Cheng Chubi and Li Ke rode slowly into Yuben City, which was already controlled by the Chao Xun cavalry.
This originally small fortress city now only has the occasional hurried, bereaved dog shivering in a street corner with its tail between its legs.
It seems that there are no human beings or living things left. Of course, this is only a superficial sign.
In fact, there are still Tibetan people staying in this small city with a population of about 3,000 people.
Either they are the old, weak, sick or disabled, or they are people who have left here and don't know where to go to survive.
"There are more than 3,000 soldiers and civilians who fled north from Iron Bridge City, and there are less than one-third of the people left in this Yuben City..."
"It seems that Cheng Changshi's reputation is even more effective than the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. He scared away the Tibetan garrison officers and soldiers as well as the people."
Li Ke talked with a proud look on his face, and Ren Yaxiang on the side also nodded frequently in deep agreement.
Everyone did not expect that such a situation would occur. They were still in Iron Bridge City before, hoping to wait for Fang Erlang to lead the main force of the army to arrive before continuing to advance north.
But who would have expected that the scouting horses sent out would follow the fleeing soldiers and civilians all the way northward without any hindrance.
After rushing directly to Yuben City, I was shocked to find that even the city lord and defenders of this solid fortress city had completely escaped.
Several detectives were confused for a long time, and then they quickly sent out their men to Iron Bridge City.
After Cheng Sanlang learned the news, he naturally did not dare to hesitate anymore and led five hundred cavalry to rush ahead and arrived at Yuben City, which had become an empty city.
Li Ke and Ren Yaxiang led their troops behind them, and entered the city of Yuben in just one move.
The two rode forward, and under the guidance of Cheng Chubi's guard, they arrived at the lord's palace in Yuben City in a short time.
However, the two of them noticed that outside the gate of the mansion, there were several Tibetan people squatting there bragging and spanking.
Li Ke couldn't help but be stunned. Fortunately, at this time, Cheng Jie, the head guard of Cheng Chubi, came forward and bowed. He saw Li Ke's doubtful eyes and explained in a low voice.
"Your Highness, those are the personal entourage of Shang Nyima, the powerful Xiangxiong man, and the orphan of Shang Nang, the former Tibetan prime minister who was killed by Songtsen Gampo."
"Shang Nang's orphan? Could it be that the well-connected Nima invited him here?" Li Ke immediately became happy.
I really didn't expect that this socialite in the business world would have such a wide circle of friends, and that the former Prime Minister of Tibet, Shang Nang, had been in the prime minister's position for more than ten years.
Even though his whole family was killed, he still had high prestige in the eyes of the Tibetan people.
Moreover, there must be quite a few Tibetan dignitaries who are closely related to the Niang clan.
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Cheng Chubi sat there with a smile on his face, sizing up the scar-faced Lu Man and Nanima shopkeeper in front of him.
As soon as he entered Yuben City, the big shopkeeper Nima brought the orphan of Shang Nang to Yuben City.
Looking at the scar-faced Lu Man, whose expression and demeanor were very respectful, Cheng Chubi never thought of this.
When the Subi clan was in trouble before, it was this scar-faced Lu Man who seemed to be a few years older than himself.
What's important is that he not only succeeded in inciting the Subi tribes to rebel, but he was even able to suppress the rebellion after Songtsen Gampo personally conquered it.
Like a loach, he escaped smoothly. Although he had a scar on his face, he was better off alive than anything else.
The important thing is that after the Niang clan was chopped off by Songtsen Gampo, Lu Man was still able to have such a great influence in the Subi area under such circumstances.
I have to say that this was an unexpected surprise, but Nima on the side helped to explain it.
Because Shang Nang, as the prime minister of Tubo, had been following Songtsen Gampo for many years, and his eldest brother died of illness early in his life.
Therefore, he is responsible for the affairs of the Niang family, as well as the pacification and management of the Supi land.
This is the reason why he was able to cause trouble in the land of Supi even though his own father was killed and his family was ruined.
"Sir, His Royal Highness King Wu and Ren Junjun have arrived." At this time, a greeting came from outside.
Hearing the title His Highness King Wu, Lu Man couldn't help but raise his brows. He turned his head and saw the young man wearing silver armor who looked extraordinary.
Lu Man quickly fell to the ground.
"Lu Man meets His Royal Highness the King of Wu..."
"Your Highness, this is Lu Man, the orphan of Shang Nang, the former Prime Minister of Tubo." Cheng Sanlang took a step forward and glanced at Li Ke.
Li Ke, who had been working with Brother Chu Bi for many years, saw the look that Brother Chu Bi was giving him and understood instantly.
He quickly stepped forward and helped Lu Man, who had a hideous scar on his face, and said with a sigh on his face.
"Quickly invite me, I didn't expect him to be the Qilin son of Prime Minister Shang Nang's family. Although Shang Nang was ordered by the Lord of Tubo to be an enemy of the Tang Dynasty.
However, even the famous general of our dynasty, Duke Ying, who faced Shang Nang, also admired Prime Minister Shang Nang's military strategy..."
"Um, your highness is talking about the minister of the Ministry of War of the Kingdom of China?" Lu Man couldn't help but look a little excited when he heard this.
"My father also admired the military use and methods of the Li War Department of the Shang Dynasty..."
After hearing this, Li Ke nodded solemnly, motioned Lu Man to sit down, and then spoke in a sincere tone.
"Even I, the king, heard about it from Naga Erdongzan.
Shang Nang, who was born in the Niang family, is not only wise and brave, but also capable of literature and martial arts. More importantly, he is loyal and loyal. After Zampu was poisoned in front of Tubo."
"So together with Nalun Keer, we supported Songtsan Gampo as his general, despite all opinions.
In order to maintain the prestige of Zanpu, he managed the country's affairs with all his heart and blood, and took the lead in leading the army to fight against his enemies."
"It was possible for Tubo to dominate the plateau. It can be said that Shang Nang made the most of Tubo's success, but..."
Having said this, Li Ke saw Lu Man in front of him, who had buried his head but clenched his hands into fists, with tears dripping down the back of his hands.
He couldn't help but let out a long sigh and said, "Even my father felt deeply sorry for him. He felt that Songtsan Gampo wanted to kill a loyal pillar for unfounded charges. It was really..."
"Your Highness..." Lu Man fell to the ground and howled.
Fortunately, it didn't take long for Lu Man to control his overly excited emotions and wiped away his tears.
But his expression was still sad and angry, and his tone was very excited.
"My mother's family, in order for Zanpu, who was young at that time, to maintain the rule of Tubo, it can be said that the whole family moved.
Countless talented people in my clan have sacrificed their lives for Zanpu."
"My father has been working hard and planning for Zamp for more than ten years..."