ke. He shared the army's accusations against Han Ju and maintained unity in the army. When Qi Qinggong learned that the Jin army had dispatched 800 military vehicles, he panicked and ordered a retreat. Xun Ke chased after him and chased him to Xindi. The Duke of Qi Qing once again sent an envoy to write a war letter and decided to fight a decisive battle with the Jin army at Milu Mountain.
The next day, the envoy of Qi came to the Jin army camp and wrote a battle letter saying that the battle would be fought tomorrow morning. Xun Ke replied that the Jin State could not bear to see Lu and Wei suffer, and asked for peace. Qi replied again and decided to fight a decisive battle. The Jin army deliberately showed weakness before the war, and let Gao Gu, the doctor of Qi, attack the Jin army camp at night to show the courage of the Qi army. After Gao Gu's success, the Jin army quickly moved and waited in the field.
After Qi Qinggong learned that the Jin army had "retreated", he thought that Xun Ke did not dare to fight with him, and was determined to fight a decisive battle with the Jin army. He ordered the whole army to pursue, and in June of the eighteenth year of King Zhou Ding (589 BC), the two sides fought fiercely in the land. The envoy of the State of Qi issued a letter of war again, saying that even if the Jin army did not agree, it would still be a decisive battle tomorrow morning. The battle was fierce, and in the end, the Jin army was victorious, and Gao Gu, the doctor of Qi, was also captured.
This battle between the Jin State and the Qi State was a magnificent historical change. The Jin state, united, managed to defend its supremacy, while the Qi state paid a heavy price. The battle demonstrated the strength and unity of the Jin state and laid the foundation for the rise of a new overlord.
The Battle of the Fortress was a military conflict of great historical significance in the Spring and Autumn Period, and its battle was tortuous and fierce, and the contest of forces of all parties brought about profound changes in the pattern of the entire era. The article describes in detail the confrontation between the Jin and Qi states in this battle, showing the wonderful scenes of open and secret battles and wise and brave battles between the two countries.
First, the article depicts the ingenious tactics of the Jin state. The wisdom of Jin Jinggong and the decisive leadership of Xun Ke enabled the Jin army to flexibly use its forces, be good at showing weakness to the enemy, and then show strong combat effectiveness at critical moments. The unity and tacit understanding within the Jin State provided a solid foundation for them to successfully deal with the challenges of the Qi State. The strategy of showing weakness before the war and showing strength during the battle not only catered to the psychology of the enemy army, but also showed the military strategy and commander-in-command level of the Jin State throughout the military operation.
Secondly, Qi Guo's persistence and courage have also been fully reflected. In the unfavorable situation of the war, Qi Qinggong did not show weakness and decisively chose to fight a decisive battle with the Jin army, showing the arrogance and pride of a monarch. The night attack of Gao Gu, the doctor of Qi State, was a brave action, although it failed in the end, but it also added a touch of color to the brave atmosphere of Qi State. This spirit of never giving in made the Qi State show strong combat effectiveness and firm will in the war.
In addition, the article highlights the political game between the Jin and Qi states. From the initial demonstrative offensive to the later expedition of the coalition forces, the confrontation between the two sides not only reflected the open and covert struggle between the countries, but also revealed the complex positions of the countries in maintaining the alliance and competing for hegemony. Jin Jinggong's swift reaction and determination demonstrated the Jin state's firm stance on regional supremacy, while the Qi state demonstrated the country's self-esteem and persistence in the unyielding struggle.
Overall, the Battle of the Forts was a battle of great strategic depth in the Spring and Autumn Period, and the article's vivid and detailed description of this battle gives readers an in-depth understanding of the political landscape, military strategy, and individual courage of each country at that time. The outcome of this battle not only affected the status of the Jin and Qi states, but also drew a strong mark in the history of the entire Spring and Autumn Period.
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