We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

After a while, Xi Yu's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he sternly ordered his subordinates: "Go, send someone to bring Liu Bei to me! Prepare for the execution quickly, and let everyone take a good look at it at Fangjun's tower. The end of bad things.”

The soldiers who were sent out frantically looked for Liu Bei everywhere, and finally found Liu Bei in a dark corner.

Liu Bei's eyes were red, tears were falling silently, and his whole body seemed to be sluggish, sitting motionless.

That look was full of grief and despair.

The soldier hesitated for a moment, but then he said what Xi Yu had said: "Mr. Liu, the Prime Minister ordered us to take you to Fangjun's tower for execution so that everyone can watch."

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei's body trembled slightly, and his tears burst out like water bursting from a dam.

His heart was full of sorrow, anger and helplessness.

"Is it possible that my brother's life is about to end? I'm so unwilling!" Liu Bei burst into tears. His sad cry echoed in the air, making people feel pity for him.

Liu Bei dragged his heavy steps to the prison.

His face was pale, his eyes revealed endless sorrow and despair, and his mood was as heavy as a huge boulder.

When several jailers saw Liu Bei approaching, although they greeted him respectfully on the surface, there was unconcealable contempt in their eyes.

One of the jailors bowed slightly and said with a fake smile on his face: "Mr. Liu, you are here."

Especially the jailer who was beaten when Liu Bei reprimanded him last time had a look of pride on his face now.

He looked at Liu Bei, his eyes shining with pleasure. I kept muttering in my heart: I deserve it!

But he didn't dare to say these words, he just conveyed his gloating with his eyes.

Liu Bei had a panoramic view of the jailers' expressions, and his heart was filled with sadness.

He knew that his fate was over, but he still straightened his spine, unwilling to show cowardice in front of these villains.

He closed his eyes slightly, took a deep breath, and tried to suppress the pain and anger in his heart.

Liu Bei slowly walked to Guan Yu.

At this time, Guan Yu was sleeping with his eyes closed, but when he heard the footsteps, he suddenly opened his eyes. Those red and phoenix eyes were still bright and bright, but they were just a little more tired and vicissitudes of life.

Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu, his eyes full of sorrow. He said to the jailer on the side with a trembling voice: "You guys stand down."

The jailers looked at each other and retreated silently.

Liu Bei could no longer hold back, tears burst into his eyes, and he choked and said: "Second brother, as a brother, you are really self-defeating. Xi Yu ordered to kill you, but as a brother... as a brother, there is nothing you can do."

Guan Yu was shocked when he heard this, and his maroon face instantly turned darker.

He widened his eyes and said in disbelief: "Brother, how could this be? Is Xiyu really so vicious?"

Guan Yu's heart was full of anger and unwillingness. He had been fighting in the north and south for many years, and he never thought he would end up like this.

Liu Bei held Guan Yu's hand tightly and burst into tears: "Second brother, I hurt you because of my brother. If there is an afterlife, I will protect you for my brother."

Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei with firmness and determination in his eyes: "Brother, don't blame yourself, life and death are determined by fate. Guan can fight side by side with my brother in this life and die without regrets."

With red eyes, Liu Bei told everything about what happened in the morning.

The more he talked, the angrier he became. When he got excited, he stamped his feet fiercely and said angrily: "What Xi Yu is doing is really hard to guard against! He is going to kill us!"

Liu Bei's heart was filled with regret and anger. He regretted that he could not detect Xi Yu's conspiracy in advance, and was angry at Xi Yu's cruelty and ruthlessness.

Guan Yu listened quietly, with a sad look on his face.

But soon, his eyes became firm again. He looked at Liu Bei and said in a deep voice: "Brother, it doesn't have to be like this. Although this matter is unexpected, it doesn't matter. Let me prepare, and don't worry about me. At worst, my head will be scarred as big as a bowl. Twenty years later, Guan will Still a good man.”

Guan Yu had no fear in his heart and had long ignored life and death. At this moment, he was only worried about Liu Bei's safety and did not want Liu Bei to get into trouble because of him.

Liu Bei felt even more sad after hearing Guan Yu's words. He held Guan Yu's hand tightly and said in tears: "Second brother, what are you doing? How can I just watch you die?"

Guan Yu smiled slightly, his eyes filled with calmness: "Brother, Guan has lived an upright life, so why should he fear death? But brother, we must take care of ourselves and continue to fight for our great cause."

Liu Bei burst into tears and shook his head repeatedly: "No, second brother, I will find a way to save you. Even if I risk my life, I can't let you die in vain."

A touch of emotion flashed in Guan Yu's eyes, but he still said firmly: "Brother, don't miss important events by locking up a certain person. Now the situation is critical, brother should put the overall situation first. If Guan's life can be exchanged for my brother's great cause, It’s worth it for a little change.”

Liu Bei was devastated, and his heart was filled with guilt and reluctance for Guan Yu.

He looked at Guan Yu's resolute face and his heart was as sharp as a knife. "Second brother, you and I have been brothers for many years and have been like brothers. How can I bear to see you die as a brother?"

Guan Yu raised his head slightly, with a heroic look on his maroon face. "Brother, don't be sad. Guan spent his whole life fighting, and dying on the battlefield is considered a worthy death. Although he didn't die on the battlefield now, he can't lose his integrity."

Liu Bei burst into tears and hugged Guan Yu tightly. "Second brother, as a brother I will not let your sacrifice be in vain. If there is an afterlife, we will still be brothers."

Liu Bei endured his grief and quickly left the cell. His steps were heavy, and his heart was full of anxiety and helplessness.

Returning to his residence, Liu Bei immediately summoned his men and quickly prepared.

At this time, the news slowly spread throughout Fang County. People gathered in the streets and alleys, talking about it.

"I heard that Liu Gong's second brother Guan Yu is going to be executed. What should we do?" an old man said worriedly.

"Have you heard? Mr. Liu made a mistake this time. He wanted to keep General Guan Yu, but he ended up harming General Guan instead." A hawker carrying a load said, shaking his head.

"Isn't that right? Now Liu Gong himself is riding a tiger." A nearby cloth stall owner echoed with a look of regret on his face.

"Who could have imagined that it would turn out like this." An old man stroked his beard and sighed slightly.

People's comments came and went, including accusations, regrets, and worries.

When Liu Bei learned about the discussions outside, he felt even more miserable.

He knew that he had indeed made a mistake in his decision-making, which not only harmed Guan Yu, but also put him in great trouble.

But he will never give up. No matter how much it costs, he will rescue Guan Yu.

Liu Bei was extremely anxious. After thinking of this idea, he took action immediately.

He sent his men to run around the city, calling on the people to intercede for Guan Yu.

"Dear fellow villagers, General Guan Yu is loyal and brave. Although he has made a mistake now, his crime will not lead to death. Please come to the tower to intercede for General Guan Yu and save our hero." Liu Bei's men persuaded the people with strong voices.

When the people heard this, they responded one after another.

They were full of admiration for Guan Yu and deeply recognized Liu Bei's benevolence. As a result, many people put down their work and walked towards the tower in unison.

At the city tower, crowds gradually gathered.

The people looked nervous, anxiously waiting for the arrival of three quarters of noon.

They prayed silently in their hearts, hoping to save Guan Yu.

Some people clasped their hands together and muttered something.

Everyone is looking forward to a miracle.

Xi Yu paced back and forth in the room alone, frowning. His eyes were sometimes firm and sometimes showed a hint of hesitation.

Xi Yu thought to himself: The reason why I did this is to make Liu Bei admit the truth. But if Liu Bei really doesn't do this, then Guan Yu must die. Although I don't want to do this, I really have no choice. After all, I can't let Liu Bei defy my authority.

Thinking of Guan Yu, Xi Yu sighed slightly.

He had to admit that Guan Yu was indeed loyal and had even become a model for future generations.

But those are the political needs of later generations.

Guan Yu was loyal not to the country, but to Liu Bei personally. His loyalty, in the current situation, has become his own obstacle.

Xiyu stopped and looked out the window, feeling full of tangles in his heart. He knew that his decision would have a series of consequences.

But in order to maintain his rule, he had to do this. There was a complicated expression on his face, one of determination and a hint of helplessness.

Guan Yu was escorted out of the prison by two soldiers.

He was still tall and straight, but he looked particularly haggard.

The originally majestic face now lost its former luster, the stubble was messy, and there was a hint of exhaustion and unyielding in his eyes.

He was wearing a white prison uniform, the thin fabric fluttering slightly in the wind.

There were some stains and wrinkles on the prison uniform, which seemed to tell the story of the suffering he suffered during this period.

His hair was a little messy, with a few strands hanging down in front of his forehead. His hands and feet were bound by heavy shackles, and with every step he took, the shackles made a dull sound, as if to remind him of his current predicament.

Although he became a prisoner, Guan Yu's back was still straight. He walked towards the tower step by step with a steady pace. His firm figure seemed to declare to the world that he, Guan Yu, would never surrender.

Liu Bei, accompanied by several local officials and former ministers of the imperial palace, slowly walked towards the city tower.

Along the way, Liu Bei cried and cried, tears kept pouring from his eyes, and his sad look made people feel pity.

Several officials and ministers had complicated expressions. Although they could not bear it, they did not dare to disobey Xi Yu's order.

Seeing Liu Bei so sad, they could only sigh silently in their hearts.

Finally arriving at the scene, Liu Bei's cries became more and more tragic.

His eyes were red and tears blurred his vision. He looked at Guan Yu who was being held on the tower, and his heart was full of guilt and pain. He hated his own powerlessness and hated Xi Yu's cruelty and ruthlessness.

Liu Bei's cries echoed in the air, making the people present unable to help but feel moved.

Everyone felt the deep brotherhood between Liu Bei and Guan Yu, and felt sad for their experiences.

Guan Yu was imprisoned on the city tower. Seeing Liu Bei crying from a distance, he felt even more sad. A touch of tenderness and pain flashed in those originally firm eyes.

At this time, an official gently pulled Liu Bei's sleeve and whispered: "Liu Gong, don't cry anymore. Your crying will only make General Guan Yu more uncomfortable."

When Liu Bei heard this, his body shook slightly. He raised his head and looked at Guan Yu on the tower.

He saw Guan Yu looking at him, his eyes full of concern.

Liu Bei held back his tears and tried to calm down. He knew that he could no longer let Guan Yu worry about him.

Guan Yu on the tower felt a little comforted when he saw Liu Bei holding back his tears.

He knew that he couldn't let Liu Bei take risks for him, and he had to protect this brotherhood in his own way.

After a while, Xi Yu slowly arrived surrounded by everyone.

Many people looked at him in unison, their eyes full of anger.

Xiyu looked at the people's reactions, feeling both amused and helpless.

He had never thought that his decision would cause such great public outrage, as if he had really become a villain at this moment.

Xiyu came to the prepared main seat and sat down slowly. He frowned and said loudly: "Be quiet!"

However, the people were still very excited, and many people even knelt down to plead for Guan Yu.

"Prime Minister, although General Guan Yu is guilty, he is not guilty of death!" A citizen shouted loudly, his face full of earnestness.

"Yes, Prime Minister. General Guan Yu is loyal and brave. He would never do such a thing as molesting a palace maid. He must have been wronged. I hope the Prime Minister will see clearly." Another citizen also said.

Seeing that everyone was still noisy, Xiyu's face sank, and he stood up suddenly and shouted loudly: "Be quiet! Whoever talks nonsense again will be punished!"

His voice was as loud as a bell, with unquestionable majesty. Everyone was shocked by his momentum and gradually quieted down.

Xiyu glanced at everyone and slowly said: "Guan Yu molested the palace maids. The evidence is conclusive. According to the law, he should be beheaded. As the prime minister, I must execute him. I did this not to target someone, but to maintain the fairness of the law and to make decisions for the little people. I do the same in other places."

Xiyu's face showed a serious expression, as if everything he did was for justice.

Hearing about making decisions for the little people, many people fell into deep thought. They recalled the past, and it seemed that Xiyu had done some good things for them, the common people, in some things. Some people began to whisper and discuss in a low voice.

"Maybe the prime minister is right, he is to maintain the law." A commoner whispered.

"But General Guan Yu doesn't seem like someone who would do that kind of thing." Another commoner retorted.

The hearts of the people were full of contradictions. They felt sympathy for Guan Yu's experience, and they felt that Xiyu's words seemed to make sense.

The whole scene fell into a subtle atmosphere.

Xiyu saw that the people had different expressions, and he knew that they were still hesitating.

He reiterated: "Ordinary people may be forgiven for doing bad things, but Guan Yu is different. As a general, he is in a high position and should set an example. So the punishment must be heavier."

Then, Xiyu turned his eyes to Liu Bei. "Liu Bei, tell me, did Guan Yu really molested the palace maid?"

Xiyu stared at Liu Bei closely, waiting for his answer.

Liu Bei's face was pale and his heart was in great pain.

He could only say with difficulty: "Yes."

When he said this word, Liu Bei felt that his heart was about to break.

Xiyu heard Liu Bei's answer and nodded with satisfaction.

"Very good. As the prime minister, I must make the decision for the palace maid. I can't let the palace maid die unjustly."

Xiyu's face showed a hint of pride, as if he had already taken control of the overall situation.

Liu Bei stood there, his body trembling slightly, and the pain overwhelmed him like a tide.

He looked at Xiyu, his eyes full of grief and helplessness.

Xiyu's righteous look made it impossible for him to refute.

Liu Bei's heart was full of regret. He hated his powerlessness and his inability to protect Guan Yu.

He wanted to refute Xiyu loudly and tell everyone that Guan Yu was wronged, but he couldn't do it.

He knew that once he refuted, it would only make things worse.

Liu Bei clenched his fists tightly, his nails dug deep into his palms, but he didn't feel any pain.

The scenes of fighting with Guan Yu kept appearing in his mind, and those ambitions and ambitions have now turned into bubbles.

Xiyu looked at the painful Liu Bei without a trace of pity in his heart. He continued to speak passionately: "As the prime minister, I must uphold justice and make decisions for the people. Guan Yu has committed such a serious crime, and he must not tolerate it."

Liu Bei listened to Xiyu's words, and his heart was full of despair.

Yu cast his eyes on Guan Yu on the tower and asked loudly again: "Guan Yu, do you plead guilty?"

Guan Yu stood on a high place, and the wind blew his white prison uniform. His face was haggard, but his eyes still flashed with determination. After a moment of silence, Guan Yu raised his head slightly and said loudly: "I plead guilty."

When this was said, everyone was shocked.

Guan Yu looked at the reactions of the people below, and his heart was full of calmness. He knew that if he did not plead guilty, it would only make Liu Bei more embarrassed.

He didn't want to put Liu Bei in a desperate situation because of himself.

Guan Yu took a deep breath and continued: "I, Guan Yu, have been upright all my life. But I am indeed at fault in this matter. I am willing to accept punishment and correct the law."

Xi Yu heard Guan Yu's answer and nodded with satisfaction. "Okay, Guan Yu is worthy of being a hero, daring to act and take responsibility. Since you plead guilty, I will deal with you according to the law."

Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu, and tears burst out again.

He knew that Guan Yu was protecting him and making the final sacrifice for their brotherhood. Liu Bei's heart was filled with pain and guilt, and he secretly vowed to avenge Guan Yu.

Xi Yu's face was stern, and his eyes revealed a hint of majesty.

He said coldly: "In this case, then wait for the time to come, and then you can execute him. It is wrong for the people to plead for mercy. Because Guan Yu himself has confessed his guilt."

Outside the court, the people who gathered to plead for mercy looked at each other, their faces full of confusion.

They had come here with great hope, hoping to save the General Guan Yu whom they admired with their collective strength.

But now, knowing that Guan Yu himself had confessed his guilt, they didn't know what to say for a moment.

Xi Yu saw everyone's expressions and felt very funny.

Now, he seemed to be watching a TV series. (End of this chapter)