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The other generals also nodded and expressed their views on the situation. They all believed that this battle was inevitable and that the chances of winning were great.

Li Shimin listened to the generals' discussion, nodded slightly, then looked at Li Chengqian and asked, "Chengqian, what do you think about this matter?"

Li Chengqian straightened up, his eyes revealed a firm look, and he said loudly: "Father, I think there is nothing to discuss. If the enemy invades, we, the Tang Dynasty, will kill them!

Tubo has long been harassing our borders, and now the civil unrest has spread to our Tang territory. If we don’t fight now, when will we fight?

How can we allow others to infringe upon the mighty power of the Tang Dynasty?

We have an elite army and advanced weapons. We should strike decisively and deal a heavy blow to Tubo, letting them know that the majesty of the Tang Dynasty is inviolable!

After hearing this, Li Shimin smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay! All generals, listen to my orders..."

A large-scale military operation against Tubo is about to begin, and the Tang Dynasty's cavalry will set out again and march towards the land of Tubo.

Li Chengqian decided to personally lead the expedition against Tubo, which made Li Shimin quite unhappy.

"What if I cross over again on the battlefield? No, I want to go too."

Li Chengqian teased: "You should stay in Chang'an and take charge of the situation!"

When Li Shimin heard this, his brows frowned instantly and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

He glared at Li Chengqian fiercely, his eyes showing both the displeasure of being teased by his son and the helplessness of not being able to go to the battle himself.

Li Shimin was secretly annoyed in his heart. As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he had personally led the army to fight wars in the south and the north and established this glorious empire.

Now facing such an important battle, his desire to fight on the battlefield was ignited again.

However, he also understood that what Li Chengqian said made sense. As the capital of the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an needed him to be in charge of the overall situation and ensure the stability of the country and the normal operation of all affairs.

He clenched his fists, which were trembling slightly, as if he was trying hard to suppress his inner dissatisfaction and impulses.

He snorted coldly and said, "Humph, you kid, you only know how to use this to stop me.

Although I cannot lead the army in person, you must fight this battle well for me and do not lose the prestige of the Tang Dynasty!"

Although there was dissatisfaction in the tone, it was more of an expectation and exhortation.

Li Shimin paced back and forth in the palace, his face still gloomy.

Sometimes he looked into the distance, as if imagining the fierce scenes on the battlefield, and sometimes he shook his head helplessly.

He knew very well that as an emperor, he had to put the overall situation first, but the desire for the battlefield and the regret for not being able to personally participate in the battle were like a thorn in his throat, making him feel extremely depressed and unhappy.

Finally, he could only sigh, sit back on the dragon chair, and wave at Li Chengqian.

Said: "Go, go, don't let me down."

His eyes revealed a complex emotion of helplessness, expectation, and a hint of unwillingness.

Thus, the three armies of the Tang Dynasty set out in a mighty manner.

The troops led by Li Chengqian and Hou Junji entered the Tubo territory from Longxi, and before their eyes was a vast and unfamiliar plateau.

The thin air made the soldiers feel their breathing heavy as soon as they entered, and every step they took seemed to be much more strenuous than usual.

Many soldiers suffered from altitude sickness, with symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and fatigue, but the determination in their eyes never diminished.

Li Chengqian knew the importance of morale. He rode his horse through the ranks and encouraged the soldiers loudly: "Warriors of the Tang Dynasty, we are fighting for the glory of our country! How can such a small difficulty stop us!"

When encountering the Tubo army, the Tang army quickly formed a battle line.

The soldiers endured the discomfort caused by altitude sickness and held their flintlock rifles tightly.

Following Li Chengqian's order, gunshots rang out, breaking the silence of the plateau.

The dense bullets whizzed towards the Tubo army like a steel torrent.

The Tibetan soldiers were panicked by the sudden powerful firepower and fell to the ground one after another.

The Tang Dynasty's cavalry was not to be outdone. They galloped on their horses across the plateau, as if they had become one with the land.

The dust raised by the horses' hooves filled the air in the sunlight, and they rushed towards the enemy camp like a torrent of steel.

Although the horses' running speed was slightly affected on the plateau, the cavalry still brought a huge impact to the Tubo army with their superb riding skills and tenacious fighting spirit.

They brandished their spears and swords and engaged in fierce close combat with the Tibetan soldiers.

Every swing was accompanied by endless power and courage, and the shouts of killing shook the sky.

During the battle, the experienced general Hou Junji kept a close eye on the battlefield situation. He keenly detected the weak links of the Tubo army and decisively issued command orders.

The soldiers worked closely together and carried out the tactics in an orderly manner. Some troops were responsible for the frontal attack to attract the main force of the Tibetan army, while others were responsible for outflanking from the flanks to strike the enemy unexpectedly.

On the other side of the plateau, the army led by Li Jing and Yuchi Gong was also struggling to move forward.

The steep mountain roads in Sichuan and Shu made their march full of hardships, but this did not weaken their fighting will.

After entering the Tubo Plateau, Li Jing immediately organized the soldiers to conduct adaptive training so that everyone could adapt to the plateau environment as quickly as possible.

When the battle started, Li Jing fully demonstrated his outstanding military wisdom.

He observed the terrain features around the battlefield, cleverly utilized natural barriers such as mountains and rivers, and arranged tight defensive and offensive formations.

The Tang Dynasty's archers and flintlock musketeers found advantageous shooting positions at high altitudes. They tried hard to adjust their breathing in the thin air and shot sharp arrows at the Tubo army.

The flintlock musketeers exerted their powerful killing power, causing great casualties to the Tibetan soldiers.

Yuchi Gong led the elite cavalry unit and rushed towards the enemy camp like a gust of wind.

He led the charge, the long spear in his hand flashing with cold light, and every swing could take the life of a Tibetan soldier.

His bravery inspired every soldier around him, and the cavalry followed his footsteps, like a sharp knife, piercing into the heart of the Tubo army.

The troops led by Cheng Yaojin and Li Ji attacked Tubo from the direction of Tuyuhun.

The soldiers faced numerous difficulties in the harsh climate of the plateau.

But Cheng Yaojin's generous character became the spiritual pillar of the soldiers.

He shouted loudly: "Brothers, we can't bring shame to the Tang Dynasty! Charge!"

In this battle on the plateau, the Tang army gradually overcame the difficulties brought by the plateau environment with its tenacious will, excellent military command and advanced weapons and equipment, and exerted strong pressure on the Tibetan tribal armies.