《General History of China》Episode 48 Synopsis
The rise and fall of Tubo
In 763 AD, after experiencing the An-Shi Rebellion, another major event that could be described as a great shame and humiliation occurred in the Tang Empire.In October of this year, the Tubo general Dazalugong (Chinese name Ma Chongying) led his army to march straight into Chang'an, the capital of the Tang Empire.The then emperor Tang Daizong fled in panicShaanzhou.Tubo then appointed Li Chenghong, King of Guangwu, the nephew of Princess Jincheng who had entered Tubo to marry as a puppet emperor. After staying for fifteen days, he led his troops to retreat westward.It was not until December that Emperor Daizong of the Tang Dynasty returned to Chang'an.
