675년 買肖城 戰役의 전개 과정과 그 戰場

Abstract

This paper organize the development process of the Silla-Tang War that took place in 675 and reviews the location of the battlefield including Maeso Fortress at the time. Regarding the Meisoseong War, various articles remain in Chinese historical records and the Samguksagi. Among Chinese historical records, the article in Chaekbuwongui is considered to be the source that conveys the most detailed information about the War of Maeso Fortress. In addition, Samguksagi is considered to be an important reference point in understanding the development process of the War of Maeso Fortress because it records specific times of several events at the time. The controversial main issue related to the War of Maeso Fortress is the results of the Battle of Chiljung Fortress in February 675 and the timing of the Tang army's stationing at Maeso Fortress. When reviewing the circumstances before and after the battle of Chiljung Fortress through related historical records, it is understood that even though the Tang army greatly defeated the Silla army around Chiljung Fortress in February 675, Silla continued to defend Chiljung Fortress, a stronghold south of the Imjin River. And considering that the Tang Emperor ordered to invade and govern the 'Maeso Fortress of Silla', the Tang Emperor's eddict did not intend to state troops in the Maeso Fortress that already occupied, but rather issued an order to attack and occupy it. Therefore, the date of stationing of the Tang army can be determined as September 29, 675, as recorded in Samguksagi. Meanwhile, as the Tang Emperor designated it as an area to be invaded and governed, Maeso Fortress should be viewed as a military base and a regional stronghold within Silla. As a result of a comprehensive review of Silla's geographical layout of counties and their status in the region, it is judged that the area of Daemo Fortress in Yangju is more consistent with the record that Tang Emperor order to invaded and governed than the Daejeonli Fortress in Yeoncheon. Based on this interpretation, it can be said that the emperor of the Tang attempted to invade and govern Maeso Fortress in September 675 with the strategic purpose of complete ruling from the south of the Imjin River to the north of the Han River. However, in September 675, Tang's Seolin-gui unit failed to conquer Cheon Fortress(Paju Odusan Fortress), which was the preliminary battle. In addition, Commander-in-Chief Lee Geun-haeng also divided some of his troops to attack Chiljung Fortress in order to comply with Tang Emperor's orders, and on September 29, he led the main force into the Yangju Basin around Maeso Fortress and set up camp, but this battle also failed. This is because Silla, which had mobilized its entire army, immediately attacked and drove out Lee Geun-haeng's main force stationed there and even defended Chiljung Fortress. As a result, Silla was able to protect the area of Han River and Imjin River and seize the chance to victory in the Silla-Tang War.