Not long after dawn, Sentinel Flying Cavalry reported that the Tibetan army was heading out of the imperial city towards the Tang army camp!

Qin Mubai had just washed up all night and immediately ordered the entire army to prepare for war.

The Tibetans came a little strangely. Or they should have attacked last night while the night was up; Either that, he should go back and rest for a few days before attacking. Qin Mubai found it very strange that neither of them was true.

When Guanxi Army beat the drums, the vanguard Xue Rengui took the lead, and Fang Tianhua’s halberd flashed with cold light.

Qin Mubai was still standing on the cloud platform, looking into the distance with his hands.

Today, the Tibetan army was very strange. The ones walking at the front seemed to be not the elites of the Death Warriors from the previous two battles, but rather a group of relatively wandering people. Moreover, their movements were slow and lacking in discipline, or rather, they did not look like a regular army at all.

Xue Rengui, who was in the middle of the battle, also found it strange. From the looks of it, there were quite a few soldiers and horses from Tibet. There were about a hundred thousand of them. However, they had no formations, so it didn’t seem like they were here to fight.

“There’s something strange. Everyone, be on guard!” Xue Rengui ordered.

The Tibetan army came to a halt in front of the Tang army. A moment later, he stepped out of the army and slowly headed towards Xue Rengui.

Xue Rengui tightened her grip on Fang Tian’s halberd as she frowned and stared at the man.

He wasn’t dressed in military uniform without his armor, but his clothes were gorgeous and extraordinary. There was a faint imposing aura that was neither angry nor powerful, and yet it emitted an aura of humiliation and nobility.

The man stopped about ten steps away from Xue Rengui and cupped his hands, saying, “Is that General Xue Rengui?”

“It’s me! I’m here to report my name!”

“I am Tibet’s Zan Pu, Qizong Nongzan.”

…

After an incense stick of time, Qin Mubai rode his horse to the front of the formation.

Qizong Nongzan sat on his horse and cupped his hands in the same manner as the Han Chinese, “Young Admiral Qin, long time no see.”

Qin Mubai smiled slightly and bowed, “Zan Pu is indeed extraordinary. But we don’t have to greet each other before the two military formations. What is Zan Pu’s purpose in coming here?”

“Just for one thing.” Qizong Nongzan smiled and said, “But I beg you, Qin Ling will not die.”

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but laugh, “Why should I agree to it? Garqin Mausoleum is a war criminal, and it can’t be punished.”

Qizong Nongzan got off his horse and stood on the ground. He still cupped his hands to Qin Mubai. “Behind me, there are more than 3,000 people. All the royal families, nobles, leaders and generals of Tibet are here. As long as you promise Rao Qinling that you will not die, we are willing to be your captives.”

“You mean, you want your group to return to Garqin Mausoleum?” Qin Mubai smiled coldly and said, “I’m sorry, although you’re Zan Pu, in my opinion, the three thousand plus of you really don’t have the weight of the Garqin Mausoleum.”

Qizong Nongzan seemed to have predicted that Qin Mubai would say such an answer. He was not shocked and did not hurry. He pointed to the back and said, “What if we add the surrender of 100,000 Kunlun cavalry and the surrender of four million Tibetan soldiers and civilians?”

Qin Mubai’s expression changed slightly. “What did you say?”

Before he could finish speaking, all the knights in the army of more than a hundred thousand people dismounted and knelt beside their horses.

“None of them have weapons. If you don’t believe me, you can send someone to check them out. As long as you want, they will be your troops in the future. They will be soldiers of the Great Tang!” “We admit defeat,” said Qizong Nongzan. “As long as the Great Tang forgives Garqin Mausoleum, I, Qizong Nongzan, am willing to surrender with the Tibetan army and people!”

Everyone was in an uproar!

It turned out that Qizong Nongzan was not leading the army to fight, but to surrender!

At this moment, the 100,000 Kunlun cavalry suddenly knelt on their knees and raised their hands above their heads. Then, they bowed down as if they were worshipping a god.

Qin Mubai didn’t understand what they were talking about because they were shouting in Tibetan and there were so many people who could only hear their voices. However, this sound wave was truly shocking. It was simply like a tsunami. Moreover, this voice was filled with boundless sorrow and pain, as if countless vengeful spirits were crying.

The corner of Qin Mubai’s eyes twitched, and he felt a trace of shock in his heart.

Qizong Nongzan took two steps forward and looked up at Qin Mubai, who was riding on his horse. “They are begging you to forgive their marshal, brother, Gaer Qinling. This is the most grand ritual we Tibetans use when participating in the sacrifice. Only when we beg for the forgiveness and protection of the gods.”

Qin Mubai took a deep breath and remained calm. He looked down at Qizong Nongzan and said, “What if I don’t agree?”

“Luo Xi City will definitely resist until the last drop of blood is shed!” Qizong Nongzan said calmly, but his words were sonorous.

Qin Mu’s white eyebrows sank, “You are my threat?”

“No.” Qizong Nongzan said calmly, “The contest between the Great Tang and Tibet has long been decided.” It would be a sin to kill another person. Since the Great Tang had conquered Tibet, the Tibetans were the subjects of His Majesty the Great Tang Emperor. Could it be that you, Young Marshal Qin, are going to start a massacre of your own people? –Qin Ling is guilty of repeatedly committing crimes against the Central Plains. However, he remembered that all he had done for his lord at that time, Qin Ling, was only out of loyalty to Tibet and to Zampu. Please forgive him. I, Zamper, am the real culprit if I’m to be punished. I am willing to be your prisoner. The whole family will follow you to Chang’an, at the behest of His Majesty the Great Tang Emperor. ”

Qin Mubai fell silent for a moment.

The hundred thousand Kunlun cavalry continued to kneel and shout. Tens of thousands of people cried bitterly and countless tears flowed out of the sound waves, causing one’s heart to break. The Tang army soldiers present were all shocked.

Xue Rengui sighed and said, “I didn’t expect Gaer Qinling to be so highly respected on the plateau. Although the Kunlun Cavalry opposite us are our enemies, from the point of view of men, they can be considered affectionate and righteous. I have no doubt that the soldiers of the Kansai Army will treat Young Marshal Qin the same way …”

The situation in front of Qin Mubai was somewhat beyond Qin Mubai’s expectations.

Xue Rengui took a few steps forward and whispered in Qin Mubai’s ear, “Young Marshal, would you like to ask His Highness Prince Wu for his opinion on this matter?”

Qin Mubai nodded and said, “Your Excellency Zamper, please wait a moment. I’ll go back!”

“Young Marshal, go yourself. I’ll be waiting for your reply.” Qizong Nongzan was very calm as he watched Qin Mubai turn the horse around and leave.

Returning to the camp, Qin Mubai headed straight for Li Ke’s tent. After walking to the vicinity of Luo City, Li Ke’s high altitude sickness became more serious, his face swollen, dizzy, and almost half his life was left in a coma all day long. Qin Mubai said that he wanted to send him back to Lanzhou to rest, but Li Ke couldn’t resist dying and insisted on staying here, so Qin Mubai couldn’t do anything to him.

Now it seems that Li Ke’s persistence has paid off, and the time has come for him to wait.

“Your Highness.” Qin Mubai woke him up and whispered in his ear, “Qizong Nongzan led the army and people to surrender.”

“Good thing! Surrender!” Li Ke, who was half-conscious and half-awake, suddenly felt refreshed.

“But he has conditions.”

“What conditions?”

“Spare Gaer Qinling.”

“How is this possible?” Li Ke was also in a dilemma. “Gaer Qinling has done a lot of harm to him. The Great Tang has a grudge against him. My father wanted to kill him quickly. He committed countless killings in Liangchuan and Helong, and even slaughtered cities in Taozhou! He must die if he is reasonable and law-abiding!”

Qin Mubai smiled bitterly. “But if we don’t agree, Luo Xi City will be tenacious to the end. I can see that Qizong Nongzan can really say it. He is a ruthless character.”

“He’s not a ruthless character. How could he let a hero like Gaer Qinling be so loyal to him?” Li Ke worriedly closed his eyes again. After meditating for a long time, he suddenly opened his eyes and said, “The bell must be untied. Perhaps, we can’t think of any way here, but there is someone who can.”

“You mean, Gaer Qinling?”

“Haha! Mubai, why are you always connected to me? Could it be that you’re in love with me?”

“… You’re still unconscious!”

Later, Qin Mubai found Gaer Qinling and told him about the incident.

After Gaer Qinling heard this, a trace of pain appeared on his face. He closed his eyes and sighed, “Zan Pu, why are you doing this?”

“Do you want to see him in front of the array?” Qin Mubai asked tentatively.

After a moment of silence, Gaer Qinling suddenly said, “Qin Mubai, promise me something.”

“Tell me.”

“I, Gaer Qinling, have killed countless people and committed endless sins in my life. Now, victory or defeat is a certainty. I don’t want anyone to die because of me anymore. Therefore, I want you to promise me that after Tibet surrenders, you will kill as few people as possible.”

“If Zan Pu and Marshal surrender together, there will indeed be many fewer deaths.” Qin Mubai said, “I can promise you that I won’t casually execute anyone. But if there’s a fight between two armies or a rebellion, there’s no guarantee.”

“If Gaer Qinling said that Tibet surrendered, then it was really surrendering.” Gaer Qinling smiled slightly, but there was a trace of bitterness in his smile. He said, “Take me to the front and see Zan Pu.”

“Alright.” Qin Mubai stared at him and said, “Gaer Qinling, I’m a little jealous of you at this time.”

“What do you mean?”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “There is a sentence that should be addressed to women, but now it is appropriate to use it on you.” There are two kinds of men in this world that are worth cherishing. One is that a man who doesn’t shed tears or blood bleeds for you; Another kind is the man who bleeds without tears, who cries for you. Now in front of the two armies, there are no less than a hundred thousand men praying for you in tears. You’re so happy! ”

Gaer Qinling’s stiff expression froze. He raised his head and sighed a few times before striding out of the tent.

A moment later, Qin Mubai and Gaer Qinling rode their horses and walked out of the Tang army camp.

Gaer Qinling still had the scars left behind by the fierce battle on his body, but he had changed into a clean suit of armor, and his expression remained the same as before.

His figure appeared in front of the formation just now. The 100,000 Kunlun cavalry shouted loudly, “Marshal, Marshal!”

At that moment, the Tang army was shocked. They thought that the Tibetans would use this to launch an attack, so they pulled out their swords.

“Don’t worry, none of them are armed.” Qizong Nongzan repeated this sentence and turned to look at Gaer Qinling, “Qin Ling, are you alright?”

Gaer Qinling rolled over and ran forward. He knelt down in front of Qizong Nongzan and cried out, “Zan Pu, I’ve lost to you!”

“Qin Ling did not disappoint me, and I will not disappoint Qin Ling either.” Qizong Nongzan sighed and helped Gaer Qinling up. He gripped his hand tightly and stared at him, saying, “If you become a king or a loser, you will have your own days.” Now that everything is settled, you and I might as well face it calmly. Qinling, I have decided to surrender the whole country. If the battle continued, there would only be a few more deaths. Our brothers have ruled the plateau for so many years without bringing any blessings to the people of the plateau. Now, if one less person dies, then one less person dies! ”

Gaer Qinling closed his eyes and tears rolled down his face as he slowly nodded.

“Qin Mubai!” Qizong Nongzan suddenly shouted loudly, “I thank you for being so benevolent and righteous. Please forgive my brother!”

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but be stunned and hurriedly said, “I didn’t say pardon Gaer Qinling! I just brought him to the front and met you!”

“Don’t worry, I won’t make things difficult for you.” Qizong Nongzan said, “I will follow you into your barracks and become your captive with my brothers from Qinling. Take us to Chang’an and hand us over to Li Shimin!”

“Slow!” Suddenly, Gaer Qinling shouted. Everyone couldn’t help but look at him.

Gaer Qinling took a deep breath and bowed respectfully to Qizong Nongzan. He then bowed to Qin Mubai and said, “I have something to say to the subjects and soldiers of Tibet.”

Qin Mubai nodded, “Please.”

Gaer Qinling took a few steps towards the Kunlun Cavalry’s grand formation. He stood upright and raised his hands abruptly-“Get up!”

One hundred thousand soldiers stood up from the ground in unison, as if they were facing a great enemy, an iron wall.

“Brothers, I, Gaer Qinling, will be able to robe with you for the rest of my life. I have no regrets in this life!”

“From now on, you are no longer Kunlun cavalry and Tibetans. I order you to follow Zan Pu and submit to the Great Tang together. From now on, you must behave yourselves and not hate the Han people as you used to. From now on, you must treat yourselves as citizens of the Great Tang and as part of the Han people!”

One hundred thousand people stood there quietly, all looking at Gaer Qinling. If it was a large army formation, there weren’t many people who could hear Gaer Qinling’s words, but the scene was very quiet. Many soldiers in the front row were already crying silently.

“This is the last military order I give you!”

One hundred thousand people were still silent.

“Who dares to disobey?!” Gaer Qinling shouted.

“Yes!” Many soldiers in the front row slapped their chests and shouted in agreement, tears flowing down their faces.

The soldiers behind agreed.

“All of you must live well. From now on, there will be no more conquests, no more bloodshed, no more sacrifices, no more separation of flesh and blood, no more separation of life and death.” Gaer Qinling looked at the boundless army formation and shouted, “Brothers! In the next life, Gaer Qinling will ride with you and hunt together. We will play Zamunie and chase after the fat cattle and sheep and our beloved girls on the grasslands!”

“Marshal!” The three armies wept bitterly, and a hundred thousand men knelt on the ground!

Gaer Qinling raised his hands high into the air and roared, “Gaer Qinling, you are born a plateau man, you die a plateau ghost! I-I will never leave my plateau!”

Suddenly, his movements froze.

Qizong Nongzan screamed miserably, “Qin Ling!!!”

As the ruler of a country, he hurriedly ran to Gaer Qinling and grabbed his shoulder tightly. He saw … Gaer Qinling’s lips were black, and a few black stench blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth!

Gaer Qinling, you’re poisoned!

“Zibazlan Flower Poison!!” ‘”Antidote! Hurry, antidote!!-I have an antidote!-Where’s my antidote? … My antidote was once given to Princess Wen Cheng!!” Qizong Nongzan cried out in shock.

“It’s useless, Zan Pu. This isn’t an ordinary Zibazlander poison. There’s no antidote to it.” Gaer Qinling smiled and the corner of his mouth bleeded. “This is something I … specially prepared for myself!” He said intermittently.

Qin Mubai sighed as he got off his horse and walked towards Gaer Qinling.

Qizong Nongzan could no longer support Gaer Qinling, and Gaer Qinling’s body fell. Qizong Nongzan hugged him tightly, put his head on his thigh, and cried out, “Qin Ling, my brother!-I will switch your path of life with what I have, why are you doing this?”

“Zan Pu, brother” Black blood sprayed out of Gaer Qinling’s mouth as he stretched out his hand with great difficulty. Qizong Nongzan held onto his hand tightly.

“Qin Ling is incompetent. He failed to fulfill the promise I made to you and even caused the destruction of the dynasty and the calamity of the nation. If Qin Ling does not die, there is no way to apologize to the world!” Gaer Qinling said, “Qin Ling has spent his entire life in blood and slaughter, in slaughter and battle. I have committed too many slaughter. Now, if Qin Ling is able to exchange for the survival of more people, Qin Ling … will die without regret!”

“Brother!” Qizong Nongzan burst into tears.

All of the 100,000 Kunlun cavalry knelt on the ground and cried bitterly, as if they were filial sons sending their father to his death. They were extremely heartbroken and sincere.

Qin Mubai walked to their side.

Gaer Qinling struggled to turn his head and looked at Qin Mubai, saying, “Qin Mubai, you and I have fought this match. Although Gaer Qinling has lost, he is not convinced. If there is a next life, I will still be your old enemy.”

Qin Mubai frowned slightly and said, “Don’t you think we can be friends?”

“No, I don’t want to be your friend. I want to be your enemy.” ‘”If I were your friend, where would I, Gaer Qinling, go to find enemies and opponents like you? Isn’t that an incomparably lonely life?” Gaer Qinling coughed several times, blood spurting out from his mouth, and his voice intermittently sounded, “If I were your friend, where would I, Gaer Qinling, go to find enemies and opponents like you?”

Qin Mubai was speechless.

‘”Qin Mubai, you promised me that you wouldn’t kill Tibet alone! I, Gaer Qinling, will definitely turn into a plateau ghost and keep an eye on you! If you break your oath, I will definitely not let you go!”

Qin Mubai didn’t say anything. He sighed softly and nodded.

‘”Zan Pu, Qin Mubai, I beg you to cremate my corpse and sprinkle my ashes on the places I rode to. Luo Xie imperial city, Mo Te’s grassland, Bo Wo’s hometown, Golmud barracks, Da Fei Chuan and Kun Lun Mountain …”

“I promise.” Qin Mubai and Qizong Nongzan spoke in unison.

“If there is an afterlife, I, Gaer Qinling, will still be born on the plateau and die on the plateau. I beg the protection of the gods and Buddhas so that the Qinling Mausoleum and the plateau will never be abandoned!”

…

Three days later, a large pile of firewood was once again set up in the plaza of the Pagoda Sect in Luozhi City, where Hou Junji had been executed by fire. The only difference was that the previous time was when he was executed, and this time it was a grand funeral.

The Tibetan kingdom that had subordinated itself to the Great Tang, led by Zan Pu Qizong Nongzan, led the tribal leaders and officials, as well as members of the royal family and the Garr family, to pay their respects. Qin Mubai, the generals of the Kansai army, and Prince Li Ke of Wu were also present.

The life of Gaer Qinling, the hero of the plateau, came to an end amidst the blazing flames and cries of Fan Song.

“According to Gaer Qinling’s will, his ashes will be scattered all over the plateau.” Qin Mubai said to the Tang army generals beside him, “The curtain has fallen on the hero of the generation who once bewitched the heavens and ordered the Myriad Peoples Tea Charcoal. In the past, even in my dreams, I wanted to personally cut him into eight pieces. But in the end, I actually couldn’t hate him. Why is that?”

Everyone was silent, and no one answered him.

“Perhaps there will never be an answer to this question.” Qin Mubai smiled and said to himself, “Unless I meet him again in the next life and fight him again …”