Tang Dynasty, I can lead troops through ancient and modern times

Three days passed in a flash, and during this short but critical period, remarkable changes took place.

Under the banner of the Tang Dynasty, as many as 20,000 serfs gathered like a tide.

They came from all directions, bringing their families with them, with a desire for a new life and trust in the Tang Dynasty, and they closely surrounded the Tang army.

Although these serfs were ragged and looked tired, there was a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

Once upon a time, they struggled under the terror rule of slave owners and endured endless suffering and oppression.

Now, the arrival of the Tang army gave them hope, and they chose to follow without hesitation.

In the makeshift camp, the cries of children and the whispers of adults are intertwined. Although life is still hard, they have found support in their hearts and are no longer as desperate and helpless as before.

But the unrest in the city has not ended yet.

Shouts and sounds of fighting could be heard from inside the city walls from time to time. Thick smoke rose in the city, shrouding the entire city of Lhasa in an atmosphere of chaos and tension.

However, Li Chengqian seemed exceptionally calm and collected, and he was not in a hurry to launch an attack.

He knew very well that the current situation required a more cautious response and could not rely solely on military force.

Under the leadership of some serfs who were familiar with the situation in the city, Li Chengqian led a group of Tang soldiers to disperse in all directions of Lhasa City.

They traveled through the villages, fields and valleys outside the city, looking for serfs who were still suffering.

Wherever he went, Li Chengqian would personally communicate with the serfs, tell them about the policies and goodwill of the Tang Dynasty, and promise to bring them freedom and dignity.

In a remote village, Li Chengqian saw a group of skinny and half-naked serfs.

They huddled in the tattered felt, their eyes filled with fear and despair.

Li Chengqian immediately ordered the soldiers to distribute food and personally fed water to an old man.

In another valley, they encountered a group of serfs held captive by their slave owners.

Li Chengqian led his soldiers to rescue them quickly, and the serfs knelt down to express their gratitude.

In this way, Li Chengqian and his team continued to expand their influence, and more and more serfs were rescued and appeased.

They gradually united under the banner of the Tang Dynasty and formed a force that could not be ignored.

The situation in Lhasa City was also quietly changing. The influence of the Tang Dynasty was like a spark, gradually spreading across this land, laying a solid foundation for the final victory.

The bloody battle in Lhasa City finally ended in dead silence. After a brutal fight, the surrender faction finally gained the upper hand.

At the city gate, the atmosphere was heavy and depressing. The surrendering soldiers escorted Princess Wencheng's son slowly out of the city gate.

All of them had tired looks but with a hint of victory. Their armor was stained with blood and the weapons in their hands were still dripping with blood, which was the evidence of their crimes left behind in this brutal civil strife.

Princess Wencheng's son, a young child, had a look of fear and confusion in his eyes.

He was surrounded by a group of ferocious-looking soldiers, and his small body was trembling slightly.

He didn't understand why he ended up in such a situation. The once familiar city now became so strange and scary.

The leader of the surrender faction walked at the front of the team with a complex expression on his face, showing both the joy of victory and worry about the future.

He knew that the choice at this moment would determine their fate.

When they gradually approached the Tang army camp, he stopped and shouted loudly: "We surrender! We are willing to give Luoshui City to the Tang Dynasty, and we only ask the Tang Dynasty to spare our lives!"

Li Chengqian led the Tang soldiers and watched this scene in full readiness.

His eyes fell on Princess Wencheng's son, who was also his little nephew.

Then, he looked at the surrender group and said loudly: "As long as you surrender sincerely, the Tang Dynasty will treat you fairly."

As Li Chengqian finished speaking, the Tang army began to accept surrenders in an orderly manner.

The soldiers quickly stepped forward, disarmed the surrendering soldiers, and put them under custody.

Princess Wencheng's son was carefully brought to Li Chengqian, who comforted him softly and told him not to be afraid.

Afterwards, the Tang army officially entered the city of Lhasa.

The city was filled with the smell of blood and gunpowder, the streets were in a mess, the houses were in ruins, and the people hid in the corners, their eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

Li Chengqian ordered the soldiers not to disturb the people and to restore order in the city as soon as possible.

The soldiers began to clean up the battlefield, treat the wounded, and comfort the people.

They promoted the policies of the Tang Dynasty to the people, telling them that they would no longer be oppressed and exploited and that their lives would gradually get better.

The people had some doubts at first, but when they saw the friendliness and fairness of the Tang soldiers, their fears gradually dissipated.

In the following days, Li Chengqian began to carry out comprehensive governance and subjugation of Tubo.

He appointed appropriate officials, established a new order, and promoted cultural exchange and integration between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty.

The once turbulent city of Lhasa gradually recovered its vitality under the rule of the Tang Dynasty and became an important part of the Tang Dynasty's western frontier.

As for Li Chengqian's promise not to take action against the surrenderists, that was true.

Under the circumstances at the time, he gave the surrender faction reassurances with the magnanimity and broad-mindedness of a king, so that he could successfully conquer the city of Lhasa and restore peace and stability to this land as soon as possible.

But this is just his personal commitment and does not represent the commitment of the Tang Dynasty.

When he led his army to leave Lhasa City, the 3,000 Tang soldiers left behind were not so easy to deal with.

These three thousand soldiers were charged with maintaining the Tang Dynasty's authority and order in this new territory. Their perspective on the issue was different from Li Chengqian's strategic considerations.

As Li Chengqian's army moved further away, the atmosphere in Lhasa City began to change subtly.

The surrenderists were initially immersed in the brief peace of mind brought by Li Chengqian's promise, but soon they felt the invisible pressure from the three thousand Tang soldiers.

These soldiers had stern eyes and moved in unison, and when they patrolled the city, their footsteps seemed to carry a kind of majestic intimidation.

The Tang soldiers had their own judgments about what the surrenderists had done within Tubo, especially the crimes they had committed during the turmoil.

Although they did not take drastic action immediately, their existence itself was like a sword hanging high in the air, making the surrenderists restless...