Eastern Wei vs. Western Wei, Flooded Battle of Yingchuan City Eastern Wei Taiwei Gao Yue, Xingtai Murong Shaozong, and Dadu Governor Liu Fengsheng led the main army of Eastern Wei to launch an attack on Wang Sizheng of Yingchuan in Western Wei. However, the Eastern Wei army has been unable to capture Yingchuan City. Liu Fengsheng suggested that the flood strategy should be adopted, and the dam should be built to pour back the city of Yingchuan. The city wall collapsed in many places, and Gao Yue led his army to attack, but it was still unsuccessful. At this time, the Western Wei sent the general Zhao Gui to the rescue, but was blocked in Xiangcheng. The Eastern Wei army sent sharpshooters to shoot arrows on warships, and the city was about to fall.
Murong Shaozong, the general of the Eastern Wei Dynasty, was suspicious of this, but still watched the enemy situation in person, but unfortunately died when the battleship was swept away by the storm. Liu Fengsheng was also shot to death, and only Murong Yongzhen was captured. Wang Sizheng said to Murong Yongzhen that as a courtier, he should observe the festival to the death, and beheaded him. Under the city of Changshe, the Eastern Wei Dynasty lost two generals, and Gao Yue was disheartened and did not dare to attack the city again. Chen Yuankang suggested that Gao Cheng personally go to conquer Yingchuan in order to make great contributions and establish prestige. However, Gao Cheng was not satisfied with this, believing that the time was not yet ripe. Cui Xian recommended Lu Yuangui to serve as the Tailang of Daxing, and Chen Yuankang's power was weakened. Chen Yuankang believes that the capture of Yingchuan will definitely succeed.
So, shortly after the death of Emperor Wu of Southern Liang, Gao Cheng led his army to Changshe City to rebuild the dam. After more than a year of siege, the situation in the city of Changshe was very bad, and most of the soldiers and civilians of the Western Wei Dynasty died in the city. Eventually, the strong wind swept the water towards the city walls, and the Eastern Wei army successfully stormed the city. Gao Cheng ordered Wang Sizheng to be captured alive, but Wang Sizheng chose to repay the country with death. Together, they stopped his suicide and led him down the mountain. Gao Cheng respected Wang Sizheng very much and did not let him bow down. The troops led by Wang Sizheng were almost completely annihilated, but not a single one surrendered. Gao Cheng treated Wang Sizheng very favorably, sent him to a distant place, and changed Yingchuan to Zhengzhou.
However, the details of Wang Sizheng's defeat and surrender to Northern Qi and whether Gao Cheng issued an unbelievable order are not the same in the historical records. There is a possibility of beautifying the description of Wang Sizheng in the Tang Dynasty history books "New Tang Book" and "Old Tang Book", because Wang Sizheng's descendants have a deep relationship with the Tang royal family. Eventually, after the Eastern Wei conquered Yingchuan, the Western Wei army withdrew to the country. Summary: The Eastern Wei army besieged the city of Yingchuan in the Western Wei Dynasty for a long time, but could not capture it. Liu Fengsheng suggested flooding, but it was still unsuccessful. Murong Shaozong, Liu Fengsheng and other generals were killed in the battle, and Yingchuan City could not hold on.
Chen Yuankang suggested that Gao Cheng personally attack Yingchuan, and finally succeeded in capturing the city. Gao Cheng had great respect for Wang Sizheng, but there was controversy about the details of his defeat and surrender to Northern Qi. Eventually, after the Eastern Wei conquered Yingchuan, the Western Wei army returned to China. Personal opinion: This article describes the flooded battle of the Eastern Wei siege of Yingchuan City, showing the courage and resourcefulness of the generals on both sides. At the same time, it also reflects the political struggle and power struggle of the time. The article also mentions the details of Wang Sizheng's defeat and surrender to the Northern Qi Dynasty, and considers the credibility of the historical record.
However, the article does not mention the subsequent development of the Eastern Wei after the capture of Yingchuan, and the impact of this battle on the Eastern and Western Wei dynasties. This is an issue that could be explored further. Question: What do you think was the impact of the Eastern Wei Dynasty on the Eastern Wei and Western Wei dynasties after the capture of Yingchuan?