After a while, a cold light flashed in Xi Yu's eyes, and he sternly ordered his subordinates: "Go and send someone to bring Liu Bei to me! Hurry up and prepare for the execution, and be at the city tower of Fangjun, so that everyone can see the consequences of doing bad things."
The soldiers sent out were eagerly searching for Liu Bei, and finally found Liu Bei in a dim corner.
Liu Bei's eyes were red, tears slid silently, and his whole body was sitting motionless as if he was dull.
That expression was full of grief and despair.
The soldier hesitated for a moment, but still gritted the bullet and tried to make fun of Yu: "Mr. Liu, Prime Minister ordered us to take you to the Fangjun City Tower to execute the execution and let everyone watch."
Hearing this, Liu Bei's body trembled slightly, and tears gushed out like water breaking through the dam.
His heart was filled with sadness, anger and helplessness.
"Is my brother's life over? I'm really unwilling to accept it!" Liu Bei cried in a daze, and the sad cry echoed in the air, making people feel pity.
Liu Bei dragged his heavy steps to the prison.
His face was pale, his eyes revealed endless sadness and despair, and his mood was as heavy as a huge rock.
Several jailers saw Liu Bei coming, although they greeted him respectfully on the surface, but there was an unconcealed contempt in their eyes.
One of the jailers bowed slightly, and said with a false smile on their face: "Mr. Liu, you are here."
Especially the prison guard who was scolded by Liu Bei last time was even more proud at this time.
He looked at Liu Bei, his eyes shining with a glimmer of pleasure. He kept muttering in his heart: I deserve it!
But he didn't dare to say these words, but just conveyed his gloom with his eyes.
Liu Bei saw the jailers' expressions and felt sad.
He knew that his situation was hopeless, but he still straightened his backbone and did not want to show his 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 walked slowly to Guan Yu.
At this time, Guan Yu was sleeping with his eyes closed. He heard the sound of footsteps and suddenly opened his eyes. The pair of phoenix eyes were still bright and energetic, but there was a little more fatigue and vicissitudes.
Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu, his eyes full of grief. He trembled and said to the prison guard beside him, "You retreat."
The jailers looked at each other and retreated silently.
Liu Bei could no longer hold it back, tears burst out from his eyes, and he choked and said, "Second brother, I really did something wrong with my brother. Xi Yu ordered you to be killed, but I... I can't do anything about it."
Guan Yu was shocked when he heard this, and his originally maroon-red face instantly turned darker.
He widened his eyes and said in disbelief: "Brother, how could this be so? Is that Xi Yu really so cruel?"
Guan Yu's heart was full of anger and unwillingness. He had fought many times in the south and north, but never thought that he would end like this.
Liu Bei held Guan Yu's hand tightly and cried: "Second brother, I have harmed you for my brother. If there is a next life, I will definitely protect you for you."
Guan Yu looked at Liu Bei, and his eyes revealed firmness and determination: "Brother, don't blame yourself. Life and death are destined. Guan can fight side by side with his brother in this life without regrets."
Liu Bei had red eyes and told everything about the morning court.
The more he spoke, he became more and more angry. When he was excited, he stomped his feet hard and said angrily: "Xi Yu's approach is really unpredictable! He is going to kill us!"
Liu Bei's heart was full of regret and anger, regretting that he had not noticed Xi Yu's conspiracy in advance, and was angry that Xi Yu was cruel and ruthless.
Guan Yu listened quietly, with a look of pain on his face.
But soon, his eyes became firmer again. He looked at Liu Bei and said in a deep voice: "Brother, there is no need to do this. Although this matter is unexpected, it doesn't matter. Let your brother prepare and don't care about me. At worst, a scar will fall off your head. Twenty years later, Guan is still a hero."
Guan Yu was not afraid in his heart and had already put life and death aside. At this moment, he was only worried about Liu Bei's safety and did not want Liu Bei to fall into trouble because of himself.
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, why are you doing this? How could you watch you die with your helplessness?"
Guan Yu smiled slightly, his eyes full of calmness: "Brother, Guan is open and honest all his life, so why not be afraid of death? But brother must take care of himself and continue to fight for our great cause."
Liu Bei burst into tears and shook his head repeatedly and said, "No, second brother, I must find a way to save you. Even if I fight for this life, I will not let you die in vain."
A touch of emotion flashed in Guan Yu's eyes, but he still said firmly: "Brother, don't miss a big deal because of Guan's one person. The situation is now critical, and brother should put the overall situation first. If Guan's life can bring a turning point for his brother's great cause, it will be worth it."
Liu Bei was heartbroken and felt guilty and reluctance towards Guan Yu.
He looked at Guan Yu's resolute face, his heart was as shattered as a knife. "Second brother, you and my brother have been together for many years, and they are like brothers. How can you bear to see you die for your death?"
Guan Yu raised his head slightly, and his maroon face showed a heroic look. "Brother, don't be sad. Guan's lifelong battle, and dying on the battlefield is considered a place to die. Although he is not a battlefield, he cannot lose his integrity."
Liu Bei cried and hugged Guan Yu tightly. "Second brother, I will definitely not let you sacrifice for you for nothing. If there is a next life, we will still be brothers."
Liu Bei endured the grief and quickly left the cell. His steps were heavy, and his heart was filled with anxiety and helplessness.
When he returned to his residence, Liu Bei immediately summoned his subordinates and quickly prepared.
At this time, the news was slowly spreading throughout Fang County. The people gathered in the streets and alleys and were talking.
"I heard that Mr. Liu's second brother Guan Yu is going to be executed, what should I do?" an old man said worriedly.
"Have you heard that? Mr. Liu backfired this time. He wanted to keep General Guan Yu, but he didn't expect to harm General Guan." A hawker carrying a load shook his head and said.
"That's right? Mr. Liu himself is in a difficult situation." A stall owner selling cloth next to him agreed, with a look of regret on his face.
"Who would have thought it would become like this?" An old man stroked his beard and sighed slightly.
People's discussions are coming one after another, some accusations, some regrets, and some concerns.
When Liu Bei heard about the discussion outside, he felt even more painful.
He knew that his decision-making had indeed made mistakes, and now he not only harmed Guan Yu, but also put himself in a huge dilemma.
But he will never give up. No matter how much the price he pays, he will rescue Guan Yu.
Liu Bei was extremely anxious. After thinking of this idea, he immediately took action.
He sent his subordinates to run around the city to tell the people, calling on the people to plead for Guan Yu.
"Dear fellow villagers, General Guan Yu is loyal and brave. Although he has made a mistake now, he will not die. I beg you to go to the city tower to plead for General Guan Yu and save our heroes." Liu Bei's subordinates persuaded the people with emotion.
When the people heard this, they responded one after another.
They were full of admiration for Guan Yu and deeply agreed with Liu Bei's kindness. So many people put down their work and walked towards the city tower at the same time.
At the city tower, people gradually gathered.
The people looked nervous and anxiously waited for the arrival of the third noon.
They prayed silently in their hearts, hoping to save Guan Yu.
Some people clasp their hands together and mutter with words.
Everyone is looking forward to the appearance of a miracle.
Xi Yu paced back and forth alone in the room, frowning. His eyes were sometimes firm and sometimes hesitant.
Xi Yu thought to himself: The reason I did this is to make Liu Bei admit the truth. But if Liu Bei really didn't do this, Guan Yu must die. Although I don't want to do this, there is really no way. After all, I can't let Liu Bei disobey my authority.
Thinking of Guan Yu, Xi Yu sighed slightly.
He had to admit that Guan Yu was indeed loyal and trustworthy, and even became a role model in later generations.
But that is all the needs of later politics.
Guan Yu was loyal to the country, but Liu Bei himself. His loyalty has become an obstacle to him under the current situation.
Xi Yu stopped and looked out the window, feeling full of confusion. He knew that his decision would cause a series of consequences.
But in order to maintain his rule, he had to do so. A complicated expression appeared on his face, both determination and a hint of helplessness.
Guan Yu was taken out of prison by two soldiers.
He is still tall and upright, but he looks particularly haggard.
The originally majestic face now lost its former glory, its stubble was messy, and a hint of fatigue and indomitableness were revealed in its eyes.
He was wearing a white prison uniform, and the thin fabric fluttered slightly in the wind.
There were some stains and wrinkles on the prison uniform, as if telling the suffering he suffered during this period.
His hair was a little messy, and a few strands of hair fell on his forehead. His hands and feet were bound by heavy shackles. Every step he took, the shackles would make a dull sound, as if reminding him of his current predicament.
Even though he became a prisoner, Guan Yu's backbone was still straight. He walked towards the city tower step by step with steady steps. The firm figure seemed to announce to the world that Guan Yu would never surrender.
Accompanied by several local officials and ministers from the former palace, Liu Bei slowly walked towards the city tower.
Along the way, Liu Bei cried, and tears kept pouring out of his eyes. His sad appearance made people feel pity.
Several officials and ministers looked complicated. Although they felt unbearable, they did not dare to disobey Xi Yu's orders.
Seeing Liu Bei so sad, they could only sigh silently in their hearts.
Finally arrived at the scene, Liu Bei's crying became more and more sad.
His eyes were red and tears blurred his vision. He looked at Guan Yu who was being held on the city tower, and his heart was filled with guilt and pain. He hated his powerlessness and Xi Yu's cruelty and ruthlessness.
Liu Bei's cry echoed in the air, which moved the people present.
Everyone felt the deep brotherhood between Liu Bei and Guan Yu, and felt sad about their experience.
Guan Yu was taken to the city tower and saw Liu Bei crying from afar, and felt even more sad. A hint of tenderness and pain flashed in his originally firm eyes.
At this time, an official gently pulled Liu Bei's sleeve and whispered: "Mr. Liu, don't cry anymore. Your crying like this will only make General Guan Yu even more uncomfortable."
When Liu Bei heard this, his body shook slightly. He raised his head and looked at Guan Yu on the city tower.
I saw Guan Yu looking at him, his eyes full of concern.
Liu Bei held back his tears and tried to calm himself down. He knew that he could no longer let Guan Yu worry about him.
Guan Yu on the city tower felt a little comforted when he saw Liu Bei holding back his tears.
He knew that he could not let Liu Bei take risks for him, and that he would protect this brotherly friendship in his own way.
After a while, Xi Yu slowly came by surrounded by everyone.
Many people looked at him in unison, their eyes full of anger.
Xi Yu was amused and laughed at the reaction of the people.
He never thought that his decision would arouse such great public outrage, as if he had really become a villain at this moment.
Xi Yu came to the prepared main seat and sat down slowly. He frowned and said loudly, "Everything is quiet!"
However, the people were still excited, and many people even knelt down and pleaded for Guan Yu.
"Prime Minister, although General Guan Yu is guilty, he will not die!" A commoner shouted loudly, his face full of earnestness.
"Yes, Prime Minister. General Guan Yu is loyal, righteous and brave, and he will never do anything to tease the palace maids. He must have been wronged. I hope the Prime Minister will observe clearly." Another commoner also said.
Seeing that everyone was still noisy, Xi Yu's face darkened, he suddenly stood up and shouted loudly: "Give me peace of mind! Whoever talks randomly will be punished for being guilty!"
His voice was as loud as a bell, with unquestionable majesty. Everyone was shocked by his momentum and gradually became quiet.
Xi Yu glanced at everyone and said slowly: "Guan Yu teased the palace maids, and the evidence was conclusive, and he should be executed according to the law. As the prime minister, I must execute him. I did this not to target someone, but to maintain the justice of the law and make decisions for the little people. I am the same in other places."
Xi Yu showed a serious expression on his face, as if everything he did was for justice.
When they heard that they were the decision of the little people, many people fell into deep thought. When they recalled the past, it seemed that Xi Yu had indeed done some good things for them, the common people, in some things. Some people began to whisper and whisper.
"Maybe the Prime Minister is right, he is trying to maintain the law." A commoner whispered.
"But General Guan Yu doesn't seem like a person who can do that." Another commoner retorted.
Everyone's hearts were full of contradictions. They felt sympathy for Guan Yu's experience, and they also felt that Xi Yu's words seemed to make some sense.
The whole scene fell into a subtle atmosphere.
Seeing that the people looked different, Xi Yu knew in his heart that they were still hesitating.
He reiterated again: "Often people who do bad things may be forgiven, but Guan Yu is different. As a general, he has a high position and a powerful position and should set an example. Therefore, the punishment must be heavier."
Then, Xi Yu turned his gaze to Liu Bei. "Liu Bei, do you think Guan Yu really teased the palace maids?"
Xi Yu stared at Liu Bei tightly, waiting for his answer.
Liu Bei's face was pale and his heart was in great pain.
He could only speak with difficulty: "Yes."
When Liu Bei said this, he felt that his heart was about to be broken.
When Xi Yu heard Liu Bei's answer, he nodded with satisfaction.
"Very good. As the prime minister, I must make the decision for the palace maids. I cannot let the palace maids die unjustly."
A hint of pride appeared on Xi Yu's face, as if he had already controlled the whole situation.
Liu Bei stood there, his body trembling slightly, and pain drowned him like a tide.
He looked at Xi Yu, his eyes full of grief and helplessness.
Xi Yu's righteous look made him unable to refute.
Liu Bei's heart was full of regret. He hated his powerlessness and hated that he could not protect Guan Yu.
He wanted to refute Xi Yu loudly and tell everyone that Guan Yu was wronged, but he couldn't do so.
He knew that once he retorted, it would only make things worse.
Liu Bei clenched his fists tightly, his nails sank deeply into his palms, but he could not feel any pain.
The scenes of fighting with Guan Yu kept appearing in his mind, and those former ambitions have now become shattered.
Xi Yu looked at the painful Liu Bei, without any sympathy. He continued to say passionately: "As the prime minister, I must uphold justice and make decisions for the people. Guan Yu committed such a serious crime and must not tolerate it."
Liu Bei was filled with despair when he listened to Xi Yu's words.
Yu turned his eyes to Guan Yu on the city tower and asked loudly again: "Guan Yu, have you pleaded guilty?"
Guan Yu stood high, and the wind blew his white prison uniform. His face was haggard, but his eyes still had a ray of determination. After a moment of silence, Guan Yu raised his head slightly and said loudly: "I confess my guilt."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.
Guan Yu looked at the reactions of everyone below and felt calm. He knew that if he did not plead guilty, it would only make Liu Bei even 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 open and honest all my life. But I have indeed been at fault for this incident. I am willing to accept punishment and correct the law."
When Xi Yu heard Guan Yu's answer, he nodded with satisfaction. "Okay, Guan Yu is worthy of being a hero, dare to act and take responsibility. Since you plead guilty, I will deal with it according to law."
Liu Bei looked at Guan Yu and tears burst out from his eyes 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 swore that he would avenge Guan Yu.
Xi Yu's face was cold and a hint of majesty was revealed in his eyes.
He said coldly: "Since that's the case, then you can be executed when the time comes. It is wrong for the people to plead with mercy. Because Guan Yu himself pleaded guilty."
Outside the court, the people who gathered to plead for mercy looked at each other, with a confused look on their faces.
They had arrived with hope, hoping to save General Guan Yu whom they admired in their hearts with the power of everyone.
But now, when they learned that Guan Yu had pleaded guilty, they didn't know what to say for a moment.
Xi Yu felt very funny when he saw everyone's expression.
Chapter completed!