Tubo Surrender
Just as Chang 'an City was in a state of joy and encouragement.
On the southwest border of the Great Tang.
In an inconspicuous little city.
The walls of this small city were not very high, and there was not even a moat.
There were only about 2,000 households in the city.
It could be said that not only was there no danger to defend, but there was also no food to stretch.
This was the place where the Tibetan army was trapped.
Two miles away from the city, in the camp of the Tang army.
Li Daozong sat in a tent.
A group of high-ranking generals were also here.
Everyone was discussing how to deal the final blow to the Tibetan army.
In the end, Li Daozong decided on a strategy.
For the time being, they would only besiege and not attack.
They would only attack when the rations were exhausted.
At that time, the Tibetan army would definitely be in a state of panic and their combat strength would be lax.
It could be easily defeated.
At the same time.
In the city.
The Tibetan commander frowned, his entire face buried in the shadows of the room.
This was the residence of the commander, Mu Song.
When Tubo came, there were originally ten generals.
But now, there was only half left.
Mu Song's heart sank as he looked at his listless subordinates.
These five generals were still alive.
However, it was obvious that his confidence had been crushed.
Two of them even suffered minor injuries, and their combat strength was greatly reduced.
This expedition had spanned thousands of miles.
In the beginning, the Tang army was forced to retreat, and the Tibetan army even occupied several cities.
However, he only realized it now.
This was all part of the Tang army's scheme.
The goal was to let the Tibetan army go deep alone and cut off their contact with the country.
Now, his plan had succeeded.
And they could only put up a stubborn resistance here.
"Soldiers, what do you think?”
Everyone remained silent.
Although they didn't say anything.
However, Mu Song had already seen everyone's attitude.
That was to surrender.
However, it was a little embarrassing to say these two words.
The air was silent.
In fact, Mu Song had the same thought. However, as the commander, he would rather die than surrender.
At this moment, a soldier at the door reported loudly,""Reporting to General, the messenger of the King requests an audience.”
Mu Song's brows twitched as he had a bad feeling.
Why would the country ruler send a messenger at this time?
The other generals were also puzzled.
Everyone looked at the door in unison.
"Messenger!"
Mu Song said in a deep voice.
After a while, the messenger came in.
Then, he gave Mu Song a letter.
Mu Song slowly opened the envelope and read the words on it.
With just a glance, his heart skipped a beat.
It turned out that the Zhangzhung Kingdom was harassing the Tubo Kingdom. At present, they had gathered 100,000 troops and were heading towards the Tubo border.
The vanguard had even begun to harass the Tibetans.
Several sentries were removed.
And because the Tibetans had used all their strength to deal with the Great Tang, their country was in danger.
The king's order was simple.
He wanted Mu Song to surrender and send people to Chang 'an.
To submit to the Emperor of the Great Tang.
He had even prepared a gift.
Looking at these words, Mu Song let out a long sigh in his heart. At the same time, the string that had been broken for so long finally relaxed.
In the end, he still lost.
In this battle, 200,000 Tibetan men had all died.
However, he could still save the remaining tens of thousands of children.
He solemnly said to the messenger,"Report to the King that I will immediately arrange for surrender."”
The messenger heaved a sigh of relief.
Then, he bade farewell and left quickly.
He was afraid that he would be delayed for a moment.
"Soldiers, immediately reorganize the army. We will open the city gates and surrender!”
Mu Song stood up with a solemn expression.
The soldiers agreed in unison and then retreated.
An hour later.
The gate of the city slowly opened.
Then, Mu Song took the lead and walked out of the door.
After that, the officers and soldiers followed.
"Great Tang Commander-in-chief, please come out. We surrender!”
Mu Song shouted.
On the Tang side, Li Daozong had already led his men into formation.
He had thought that the Tibetan soldiers were planning to fight to the death, but he had not expected them to surrender.
"Since you're surrendering, then throw down your weapons," Li Daozong said in a deep voice.”
As soon as he finished speaking.
Mu Songwei hesitated, then threw down the weapon in his hand.
The soldiers behind him also threw down their weapons.
The Tibetan army was disarmed so easily.
The Tang soldiers quickly detained the Tibetan soldiers.
Li Daozong asked Mu Song to come to his residence to discuss the surrender.
Then, Mu Song specially sent people to Chang 'an City with dozens of carts of Tibetan specialties.
Meanwhile, the Tibetan envoy rode at full speed, bringing only two followers with him. He arrived in Chang 'an under the surveillance of a small group of Tang soldiers.
This was because the Tubo Kingdom could not afford to wait any longer.
If he waited any longer, he would definitely become a king.
Seven or eight days later, the special envoy arrived in Chang 'an.
In the Imperial Palace.
Taiji Palace.
The civil and military officials lined up neatly.
The atmosphere was joyous.
"Xuan," Li Shimin said,"the Tibetan envoy is here.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a eunuch raised his voice and said,"The Tibetan envoy is here."
As soon as the eunuch finished speaking, another eunuch shouted,"The Tibetan envoy is here."
As such, waves of sound waves spread out.
When the Tibetan envoy saw this scene, he was extremely shocked.
What was domineering?
This was called domineering!
This was the imposing manner of the Great Tang!
In comparison, the Tubo Kingdom he was in was simply a bunch of children playing house.
Today, he had finally witnessed the might of the Great Tang.
They walked for a long time.
The Tibetan envoy felt his legs go weak. Only then did he arrive outside the throne room.
After tidying his clothes, the special envoy entered the hall.
Then, he handed over the letter of surrender.
Li Shi Min glanced at him indifferently.
"That's it?" His gaze focused.
The envoy's legs went weak when he saw his gaze.
When he came, the Tibetan King had specifically instructed him to make Li Shimin accept the surrender of the Tibetans.
As long as the conditions were not too excessive, he would agree to them.
When the envoy heard Li Shi Min's words, he hurriedly said,"Your Majesty, our ruler has said that as long as Your Majesty accepts our surrender, we are willing to serve the Great Tang for generations to come. Let us act as the barrier to the Great Tang's southwest.”
He spoke humbly, afraid that Li Shi Min wouldn't agree.
"Then, what are the conditions of your country's ruler?" Li Shi Min asked lightly.”
Mu Song's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he said respectfully,""Our king's request is very simple, as long as His Majesty can give the order to let our soldiers go.”
"Your country ruler has a good idea. These soldiers will definitely die, so what right do you have to use this as a condition for me to accept?”
Li Shi Min snorted coldly.
At this time, what else was there to wait for?
Even though the Tibetans were convinced now.
However, that was also because he was unwilling to accept it.
Who knows, he might betray them at any time.
What he wanted was to make the Tibetans fear the Great Tang from the bottom of their hearts.
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