First conflict of the Goguryeo–Tang War

The first conflict of the Goguryeo–Tang War started when Emperor Taizong (r. 626–649) of the Tang dynasty led a military campaign against Goguryeo in 645 to protect Silla and punish Generalissimo Yeon Gaesomun for the killing of King Yeongnyu. The Tang forces were commanded by Emperor Taizong himself, and generals Li Shiji, Li Daozong, and Zhangsun Wuji.

First conflict of the Goguryeo–Tang War
Part of the Goguryeo–Tang War

Map of the first conflict of the Goguryeo–Tang War in 645.
Date645–648
Location
Liaodong Peninsula, Korean Peninsula, Bohai Sea, and Yellow Sea
Result

Goguryeo victory

  • Continuation of the Goguryeo–Tang War
  • Expanded the scope of the conflict to include the other Korean kingdoms of Baekje and Silla
Belligerents
Tang
Eastern Göktürks
Silla		 Goguryeo
Mohe
Commanders and leaders
Emperor Taizong
Li Shiji
Li Daozong (WIA)
Zhangsun Wuji
Zhang Liang
Yuchi Jingde
Qibi Heli (WIA)
Xue Wanbei
Ashina She'er (WIA)
Ashina Simo (WIA)
Ashina Mishe
Zhishi Sili
Cen Wenben
Liu Hongji
Zhang Jian
Yang Shidao
Xue Rengui		 Yeon Gaesomun
Yang Manchun
Go Jeong-ui
Go Yeonsu (POW)
Go Hyejin (POW)
Go Jug-li
Sun Dae-eum 
Strength
113,000 At least 200,000

In 645, after capturing multiple Goguryeo fortresses and defeating large armies in his path, Emperor Taizong appeared poised to march on the capital Pyongyang and conquer Goguryeo, but could not overcome the strong defenses at Ansi Fortress, which was commanded by Yang Manchun at the time. Emperor Taizong withdrew after more than 60 days of battle and unsuccessful siege.

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