고선지 루트 3부작 제2부 사상최고의 작전 와칸계곡의 혈투 (KBS_2010.03.04.방송)

▶ Covering Afghanistan's Minefield, the Wakhan Valley General Go Seon-ji's greatest victory was at the Yanyunbo in the Wakhan Valley, known as the "Valley of Death." The Wakhan Valley is a narrow, 2km wide, 241km long canyon located at the southern end of the Pamir Plateau, the "Roof of the World." A dangerous zone inhabited by bears, lynx, and leopards, it borders China, Pakistan, and other countries. In the past, it was a dangerous zone where mine clearance campaigns were conducted by the former Soviet Union, and filming in some areas was prohibited to avoid landmines. Despite difficulties such as filming being halted by Afghan and Tajik border guards, the reporting team successfully located the Yanyunbo. The KBS reporting team was the first to successfully film the Wakhan Valley, known as the "Valley of Death," in Afghanistan. They confirmed the location of Yanyunbo, where Tibetan troops were stationed at the time. ▶ The Emperor of the Chinese Mountains, the Guardian of the Western Regions: A Greater Expedition Than Napoleon By conquering the Tibetans stationed at Yanyunbo, Gao Xianzhi allowed the Tang Dynasty to break their momentum. While now part of the Chinese autonomous region known as Tibet, at the time, Tibet held immense influence, threatening the Tang Dynasty. Gao Xianzhi's conquest of Yanyunbo, a strategically important location, proved Tang Dynasty supremacy over Tibet and garnered him renown. He became a legendary figure in Islam, known as the Emperor of the Chinese Mountains, and in China, as the Guardian of the Western Regions. However, it was his conquest of Darkhod that truly made Gao Xianzhi's name known worldwide. Darkhod, a 4,703-meter-high mountain range in the Himalayas, was conquered by Gao Xianzhi, leading 10,000 soldiers and horses across Darkhod to the kingdom of Sobalryul. Aurel Stein, a world-renowned explorer and Dunhuang scholar, praised this expedition, declaring it greater than Napoleon or Hannibal. He also stated that the Chinese army was led by a Korean general. How did Go Seonji cross the Darkot River 1,300 years ago? Our team explored the route and unraveled the mystery. ▶72 Nations Surrender. Go Seonji, the Unstoppable Warrior After crossing Darkot, conquering Sobalryul was a breeze. Sobalryul, subdued by Go Seonji, who had captured Yeonunbo, surrendered without even putting up a fight. As word of this spread to neighboring countries, a staggering 72 nations offered their own surrender. The Tang poet Wang You recorded in his "Wang You Shengji" (Wang You Shengji), that Go Seonji never failed to defeat anyone in battle. However, his superior, Fu Mong Yingchal, hurled insults at Go Seonji, calling him a "Goguryeo slave." However, thanks to Emperor Xuanzong of Tang's favor, Gao Xianzhi overtook the Fu Meng Ying Cha and was promoted to the position of Anxi Jiedu Shi, becoming the master of the Western Regions and conquering the Silk Road. ▶Filming Battle and March Scenes on Location in China The battle and march, taking place at altitudes of 4,000 meters, were recreated using live action and computer graphics. For the first time in a documentary, large-scale battle scenes were filmed on location in China. Furthermore, based on field research and reporting, images of marches, battles, and reenactments of situations along General Gao Xianzhi's expedition route were interspersed with scenes, emphasizing storytelling to facilitate an understanding of historical facts. #GaoXianzhi #WakhanValley #Afghanistan