Qutayba ibn Muslim vs Yang Hu

Caliph al-Walid I appointed Qutayba ibn Muslim as governor of Khurasan, the easternmost province of the Umayyad Caliphate. This position gave him command of the Muslim armies in Central Asia.

Qutayba ibn Muslim captured the city of Bukhara after a prolonged siege. He imposed a treaty on the local rulers and established a Muslim garrison, integrating the city into the Umayyad Caliphate.

Qutayba led the Muslim conquest of Samarkand, a major city in Sogdia. The conquest brought the region under Umayyad control and facilitated the spread of Islam in Central Asia.

Qutayba ibn Muslim was killed by his own troops during a mutiny near Ferghana. The rebellion was sparked by his decision to continue campaigning despite the death of Caliph al-Walid I. His death ended the Muslim advance into Central Asia.

Yang Hu adopted a strategy of winning over Wu's border populations through fair treatment and economic incentives, rather than aggressive warfare. This reduced resistance and built goodwill for the eventual invasion.

Yang Hu was appointed as the commander of Jin's forces in the Xiangyang region, tasked with preparing for the conquest of Eastern Wu. He focused on building up military strength and winning the loyalty of the local population.

On his deathbed, Yang Hu recommended Du Yu to the Jin emperor as the commander to lead the final conquest of Wu. This recommendation was accepted and proved crucial to the campaign's success.

Yang Hu died of illness before the Jin invasion of Wu began. His preparations and policies laid the groundwork for the eventual unification of China under the Jin dynasty.