Dragon of the Three Kingdoms

Yu Fan walked slowly to Guo Tu's side, looked at Guo Tu who hadn't washed his face for two days, sighed, put down the tray, helped Guo Tu to sit down, seemed to want to say something, but sighed again.

Two consecutive sighs disturbed Guo Tu's heart, and he no longer cared about the celebrity demeanor of the past, and directly leaned over to give a big gift to Yu Fan, begging: "Brother Zhongxiang, brother Yu has been on mission several times, Every time I chat with my virtuous brother very happily, I have already introduced Zhongxiang as my lifelong confidant, now that brother Yu is in trouble, I ask Zhongxiang to save my life for the sake of my past love!"

As he said that, Guo Tu was about to bow again, Yu Fan hurriedly grabbed Guo Tu's arm, showing a look of unbearable expression, but he still hesitated to speak, and did not speak.

Seeing Yu Fan's ink-stained appearance, Guo Tu was so anxious that he was furious, but the situation was stronger than others. He didn't dare to speak harsh words, and could only try his best to make himself look more wronged and sincere.

After a long time, seeing that Guo Tu was about to cry, Yu Fan made a move. He slowly took a jug of wine and a plate of bacon from the tray, and said, "This time, my lord is furious, and the whole army Everyone regards Mr. Yuan as a traitor, and the elder brother is from the Yuan family, alas, if it weren't for the strict military discipline, someone would have killed Gongze long ago."

Guo Tu's face turned pale, remembering that when he was arrested just now, his mind was full of question marks, and he could only complain to the sky, but he unexpectedly attracted a large group of soldiers, who almost killed him on the spot.

Guo Tu's nose was sore for a while. He thought that he was already familiar with Li Yi's side, and he could just walk through the scene. He never expected that it would be so dangerous. If he had known this, he would say nothing will take up this task.

Annoyed in his heart, Guo Tu pleaded again: "Please also ask Zhongxiang to save my life!"

Yu Fan pushed Chi Shi in front of Guo Tu, and said with a wry smile, "Although I can be regarded as the lord's close minister, this matter is related to my lord's personal safety, and there is only so much I can do for the lord."

After all, Yu Fan took out another cloak from his arms, put it on Guo Tu very intimately, then got up and cupped his hands, and was about to go out, but Guo Tu not only didn't feel the warmth from Yu Fan, but instead Feeling cold, he panicked, grabbed Yu Fan's sleeve, and shouted, "Zhongxiang can't leave him alone!"

Yu Fan spread his hands and said with a bitter face: "Gongze and I have always been on good terms, and I also believe that Gongze would not do such despicable things, but now everyone is saying that this matter was ordered by Mr. Yuan." , the lord is from Hebei, how can it be said that it doesn't matter? Moreover, if I excuse you in front of the lord at this time, there is no need for the lord to be angry, the military adviser and others can make me lose my official position, so, alas, turn over I really can't do anything this time, brother Guo please forgive me!"

Yu Fan's refusal was almost relentless, and Guo Tu's nervous face almost began to twist.

Guo Tu clenched his fists and his joints creaked. In fact, he knew that as long as he honestly explained Yuan Tan's plan, he would definitely survive, and even Li Yi would give him extra preferential treatment.

But no matter how hopeless Guo Tu is, there is still a bottom line. Even if his life is threatened, he can't do anything to betray Yuan Shao's fundamental interests.

Moreover, once he did that, he would be cast aside by the world.

Yu Fan looked at him for a while, but he didn't see Guo Tu talking, and turned around to leave, but just as he moved, his feet sank, and when he looked down, he saw Guo Tu firmly grasping his clothes and refusing to let go.

Yu Fan said helplessly: "Brother Guo, it's not because I don't want to help, I really can't do anything."

After finishing speaking, Yu Fan struggled lightly, seeing that Guo Tu still did not let go, Yu Fan said again: "Forget it, for the sake of our acquaintance, Gongze still has any unfulfilled wishes, or has something to say. If you want to tell your family, the translation must be passed on.”

Guo Tu's chest heaved violently. At this moment, he only had life and death in his mind, and he had no last words at all. After a while, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Mr. Xiang must really kill me?"

Yu Fan shook his head and said, "It's not that my lord insisted on killing Gongze, but the assassin's accomplice who assassinated my lord. He must apologize with death, otherwise it won't be enough to calm down the army!"

After all this time, Yu Fanfao didn't leave in a hurry, he just stood there, squinting his eyes and looking down at Guo Tu, but after a brief moment of despair, Guo Tu's eyes moved, but he sensed something was wrong.

Thinking back carefully, after Guo Tu found out that this incident happened, although Li Yi had many voices against Yuan Tan, no one, whether Li Yi himself or other high-ranking officials, had ever publicly pointed at Yuan Tan, saying that Yuan Tan Most of them are the people below.

Even when Guo Tu was arrested, although the reason was colluding with the assassins, he didn't mention Yuan Tan's name, which was obviously intentional.

Soon, Guo Tu had a guess in his mind, and blurted out, "Gongsun Zan!"

After all, Guo Tu looked at Yu Fan with excitement in his eyes, and Yu Fan happened to look at him, but Yu Fan was expressionless, but even so, it was enough for Guo Tu.

Guo Tu repeatedly cursed Li Yi for being despicable, and at the same time he breathed a sigh of relief. He had found another way of life. Although this way was not completely safe, it was undoubtedly much better than betraying Yuan Shao directly.

Yu Fan remained calm and sat firmly on the Diaoyutai. Li Yi had already told him that Guo Tu would definitely "help".

Sure enough, after a while, Guo Tu took a deep breath and said proactively, "Tu Shi just remembered something related to those assassins. Maybe it can help Marquis Xiang find the real culprit behind the scenes!"

Guo Tu's voice was relatively peaceful, but if you listen carefully, it's not difficult to find the faint taste of gnashing of teeth.

Yu Fan feigned surprise and said, "Is this really true?"

Guo Tu stared at Yu Fan, and slowly uttered four words: "It's true!"

Yu Fan clapped his hands and said with a smile: "That's very good, the Lord can clear his name, and my lord can also punish the real culprit. It can be said to be the best of both worlds."

Guo Tu cursed in his heart, he had the best of both worlds, and Li Yi was completely using him as a gunman.

But now that his life is in the hands of others, no matter how angry Guo Tu was, he did not dare to vent his anger. He suppressed his anger and said, "As early as a few months ago, Gongsun Zan recruited warriors and beauties in Youzhou. "

"Gongze's words are wrong. General Baima is not a villain. Such an assassination must have nothing to do with General Gongsun. Do you think so?"

Before Guo Tu could finish speaking, Yu Fan interrupted him directly.

Guo Tu was depressed. He originally thought that since he was going to be used by Li Yi as a spearman, he would simply drag Gongsun Zan into the water and completely ruin the relationship between Li Yi and Gongsun Zan. He didn't want Yu Fan to be so cunning. He just opened his mouth. Yu Fan immediately separated this matter from Gongsun Zan.

After a brief silence, Guo Tu changed his words: "What Zhong Xiang reminded is that Guo made a mistake. At that time, Tian Kai recruited dead men and beauties wantonly, and let him lurk in Tugu County. At that time, Yuan Gong thought that Tian Kai This move was aimed at Hebei, and we have been on guard against it, but Tian Kai actually intended for the Marquis of Xiang, and Guo was negligent in failing to warn in advance."

"What a Tian Kai, to be so treacherous!"

Yu Fan scolded, then grabbed Guo Tu's arm affectionately, and said, "Brother Guo, what did you say? This is not to be blamed on Brother Guo. Who would have thought that my lord had no grievances with that Tian Kai?" Revenge, but he wants to kill my lord, alas, the heart is really sinister!"

Guo Tu didn't answer, but secretly sneered in his heart. If you really want to say that people's hearts are sinister, who else can compare with Li Yi?

Yu Fan coughed lightly, and continued: "My lord first arrived in Qingzhou, although he already knew that Tian Kai was alleging this, but he had no proof, so he couldn't help it, so, ahem, why don't you ask Brother Guo to write a letter to correct me?" What about Tian Kai's evil deeds? If it happens, my lord will thank you very much!"

Guo Tu choked for breath, and a look of struggle appeared on his face.

Guo Tu already understood that Li Yi didn't care whether the assassin was instigated by Yuan Tan or arranged by Tian Kai. Anyway, Li Yi wanted to attract Tian Kai, because it was in Li Yi's best interest.

Guo Tu is not afraid of offending Tian Kai or Gongsun Zan, but the current situation in Qingzhou is too tense and complicated. Yuan Tan, Li Yi, Tian Kai, the three parties are acting one way on the surface and another on the back, and they all want to kill each other However, any slight change may become a key to mobilize the whole body, but he has no idea what kind of impact his choice will have.

Therefore, it's fine to talk about certain things. Once you leave words, if Yuan Tan loses in the future, he will definitely be the number one scapegoat.

Seeing that Guo Tu was hesitant, Yu Fan frowned slightly, and asked in a dissatisfied tone: "Could it be that Brother Guo thinks there is something hidden in this matter?"

Guo Tu's heart trembled. If it was a matter of Yuan Shao's life and death, he would be tough to the end, but Guo Tu really didn't have the courage to risk his life for such a gamble on luck.

After a while, Guo Tu sighed bitterly: "Please prepare your pen and ink."

Chapter 712 Yuan Tan

Dongping Mausoleum, where the general walks.

Yuan Tan was discussing the current situation with Zuo Wu. Unexpectedly, news came back from the front. Guo Tu, who had been trapped in the enemy camp and seemed to be in danger of dying at any time, unexpectedly became Li Yi's guest again, and openly declared that he had treated Li Yi a few days ago. Tian Kai was the mastermind behind Yi's assassination, and had nothing to do with Yuan Tan.

Normally, no one would believe these words, because Yuan Tan was the one who occupied the Tugu before. Without Yuan Tan's permission, it was impossible for Lai Yinger and his party to make various arrangements in the Tugu. This is why after the incident, An important reason why Yuan Tan was regarded as the main envoy.

But the strange thing is that Li Yizhen believed Guo Tu's statement and kept silent about Yuan Tan. He just asked someone to question Tian Kai and asked Tian Kai to give him an explanation. Moreover, Li Yi deliberately publicized the matter, for fear that some people would not know.

This sudden change of circumstances made Yuan Tan very uncomfortable, as if he was walking well, but suddenly twisted twice in a row, although he didn't fall, but he didn't know where to put his feet next.

In fact, after the assassination incident, although Yuan Tan was calm on the surface, he was actually very busy. He had to do his best to prevent Li Yi from taking the opportunity to attack, and at the same time, he had to find a way to rescue Guo Tu.

Regardless of his position or personal relationship, Guo Tu always stood on Yuan Tan's side. Yuan Tan was unwilling to give up Guo Tu no matter what. For this reason, Yuan Tan even asked his men to go to the folks to search for beautiful women, and planned to have a private relationship with Li Yi. Trade, so that Guo Tu can be exchanged.

But Yuan Tan never expected that Guo Tu's sudden move made him a little dazed.

He was just dazed, neither angry nor happy, because like Guo Tu himself, Yuan Tan couldn't tell for a short time what kind of impact Guo Tu's intrusion would have on the future situation in Qingzhou.

However, in his heart, Yuan Tan did not want to see this kind of change, because anyone in power would not like to see unpredictable variables happen.