God's Whip Break - Fishing City

God's Whip Break - Fishing City

In the southwest of China, there is a small town that has been forgotten by history but cannot be forgotten - Fishing City. It is located on Diaoyu Mountain on the south bank of Jialing River in Hechuan District, Chongqing, and is named after its resemblance to a fish. However, this small town is known as the "God's Whip Break" because here, the Mongol Empire's iron cavalry suffered unprecedented damage.

At the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongol Empire, led by Genghis Khan, swept across the Eurasian continent and was invincible. The elite cavalry of the Jin Dynasty and the iron falcons of the Western Xia were defeated in front of the Mongol army, even the arrogant European knights were terrified. However, when the Mongol army marched westward in an attempt to conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, they encountered stubborn resistance from the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty. Among them, the Battle of Fishing City became a turning point in this war.

The Mongol army launched dozens of attacks on Diaoyu City, but they were all repelled by the military and civilians led by Southern Song generals Wang Jian and Zhang Jue. This small town became an insurmountable obstacle for the Mongol army and an important fortress for the Southern Song Dynasty to resist foreign invasion. Wang Jian and Zhang Jue, two generals with outstanding military talent and firm national integrity, led the military and civilians to defeat the Mongol army's attacks time and time again.

During the long-term siege, the Mongol army employed various means, including persuading surrender, cutting off water supply, bombing, etc. They sent envoys to persuade surrender, but were killed by the Southern Song general Wang Jian; They attempted to cut off the water source, but were cleverly cracked by the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty; They launched countless attacks, but were all repelled by the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty with their strong mountain city defense system and intelligence. In repeated confrontations, the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty demonstrated a tenacious spirit of resistance and fearless fighting spirit.

In the end, during the 36 year long war, Mongol Khan Mongo died in the siege, forcing the Mongol army to temporarily retreat. This event not only changed the fate of the Southern Song Dynasty, but also rewrote the direction of the entire world history. From then on, the expansion momentum of the Mongol Empire was contained, and the pattern of the Eurasian continent also changed as a result. European countries were spared from the fate of being conquered by the Mongol Empire, while the Southern Song Dynasty was able to continue its rule.

The battle of Diaoyu City showed the Chinese people's indomitable spirit of resistance and courageous fighting spirit when facing the invasion of foreign enemies. In this war, the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty demonstrated a national spirit of unity and solidarity against the enemy. They built the steel Great Wall to defend their motherland with their own flesh and blood, and wrote a glorious chapter in history with wisdom and courage.

Meanwhile, this war also profoundly influenced the course of world history. The expansion momentum of the Mongol Empire was contained, and the pattern of the Eurasian continent also changed as a result. In addition, the Battle of Fishing City also became one of the turning points in European history, saving Europe from the fate of being conquered by the Mongol Empire. European countries recognized the courage and wisdom of the Chinese people because of the war, and began to exchange and cooperate with China. This exchange not only promoted the integration of Eastern and Western cultures, but also laid the foundation for China's later modernization process.

Nowadays, when we stand under the fishing city, we cannot help but think of those brave warriors who once fought bravely. Their heroic deeds will forever be engraved in our hearts, inspiring us to strive for the prosperity and strength of our country and nation. Looking back at history, it is not difficult to find that the Battle of Fishing City was a great victory in Chinese history. This small town not only resisted the attack of the Mongol army, but also demonstrated the bravery and wisdom of the Chinese military and civilians. In that era, China did not have modern weapons such as airplanes and cannons, but they defeated powerful enemies with their tenacious will and intelligence.

The Battle of Fishing City was also an important turning point in Chinese history. Prior to this, China had been in a state of division, with various regimes vying for power. However, this war fundamentally changed the relationship between the Southern Song Dynasty and the Mongol Empire. The Southern Song Dynasty began to cooperate with the Mongol Empire to jointly resist foreign invasion. This transformation laid the foundation for the development of Chinese history.

In addition, the Battle of Fishing City had a profound impact on world history. European countries recognized the courage and wisdom of the Chinese people because of the war, and began to exchange and cooperate with China. This exchange not only promoted the integration of Eastern and Western cultures, but also laid the foundation for China's later modernization process. At the same time, this war also elevated China's status and influence on the international stage. The courage and wisdom of the Chinese people have been recognized and praised by the world, laying the foundation for China's development and rise later.

In today's world, we can still see the impact of the Battle of Fishing City. Whether in international relations or in cultural exchanges, the Chinese people have shown courage and wisdom. This quality is not only an important component of Chinese history, but also a driving force for China's future development. Let us always remember this historical moment and strive for the prosperity of our country and the strength of our nation!

Fishing City - Blocking the Mongol Iron Cavalry's 36 Year Attack - God's Whip Breaking Point

When it comes to the "Mongol army", many people's image of it is basically two words - domineering!

As a grassland ethnic group with a small population, the Mongols surrendered to the world with only 100000 Mongolian soldiers.

However, even with just one hundred thousand people, they managed to conquer countries such as Western Xia, Western Liao, Hua La Zi Mo, Jin, and Southern Song.

During the reign of Genghis Khan, the Mongol army's conquests had already reached as far as the Black Sea coast. During the Ogedei period, the Mongol Empire expanded its territory to Central Asia, North China, and Eastern Europe.

It can be said that the Mongols suffered almost no defeats in the battle to subdue the international forces, and the Mongol army rarely encountered opponents.

But even this mighty army, which is invincible and unbeatable, suffered repeated setbacks in attacking the small town of Chongqing. In the end, not only did they lose their soldiers, but even the "Mongol Khan" died here.

So, what kind of small town is this? Why can't even the fierce and brave Mongolian cavalry occupy it?

In this article, let's take a look back at the fierce battle between the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty and the Mongol army 760 years ago - the Battle of Fishing City.

Diaoyu City, formerly known as Diaoyu Mountain, is located 5 kilometers south of the Jialing River in Hechuan District, Chongqing, with a total area of 25000 square kilometers.

The name of "Fishing" city is derived from the name of the mountain, which in turn is derived from a raised and flat boulder on the mountaintop!

Legend has it that in ancient times, there were numerous floods and people fled to the mountains without food. Therefore, the Heavenly Emperor sent a giant god to stand on a giant rock with a pole, fishing for fish in the Jialing River to save the famine. "Fishing Mountain" was named after this.

Fishing City, located at the confluence of Jialing River, Qujiang River, and Fujiang River, is surrounded by water on three sides, with walls hanging over the river. The terrain is extremely steep, making it a military stronghold that can be described as "one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men unable to open it".

However, before the Southern Song Dynasty, this place was mostly known as a scenic spot in the Bashu region.

At the beginning of summer, autumn and winter, the entire fishing city is shrouded in a faint mist like ink, like a fairy realm, making visitors and monks reluctant to leave here. Countless poems and songs are left here.

But who would have thought that this charming town of Bashu would become a turning point in changing the course of international history.

And all of this originated from the great war in 1258 AD!

In 1234 AD, after the joint destruction of Jin by Song and Mongolia, Emperor Lizong of Song appointed Zhao Kui as the commander-in-chief and Quan Zicai as the vanguard, officially issuing an edict to deploy troops to Henan and recover lost territory.

As a result, as soon as the Southern Song army arrived in Luoyang, they were suddenly ambushed by the Mongolian army and suffered heavy losses. The hope of the Southern Song rulers and officials to recover their homeland was once again shattered.

This is the famous "Duanping Entering Luo" in history!

The failure of this move not only caused heavy losses to the Southern Song Dynasty, but also found a pretext for the Mongols to invade the Southern Song Dynasty.

In the second year, the Mongol Khan Wokuotai launched an attack on the Southern Song Dynasty on the thousands of mile front line from Sichuan and Shaanxi in the west to the lower reaches of the Huai River in the east, and the Song Mongolian Campaign broke out comprehensively.

At that time, the frontal battlefield between the Southern Song Dynasty and the Mongol Empire was mainly divided into three parts, namely the Two Huai Rivers, Jinghu Lake, and Sichuan, collectively known as the "Three Great War Zones" and referred to as the "Three Borders" at that time.

However, for the Southern Song Dynasty at that time, they were powerless to confront the Mongol army.

In the previous battle against the Jin Dynasty, although the Song Mongolian coalition achieved a complete victory, it was the Mongols who truly benefited the most, not the Southern Song Dynasty.

Moreover, the failure of "entering Luoyang with dignity" greatly weakened the national strength of the Southern Song Dynasty. If the two armies really go to war, then the chances of winning for the Southern Song Dynasty are undoubtedly very small.

The fact is indeed true! After the start of the Song Mongolian Campaign, the Mongol army was unstoppable and achieved consecutive victories. After the Battle of Yangpingguan in 1236, the entire Sichuan region almost fell.

In November of the first year of Chunyou in the Southern Song Dynasty (1241), the Mongol Khan Wokuotai died of illness, and there was a dispute within the Mongol Empire over the position of Khan. There was no time to focus on the battle against the Southern Song Dynasty, which allowed the Southern Song Dynasty to temporarily rest and adjust its protective deployment.

In order to reverse the decline and stabilize the upstream defense line, Emperor Lizong of Song appointed General Yu Jie, who had repeatedly made military achievements in the east of the Huai River, as the governor of Sichuan and the governor of Chongqing Prefecture, fully responsible for the defense of the Sichuan region.

During Yu Jie's reign in Sichuan, he vigorously eliminated corrupt policies, implemented light corv é e and low taxes, rectified military discipline, and recruited talented individuals, which was deeply loved by the people of Sichuan.

It is worth mentioning that Yang Wen, a descendant of the Yang family and the then comfort envoy of Bozhou, also presented the famous "Three Strategies for Protecting Shu" to Yu Jie.

Yang Wen believed that the reason why the Mongol army was unstoppable was because they could not resist outside the gateway. If they could firmly hold the three gates of Yangping, Qipan, and Jianmen, they could resist the Mongol army's attack. This is the best policy.

The central strategy is to make city trenches in steep places; The bottom line is to defend oneself along the river, but in this way, the enemy will truly have the freedom to come and go, as if entering a deserted area.

Yu Jie greatly appreciated Yang Wen's strategy, but the problem is that now Yangping and Qipan have both been lost. As long as Jianmen Pass is still in the hands of the Song army, guarding this pass alone may still not be able to resist the iron hooves of the Mongol army.

So, Yu Jie still hesitated about where the key points of the entire Shu and the key points of defending Shu were. Once there is a slight mistake, it is highly likely that everyone will lose the game.

In order to gather ideas and seek good strategies, Yu Jie specially set up a 'Talent Recruitment Hall' in Chongqing to listen to the opinions of talented people in Sichuan.

Under the leadership of Yang Wen, the two brothers Ran and Ran Pu proposed the establishment of a mountain city protection system centered around Diaoyu Mountain, which would fully utilize the terrain advantage of Diaoyu Mountain to resist the Mongol army's attack.

This plan was approved by Yu Jie and immediately reported to the court for approval. The Ran brothers were fully responsible for the construction of the city and relocation of the prefecture.

Through the unremitting efforts of the Ran brothers and the Sichuan military and civilians, the protective system of the Fishing City has been officially built, and the Fishing City will be divided into inner and outer cities after completion.

The outer city is built on steep cliffs, and the city walls are made of stone blocks. There are a total of 8 city gates, all of which have small buildings. The names are: Huguo, Shiguan, Xiaodong, Xindong, Jinghua, Qiqi, Qisheng, and Zhenxi.

The names of these buildings are not only closely related to the war situation at that time, but also reflect the determination and courage of the Sichuan military and civilians to resist foreign aggression.

The fishing city covers an area of nearly 2 square kilometers, with thousands of acres of fertile land and abundant water sources throughout the year.

At this moment, the Fishing City has become a truly military stronghold, where everyone shares the same hatred towards the enemy and the entire population is armed.

Afterwards, Yu Jie took this as a model and adopted the strategy of "guarding points but not lines, connecting points to form a line". He built more than 20 mountain cities in various steep areas of Sichuan, forming a complete mountain city protection system.

And Fishing City is the most core and fortified fortress among these more than twenty protected mountain cities.

The efforts of Yu Jie and all Sichuan military and civilians were finally validated in the "Fishing City Battle" several years later.

After the death of Ogedei Khan in 1241, the Mongol Empire experienced a brief power vacuum. It was not until 1246 that Ogedei's eldest son, Guiyou, succeeded to the throne and became the third Great Khan of the Mongol Empire.

However, Guiyou's reign was not long, and coupled with the instability within the Mongol Empire at that time, there were many people who coveted the position of Khan. Therefore, although Guiyou was able to inherit the Khan position, he did not have much energy to focus on the war against the Southern Song Dynasty.

In the spring of 1248, after only two years in power, Guiyou Khan passed away, and the position of Khan in the Mongol Empire was transferred to the Tore faction.

In 1251, with the assistance of his mother Zuoluheteni, Mongo became the new Khan of the Mongol Empire.

Since Mengge inherited the throne, the internal division of the Mongolian royal family began to emerge, laying the groundwork for the complete fragmentation of the later Great Mongol Empire.

Of course, these are all for later!

After inheriting the position of Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, Mengge began to actively plan for the southward conquest of the Song Dynasty, and made Sichuan the priority of the Mongol army's attack.

In April 1258, Mongol Khan ordered his troops to launch a massive attack on Song Dynasty in three directions, with detailed deployment as follows:

In the middle, Kublai Khan captured Ezhou, and Wuliang Hetai led troops northward from Vietnam and Guangxi to meet Kublai Khan; The Eastern Road was conquered by Tachaer to control the military power of the Southern Song Dynasty; On the western route, Mengge personally led the main force of the army to attack Sichuan.

After capturing Sichuan, the three armies will meet and then concentrate their efforts on attacking the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, Lin'an City.

In December of the same year, the Mongol army captured most of the prefectures and counties in western and northern Sichuan, and their troops advanced to Mount Wusheng. Most of the land in Sichuan and Sichuan had already belonged to the Mongol Empire.

The following year, the army led by Mongol Khan was now approaching the fishing city, and the situation was very dangerous.

However, at this moment, the Fishing City is no longer comparable. With the efforts of the military and civilians in Shu, the Fishing City is now a strong city with high walls and deep pools, and also has extremely steep terrain. It is not easy for the Mongolian army to occupy it.

In addition, in order to further consolidate the fishing city, Wang Jian, who was then the governor of Hezhou, ordered the relocation of a total of 170000 people from five counties, the construction of additional city defense equipment, and the addition of an underground hidden tunnel for storing and transporting troops.

This tunnel is made of interlocking stones, with a height of 1.25 meters and a width of 1 meter, extending inward in a straight line.

After entering the cave entrance, there is a pass about 15 meters away that can only accommodate one person walking sideways. Going further, it becomes suddenly clear and can reach the west, south, and north sides of the fishing city.

In this way, no matter which side is breached, soldiers can use this hidden tunnel to make timely military compensation.

It is worth mentioning that Wang Jian also expanded the Tianchi in the west gate to more than 100 steps around it, opened 13 new small pools, and drilled 92 wells to ensure sufficient water sources for fishing in the city.

But Mengge never took this small fishing city seriously, thinking that it was just a small piece of land that could be easily occupied without much effort.

Furthermore, the Mongol army led by him, claiming to be the 'Whip of God', galloped across Europe like entering a deserted land, how could they be stopped by a small town!

Driven by his confidence, Mongol Khan refused to directly command the siege and instead asked the Southern Song surrendered general 'Jin Guobao' to surrender in the city first.

Jin Guobao came to the fishing city and conveyed Mengge Khan's intentions to Wang Jian, hoping that he would surrender and open the city. However, he was sternly rejected by Wang Jian.

Although the two armies did not execute the envoys during the battle, the national treasure of Jin sold out to seek glory, so Wang Jian executed him in the name of punishing traitors.

Wang Jian's action was not only the execution of traitorous ministers, but also a demonstration to Mongol Khan of the resolute determination of the military and civilians in Diaoyu City to resist the Mongol army.

After the news of the execution of Jin Guobao came, Mongol Khan was greatly angered and immediately ordered the capture of Fishing City.

Although Meng Ge is very angry, he is not completely composed! He was well aware that the terrain of Fishing City was steep, and a strong attack would inevitably result in heavy losses, so it was necessary to come up with a foolproof plan.

Firstly, he instructed Marshal Niu Lin to occupy the Yangtze River area first and build a floating bridge in Lin City to separate the Song Dynasty reinforcements downstream of the Yangtze River.

Then, he ordered the construction of a military fortress in the lower reaches of the Tongluo Gorge and Jiajiang River in Chongqing to threaten and control the Song army in Chongqing.

Then, he sent Yang Dayuan, a surrendered general of the Southern Song Dynasty, to attack Hezhou and abducted tens of thousands of people (some say more than 10000, some say more than 80000).

In the following two months, Mongo Khan personally commanded and supervised the battle at the outpost!

Although the Mongol army had sophisticated siege equipment and brave soldiers, the terrain of Fishing City was steep and several attacks were repelled.

Mengge Khan had no choice but to order the surrounding of the fishing city in an attempt to force the city's defenders to surrender.

But the military and civilians in the fishing city, led by Wang Jian, persevered and resisted tenaciously. Despite the interruption of foreign aid, they repeatedly repelled the successive attacks personally supervised by Meng Ge.

The Fishing City stands tall and has become a strong barrier against the Mongol army.

Faced with such a strong city, the Mongolian cavalry, known for their agility, ferocity, and fierceness, was unable to fully utilize their advantages, leaving Mongol Khan at a loss.

What should we do now? If we couldn't capture this small fishing city, the extinction of the Southern Song Dynasty would be impossible to talk about.

After pondering for a long time, Mongo finally came up with a good way to attack the city - digging tunnels!

Since the frontal attack cannot succeed, dig a tunnel and attack from under the city wall.

The Mongolian army started digging tunnels about 150 meters north of Qisheng Gate. This tunnel is crisscrossed, consisting of main passages, branch passages, and vertical shafts.

This tunnel is about 1.5 meters wide and 1 meter high, with an inverted "convex" cross-section. This shape of tunnel can save time and manpower, as well as hide ambush soldiers.

In addition, the concave part at the bottom can also be used for drainage, and the earth platforms at both ends can serve as resting places for soldiers.

It has been proven that this move by the Mongolians is blatantly effective!

Under the cover of a feint attack on the ground, the Mongolian soldiers quickly hid in a tunnel for shade, and then suddenly attacked the Qisheng Gate in the dead of night, slaughtering many soldiers and civilians.

Wang Jian led the suicide squad to engage in fierce battles with the Mongolian army, and after a difficult and bloody battle, they finally defeated them.

After the Mongolians withdrew from the outskirts, Wang Jian immediately ordered his soldiers to block the tunnel with stones to prevent future troubles.

Monge Khan's strategy of using tunnels to break through the city has once again declared bankruptcy!

In the blink of an eye, June arrived, and the weather gradually became hot. The Mongolian army, who had lived in the north for a long time, did not adapt to the climate in the south, and diseases began to spread in the military camp.

Due to the lack of effective medical techniques in the Mongolian army, Mongol Khan had to instruct his soldiers to drink strong liquor to seek medical treatment. As a result, not only did he fail to cure the illness, but he also severely affected the combat effectiveness of the army due to excessive drinking.

At this moment, the fishing city, which has been surrounded for months, still has sufficient supplies and the defending army is full of fighting spirit.

In such a situation, the Mongolian army became restless and uneasy internally. General Shusu Huli advocated that it was not advantageous to station troops under the strong city, and it was better to leave a few troops to disturb. The main force marched eastward along the Yangtze River, met with Kublai Khan and other armies, and annihilated the Southern Song Dynasty in one fell swoop.

I have to admit that the proposition of Shusu Huli is very correct. Instead of stationing tens of thousands of troops here to confront the defenders of Diaoyu City, Mengge Khan would rather leave a small number of troops and lead them eastward to gather with other troops, jointly attacking other cities of the Southern Song Dynasty and ultimately capturing the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, Lin'an.

As long as Lin'an City is destroyed, the Fishing City will naturally be unable to be defended! But the arrogant and domineering generals, who had never suffered such setbacks, advocated for a sustained strong attack.

Mengge Khan, who had always been cautious and steady, did not adopt the proposal of Shusu Huri and decided to continue attacking the city.

Of course, this is not due to Monge Khan's arrogance, but rather due to considerations!

As a victorious army that gallops across the world, the Mongol army has had too many honors along the way. If Mongol Khan orders a withdrawal, the consequences will be severe.

Firstly, it may greatly affect the morale of the military; Secondly, it will affect one's reputation in the Mongolian military; The third one may threaten one's control position.

So, Mengge Khan just needs to choose to continue attacking!

Of course, it cannot be denied that Mongkhan also had a certain degree of arrogance at that time. Even if the location of Fishing City was steep, it was just a small town, so it was only a matter of time before it was captured.

One day in June, Mongolian general Wang Dechen attacked the Ma Jun village on the outskirts of the fishing village under the cover of night, killing the village owner and defending soldiers.

Wang Jian led his army for protection, and the two armies confronted each other until dawn. Coincidentally, heavy rain fell and the Mongolian army's siege ladder broke, forcing them to retreat.

Afterwards, Wang Dechen rode alone to the foot of the Fishing City and shouted to the defenders in the city, "I have repelled the reinforcements of Lv Wende (then the deputy governor of Sichuan), and the Fishing City will not be able to be saved sooner or later. You should surrender as soon as possible, and I promise that the soldiers and civilians of the city will not die. Do not stubbornly resist with Wang Jian

As soon as Wang Dechen finished speaking, cannon stones rained down and he was injured by flying stones. Soon after, he died of illness in the army.

After the famous forward warrior was killed in action, the morale of the Mongolian army declined, and Mengge Khan was extremely sad. He couldn't help but sigh and say, 'Break my arm!'!

At this moment, Mengge Khan has the idea of retreating from the army!

In order to shake the Mongolian army's determination to attack the city, the defenders of Fishing City threw two fresh fish weighing 16 kilograms and hundreds of steamed noodle cakes to the Mongolian soldiers in the suburbs, and flew arrows to convey a message to Mongol Khan, stating that even if they defended for another ten years, the Mongolian army would not be able to capture Fishing City.

In contrast, the situation of the Mongolian army in the suburbs was very bad. The Mongolian army had been stationed outside the fortified city for a long time, and it was also the peak summer season. The Mongolians were already afraid of heat and humidity, and coupled with their unwillingness to adapt to the soil and water, it led to the spread of diseases such as summer heat, malaria, and cholera in the army, and the situation was very severe.

And Wang Jian repeatedly sent troops to snipe at the camps of the Mongolian army, causing fear and sleepless nights among the Mongolian soldiers.

On July 21st, Mongol Khan personally led his army to the outskirts of the fishing city. Before they could launch an attack, they were overwhelmed by a barrage of flying stones and arrows, and even Mongol Khan himself was severely injured by the flying stones.

After Mengge Khan was injured, the Mongolian army had no intention of fighting again and could only order a withdrawal. When the army reached the Wentang Gorge of Jinjian Mountain, Mengge Khan died of serious injuries in the army.

Behind Mengge, the main force of the Mongolian army withdrew from Sichuan, and in September of that year, the Southern Song court declared the breakout of Hezhou.

Thus, Mengge Khan's battle plan of "from Shu to Song" officially ended in defeat!

According to the "History of the Yuan Dynasty", many generals who followed Mongol Khan on the expedition died at the foot of the fishing city, which shows the brutality of this battle.

Mengge Khan's last words were to slaughter all the soldiers and civilians in the city after it was destroyed!

In retaliation, the Mongolian army killed anyone they saw on their way back north, with as many as 20000 people slaughtered along the way.

Behind Mongol Khan, the vast Mongol Empire fell into a civil war over the throne, unable to wage war against the Southern Song Dynasty, allowing the precarious Southern Song Empire to continue its rule for 20 years.

After the end of the civil war in the Mongol Empire, Kublai Khan, who had seized the throne of the Great Khan, resumed his campaign against the Southern Song Empire.

However, Kublai Khan did not follow in the footsteps of his elder brother, Mongke Khan, and instead conquered Xiangyang and launched a direct attack on Jiangnan, ultimately capturing Lin'an in 1276 and forcing the Southern Song court to submit.

It is worth mentioning that after the demise of the Southern Song Empire, the military and civilians in the fishing city continued to resist the Mongol army's attack.

It was not until January 1279 that the military and civilians of Diaoyu City officially surrendered to the Yuan Dynasty.

At this moment, the military and civilians of Fishing City have been stationed alone for 36 years, marking the end of a desolate and desolate period.

The Battle of Fishing City not only lasted for 20 years for the Southern Song Empire, but also changed the international format of the 13th century.

In addition, some people even think that the "Fishing City Battle" saved half of the world!

This statement is not without reason.

In 1252 AD, Mongol Khan sent his brother Hulagu to launch the third Western Expedition, capturing large areas of land such as Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Just as Hulagu was preparing to advance towards Egypt, news of Mongo Khan's death came. Hulagu left behind a small number of troops and personally led a large army to compete for the Khan's position in the east. However, due to being outnumbered, he was defeated by the Egyptian army and ultimately did not penetrate Africa.

So you see, if Mongol Khan had won the Battle of Fishing City, then the land of Africa would have been subdued by the Mongol army long ago.

From then on, the large-scale military campaigns of the Mongol Empire gradually declined, eventually forming a relatively stable international format.

So, it is still reasonable to say that the Battle of Fishing City saved half of the world.

After the surrender of Diaoyu City to the Yuan court, Kublai Khan ordered the pardon of the entire city's military and civilians.

The Mongol army slaughtered countless people in the process of surrendering the international community, and almost all cities that resisted would be slaughtered. Only Fishing City, which resisted for 36 years, was able to escape unscathed.

So much so that this small fishing city is also known as the 'Mecca of the East' and the 'Whip of God'.

Of course, in the era of cold weapons, as a typical representative of mountain city protection systems, the Battle of Fishing City fully demonstrated its protective effect, and its experience had a significant impact on the protection operations of that time and even in later generations.

God's Whip Breaking Point - Hechuan Fishing City

In the southwest of China, there is a small town that has been forgotten by history but cannot be forgotten - Fishing City. It is located on Diaoyu Mountain on the south bank of Jialing River in Hechuan District, Chongqing, and is named after its resemblance to a fish. However, this small town is known as the "God's Whip Break" because here, the Mongol Empire's iron cavalry suffered unprecedented damage.

From the end of the Southern Song Dynasty to the rise of the Mongol Empire, this period of history was filled with war, tears of blood, and bravery. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, the Mongol Empire swept across the Eurasian continent like a raging storm, unstoppable by anyone. The elite cavalry of the Jin Dynasty and the iron kites of the Western Xia were defeated in the face of this storm, and the knights of Europe were also terrified. However, when the Mongol army marched westward in an attempt to conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, they encountered stubborn resistance from the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty. Among them, the Battle of Fishing City became a turning point in this war.

1: The Rise and Conquest of the Mongol Army

The rise of the Mongol Empire is a great miracle in world history. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan, a nomadic people composed of multiple tribes unified Mongolia and rapidly developed into one of the most powerful empires in the world. Before conquering the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongol army had already conquered large territories in Russia, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe, even reaching the borders of Europe.

2: Resistance and tenacious perseverance in the Southern Song Dynasty

When facing the invasion of the Mongol army, although the Southern Song Dynasty had weak national strength, the military and civilians showed a tenacious spirit of resistance and fearless fighting spirit. They used the mountain city defense system and natural barriers, relying on their intelligence and firm beliefs, to repeatedly repel the Mongol army's attacks.

During the long-term siege, the military and civilians of the Southern Song Dynasty suffered enormous hardships and sacrifices. However, they always held their ground, fearless of strong enemies, and built the steel Great Wall with their flesh and blood to defend their motherland. Southern Song generals Wang Jian, Zhang Jue, and others, with outstanding military talent and firm national integrity, led the military and civilians to engage in a life and death struggle against the Mongol army.

3: The turning point of war - the death of Mongol Khan

During the 36 year long war, Mongol Khan Mongo died in a siege, forcing the Mongol army to temporarily retreat. This event not only changed the fate of the Southern Song Dynasty, but also rewrote the direction of the entire world history. From then on, the expansion momentum of the Mongol Empire was contained, and the pattern of the Eurasian continent also changed as a result. European countries were spared from the fate of being conquered by the Mongol Empire, while the Southern Song Dynasty was able to continue its rule.

4: The Impact of War and Its Historical Status

The Battle of Fishing City is an important event in the history of world wars. It not only shows the Chinese people's indomitable spirit of resistance and bravery in the face of foreign invasion, but also profoundly affects the trend of world history. This war has left a profound mark on the development of human history.

At the same time, this war also elevated China's status and influence on the international stage. The courage and wisdom of the Chinese people have been recognized and praised by the world, laying the foundation for China's development and rise later.

In today's world, we can still draw wisdom and strength from the historical lessons of the Battle of Fishing City. Whether in international relations or cultural exchanges, we should remember this historical moment and strive for the prosperity of our country and the strength of our nation!