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Genghis Khan outwitted the war horses of the Jin Kingdom
In the spring of 1211 AD, Genghis Khan, the eagle of the Mongolian steppe, led 100,000 Mongolian iron horsemen to sweep like a storm, pointing the spearhead at the once glorious Jin Kingdom for the first time. At this time, although the Jin State was already stormy, it still showed stubborn resistance to the Mongol attack by virtue of the strong strength accumulated in a hundred years of conquest.
Genghis Khan's Mongol army, marching all the way, encountered great resistance in front of Wushabao (present-day Gonghui Township, Zhangbei County, Hebei Province), the first line of defense arranged by the Jin State. This strong fortress, like a stubborn rock, stands above the march of the Mongol army. Genghis Khan's 100,000 iron cavalry, after more than three months of fierce attack, still failed to break it. However, this did not discourage Genghis Khan, but only strengthened his determination to conquer the kingdom of Jin.
Although the strength of the Jin State in the northwest was only more than 30,000 people, it still caused a lot of trouble to the Mongol army with the fortification of the city and the stubborn resistance of the soldiers. However, Genghis Khan knew that in order to completely defeat the Jin state, it was necessary to find its fatal weakness. He sent elite soldiers and strong generals to explore the reality of the Jin Kingdom and look for that glimmer of life.
Finally, by chance, Genghis Khan learned the shocking news that the Jin Kingdom had 100,000 war horses in Hengzhou (now Zhenglan Qibei, Inner Mongolia). These war horses were the backbone of the Jin army, and they were also the key to its ability to compete with the Mongol army. After learning this news, Genghis Khan couldn't help but be overjoyed, he realized that as long as he could capture these war horses, the fighting power of the Jin Kingdom would be greatly weakened, and his road to conquering the Jin Kingdom would also become smoother.
In order to capture these horses, Genghis Khan orchestrated a roundabout tactic. He sent the general Mu Huali to lead an elite cavalry to quietly bypass Wusha Fort and go straight to Hengzhou. And himself, leading the main force, continued the onslaught on Usha Fort in order to attract the attention of the Jin army.
The cavalry led by Mu Huali encountered stubborn resistance from the defenders of the Jin State outside the city of Hengzhou. However, with the bravery and resourcefulness of the Mongol cavalry, they managed to break through the Jin army's defenses and enter the city. In a fierce battle in the city, Mu Huali's cavalry not only defeated the defenders of the Jin Kingdom, but also successfully captured the war horses of the Jin Kingdom. These horses, like wild horses on the steppe, galloped at the feet of the Mongol cavalry, providing them with a steady stream of motivation for their conquest.
At the same time, Genghis Khan's offensive at Usha Castle became more and more violent. Taking advantage of the weakness of the scattered Jin army, he launched a series of fierce attacks, and finally succeeded in breaking through this fortified fortress in a fierce battle. The loss of Wusha Fort marked the complete collapse of the Jin Kingdom on the northwestern defensive line.
After capturing Usha Castle, Genghis Khan did not stop advancing. He led the Mongol army and drove all the way to Zhongdu (present-day Beijing). At this time, the Jin State had lost the ability to compete with the Mongol army. Their horses were taken away, and their combat effectiveness was greatly weakened; The Mongol army relied on these war horses, like a tiger with wings, and became even more brave.
On the way to the central capital, Genghis Khan did not encounter much resistance. The Jin army had lost its former vigor, and they surrendered or broke up one after another. Eventually, under the powerful offensive of Genghis Khan, Zhongdu also fell into the hands of the Mongol army. The emperor of the Jin Kingdom, Wanyan Yongji, chose to commit suicide in despair, ending the hundred years of glory of the Jin Kingdom.
Genghis Khan's conquest was not only the beginning of his conquest of the world, but also the embodiment of his wisdom and courage. With his keen insight into the reality of the Jin Kingdom and his carefully planned tactics, he successfully captured the war horse of the Jin Kingdom, thus completely weakening the combat effectiveness of the Jin Kingdom. This battle made Genghis Khan's name even louder in the steppe, and also made him a hero and legend in the hearts of the Mongols.
Today, when we look back on this period of history, we cannot help but be amazed by the wisdom and courage of Genghis Khan. He proved with his actions that as long as he has firm faith and the spirit of forging ahead, he can overcome all difficulties and challenges. At the same time, we should also bear in mind this period of history, cherish a peaceful and tranquil life, and contribute our strength to the prosperity and strength of the motherland.
In the torrent of history, the name of Genghis Khan is like a bright star, shining forever. In 1211 AD, the steppe eagle led a Mongol army and launched its first fierce attack on the Jin Kingdom. Beneath the walls of the Usha Castle, Genghis Khan showed amazing endurance and wisdom, and fought for three months in search of that glimmer of life.
Just when the world thought that the Jin State would hold the defense line with a strong army, Genghis Khan made an unexpected decision - he sent elite soldiers to bypass the strong defense line and directly take Hengzhou, the horse breeding place of the Jin State. This decision, like a clever move by a Go master, instantly changed the direction of the battle.
"The soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first." This is the wise saying of war since ancient times. Genghis Khan knew this well, and he knew that the war horse was the "grain and grass" of the Jin State and the soul of the Jin army. The Jin army that lost its war horse was like an eagle that had lost its wings, and could no longer spread its wings and fly high.
Genghis Khan's decision caused an uproar in the Jin State at that time. The whole Jin Kingdom was terrified, they couldn't believe that this eagle from the grassland could find their Achilles' heel so accurately. Genghis Khan's Mongol army, relying on these war horses, was like a tiger with wings, all the way like a bamboo, and finally succeeded in conquering the Jin country.
Netizens have expressed their opinions on this historical event. Some praised Genghis Khan's wisdom and courage, believing him to be a true strategist; There are also people who lament the ruthlessness of history and believe that the fall of the Jin Kingdom is an inevitable result. However, no matter how you evaluate it, the historical event of Genghis Khan's outwitting the war horses of the Jin Kingdom will become our eternal memory. It teaches us that in war, wisdom and courage are equally important; And in life, we also need to be like Genghis Khan, bravely face challenges and use wisdom to solve problems.
The historical revelation of Genghis Khan's outwitting the war horses of the Jin Kingdom
Genghis Khan's outwitting of the Jin War Horse not only showed his extraordinary military talent, but also reflected his deep understanding of the nature of war. In the era of cold weapons, the importance of war horses for cavalry was self-evident, and Genghis Khan knew this, so he chose the most direct and effective way of attack.
I am deeply impressed by this incident. Genghis Khan, with his extraordinary wisdom and courage, succeeded in changing the course of the war and rewriting the course of history. It shows the importance of wisdom and courage in warfare, and also reflects the need for leaders to have foresight and the ability to act decisively when making decisions.
The lessons of this history are far-reaching. In today's complex and ever-changing world, we also need to have the wisdom and courage like Genghis Khan to face challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve self-transcendence. So, as a modern society, how can we integrate this wisdom and courage into our lives and work? This is worth pondering.
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