Zhao/Yan War (242 B.C.)

The Zhao/Yan War (242 B.C.) was a war that occurred between Zhao and Yan in 242 B.C. The Zhao army was led by both Hou Ken and Ri Boku of the Three Great Heavens, while Yan Army was commanded by Great General Geki Shin.

Location[]

The battle took place in the forested area on Yan's lands.

Background[]

Zhongshan, a former state that acts as a buffer zone situated between Zhao and Yan was constantly inventing the latter's attacks, prompting the former to intervene in the fight. Ri Boku used the duration of the truce between Qin and Zhao to prepare his forces. He recalled and summoned Hou Ken to assist him in his efforts. Meanwhile, Yan deployed Geki Shin, their most powerful great general and savior of its land to lead the attack with his tribal allies.

Story[]

Preparations[]

After the Qin successfully invaded and captured the Sanyou Regions, Ri Boku decides to finally take advantage of the alliance and chooses the state of Yan as Zhao's intended target and also as a means of preparation for Coalition War that he already planned. He sends orders to Man Goku and Ri Haku to participate and send Kei Sha to convince Hou Ken about taking part in the war. Hou Ken was appointed as the supreme commander, but in reality, they were moving to Ri Boku's orders who set up his HQ in the rear.

Before the battle started Sai Taku visited Geki Shin to warn him about Ri Boku and Hou Ken and in exchange Geki Shin told him the story of his fights with Bushins in his youth. He also showed interest in moving to Qin, if Ryo Fui was willing to pay him better. Convinced that there is nothing to worry about, Sai Taku left.

Battle[]

While Ri Boku was observing the Yan army, he noticed that they absorbed many mountain tribes that live on Yan territory. After half a day of fighting the battle was already approaching its climax. Yan units either couldn't track the enemy in the forest or were met by the ambushes. Geki Shin send his Poison Cats to search for Ri Boku's HQ, but they only found the fake HQ's which was stationed in the back of the Zhao formation. According to the messenger's Ei Bi and Ei Ri have fallen, and Twin Fang Unit was destroyed.

However, Geki Shin in exchange was able to figure out the secret behind Zhao's tactics. He noticed that the movements on the right flank were of a higher level of sophistication compared to other locations. The reason for this was because, Ri Boku set his real HQ in the mountains close to Geki Shin's right to observe his movement and see right through his tactics. After realizing this, Geki Shin took his core army of 15,000 soldiers and rushed at Ri Boku who only had 8,000 soldiers with him.

Knowing that Geki Shin is coming Ri Boku tried to intercept him with his northern cavalry, but they were swiftly defeated by Poison Dogs Unit that was Geki Shin's ace in the hole. However, their advance was stopped by Hou Ken who suddenly appeared from the side and started to kill Geki Shin's elites one by one. Confident in his strength that was "outside the bounds of reason" Geki Shin decided to personally attack Hou Ken but is quickly cut down by the Bushin with minimal effort.

Aftermath[]

After Geki Shin's death the battle was quickly brought to an end. Zhao captured over 20,000 Yan soldiers as prisoners of war and captured some of Yan territory.

Ri Boku's reputation elevated to even higher level which allowed him to create Coalition Army soon after and the Yan Military takes a heavy sacrifice through the loss of their most prominent Great General.

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