Siege of Guanggu

The siege of Guanggu[1][2][3][4] was fought between 409 and 410 AD between the Eastern Jin and Southern Yan dynasties of China. The conflict started when the Southern Yan ruler, Murong Chao, raided the Eastern Jin northern borders for prisoners. In response, the Eastern Jin regent Liu Yu launched a campaign against the Southern Yan. He defeated the Southern Yan army at the Battle of Linqu, then besieged their capital Guanggu. The siege only lasted for a few months and ended in the conquest of Southern Yan by the Eastern Jin.

Siege of Guanggu
Part of Liu Yu's Northern Expeditions

Map of China shortly before the siege
Date409-410 AD
Location
Guanggu, Shandong
Result Jin victory, conquest of Southern Yan
Belligerents
Jin dynasty Southern Yan
Commanders and leaders
Liu Yu Murong Chao
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown, most likely higher

References
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  2. Shi, Li. Book of Jin Dynasty: 二十四史 晋书. DeepLogic.
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  4. Fang, Li. Taiping Guangji; A Collection of Ancient Novels in China; Volume of Dreams and Magics (Vol. 276 – 290): 太平广记之梦幻妖妄卷. DeepLogic.
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