3/31/2024 0 Comments Dae jo yeong 64![]() ![]() In 713 he was given the titular title of "Prefecture King of Balhae" by Emperor Xuanzong. Then he reconciled himself with the Tang when Emperor Zhongzong was restored to the throne. At first he dispatched an envoy to the Göktürks. He attempted to expand his influence in international politics involving the Tang, the Göktürks, the Khitan, Silla and some independent Mohe tribes. He put his capital at Dongmo Mountain in the south of today's Jilin province, and built Dongmo mountain fortress, which was to become Jin's capital. He claimed himself the King of Jin in 698, and established "Jin state" (Hangul: 진국, Hanja: 辰國). His overwhelming victory over the Tang at the Battle of Cheonmun-ryeong (Hangul: 천문령, Hanja: 天門嶺) enabled him to continue on his father's empire. Dae Jo-yeong integrated the armies of Goguryeo people and some Malgal tribes and resisted Tang's attack. The Tang killed Geolsa Biu, and Dae Jung-sang also died.
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