Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 387
Gongsun Yue rode his horse and walked out of the plain, but still did not see Liu He sending troops to chase after him. He finally let go of his heart and touched the package behind him, not knowing what was inside.

The cold wind blew on my face, and I regained my freedom. My thoughts were flying along the way. In the past two months, no one came to negotiate for Gongsun Zan to redeem him. I felt quite disappointed and resented Gongsun Zan.

On the other hand, he felt that Sun An let him go, of course, to send a letter to Gongsun Zan, probably because he saw that he would not get much benefit in return, and did not want to get a bad name for killing prisoners, so he did it as a favor.

"Am I worthless?" Gongsun Yue thought about it all the way, and the more he thought about it, the more angry he felt, and an inexplicable sadness appeared in his heart.

The distance between the two places was more than [-] miles, and there was an open plain, and they arrived at Jinan in the evening. Gongsun Yue couldn't help being stunned when he saw the city suddenly rising in front of him. Before he got close, the defenders on the city began to shout warnings.

Gongsun Yue came forward on horseback to talk to the defenders. Not long after, Gongsun Zan's son Gongsun Xu came in person. Seeing that it was Gongsun Yue, and seeing that there were no people around, he quickly brought him into the city.

Since Le'an, Beihai, Donglai and other places surrendered to Liu He one after another, Gongsun Zan decided to stick to Jinan City, built large-scale construction projects to increase the city wall, hoarded food and grass, and prepared to hold on for several years to wait for the world to change.Today's Jinan City is under a complete martial law. Except for the people in the city who have been in the city for more than five years, the rest are driven out of the city, and another inner city is built in the city. Tall buildings are built in the city, and no outsiders are allowed to approach.

Gongsun Yue entered the city, but could not enter the building. He waited for Gongsun Xu to report before he was allowed to enter the inner city. However, he had to go to the attic to change all his clothes before he was allowed to enter the building.

Along the way, Gongsun Yue's face became more and more ugly. We were all brothers who had experienced life and death. He was completely devoted to Gongsun Zan. He had been captured for two months and vowed not to surrender. He didn't want to be so untrustworthy after he came back. Isn't it chilling?

If he hadn't brought the gift from Liu He, Gongsun Yue would have turned around and left. Even if he returned to western Liaoning to raise horses and farm land, he would not have seen Gongsun Zan again.

The box was not small, so I didn't know what it contained, but Liu He solemnly told him that it was related to Gongsun Zan's life and death, so he should not open it privately. Gongsun Yue was also curious and wanted to see what happened.

After entering the attic, I circled up the stairs all the way, and saw that each floor was guarded by archers and axemen, and there was a hole the size of a millstone in the middle, and all the things used were taken up and down from here in bamboo baskets. Used, it can be said that the defense is tight.

If it weren't for Gongsun Xu to lead the way, it would be difficult for anyone to enter. Gongsun Yue couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that when Gongsun Zan was in Liaodong, a team of white horses could make the barbarians run away.
This building currently has four floors, and the upper part is still under construction. I don't know how high it is. When I got to the upper floor, I saw that there was no decoration in the empty hall, and there was a baffle about three feet high ten steps away.

But Gongsun Zan was sitting far away behind a heavy table, and the two of them were separated by three or four feet. Even if the best assassin came here, he would not be able to attack Gongsun Zan.

Gongsun became more and more disappointed, walked up to the baffle and put the package on it, and said indifferently: "General, the general will be sent back by Liu He, and I am specially ordered to bring back a gift for the general to have a look at."

Gongsun Zan looked haggard and looked at Gongsun Yue from a distance, without asking how he was doing in Pingyuan, he frowned and asked, "Liu He gave me a gift?"

"Exactly!" Gongsun Yue nodded slightly, and said, "Liu He told me that this item is extremely important, and the general should open it himself."

Gongsun Zan raised his eyebrows, and said with a sneer, "Hmph, Liu He must be playing tricks. Could it be a hidden weapon here?"

Gongsun Xu first tore off the seal and then unwrapped the package. He saw that it was a brocade box. He did not dare to open it without authorization. He cupped his fists towards Gongsun Zan and said, "Father, do you want to open it and see what's going on?"

Gongsun Zan stood up and looked at the box vigilantly. He always felt that there must be something that was not good for him. In the past few days, his right eyelid had been twitching violently, and he was always worried that something serious would happen.

The left eye jumps for money, and the right eye jumps for disaster. I am afraid that this matter should be above this brocade box.

"Be careful, they are harmful!" Gongsun Zan looked wary, paused and said, "Your uncle brought the things, let him unpack them together!"

"General, you..."

Gongsun Yue's face changed drastically when he heard the words, not because he was really afraid that something harmful would happen if the cover was lifted, but because Gongsun Zan actually let him try the danger himself, which was simply unreasonable.

Seeing Gongsun Zan treating his people like this, Gongsun Xu couldn't stand it anymore, he stepped forward and grabbed the brocade box, and said, "If you don't take this thing apart, Liu He will laugh at my father and son for being cowardly, and if it is spread out, people in the world will laugh at me. Seeing that Liu He is not a treacherous villain, if you use this trick, let the boy open it!"

"You have to be careful!" Gongsun Zan hesitated a little, but still nodded in agreement, but retreated behind the table.

"Hmph!" Gongsun Xu snorted softly, and with a little force in his hands, he unfastened the button on the brocade box, and stretched out his hand to slowly open the lid.

At this moment, even Gongsun Yue was a little nervous, and leaned forward to hold his breath and stretched his neck to look around. Before he could see what was inside, Gongsun Xu's expression changed, and he closed the lid again with a "snap".

Gongsun Yue was terrified, and took two steps back. There was a sound of thud in the distance, and Gongsun Zan behind the table disappeared.

It turns out that there is a secret passage under the table, which can lead to the attic. If there is any danger, he can jump in to escape at any time.

There was no movement for a long time, Gongsun Yue let out a long breath, and asked in a deep voice: "What is inside?"

"Ah?" Gongsun Xu was taken aback, with a strange look on his face: "It's a piece of clothing."

"Clothes? Why did you put the lid on again?" Gongsun Yue became more and more confused.

Gongsun Xuqian laughed, shook his head and said, "This thing... it's better for father to see it himself."

"Xu'er, you... what did you see?"

At this moment, Gongsun Zan heard no movement outside, and came out of the tunnel again, with his helmet tilted, looking at the box vigilantly.

"Father, there is nothing harmful here, but there is still a letter, please check it yourself."

Gongsun Xu looked puzzled, and opened the box again, only to see that there was a scarlet scarf and a phoenix crown for a woman's hair inside, and a letter was placed on it.

"Ah? What does this mean?" Gongsun Zan frowned when he saw the red light flashing from afar.

"Uncle, what is the purpose of this?" Gongsun Xu turned to look at Gongsun Yue, who also looked confused.

Gongsun Yue shook his head and said: "Liu He gave me this thing, sealed it with a seal, and told me not to open it privately, saying that it was about the life and death of the general. I think you can only understand it after opening the letter."

"What trick is Liu He playing again?" Gongsun Zan yelled, pointing to the box and said, "Xu'er, you open the letter and read it to Weifu."

"Obey!" Gongsun Xu took the letter, unfolded the letter paper and glanced at it, his face suddenly became angry, and shouted: "Liu He, you are too deceitful!"

(End of this chapter)