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."
To be continued...