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Battle of Gaoping

954 · 10th century

The Battle of Gaoping was fought in 954 in Shanxi, northern China, between the Later Zhou under Emperor Chai Rong and the Northern Han allied with the Khitan Liao. After part of his army fled, Chai Rong led a counter-attack, supported by Zhao Kuangyin, that defeated the invaders. He then punished the deserting officers and reformed the palace army, laying the military foundation for the Song dynasty.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Northern Han Later Zhou

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