Chapter 1473

"If the Luoyang imperial court confirms it, then this official has nothing more to say."

"But before that, even with the Jizhou Governor and the Grand Tutor vouching for you, it is difficult for me to open the pass. I hope the Assistant Governor Guo can understand."

"I also hope Assistant Governor Guo can convey these words to the Jizhou Governor and the Grand Tutor."

Guo Tu, standing before Shentu Bei, took a deep breath.

Then he shook his head slightly.

Seeing Guo Tu act this way, Shentu Bei also let out a long sigh of relief.

It seemed Guo Tu was prepared to give up on his persuasion.

However, just as Shentu Bei was completely off guard and unprepared, Guo Tu suddenly raised his head.

A sharp dagger slid out from Guo Tu's sleeve.

Before Shentu Bei could react, Guo Tu had already pressed the dagger against Shentu Bei's neck.

The guards who had entered with Guo Tu also drew the swords at their waists without a word, instantly stabbing the soldiers around Shentu Bei and leaving them in a pool of blood.

"Guo Tu, you..."

"Commandant Shentu, my apologies." Guo Tu held the dagger tightly against Shentu Bei's neck with one hand while saying to him: "I am doing this for the Great Han, so I have no other choice."

Guo Tu turned around, maneuvering Shentu Bei's neck behind his own back.

This scene immediately left everyone around them stunned.

Before those around them could react, Guo Tu shouted loudly: "Shentu Bei has defied the imperial court's orders and colluded with the rebel Duan Yu. I am Guo Tu of the Yingchuan Guo clan, sent here by the Grand Tutor and the Empress Dowager in their names. Anyone who defies this order, refuses to comply, or colludes with the enemy shall have their nine generations executed!"

"Commandant Shentu, if you still want to live and do not want the Shentu clan to be wiped out, then listen to me."

Guo Tu's cold voice rang in Shentu Bei's ear.