Chimshang Gyalsig Shuteng
Chimshang Gyalsig Shuteng, also known as Shang Gyalsig, was a famous general of the Tibetan Empire. In Chinese records, his name was given as Shàng Jiéxī.
The king Me Agtsom was murdered by his two ministers, Lang Nyesig and Bel Dongtsab, in 755. Obtaining this information, Shang Gyalsig quickly put down the rebellion together with Nganlam Takdra Lukhong, arrested them and had them purged. They installed the young prince Trisong Detsen as the new king, and both received high positions.
Shang Gyalsig led 200,000 troops invaded Tang China together with another famous general Nganlam Takdra Lukhong, in 762, forcing Emperor Daizong of Tang to flee the capital. They sank Chang'an, the Chinese capital, installed a prince Li Chenghong as a puppet emperor, but had to withdrew after 15 days because the Tibetan soldiers could not stand the hot weather in Chang'an.
