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 Sui dynasty victory
Belligerents
Goguryeo Mohe	Sui dynasty
Commanders and leaders
King Yeongyang Kang I-sik	Wei Chong Yang Liang Zhou Luohou
Strength
10,000	Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown	Unknown

In 597, tensions increased between Emperor Wen of Sui and King Yeongyang. Kang I-sik suggested that his king attack the Sui dynasty. King Yeongyang accepted and led 10,000 Mohe army himself along with more troops led by Kang I-sik. The Goguryeo army repeatedly attacked the pass at Linyuguan, but Wei Chong (韋冲), Governor of Yingzhou, defeated 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. All following attacks by Goguryeo on Linyuguan failed.

See also

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