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Battle of Fushun

Type Event Region 全世界 Time 1618

In the fifth month of 1618, Nurhaci, khan of the Later Jin, led his army to capture Fushun, a key Ming garrison town in Liaodong.…

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  1. 1618Hetu Ala · LiaodongNurhaci rallied the Eight Banners army at Hetu Ala under the banner of the Seven Grievances and marched east to take Fushun, a key Ming frontier garrison in Liaodong. Ming forces along the border raised alarms but failed to effectively intercept the Later Jin main force.
  2. 1618Fushun · LiaodongThe Later Jin army arrived before Fushun and besieged it with overwhelming numbers. Under pressure from within and without, Ming deputy general Li Yongfang judged the defense hopeless and negotiated peace with the Later Jin.
  3. 1618Fushun · LiaodongLi Yongfang opened the gates and surrendered, and Fushun fell into Later Jin hands. The Later Jin gained its first Ming-held city, along with large numbers of Han soldiers and civilians; Li Yongfang became a model for the Later Jin's recruitment of Han Chinese, and Ming morale in Liaodong suffered a severe blow.

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