Battle of Mayi: Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty conquered the Xiongnu, depicting the initial strategy of harmony
In 200 BC, the Battle of Mayi became a key battle for hegemony between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty personally led a large army and successfully defeated the Xiongnu in a fierce battle, demonstrating the great strength of the Han Dynasty. After the war, in order to stabilize the northern frontier, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty put forward a unique policy of peace and affinity, consolidating relations with the Xiongnu through marriage, laying the foundation for a temporary peace.
Battle of Qilian Mountain: The policy of peace and proximity was broken, and the Han Dynasty fought the Xiongnu again
However, the policy of peace and proximity did not fundamentally solve the contradiction between Han and Hungary. In the Battle of Qilian Mountain in 129 BC, the Xiongnu rose again, and although the Han Dynasty was victorious again, the peace did not last. In the years that followed, the two sides alternated war and peace talks, and history entered a period of turmoil.
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's military strategy: pro-conquest and frontier consolidation
During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, through frequent personal conquests and the consolidation of frontier defense lines, the Han Dynasty gradually gained a comparative advantage over the Xiongnu. However, in 89 BC, due to the internal political struggle of the Han Dynasty and military negligence of the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu once again took advantage of the weakness to enter, and the northern frontier fell into turmoil again.
Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty's move to stabilize northern Xinjiang: personally set out to quell the chaos
In 53 BC, Emperor Cheng of the Han Dynasty personally set out on an expedition and successfully stabilized the situation in northern Xinjiang through decisive military action. This expedition not only boosted morale, but also created favorable conditions for future peace.
Peace and proximity were once again effective: Han and Hungary reached an agreement to establish a border
Eventually, through a series of wars and diplomatic means, around 50 BC, the Han and Hungarians reached a peace agreement again. The two sides confirmed the border, laying the foundation for a relatively long period of peace. Despite this, the threat of the Xiongnu did not disappear completely, indicating that the historical Han-Hungarian relationship would still be a fate of war and peace.
This chapter of history teaches us that while war is inevitable, peace is based on sound policy and wise leadership. The war and peace between the Han Dynasty and the Xiongnu was both a review of history and a revelation for the future.