After the edict of emancipation of serfs was issued in Kangcheng, the serfs in the surrounding area cheered with joy.
Especially after being allocated land and receiving their new land deeds, everyone wore a bright smile.
"The Da Gan Army is truly a benevolent army!"
"My family was allocated ten acres of fertile land, two yaks, and five sheep. Now I'm going to live a good life!"
"Ours is the same! But we don't have sheep, and we have an extra tent! So we won't have to set up our own tent!"
...
In the streets and alleys, countless serfs praised the benevolent act of the Great Gan Army.
The Emancipation Proclamation gradually spread across the Tibetan Plateau as it was passed down orally by these serfs.
It wasn't just in the Kangcheng area, but also in the Bomi and Chabenduo areas, that the news spread.
Some serfs also harbored a secret hope that the large army would arrive soon.
Some serfs even escaped and joined the Da Gan Army, becoming their guides.
By the end of August, after the matter in Kangcheng was resolved, the 26th Infantry Division handed over all defense duties to the militia.
Immediately, Wei Xiangdong led the 26th Infantry Division to continue marching westward.
This time, Wei Xiangdong's troops made an unusually smooth advance.
Especially after the death of Depachigan, the lord of Kangcheng, the power of the Dagan army spread throughout the city of Lhasa.
From Kangcheng to Lhasa, the scattered garrisons in nearby places such as Zuogang, Bomi, Jiaomu, and Gongbu also all withdrew to Lhasa.
Meanwhile, the 26th Infantry Division of the Dagan Army also marched westward, capturing cities and strongholds. In less than a month, the vanguard of the 26th Infantry Division had reached the outskirts of Lhasa.
When the large army appeared in Lhasa, it caused a great commotion throughout the city!
At this very moment, in the city of Lhasa.
The Tibetan king of the snowy plateau, Dusong Gongzan, had a gloomy expression and was furious.
"How is this possible? How is this possible!"
Dusong Gongzan roared, "My snowy plateau has a treacherous terrain; how could those few large groups of people possibly breach the city of Lhasa?"
He simply couldn't believe that the massive army had reached Lhasa so quickly!
During this period, Dusong Gontsen also learned of the news that he had received over time.
Previously, when Chidai Zhudan led his army alongside the Samanid Khanate in a surprise attack on Shazhou, they suffered a crushing defeat. At that time, he realized how formidable the Da Gan army was!
The successive falls of Kangcheng and other places made the entire Tibetan Plateau realize that the military might of the Da Gan Army was too strong!
Relying solely on their snowy plateau, it would be difficult to stop the massive army.
But it's too late to say anything now!
Before establishing their nation, they had already expanded eastward from the Tibetan Plateau and occupied much fertile land in Sichuan. Recently, however, they were instigated by the Samanid Khanate to launch an attack on Shazhou.
These things alone made him realize that the Great Gan Kingdom would definitely not let them off the hook!
As expected, the Da Gan Army launched a swift attack and arrived at the city of Lhasa in a very short time!
“Gongbu Zongben,”
Looking at Gonpo Dzongben, Tsangpo Dusong Gontsen frowned and asked, "How many soldiers are there in this large army from the east? Have you found out?"
“Reporting to the King,”
Gongbu Zongben bowed and replied, "We have already investigated. The large army from the east numbers about 10,000 men. Moreover, they are all equipped with modern firearms and are extremely formidable!"
"Kangcheng fell not long after being bombarded by these new firearms. As a result, Depachigan and others died in Kangcheng."
New firearms?
Upon hearing these words, Chi Daizhudan's face darkened.
Suddenly, Chidaizhudan seemed to recall his own experience during the surprise attack on Shazhou.
well!
Chi Daizhu Dan sighed softly, a faint sense of panic creeping into her heart.
"Ten thousand people?"
King Dusong Gontsen frowned and said, "Only ten thousand people, and they're already this powerful? Chidai Zhudan, is that really true?"
“Zamp,”
Chidaizhudan quickly replied, "When we launched the surprise attack on Shazhou, our allied forces with the Samanid Khanate numbered over 30,000. That so many men couldn't even break through the Shazhou defenses shows just how formidable Da Gan Army is!"
"Moreover, news came from the Samanid Khanate some time ago that the Samanid Khan had died and the entire Samanid Khanate had fallen."
"Even a powerful kingdom like the Samanid Khanate couldn't withstand such a massive army. We're afraid..."
Chi Daizhudan didn't finish his sentence. Thinking of the Da Ganjun, he still felt a lingering fear.
“The steps are adorned with pearls and cinnabar,”
At this moment, Sanglizongben snorted coldly and said, "You're exaggerating the strength of the Dagan army. Our snowy plateau has unique advantages. Even if there are 10,000 Dagan soldiers outside the city, so what? As long as we hold Lhasa firmly and hold out for ten days or half a month, winter will come. And these Dagan people will freeze to death on the plateau!"
"Hmph! When the time comes, we will be able to seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack and recover the lost territories in the East in one fell swoop!"
Sangli Zongben's words resonated with many people in the hall.
"Yes! Winter is coming soon, and heavy snow will block the mountains, which is a blessing for us!"
"Yes, more than two hundred years ago, the powerful Mauryan Empire launched a northward expedition, but they were defeated and forced to return to Lhasa due to heavy snow in winter."
"Four hundred years ago, the Luchuan Dynasty invaded Lhasa City and also suffered a crushing defeat!"
“Throughout history, every winter, our city of Lhasa has been protected by the gods. This time, we will surely be able to defend Lhasa as well!”
...
Inside the main hall, a group of Kalons and Dzongbens were making a lot of noise.
"You're right!"
King Dusong Gontsen clapped his hands and exclaimed, “With the protection of winter, our city of Lhasa will surely be able to hold out!”
"Moreover, many surrounding tribes and clans have already withdrawn their troops to Lhasa. We have 70,000 to 80,000 troops and hundreds of thousands of civilians in Lhasa!"
"As long as the army and the people are of one mind and work together as one, with the protection of winter, we will surely be able to defeat the massive army!"
"Sangli Zongben, Gongbu Zongben, and Chidai Zhudan, the defense of Lhasa City is entrusted to the three of you!"
"yes!"
Sangli Zongben and Gongbu Zongben quickly responded.
Chi Daizhu Dan was taken aback, a bitter smile playing on her lips, unable to utter a word for a moment.
"Pearl-colored jade pendant?"
King Dusong Gontsen's expression changed slightly. He stared at Chidai Zhudan and snorted coldly, "Do you have any questions?"
"No, no!"
Chidai Zhudan quickly replied, "I will obey the king's orders!"
After the emperor's order was relayed, the entire city of Lhasa began to mobilize in earnest.
Soldiers who had retreated from various places also went up to the city walls and joined the defense of Lhasa.
At the same time, Gongbu Zongben and Sangli Zongben also recruited people in the city to help defend Lhasa.
The whole city of Lhasa became lively!
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