Zhao Shuo was covered in dirt and was locked in a cage, he curled up in a corner, his head buried deep between his legs, and there was no movement.

A foul smell permeated the surroundings, and it was conceivable that Zhao Shuo had been locked up inside for more than a day or two, eating, drinking, and Lazar were all here.

A soldier walked up to Li Xun and whispered a few words in his ear.

After Li Xun arrived in Luojing, he was not in a hurry to receive Zhao Shuo, the king of Chu, but went around two military camps in the city, one military camp was in the north of the city, where tens of thousands were imprisoned, the army of Yang An and Yang Zuo, and another military camp was in the south of the city, where 20,000 soldiers were stationed in Puzhou Jiedu to make Yunji, and now the whole city of Luojing is under the control of Yunji, after Zhao Xun succeeded to the throne, he has issued an edict to appoint Yunji as Luojing Quanzhi to stay, on the one hand, let him sit in Luojing, stabilize the situation in Henan, and on the other hand, strictly prevent the movement of Wang Huailie, the envoy of Chuzhou Jiedu.

The war in Henan has been over for several days, Zhao Xun issued an edict twice, ordering Wang Huailie, the envoy of Chuzhou Jiedu, to lead the troops and horses of his headquarters and return to Chuzhou, but Wang Huailie disobeyed Yin and Yang, and promised with his mouth, but he just did not go, but wantonly recruited and rebelled in Huzhou, and received the remnants of the mob led by Su Chi on a large scale, and expanded his army, in just a few days, Wang Huailie has recruited more than 20,000 strong men.

Zhao Xun was quite worried about this situation, and had ordered the troops in Henan Province to be on strict guard, and after the coup d'état in Fengjing, only two days later, Huang Zhi was transferred back to Hedong, and closely watched the movements of Wang Huailie, the envoy of Chuzhou Jiedu, once Wang Huailie had any abnormal moves, Huang Qian could act cheaply, and immediately lead the army into Henan without going through the imperial court.

Li Xun took a walk around the city of Luojing, during which he sent several clever soldiers to inquire about the news and gather intelligence.

The soldier had just whispered in Li Xun's ear: "Zhao Shuo was put in a cage five days ago, and he hasn't eaten a bite of food since. ”

Li Xun pointed at Zhao Shuo and asked coldly to the guarding officer on the side, "Why don't you give Zhao Shuo, the king of Chu, food?" ”

The officer glanced at Zhao Shuo and said disdainfully: "He is no longer the king of Chu, but just a prisoner." ”

Li Xun looked at the officer coldly: "I just came from Fengjing, and the court just ordered me to escort the king of Chu back to Fengjing, without any other orders, you said that Zhao Shuo is no longer the king of Chu, and you deprived him of his throne?" ”

Hearing Li Xun say this, the officer was slightly stunned, and then arched his hand and said, "How dare you do this." ”

Li Xun sneered: "I see that you are very bold, the King of Chu has not eaten for five days, if he has any three long and two short, I am afraid your little life will not be saved." ”

Only then did the officer's face look nervous, and he hurriedly explained: "General Li, you misunderstood, it's not that the lowly position doesn't give the king of Chu food, but that the king of Chu himself goes on a hunger strike, and it really has nothing to do with the lowly position!" ”

Zhao Shuo refused to eat himself?

Li Xun frowned slightly, and scolded coldly: "If you dare to lie to me, I can't get around you." ”

"I don't dare."

The officer did not dare to say anything, and his attitude completely softened.

Li Xun waved his hand, and the officer immediately left with his people.

Li Xun looked at Zhao Shuo, and at this time, Zhao Shuo also raised his head, and when he saw Li Xun, he couldn't help grinning.

Li Xun smiled bitterly and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu, you can still laugh at this time, it seems that you are not afraid of death." ”

Zhao Shuo's voice was weak, but he still had a smile on his face: "I already know the ending, I have the bottom in my heart, what else is there to be afraid of?" ”

Li Xun shook his head, in his opinion, Zhao Shuo, the king of Chu, was a strange person, and even in his heart, there was some reverie, did Zhao Shuo have a nervous disorder? used to be such a good situation and advantages, he was not interested, and later killed those who really helped and supported him, relieved himself of his own forces, and gave himself to Zhao Xun for nothing, isn't this a disease? Could it be that Zhao Shuo thought that if this was the case, Zhao Xun would let him go? It's too naïve, of course, Li Xun has also heard a little about it, but he doesn't believe it too much, because in Li Xun's opinion, there is no hatred, you can hate it so much that you don't even want your own life, especially for a woman, with Zhao Shuo's identity, it is even more impossible, or unbelievable.

Sima Tu took out a dough cake from his arms, which was filled with chicken and fish, which was a famous local snack in Luojing, he bought two, ate one and left one, and heard that Zhao Shuo had not eaten for five days, so he took it out and handed it to Zhao Shuo.

Zhao Shuo stepped forward with his head, sniffed hard, closed his eyes, and said with an intoxicated face: "It's really fragrant!" ”

After speaking, Zhao Shuo opened his eyes, retracted his head, shook his head, and sighed: "It's a pity, I can't eat it in my life." ”

Li Xun was puzzled: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu, you can eat whatever you want, no one can force you, I hope you understand this." ”

Zhao Shuo looked at Li Xun and said lightly: "King, don't be fed, I have my dignity, I also hope you understand this." ”

Li Xun smiled bitterly and said, "His Royal Highness the King of Chu, why are you so troubled?" You plan to kill Yang An and Yang Zuo, take the initiative to sacrifice military power, you are a meritorious person, after you go back, explain clearly, and the emperor may not embarrass you. ”

"If I value life and death, I wouldn't have done so many stupid things, and Zhao Xun wouldn't have ascended to the throne so easily."

Zhao Shuo said disdainfully: "Zhao Xun will treat me, I can guess if I am a fool, Li Xun, why do you want to comfort me with childish words?" ”

Li Xun was silent, Zhao Shuo was right, he used to be the crown prince of Zhao Xun, the biggest and most powerful competitor, although Zhao Shuo later took the initiative to withdraw, but some things happened and happened, no matter who wins in the end, the ending of the other person will not change much fundamentally.

Sima Tu said softly at this time: "His Royal Highness the King of Chu, the first emperor has died, don't you want to go to the imperial tomb to kowtow to the first emperor and do your filial piety?" ”

Zhao Shuo was also silent, and after half a sound, he said silently: "Although my father has always been very cold and distant from me, he has never had the intention of harming me, but when his body is becoming more and more decayed, he sent me to Luojing, this is to let me protect myself in the foreign domain, this heart of protecting my son, how can I not understand?" ”

Li Xun also persuaded: "In this case, you should go back and pay homage to the imperial mausoleum." ”

Zhao Shuo shook his head and sighed deeply: "In the past few days, I have silently recited the Sutra of Death countless times, and this filial piety is enough." ”

Seeing that Zhao Shuo was resolute, Li Xun could only smile bitterly: "Filial piety lies in the heart, not in the table, the meaning of His Royal Highness the King of Chu, I, Li Xun, know." ”

Li Xun didn't say anything more, because once a person like Zhao Shuo made a decision, it would be difficult to change his mind, otherwise, Zhao Shuo would not have done so many stupid things, and he wouldn't be able to look back.

"I feel comfortable with what you say."

Zhao Shuo laughed, the whole person was very free and easy, and then, he took out a gauze towel from his arms, which was blood-red, hundreds of words.

"This is a book of death written by me with the blood of my fingertips, you can take it back, take it to the imperial tomb and burn it in front of my father's spirit, which is my last filial piety and retribution for being a son of man."

Zhao Shuo handed the scarf to Li Xun, and then the whole person leaned back, closed his eyes, and stopped talking.

Zhao Shuo had the intention of sending off guests, Li Xun glanced at him silently, put away the scarf, and then walked out of the room.