Tuyuhun invasion of Gansu

Tuyuhun invasion of Gansu
Part of Emperor Taizong's campaign against Tuyuhun
Date623
Location
Result Tang victory
Belligerents
Tang dynasty Tuyuhun
Commanders and leaders
Chai Shao Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown 500 killed

The Tuyuhun invasion of Gansu took place between Tuyuhun and the Tang dynasty in 623. During the battle, the Tang general Chai Shao distracted the Tuyuhun soldiers with an erotic dance performed by two dancing girls. While the nomads watched the dance, Chai Shao attacked from the rear and defeated the Tuyuhun. The Tuyuhun suffered more than five hundred casualties over the course of the battle.