Geshu Han commanded the western frontier, and his importance was self-evident. It could be said that, apart from him, no one else could stabilize the crisis in Longyou so hastily.
This concerned not only individual talent and experience but was also rooted in the systemic ailments of the Great Tang.
Since Li Longji had entrusted the military, administrative, and financial powers of the frontier to the Jiedu Envoys, these border armies had effectively become their private forces.
The sudden demise of Geshu Han would have unimaginable consequences for the morale of the troops and the destruction of the command structure.
In just over a month!
The Tubo army breached the Longyou defense line, aiming directly at the strategic Dazhen Pass at Long Mountain, and the Guanzhong heartland was in imminent danger.
In a panic, Li Longji had no choice but to draw troops from various regions to resist the Tubo.
At this juncture, Emperor Xuanzong was hardly a semblance of wisdom.
