Shentu Luo did not accept the title of Marquis. Longtai smiled faintly, but Qining also smiled and said: "It is not easy to be granted the title of Marquis in our great Chu. The Emperor Long Enhao is so handsome. Does General Shen think that the Marquis is not worthy? you?"
Shentu Luo wanted to speak, but Duan Shao had already said: "Since it is a gift from the emperor, General Shen just accepts it."
Shen Tuluo moved his lips, but finally said nothing.
"I heard that Linghu Xu is stationed in Puyang." The emperor stared at Duan Shao and said, "I wonder how Marquis Changle is going to handle this matter?"
A smile appeared on Duan Shao's lips and he said, "Your Majesty, you want me to persuade Linghu Xu?"
"I won't force you." Long Tai said: "It's just that Linghu Xu and his soldiers are trapped in the isolated city. If they are not solved for a long time, their end will not be good." Without further explanation, he said : "King Yiheng, send them out of the palace!"
Qi Ning stood up, Duan Shao hesitated to speak, and finally said nothing more.
Qi Ning sent the two of them out of the palace, but people from the Shenhou Mansion were waiting outside the palace.
After Duan Shao and Shen Tuluo were discovered in the Huainan Palace, they were taken back by the people from the Shenhou Palace. However, they were not imprisoned and were allowed to live in the separate courtyard of the Shenhou Palace. They were taken care of. Today, the emperor called, It was Han Tianxiao who led people to deliver him outside the palace gate in person.
When Han Tianxiao saw Qi Ning coming out with the two of them, he immediately stepped forward and held his hands. Qi Ning already said with a smile: "Third Senior Brother!"
"How is the prince's injury?" Han Tianxiao asked.
Qi Ning smiled and said, "It's no longer serious."
Han Tianxiao then said to Duan Shao: "The emperor has arranged a new residence for you two, so I will send you two there now!" After calling the carriage, Duan Shao got into the carriage without saying a word, while Shentu Luo rode on horseback. Han Tianxiao said goodbye to Qi Ning, and then led people to see Duan Shao off.
Qi Ning entered the palace today, and the emperor did not talk about state affairs. He knew that the emperor was considering that his injury was not healed, so he did not want to make himself too tired.
Qining was quite moved by the emperor's true feelings today, but Qining always felt that the emperor seemed to have something he had not said, and the emperor had said several times that even if something happened in the future, they should not let each other down. It seemed casual, but Qining always felt that there was something in his words.
However, the emperor's thoughts could not be completely guessed after all, and he did not go back directly to his home, but took a car to the Beggars' Branch.
Han Tianxiao sent Duan Shao to a secluded street and stopped in front of a house that was not too big. The house was already surrounded by soldiers from the Tiger God Camp. Duan Shao got off the carriage and glanced around. Without saying anything, Han Tianxiao said: "From today on, you two will temporarily live here. The guards here will protect your safety. There are servants in the house. If you need anything, you can just ask me." He cupped his hands and it turned out to be Take people and leave.
Duan Shao entered the courtyard. The house was very clean. Four male servants and four maids were waiting in the courtyard. When they saw Duan Shao and Shen Tuluo coming in, they all knelt down and saluted. Duan Shao didn't even look at it and went straight to the lobby. Inside, Shentu Luo followed closely. Duan Shao walked to the table and sat down with an ugly face. He punched the table with his fist. Shen Tuluo understood Duan Shao's mood and did not say much. He ordered the countryman in front of the door: "Send me a pot of tea!" Then he walked to the table, sat down opposite Duan Shao, pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Your Highness, now that things have happened, there is nothing we can do to save Da Qi. I'm afraid it will be difficult to realize Da Qi's wish to restore the country. .”
Duan Shao sneered and said: "Of course I know. Longtai bullied others so much that he...!" Gritting his teeth, he said immediately: "There are guards all around. We can't even get out, let alone restore the country?" Feeling irritable, He couldn't help but said: "I thought Mo Ying had some clever tricks, but it turns out...!" He didn't continue, but looked annoyed.
Shen Tuluo pondered for a moment, then said: "This is all my fault. I thought Mo Ying really had some way to turn things around, so I just surrendered. I...should have died on the ship!"
Duan Shao said: "Grand Governor, please don't worry, I don't blame you."
"Your Highness is generous, but I am indeed guilty of an unforgivable crime." Shentu Luo sighed: "Our Daqi Navy was under my command. Not only did we fail to block the Huai River, but due to our negligence, the Daqi Navy almost The whole army was wiped out. There is no reason to forgive such a serious crime."
At this time, a maid brought tea, and Shentu Luo went over to receive it. Duan Shao looked at Shen Tuluo's thick back and felt sad. He knew that in the capital city of Chu, apart from the queen in the palace, the only person he could rely on was Shen Tuluo. .
The queen lives in the palace, and she may not have the chance to see her. She can only depend on Shentu Luo for her life.
Shen Tuluo took the teapot and seemed to be thinking about something. He finally turned around, put the teacups on the table, poured tea into both teacups, and then said: "Linghu Xiang is in Puyang, what's going on there?" , Prime Minister Linghu knows best, and Xiang Linghu will definitely weigh carefully where to go. If His Highness sends a letter, and Prime Minister Linghu follows His Highness's order, it may disrupt Prime Minister Linghu's steps, and even give Puyang's number. Thousands of soldiers will bring disaster."
Duan Shao frowned and said slightly unhappily: "I have not promised to send a letter to Prime Minister Linghu."
"Previously, Qining asked me to write a letter to Prime Minister Linghu, and I did write a letter personally. Although it seemed like lobbying, the letter contained a mystery that others couldn't understand, but Prime Minister Linghu could." Shen Tuluo said slowly: "I told him that he would judge the situation and choose his own path."
Duan Shao sighed: "If we can go to Puyang to meet them, there may not be no way out."
"Your Highness, Puyang is the land of the Han people, and there is no way the people there will surrender to us." Shentu Luo sighed: "And the Han people will not let us become a climate in Puyang."
Duan Shao looked depressed and said helplessly: "Grand Governor, could we just wait here to die?"
"Today, Longtai granted His Highness the title of Marquis, which is the ultimate insult." Shen Tuluo said: "I am only worried that this is just the beginning. Your Highness has now become his prey, and life and death are completely under his control. , His Highness is the Crown Prince of Da Qi and should not be humiliated like this."
Duan Shao frowned and said: "There has just been a rebellion here, and Long Tai's murderous intention is still there. If he is really offended today, he is probably going to...!"
However, Shentu Luo laughed out loud, picked up the teacup, drank it all, put down the teacup, wiped the corners of his mouth with the back of his hand, and said: "Since he has been granted the title of Marquis, someone will be sent to deliver the decree soon. I am a minister of His Highness, so it is absolutely impossible." Accept the title of Marquis from him, otherwise it will be disrespectful to His Highness."
"What can we do now?" Duan Shao said, "Are we going to disobey his will?"
Shentu Luo smiled and said: "I have survived so far just because I want to regain the Qi Dynasty together with His Highness. But the matter has come to this and there is no way to save it. I am of no use to Your Highness anymore."
"The Governor must not say that." Duan Shao thought for a moment and then said: "There is still a glimmer of hope. Has the Governor forgotten... the National Preceptor?"
Shentu Luo shook his head and said: "Your Highness, although the owner of the East China Sea Island was canonized as a national advisor, he has never interfered in state affairs. No matter whether he has the intention to restore the country or not, he cannot stand up to help your highness restore the country. Chu State also has Beigong. Liancheng, once he takes action, Beigong Liancheng will not sit idly by, so there is no need to count on the national master."
Duan Shao knew that what Shen Tu Luo said was true, and the remaining hope in his heart was suddenly shattered. He became even more irritated. He reached out to take the tea cup, but before he touched it, Shen Tu Luo reached out and held Duan Shao's wrist. Duan Shao was startled. , this action is of course very rude. Although he is a prisoner, Shentu Luo is always respectful to him. Duan Shao is a little surprised by this sudden behavior, but he only sees Shen Tuluo shaking his head slightly and saying: " Your Highness, please think twice before you drink this cup of tea...!" Before he finished speaking, Duan Shao suddenly discovered that blood was spilling from the corner of Shen Tuluo's mouth.
Duan Shao was taken aback and shouted: "Captain Governor, you...!" He suddenly realized something and stared at the teapot: "The tea is poisonous? They... they want to poison us?"
Shen Tuluo shook his head and said, "I poisoned the teapot just now. They didn't put it there."
Duan Shao was shocked: "Why are you doing this?"
"I am a military general. I should have died on the battlefield, but I have survived so far. I am extremely ashamed." Shen Tuluo retracted his hand: "I will never let the Chu people play with me. The Shen family has been favored by the emperor and died today. It can be regarded as repaying Daqi...!" Suddenly he said "Wow" and spurted out a mouthful of blood, but his body fell backwards.
Duan Shaofei stepped forward and saw that Shen Tuluo's face had turned blue. He was about to pick up Shen Tuluo, but Shen Tuluo said sternly: "Your Highness, don't touch him, be careful...!" Duan Shao was so frightened that he retracted his hand.
"If your highness... if you only seek peace, you will inevitably be wronged in the future. I... can no longer be loyal, your highness... don't blame...!" Shen Tuluo's breath was rapid, and blood was pouring from his mouth between breaths: "But if it is unbearable... unbearable You can be humiliated...you can drink this cup of tea...!"
Duan Shao clenched his fist, trembling all over, and cried: "You... why are you doing this...!"
"Your Highness... take care...!" Shen Tuluo sighed, tilted his head, and died.
Duan Shao stared blankly at Shen Tuluo's body and remained silent for a long time.
He knew that Shentu Luo had an upright temperament, and it would be unbearable to be humiliated in the palace today. The most important thing was that the palace would soon send someone to send a formal decree granting a title. If Shen Tuluo accepted it, he would be on an equal footing with Duan Shao. This would Of course, Shen Tuluo would never accept it, but if he disobeyed the decree, it would probably cause huge trouble. Shen Tuluo's death was actually to prevent Duan Shao from getting into trouble.
Duan Shao stood up, went over to pick up his tea cup, was silent for a moment, and brought it to his mouth, but looking at Shen Tuluo's already green body, Duan Shao really didn't have the courage to drink this cup of tea between life and death, " "Ah!" Di yelled and slammed the teacup on the ground. The teacup shattered and the tea splashed all over the floor.