The Battle of Guandu was an important battle in Chinese history, which took place in the fifth year of Jian'an (200 AD) at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. This battle is known as one of the "Three Great Battles" and is also one of the famous battles in Chinese history in which the weak defeated the strong. The Battle of Guandu took place in the Guandu region, which was located northeast of present-day Zhongmu County, Henan Province.
Before the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao's army was relatively weak, while Yuan Shao had a large army and vast territory, and his power was strong. In order to achieve the goal of unifying the north, Cao Cao decided to start a decisive battle with Yuan Shao, which was the Battle of Guandu.
After more than a year of confrontation, the Battle of Guandu finally ended with Cao Cao's complete victory. This battle demonstrated Cao Cao's military talent of winning by surprise, defeating the strong with the weak, and winning more with less, which can be regarded as a typical example in Chinese history. With about 20,000 troops, Cao Cao successfully broke the suppression of Yuan's army of 100,000 and became a legend in military history.
The site of the Battle of Guandu is located in the northeast of present-day Zhongmu County, Henan Province, a shining jewel in the eastern new city of Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, China, and is a subordinate county of this vibrant and opportunistic city. With a long history and splendid culture, Zhongmu County was once known as Putian and Muzhou, located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, on the shore of the Yellow River, adjacent to the central urban area of Zhengzhou in the west, and Kaifeng City, the ancient capital of the Eight Dynasties in the east.
Zhongmu County has a long history. Since ancient times, Zhongmu has been one of the important birthplaces of the Central Plains civilization. In this land, numerous historical sites and cultural treasures have been left behind. The most famous of these is the ruins of the former ancient city of Muzhou, an ancient city with a history of more than 2,000 years, which has witnessed the prosperity and glory of Zhongmu. Walking through the ruins of the ancient city, it seems that you can feel the historical context and the precipitation of the years.
Secondly, Zhongmu County is strategically located and has unique natural resources. Zhongmu County is located on the banks of the Yellow River, a magnificent mother river that brings abundant water and fertile land to the land. The farmland here is fertile and abundant, and it is one of the important grain production bases in Henan Province. At the same time, Zhongmu County also has unique tourism resources, such as Kunlun Mountain, Song Mountain, Funiu Mountain, etc., the beautiful scenery between these mountains and rivers attracts many tourists to come for sightseeing and vacation.