Today, let's talk about the gods of war who turned the tide in Chinese history to save the dynasty or prosper the dynasty.
In the last years of the Ming Dynasty, he was a native of Dongguan, Guangdong, an outstanding minister and a skilled commander.
Highlight reel momentsNingyuan's moment of victory
In the second year of the Apocalypse (1622), Yuan Chonghuan volunteered to join the front line to defend against the Later Jin invasion, aiming to regain control of Liaodong. He started at Shanhaiguan and gradually rose to the position of commander of the defense of the Ningqian Army. In this position, he assisted the commander-in-chief, Sun Chengzong, in building the defensive line known as Guan Ningjin. In the sixth year of the Apocalypse (1626), Yuan Chonghuan successfully repelled the attack led by the Later Jin commander Huang Taiji and won a decisive victory in Ningyuan.
An outstanding military leader of the Red Turban Army at the end of the Yuan Dynasty and a famous general in the early Ming Dynasty.
Highlight Moment: The Major Battle of Poyang Lake
In August of the twenty-third year of Zhizhi (1363), Chang Yuchun showed firm courage and fearless spirit in this crucial battle. He skillfully commanded the fleet and repelled the attack of the Han army. Chang Yuchun also actively organized an offensive based on fire attacks, which dealt a serious blow to Chen Youliang's sailors. In the fierce battle, Chen Youliang was killed by a stray arrow, causing the rest of the enemy army to surrender. Chang Yuchun's heroic performance and devastating blow to the enemy greatly contributed to Zhu Yuanzhang's brilliant victory.
Later Tang Zhuangzong, a military strategist in the late Tang Dynasty and the founder of the Later Tang Dynasty, was the son of Li Keyong, the king of Jin.
The highlight: the fall of the rear beam
The conflict between the Later Tang and Later Liang involved a series of military battles in which the two sides fought for dominance of the lower reaches of the Yellow River.
In the third year of Longde (923), Li Cunqiao successfully implemented the strategy proposed by his advisers Guo Chongtao and Li Siyuan, and successively captured Bianzhou and Zhongdu. The commander of the Liang army in Caozhou surrendered without resistance, and Zhu Youzhen, realizing the futility of reinforcements, chose to commit suicide. Eventually, the Tang army entered Bianzhou, and Wang Zan chose to surrender in Kaecheng. On the twelfth, Duan Ning led an army of 50,000 to Fengqiu and surrendered to the Later Tang Dynasty, marking the demise of the Later Liang.
An outstanding military strategist, statesman and commander during the Tang Dynasty.
Highlight moment: Pacify the Anshi Rebellion
During the turbulent period of the Anshi Rebellion, Guo Ziyi served as the military governor of the Hebei region and defeated the rebel leader Shi Siming. Subsequently, he succeeded in recapturing the cities of Luoyang and Chang'an, playing a key role in quelling the rebellion. Due to his outstanding achievements, he was appointed prime minister and was made king of Fenyang. During the reign of Emperor Daizong, when the rebel servant Gu Huaien provoked the Tubo and Hui tribes to invade the Guanzhong region, Guo Ziyi wisely allied with the Hui tribes and implemented a strategy to deal with the Tubo forces, ensuring the security and stability of the country.
A famous military leader in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, he was known for his loyalty to Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period.
Highlight moment: The Battle of Xiangyang
Guan Yu used the water attack strategy to defeat Cao Wei's forces and captured Yu Ban and other important enemy generals, thus inflicting a major blow on the enemy and gaining widespread praise. Subsequently, Lu Xun, the general of Eastern Wu, raided Jingzhou and forced Guan Yu to retreat to Maicheng. Eventually, Guan Yu and his son were captured and executed by Eastern Wu forces, leading to the fall of Jingzhou and marking an important turning point in the complex political landscape of the Three Kingdoms period.
During the Western Han Dynasty, he was an outstanding military strategist and influential figure, and was revered as a national hero.
Highlight Moment: Seven conquests against the Huns
Battle of Dragon City: Wei Qing launched a surprise attack on the Xiongnu's holy city of Dragon City, capturing more than 700 enemy soldiers.
Recapture of the Hexi Corridor: Wei Qing succeeded in recapturing the southern territory of the Hexi Corridor, which had previously been under the rule of the Qin Dynasty.
Siege of Gaoque: Wei Qing besieged the Xiongnu King Yiqu and captured more than a dozen princes and 1More than 50,000 captives of both men and women, as well as a large number of livestock.
Dingxiang World War II: Wei Qing twice led 100,000 cavalry against the Xiongnu and annihilated more than 10,000 enemy troops.
Decisive Battle in the North: Wei Qing and Huo Qubing had a common strategy, dividing their forces, boldly attacking the northern border, and engaging the main Xiongnu army. They used the powerful "Wu Gang Chariot Formation", and although they were not strong enough, they eventually won the victory.
An outstanding military strategist, strategist and national hero of the Western Han Dynasty. He was the nephew of Empress Wei Zifu, the consul of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and the brother of General Huo Guang.
Highlight Moment: God of Thunder
The Battle of Hexi was an important strategic action of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty against the Xiongnu, which followed the Battle of the Southern Xiongnu. Huo Qubing conquered the Hexi region in just one year, eliminating and accepting the surrender of more than 80,000 Xiongnu soldiers. As a result, the Jincheng and Hexi regions of Gansu, as well as the southern mountains (Qilian Mountains) and Yanzhi (Lop Nur), fell under the control of the Han dynasty, completely eliminating the threat of the Xiongnu. As a result, the Han Dynasty was able to halve the defensive armies of Longxi, Beidi, and Shangjun, greatly reducing military expenditures and reducing the burden on the people.
A famous military leader of the Warring States period in ancient China, representing the art of war.
Highlight moment: The Battle of Changping
In the 47th year of King Zhaoxiang of Qin (260 BC), Bai Qi dealt a severe blow to the main force of Zhao in the Battle of Changping, resulting in the death of about 400,000 Zhao soldiers. After the war, he advocated using the victory to move on and capture the state of Zhao. However, due to Hou Tuo's jealousy, he became jealous of Bai Qi's great achievements, and eventually the war was stopped, and the Han and Zhao states reached a peace treaty involving territorial concessions.
A politician and military strategist in the late Qin period, and the grandson of Xiang Yan, a general of the Chu State.
Highlight Moment: The Battle of the Great Deer
In the Battle of Julu, Xiang Yu led tens of thousands of Chu troops to confront the main force of the Qin army under the command of Zhang Han and Wang Li, which was a famous battle in Chinese history in which a small army defeated a large army. Xiang Yu showed unparalleled courage, and when the other princes hesitated, he launched a fierce attack that inspired the coalition forces to join the battle. Eventually, he completely routed Wang Li's army, forcing Zhang Han's 200,000 Qin troops to surrender eight months later.
One of the founders of the early Western Han Dynasty, a military strategist, and one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty.
Highlight Moment: Ascend to the top from the beginning, the arrival of the god of war
Although he had never personally led an army into battle, Han Shin quickly rose to the rank of general. Naturally, this caused discontent among others, who questioned whether he was just a theoretician like Zhao Kuo. However, Han Shin always showed clever tactics, building visible fortresses and using stealthy routes through places like Chencang. With astonishing speed, he seized the territory of Hanzhong, establishing a safe rear base for the Han army and laying the foundation for future conquests.
Subsequently, Han Xin won successive victories, defeating Wei (Battle of Anyi), attacking Zhao (Battle of Jingcheng), capturing Yan, and destroying Qi (Battle of Weishui). It is worth noting that he conquered seven countries alone in just four years, surpassing the military achievements that took the Qin dynasty more than a decade to achieve. At this time, the defeat of Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, was irreparable.
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