A Clash of Gods - Chapter 1319

[Chapter 1309]

The night wind was blowing, and the warship swayed gently on the Huai River, but for Dongqi, the main warship, standing on it, there was almost no feeling of slight shaking, while Shentuluo lived on the water all year round, even if the shaking was more violent , it will not feel anything to him.

Although Duan Shao’s complexion was not good, there was still a hint of brilliance in his eyes.

Shentu Luo pondered for a while, then said: “Your Highness, although our country of Qi has been destroyed, this minister thinks that we have other options now, not only relying on Beihan.”

“Oh?” Duan Shao said immediately.

Duan Shao only thought that Shen Tuluo was foolish and frowned, “Do you mean to rely on Chu people?”

Shen

Tuluo

nodded slightly .

, Duan Shao laughed and said: “Captain, you… We and Chu are now enemies of life and death. The 20,000 troops of Chu are stationed in our capital. You said that relying on the people of Chu to restore the country, Ben Gong…I really don’t understand what you mean. Don’t you think that the people of the Chu country will withdraw from our country in Daqi and return Linzi to us?”

“Unless the people of the Chu country don’t care about the life and death of the 100,000 soldiers of the Qinhuai Army.” Shen Tuluo’s eyes were sharp: “His Royal Highness sent someone to secretly communicate with the Northern Han people, and they promised that as long as we cut off the logistical retreat of the Chu army and let the Qinhuai army be trapped in Dingtao, we can restore our country in Daqi, and even cede it. The territory of a county is handed over to me, Daqi.”

Duan Shao nodded and said, “That’s right. The Northern Han is in civil strife, Beitangfeng has just ascended the throne, the court situation has not yet stabilized, the Qinhuai Army is like a wolf like a tiger, and Beitangfeng is naturally worried about Zhong Liao. I can’t stop it. His emperor’s throne has not been heated yet, so he naturally doesn’t want to be pulled down so soon. With our Eastern Qi navy to block the navy, Zhong Liao only needs to defend the line of defense and doesn’t need to fight. It won’t be long before the Qinhuai Army. You will be defeated without a fight.”

“But the minister is worried that once the Qinhuai Army is defeated, what reason does Beitangfeng have to help us restore the country?” Shen Tuluo frowned: “Beitangfeng promised to help us restore the country because of the threat of the Qinhuai Army. The Daqi Navy can help them cut off the Qinhuai Army’s food supply and back roads. As long as we help Daqi, the Northern Han will win this battle. He is using us now, and he will naturally agree to the conditions we put forward, but Qinhuai will definitely win this battle. The legion is really gone, when he goes back on his word, what can we do?”

Duan Shao raised his hand and twisted his chin,

thoughtfully.

“The state of Chu has betrayed its promise and conquered Linzi. Naturally, we are at odds with the state of Chu.” Shen Tuluo said sternly, “But the Northern Han people also have the hearts of wolves. Your Highness, the fundamental reason for our survival in Daqi is the incompatibility between Northern Han and Southern Chu. Up and down, no one can do anything about the other. Any country that is too strong will be detrimental to me and the Great Qi. Once the Qinhuai Army is defeated, the state of Chu will be weakened immediately, and it will not be able to go north again for at least 20 years. Once the balance between the two countries is broken , even if my Daqi succeeds in restoring the country, it is bound to be a disaster.”

Duan Shao’s face became solemn, and Shen Tuluo continued: “After the Qinhuai army disintegrates, the military strength of the Chu State can no longer be compared with that of the Northern Han, and neither will the Northern Han. If you miss this opportunity, before the military strength of Southern Chu is restored, it will definitely go south to attack Chu, and before that, the Northern Han people will definitely first annex my Daqi.”

Duan Shao pondered for a long time before saying: “You said that the people of Chu can rely on them. , where do we start?”

Shen Tuluo raised his finger and pointed at the Huaihe River, which was flowing endlessly: “His Royal Highness, the Huaihe River is in our hands, and the lifeblood of the Qinhuai Legion will be in our hands. The Qinhuai Legion can still support it now. Going down is nothing more than hoping that my Daqi Navy can’t hold on, and the Huaishui food channel is reopened, as long as the food channel is opened, the current predicament of the Qinhuai Army will be relieved immediately.”

Duan Shao sighed: “Our food is almost exhausted, support It won’t be long before the soldiers of the navy have been demoralized…!”

“Exactly.” Shen Tuluo said: “The spies got the news that the Qinhuai Army was collecting grain everywhere in the Dingtao area, but after all, there were tens of thousands of troops and tens of thousands of war horses, and the consumption of this day was a huge amount. Our navy and Qinhuai Corps are both in a state of exhaustion, and once our army is the first to cut off the food and grass, we will not be able to keep the Huai River.”

“This palace understands.” Duan Shao said : “The capital of the country has been breached, and it is not easy for the officers and men of the navy to survive until now. If it weren’t for you, the navy of Daqi would have ceased to exist.”

“They are the most loyal warriors of Daqi, just like the ministers. All of them are loyal to Daqi and His Royal Highness.” Shen Tuluo said sternly: “But the minister also understands that if the food is cut off, even if the minister has the ability to reach the sky, it will not prevent the sailors from collapsing.” After a slight pause, he said: “But now it is There is a great opportunity to change the situation.”

“You mean?”

“Once the granary in Huize is burned down, the news will spread out very quickly.” Shen Tuluo said, “If the Qinhuai Army knew that the granary was destroyed, even if the granary was cleared, It is also powerless to return to the sky, and it will definitely collapse immediately.” Speaking of this, a sneer appeared on Shen Tuluo’s lips: “Zhong Liao knows that the food of Chu State has been burned, so he will never let Qinhuai Army go easily. Duan Shao nodded and said,

”

That is a natural, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We have blocked the retreat of the Qinhuai Army. Of course, Zhong Liao will completely defeat the main force of Chu.

” The Qinhuai Army is in a desperate situation.” Shen Tuluo lowered his voice slightly: “His Royal Highness, if we negotiate with the people of the Chu country at that time to let them withdraw their troops from Daqi, as long as they withdraw, we can withdraw from Huaishui and release Qinhuai. The legion has a way of life, His Highness thinks that the people of the Chu country will agree?”

Duan Shao thought for a while, and said, “The country of Chu naturally knows the importance of the Qinhuai army to them, without the Qinhuai army, the Chu country is likely to face the collapse of the country. The situation, yes, Great Governor, don’t say let them retreat, even if other conditions are put forward, the people of the Chu country may not agree.”

Shen Tuluo’s eyes flashed with brilliance: “His Royal Highness said, we can cooperate with the people of the Chu country. negotiation?”

Duan Shao’s expression was grim and said: “My country of Qi has been destroyed by the people of Chu, my father… Father and the emperor were killed by the people of Chu, and in the end, Bei Gong has to make peace with the people of Chu…! ”

This minister knows that this is not easy.” Shen Tuluo’s eyes showed a fierce color: “The Chu army did something wrong in Linzi, and the late emperor was killed by them. Naturally, we must not forget this account. It’s just… Your Highness is me.” The successor of Daqi must consider the future of my Daqi…!” The ruler of the state of

Qi died at the hands of the Chu army, and it was precisely because of this that Shentuluo had been reluctant to propose negotiations with the state of Chu.

The people of Qi country naturally hate Chu country, and for Duan Shao, Chu country is the revenge of killing his father and destroying the country. If they negotiate with Chu country in private, even if it is for the interests of Qi country, they will eventually be disrespected by others. Criticized, if the people of Qi state know about it, the people who are influenced by emotions will definitely think that Duan Shao is a thief and a father.

Negotiating with Chu State will inevitably damage Duan Shao’s prestige in the hearts of Qi people. Shen Tuluo knows this, and he is naturally very cautious about this matter.

“If this mission is successfully completed, this palace… can consider negotiating with the state of Chu.” Duan Shao pondered for a long time, and finally said: “The imperial sister is still the queen of the state of Chu, and maybe she can also help at that time. ”

If Your Highness really agrees to negotiate with the State of Chu, the matter will be handed over to the minister.” Shen Tuluo immediately said: “The minister is solely responsible for the negotiation, and His Highness does not have to be involved. Regardless of success or failure, the minister will bear the consequences.” , Your Highness just pretends he doesn’t know anything.”

Duan Shao’s body was shocked, and he instantly understood what Shen Tuluo meant.

“Everyone in the world knows that the minister is the commander-in-chief of the Daqi Naval Division, and negotiating with the Chu people on the condition that the Daqi Naval Division withdraws troops, everyone will think it is the minister’s intention.” Shen Tuluo said with a smile: “If the negotiation is successful, I am very happy. After Qi restores the kingdom, His Highness only needs to convict the ministers, then not only will it not damage His Highness’s prestige, but the whole country will praise His Highness’s wiseness!”

Duan Shao shook his head and said, “No, this palace will not agree. Even if we want to talk to Chu Negotiating with the country, I will personally come forward, no need to…!”

“His Royal Highness!” Shen Tuluo’s face became cold: “Does your Highness know that it is not easy for me to establish a country in Daqi? Although Daqi is a small country with few people, but in the middle of the two kingdoms of tigers and wolves, it still survives, all because the king is wise and wise It is because of the support of the people. Since I established the state of Qi, I have never added any burials, and because of this, I have been supported by the people of the whole country. Your Highness naturally knows it.”

Duan Shao nodded slightly, and Shen Tuluo continued: “The people of Qi need a Good emperor, Your Highness must not have anything that makes the people criticize. His majesty is the foundation of my country, and there must be no harm in the slightest. Does Your Highness understand?”

“But if you are charged with this crime, then ……!”

Shen Tuluo said with a smile: “The Shen family has received all the grace of the country, and they have always been loyal to the emperor, not to mention the damage to the reputation, even if the head falls, it is still willing.” He fell to the ground and said, “I also ask Your Highness to complete it, and be sure to agree to the minister’s request!”

“Ben Gong…!” Duan Shao hesitated, looking very embarrassed.

“If Your Highness doesn’t agree, the minister will not get up.”

Duan Shao said: “Captain, if…if this time the food burning is successful, this palace…this palace will send… .. send you to negotiate with the people of Chu!”

Shen Tuluo cupped his hands and said: “Thank you, Your Highness. UU reading www.sonicmtl.com”

Duan Shao hurriedly raised his hands, Shen Tuluo stood up, smiling, with relief on his face The color of the color, said: “His Royal Highness’s overall situation is the most important, in the future he will definitely be a great saint, I am big…!” The

two hurriedly looked towards the south bank, only to see that there was a light on the bank, and the light went on and off for eight consecutive times.

“Come on, let the boat go!!” Shen Tuluo said solemnly.

The water on the bank of the Huai River was shallow, and it was easy for warships to run aground when they approached, so a small boat was released from the boat, and a spy was picked up from the shore. Dressed in the garb of ordinary people, seeing Shen Tuluo, he took two steps and fell to his knees, panting heavily: “Great Governor, Huize City… The fire in Huize City is raging into the sky, burning… .It’s on fire…!”