Chapter 164:

Chapter 164:

The people of the Great Tang were undoubtedly proud. Their pride stemmed from the legendary might of the Tang military, which had remained undefeated in battles. However, despite the Tang armys strength, they had never engaged in a total war that aimed to eradicate another nation.

Whether it was the Eastern Turk Khan in the past or the later Tu Valley, neither had been completely eradicated. Both ethnic groups had submitted to the rule of the Great Tang, retaining their ethnic names and territories to this day.

However, the war against Tubo was fundamentally different. In this battle, the Tubo Zanpu, Songtsan Gampo, was killed on the battlefield. Furthermore, the Tang forces directly occupied Tubos land. This marked a true war of annihilation, a feat unprecedented in Tang history.

The difference lay in the fact that the Tubo Zanpu had fallen in battle this time, and the Tang army had succeeded in occupying Tubo. This was a genuine war of annihilation, an accomplishment that had not been achieved before. No one could have anticipated that Su Li would bring such a huge surprise not long after the victorious news of the Battle of Song Zhou. Everyone was speculating about Su Lis capabilities, which led to consecutive battle victories.

Moreover, the records of these battles were incredibly intimidating. The latters entire force was annihilated by fifty thousand against one hundred and fifty thousand. Furthermore, these troops were pitted against the entire might of the Tubo nations army, with a stark difference in strength, yet they managed to win. Astonishingly, this time, they directly wiped out the Tubo forces.Thi/s chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.co/m

In the past, the citizens of Changan were accustomed to hearing about successes on the border. However, they had never heard of such unbelievable achievements. Why wasnt the reputation of the War God Li Jing particularly resounding among the people? It was because every time he fought a battle, it took years as the unit of measurement. He frequently achieved minor victories today and tomorrow, winning again and again.

The citizens of Changan had become aesthetically tired from the continuous stream of victorious reports, so there wasnt much excitement left when the final victory was achieved. Most likely, there were feelings of its just like that.

Su Lis displayed combat prowess in this battle exceeded any comparison to mere chance. With these achievements alone, he had far surpassed Li Ers imagination. Looking at the war report in his hand, Li Er was filled with amazement and doubt. He then took out several confidential letters alongside the war report. After quickly scanning these letters, Li Er closed his eyes slightly and thought.

Its not a rumor. Its true

At this moment, he inexplicably remembered the origin that Su Li had mentioned before, In the heavenly white jade capital in the heavenly white jade capital Opening his eyes again, Li Ers expression was incredibly complex. If he really is a celestial being How could anyone from the mortal world possibly stand in his way? He thought.

Quickly, Li Er set aside this thought temporarily. Regardless of everything, this battle directly destroyed Tubo and brought it under the rule of the Great Tang. It was Su Lis military achievement but also an extraordinary accomplishment for Li Er.

The title of Emperor, known as the Respected One of the Ninth Five, naturally indicated that this positions privileges and benefits were beyond ordinary peoples imagination over several lifetimes. Even those powerful ministers who wielded great authority and held supreme positions in court might not truly understand where the Emperors pleasures lay. Wealth, beautiful women, fame, and fortune were easily obtained in their shallow perception. What an Emperor could enjoy, they believed they could enjoy equally.

However, in Li Ers eyes, how could others truly understand the advantages of being an Emperor? Just as it is now, the thrill of creating a massive accomplishment from scratch surged within him like a tide, making his body tremble slightly with excitement. The achievement of annihilating a nation! What does it mean to accomplish the destruction of a nation?

To put it plainly, concerning Tubo, as long as the Emperor of the Great Tang, Li Er himself was willing, he could completely exterminate its royal family, erase its lineage, and subjugate its people. In other words, with a single thought from Li Er, he could make Tubo, which was once a relatively powerful nation, disappear completely from reality. From then on, the only meaning of Tubos existence would be to highlight the martial achievements of the Emperor of the Great Tang, adding a bold and colorful stroke to his journey of becoming an eternal emperor.

Moreover, Li Er could intentionally depict Tubo as even more powerful in historical records. This would help to contrast his exceptional nature as an Emperor. To wield the tool of a nation, to hold the power of life and death over millions internally, and to control the fate of other ethnic groups externally to have the freedom to act as one pleases this was the power of an emperor. In the contemporary world, only Li Er could experience this feeling fully. How could he not be fascinated by it?