In early September, Wei Xiangdong led the entire 26th Infantry Division to the city of Lhasa.

The massive army, a dark mass, set up camp on the riverbank in the southeast of the city, creating an imposing sight.

The overwhelming force of the army exuded a terrifying aura!

After the 26th Infantry Division arrived, it did not rush to attack that day, but rested on the spot.

After all, the high-altitude climate is still somewhat difficult to adapt to. Although we have been marching on the plateau for some time, it is still quite uncomfortable, much more difficult than in other parts of the country.

Fortunately, due to the promulgation of the Emancipation Emancipation of Serfs, the large army along the way received support from the serfs on the plateau, and their logistics were relatively sufficient.

Therefore, the 26th Infantry Division had no difficulties in terms of daily life.

Early the next morning, the artillery regiment of the 26th Infantry Division had already arranged dozens of cannons along the riverbank.

The dark muzzle of the cannon was aimed at the city of Lhasa.

Lhasa is the last major city on the Tibetan Plateau. Although there are some other important cities in the north and west of the Tibetan Plateau, those cities are not a concern for their 26th Infantry Division.

After all, there were also three divisions—the 12th Infantry Division, the 15th Infantry Division, and the 12th Cavalry Division—that were marching across the snowy plateau.

Now, the only mission of the 26th Infantry Division is to do everything possible to capture Lhasa!

Therefore, Division Commander Wei Xiangdong did not intend to be stingy with artillery shells.

"Load the shells!"

At the command of the artillery regimental commander, the artillerymen skillfully loaded shells into the breech.

The gunner next to him also began to calibrate the parameters.

Once everything was ready, the artillery regimental commander roared, "Fire!"

The gunner immediately pulled the breech.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

One after another, cannonballs soared into the sky, hurtling towards the city of Lhasa.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A dense barrage of shells rained down on Lhasa. Buildings collapsed instantly, and soldiers and civilians were mangled beyond recognition, their screams echoing through the city.

Sparks from the explosion ignited the buildings. Some felt roofs burst into flames instantly.

Before long, the area near the city wall had turned into a sea of ​​fire.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The relentless bombing continues.

In a short time, the area around the city walls of Lhasa was in complete chaos.

All the soldiers guarding the area were horrified when they saw this.

Especially for Gongbu Zongben and Sangli Zongben, this was the first time they had ever witnessed such a fierce bombing.

The two of them were completely stunned.

They originally thought that no matter how advanced the weapons and equipment of the Da Gan Army were, they wouldn't be much better than theirs.

But now, they were all stunned.

This is more than just impressive weaponry!

This is absolutely like a thunderbolt from the heavens!

Unheard of!

I've never seen anything like it before!

The violent explosion filled them with shock and fear from the bottom of their hearts!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Another round of shells came down, and a section of the city wall of Lhasa collapsed, crushing nearby soldiers to death on the spot.

Seeing the explosion so close at hand, Gonpo Zongben's expression changed drastically.

At this point, Gongbu Zongben no longer possessed the same heroic spirit he once had.

Under the protection of a group of trusted guards, Gonpo Zongben quickly descended the city wall and hid in a sturdy house inside the city.

Even so, Gonpo Zongben's face was still as pale as paper.

"The artillery of the Da Gan Army is so powerful!"

Gongbu Zongben murmured, "This is even more impressive than what Chi said when he brought Zhudan back!"

When Chi brought Zhudan back, he told her how powerful the weapons and equipment of the Dagan Army were.

However, at the time, they scoffed at it.

However, when he saw it with his own eyes now, Gonpo Dzongben was extremely shocked!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Violent explosions rang out within the city of Lhasa, filling the air with smoke and flames. Sections of the city walls were directly destroyed and collapsed in the blasts.

In a short period of time, a long section of the eastern city wall of Lhasa had almost completely collapsed.

All that's left is a pile of ruins!

Seeing this, Gonpo Zongben's heart bled.

If this continues, it won't be long before Lhasa will be completely indefensible!

Only now did Gongbu Zongben realize why Kangcheng, so fortified, could be lost in such a short time!

Not only Gongbu Zongben, but also others were filled with fear and unease.

At this time, even the king, Dusong Gontsen, was filled with fear and unease.

Dusong Gongzan's face was gloomy, and his body was trembling slightly. He was clearly terrified by what he saw.

It should be noted that the main force outside Lhasa currently numbers only about 10,000 men!

If the Da Gan Army had a few more troops, wouldn't their firepower have been even more intense?

At that time, the entire city of Lhasa will probably be razed to the ground!

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, the eastern city wall has breached! Gonpo Dzongben requests assistance!"

At that moment, a soldier brought a message.

"What?"

King Dusong Gontsen sneered and said, "How can we provide assistance? With such intense artillery fire, even if we send reinforcements, it will only increase casualties!"

“Tell Gongbu Zongben,”

King Dusong Gontsen took a deep breath and said, "Tell him to immediately lead the city's garrison out for a decisive battle! We must avoid being bombarded by the enemy's artillery fire as much as possible!"

"The King is wise!"

His trusted confidants immediately praised him.

If Chi Daizhudan were here at this moment, she would definitely try her best to stop this suggestion.

However, it was clear that neither Zanpu Dusong Gongzan nor Gongbu Zongben knew just how powerful the weapons and equipment of the Da Gan army were.

Little did they know that the Da Gan Army possessed machine guns!

Therefore, after receiving the king's order, Gonpo Zongben and Sangli Zongben discussed it and realized that the king's order was absolutely correct!

As long as we break out of the city and reach the front lines of the Da Gan army, engaging them in hand-to-hand combat, the Da Gan army's artillery advantage will be completely negated!

And they will be able to achieve victory!

Thinking of this, Gonpo Zongben said loudly, "Immediately gather the army and follow me out of the city for a decisive battle! Hurry!"

Under the orders of Gongbu Zongben, 30,000 troops from the eastern part of Lhasa and 40,000 highland tribesmen joined forces.

The mighty army bypassed the city by going around to the north and charged towards the Da Gan army's position in the open field.

"What's going on?"

On the south city wall, when Chi Daizhudan saw this scene in the eastern wilderness, he was stunned.

Chi Daizhudan exclaimed, "Who let them leave the city? Are they all idiots? They're just asking for death!"

"General Chi Dai Zhu Dan,"

A soldier replied, "This is the king's order; Gonpo Dzongbun personally led his troops out of the city!"

"The Zanpu's orders?"

Upon hearing this news, General Chidaizhudan sneered and said, "It's over! Lhasa is completely finished now!"