Battle of Linyuguan

The Battle of Linyuguan (Yohwa) (臨渝關) was fought in 598 as part of the Goguryeo-Sui Wars.

Siege of Linyu Pass
Part of the Goguryeo-Sui Wars
Date 598 Location Linyuguan, present-day Shanhaiguan, Liaoxi Result Tactical Goguryeo victory
Belligerents
Goguryeo Mohe	Sui Dynasty
Commanders and leaders
King Yeongyang Gang Isik (?)	Wei Chong
Strength
10,000	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

In 597, Emperor Wen of Sui provoked Goguryeo to show off the strength of his empire. King Yeongyang became indignant in response. Gang Yi-sik suggested that his king attack the Sui dynasty. King Yeongyang accepted and led 10,000 Mohe army himself. Goguryeo army to attack the pass at Linyuguan, but Wei Chong (韋冲), Governor of Yingzhou, hold them.

In 598, Emperor Wen of Sui collected an army of 300,000 troops to defend the pass. He gave 200,000 troops to Yang Liang who is the fourth son of Emperor Wen and 100,000 marines to Zhou Luohou. However, after constant ambushes combined with the roughness of the sea waves, the Sui navy which was escorting the army was defeated easily. In June 598, the Sui army started to retreat.

See also

• Military history of Goguryeo
• List of China-related topics
• List of Korea-related topics
• History of China
• History of Korea

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