The Pwang War was a military conflict between Oirat Mongol and Ming forces. Fighting began in early 1455 CE, and continued until the Treaty of Geeba was signed in late 1456 CE. The war started due to a boundary dispute between Mongol villagers and Chinese farmers. Some of the Mongolians began to riot and set fire to several farms and homes belonging to the Chinese farmers. In response to this event, General Zhe Xiao Wong was sent by the Emperor Zhu Qiyu to restore control over the region, along with an army of ten thousand soldiers. General Wong arrived to find the Pwang region occupied by Mongol military commander Subtai Leevitain Khan, and his army of five thousand horsemen. After Leevitain Khan refused to vacate Chinese territory, General Wong waged several battles with his forces over the next few months as they fought for control over the region. Following heavy Mongol losses, a preliminary ceasefire was signed in early 1456 CE in order to begin peace talks. However, accusations of adultery and sexual relations between Zhe Xiao Wong and the wife of Subtai Levitan Khan further delayed the peace process, and resulted in an end to the ceasefire. The last major battle of the war was fought in late 1456 CE, when Leevitain Khan was defeated. He agreed to the Treaty of Geeba, and left with his remaining forces.
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