"That's very good. I'll take my leave now."

Chen Gong clasped his fists, and after saying that, he turned around and left, but after taking two steps, he paused, looked at the water stains on his palms, and couldn't help but slowly raised his head,

It's raining?

Autumn rain, does this herald the beginning of winter?

Chen Gong sighed, hoping that there would be more rain this autumn, so that Cao Jun would not be able to attack the city. Thinking of this, Chen Gong walked away again.

However, an idea flashed in his mind.

"It's broken!" Chen Gong's expression suddenly changed and he exclaimed.

Next to him, Lu Bu rolled his eyes. Chen Gong just likes to make a fuss, and even a few drops of rain will ruin it.

"Lord, it's a disaster, it's a disaster," Chen Gong exclaimed. A thought suddenly occurred to him, and he almost concluded that it was definitely the case.

He finally knew the reason why Cao's army had ceased operations during this period.

"Harm, tell me clearly what's going on!"

Chen Gong, holding his broad robe and long sleeves, strode towards the tower: "My lord, let me take a look and you will know."

Lu Bu was a little dissatisfied. This Chen Gong was very nervous every day. He couldn't say anything in one sentence. He had to deal with it as if he knew it.

But he still followed.

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After a while, on top of the city.

The drizzle of light rain fell on the city wall, making it wet. The soldiers on the city wall were whispering to each other. They were born in peace and happiness. Cao Jun has not been here for half a month.

The defenders had long lost their vigilance.

At this moment, Chen Gong strode over and looked over the city. His heart suddenly went cold. He had not noticed before that the water level of Xiapi's moat had dropped significantly.

Apparently, Cao Cao was storing water upstream.

"It's over, it's over!" Chen Gonghou said with chills running down her spine and in a daze.

Cao Cao's army numbered tens of thousands, but Lu Bu only had more than ten thousand. If Cao Cao was drowned, Lu Bu would almost certainly die. This is simply unexplainable.

"Gongtai, what exactly is it?"

Lu Bu was also infected by Chen Gong's nervous expression and asked solemnly.

"Fengxian, Cao Cao is storing water. Please keep an eye on the city. The water level has begun to drop. It has obviously begun to accumulate. It will be enough to flood Xiapi in a month at most."

Chen Gong said with a blank expression.

"What, the water flooded Xiapi?" Lu Bu frowned for a moment. Since ancient times, water and fire have no mercy. If Cao Cao really floods Xiapi, the people who will suffer the most will be the people.

When the time comes, the people will have no clean water to drink and no solid food to eat. How can we remain undefeated?

"Gongtai, what should we do now?" Lu Bu asked in a deep voice.

"There is only one way at the moment, and that is for the lord to lead his troops into battle and destroy the dam built by Cao's army during the night, so that Pi Fang can have a glimmer of hope."

Chen Gong explained in a deep voice.

"Going out of the city to fight in the field?" Lu Bu asked again.

Chen Gong nodded,

Lu Bu's expression changed. Are you kidding, fighting with Cao Cao in the field? Before, when Cao Cao came, he had listened to Chen Gong and went to fight with Cao Cao in the field. He almost told him where he was.

At present, he only has three or four hundred cavalry. Isn't he certain to die in this field battle? This kind of battle is something Lu Bu would disdain.

"No, since Cao Cao has stored water, he will definitely guard it with heavy troops. Leading his troops to go on an expedition is just in vain." Lu Bu waved his hand, quite apt to accept the opinion.

"In this case, how to solve the current situation will be discussed later." Lu Bu waved his hand. In short, it was impossible for him to fight with Cao Cao in the field. Gao Shun was commanding infantry.

The more powerful cavalry commander is Zhang Liao. He is not around at the moment. It would be a good idea to send someone to take a detour.

Chen Gong: "???"

Lu Bu finally got smarter. He knew that Cao Cao would definitely be heavily guarded. He was indeed worried about this, but there was no good solution at the moment.

"My lord, this is the only way to relieve the siege. It's better to just retreat. Otherwise, when Cao's army has collected water, Xiapi will no longer exist."

Chen Gong still suggested.

"No need, my red rabbit horse crossed the river and jumped over the ridge as if walking on flat ground. Even if the water floods, why should Piwu be afraid of shouting?" Lu Bu said, and then looked around and excused himself.

Doesn't he want to go?

He was frightened by Cao Cao!

This man's cavalry skills are mediocre, but his infantry skills are really good, especially the Qingzhou soldiers under the command of Jin. He is no match for him at all.

Instead of taking risks, why not have fun in the city?

"Lord, this!" Chen Gong was speechless, not knowing what to do.

"Harmful!" Chen Gong sighed as he watched Lu Bu's leaving figure, but now that he knew it, he had to let his soldiers build a high platform, store military rations, and purify water.

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Early October of the third year of Jian'an!

Outside Shouchun City, countless civil and military officials gathered to welcome him. The leader was naturally Lu Su.

In this battle, Chu Feng successfully defeated Liu Bei. It can be said that the entire Yangzhou belongs to Chu Feng, which is gratifying.

"Zijing, when my lord comes back this time, I must let him have more concubines. Now the princes from all walks of life have only my lord without any heirs. There is quite a bit of criticism below!"

Yan Xiang sighed and said something.

"Well, I don't know about this. I will talk to my lord about it when the time comes. However, the war in Xuzhou is tense now, and I don't know what my lord is going to do."

Lu Su sighed and said something.

While they were discussing with each other, Chu Feng had also arrived. He was seen riding Wu Zui, wearing armor, with a straight spine, and behind him were hundreds of personal guards, all of whom were fighting to the death.

"We respectfully welcome our lord on his triumphant return!"

As Chu Feng approached, all the civil and military officials shouted loudly.

Chu Feng raised his hand. He was indifferent to this kind of scene. Of course, this could be regarded as a means to intimidate and improve his prestige.

"My lord, a celebration banquet has been prepared in the city. My lord may as well take this opportunity to entertain the civil and military officials, both to win people's hearts and to let them get to know each other better."

Lu Su stepped forward and suggested in a low voice.

"That's fine. By the way, I will be promoted to a higher position and rewarded based on my merits. I am already tired after thinking about it for a while. I want to relax a bit." Chu Feng nodded in approval.

"In this case, you go and make arrangements!"

"No!" Lu Su nodded, this is indeed something to pay attention to.

If rewards cannot be given based on merit, what is the purpose of all the generals fighting all the year round?

What's more, not only civil servants have circles, but military generals also have circles. It's just that the circle of military generals is not big yet, but it may be just as serious in the future.

Currently, the civil servant circle under Chu Feng mainly consists of two factions, the Jianghuai faction and the Jiangdong faction. The Jianghuai faction was the first to follow Chu Feng, and they have all been reused.

The Jiangdong faction has not made any progress yet, especially when Chu Feng did not move the capital to Wu County, which made them complain a lot.

"A celebration banquet will be held tonight. All hundred people of general rank and above will participate, as well as all officials in the county. Merits will be discussed and rewards will be given."

Chu Feng raised his hand and said loudly.

As soon as this was said, everyone started talking.

When it comes to rewards based on merit, it’s a good time to be promoted to a higher position and receive money.

"Okay, let's all disperse. Work diligently to handle government affairs. I won't treat anyone badly!" Chu Feng waved his hand and said loudly.

Then, as Chu Feng left, everyone began to disperse.
Chapter completed!