If Liu Xie were here and heard Chen Gong's words, he would probably stand up immediately and applaud. He would also sigh with emotion, Chen Gong was worthy of being a top counselor in such a splendid era of the Three Kingdoms.

His analysis was exactly the same as the policy formulated by Li Jichen and others through the Counselor Department.

When Lu Bu heard Chen Gong's words, he did not object directly. Instead, he lowered his head and began to think deeply.

At this time, Lu Bu was no longer as impulsive as when he was young. He now followed Chen Gong and learned to think. He also understood that Chen Gong planned this for his own good.

The situation at this time was just as Chen Gong said. Even if he tried to defend Xiapi, he would not be able to do it.

Moreover, as time goes by, his situation will become more and more difficult. Or as Chen Gong said, he is trapped in Xiapi, and Cao Cao will come to rescue him, but he will be ambushed halfway.

Therefore, rationally speaking, at this time, the best way is to shrink one's defense line, reintegrate the scattered forces, and unite everyone to stay warm.

But having said that, if you think about it the other way around, you have to give up the territory you have worked so hard to build and start living a life of dependence on others again.

In fact, Lu Bu himself was very repulsive.

Regarding Lu Bu's thoughts, Chen Gong just took one look and he understood.

"Fengxian, we are now fighting for the emperor to quell the chaos. Don't worry about the gains and losses of a city or a place."

"As long as the emperor can win, are you still worried that you will have no place to live?"

After hearing Chen Gong's persuasion, Lu Bu suddenly became enlightened.

Indeed, now he is no longer a prince. In other words, he is now working for Liu Xie. Only when Liu Xie, who is the boss, wins, can he get high rewards.

Thinking of this, Lu Bu no longer hesitated: "Gongtai, tell me, what should I do?"

"It's very simple, we just go with the flow..."

When Chen Gong said this, a cold smile appeared on his face.

Xiapi City, Cao Mansion.

Cao Bao was walking around anxiously in the main hall of the mansion. He was waiting for someone, someone who should have arrived a long time ago, but had not come yet.

"Boom boom boom"

The sound of the watchman ringing came from outside. When Cao Bao heard it, he became irritable again.

"Master, it's already the middle of the night. Why don't you go and rest first? When there is news, will you wake me up?" the housekeeper who accompanied Cao Bao reminded him.

"No, I can't sleep..." Cao Bao waved his hands a little irritably. At this time, he really couldn't sleep.

People who should have arrived a long time ago did not arrive at this time. It was strange that he could sleep.

Just when Cao Bao was about to say something, he and the housekeeper suddenly heard a burst of rapid footsteps coming from outside, accompanied by waves of vague noises.

"Hurry up and chase! Don't let Hosaku escape! Otherwise, everyone will be punished!"

"Hahaha! I shot him! He was injured, he must not be able to run far!"

Then, Cao Bao and the housekeeper heard something being thrown over the wall.

When Cao Bao heard the noise, he immediately walked to the gate of the courtyard, opened the gate, and saw a group of soldiers in armor running past him with torches.

"Come here!" Cao Bao casually pointed at a corps commander and asked him to come over.

When the corps commander saw Cao Bao calling him, he did not hesitate and came directly to face Cao Bao, bowing to him and saluting: "I have met the general."

"It's so late at night and you don't let anyone rest. What are you doing?" Cao Bao looked at the team leader unceremoniously and asked.

"General, you guys are working hard to capture the enemy!"

"Xi Zuo, where did Xi Zuo come from?" Cao Bao asked immediately after hearing the corps leader's answer.

"Back to the general, we found this man while checking the merchants at the inn. Among his products, there are a lot of silks from Jiangdong and the south. In addition, his eyes were evasive."

"So, bro

They felt suspicious and wanted to see where he was leading the way. As a result, this man got angry and hurt others, killing two of our brothers and escaping from the inn." When the captain heard Cao Bao ask himself, he didn't doubt it either.

He directly told Cao Bao what happened.

When Cao Bao heard what the corps commander said, he immediately frowned. At the same time, he began to blame Liu Bei in his heart for finding such a handy man to deliver the message.

"General, is there anything else you can do? If not, I will continue to lead the pursuit." The captain waited for a long time, but did not hear Cao Bao speak, so he asked.

Cao Bao finally came to his senses after hearing the words of the corps leader, and then said to him: "We must catch this person, try to keep him alive, and we can't let him leave the city alive!"

"Who knows how much information he has collected about us. If we let him run away, the traitors will know our truth and falsehood, which will be detrimental to the master's plan!"

"Here!" When the team leader heard Cao Bao's words, he nodded immediately, and then chased in the direction where Xizuo escaped.

Watching the corporal leave behind, the housekeeper who had been hiding next to him walked out of the shadows.

"Master, that person threw this in." The steward said, took out a bamboo tube from behind and handed it to Cao Bao.

Cao Bao took the bamboo tube, stuffed it into his sleeve immediately, and then walked towards the main hall.

After Cao Bao left, the housekeeper stuck his head out the door and made sure there was no one on the street before closing the door.

After Cao Bao came to the main hall, he quickly took out the bamboo tube from his sleeve, looked at the intact fire seal on the bamboo tube, then opened the bamboo tube and poured out a silk book from inside.

He glanced quickly, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

"Okay! Okay!" Cao Bao couldn't help shouting.

The housekeeper, who had just followed Cao Bao in, stepped into the main hall and heard Cao Bao say hello. He immediately stepped forward and asked, "Master, what happy event is there?"

"Yes." Cao Bao nodded heavily after hearing his steward's words, and then said to the steward: "There is a letter from Duke Xuande. He said that he has sent 200,000 troops and will arrive at Xiapi soon. He wants me to wait.

Be prepared."

"After the matter is completed, he will appoint someone as a prefect or a county prince!"

When the steward heard what Cao Bao said, a smile appeared on his face and he said to Cao Bao: "Master, this is really a great joy. I will first congratulate you on being granted the title of County Marquis."

"Hahaha!" Cao Bao burst out laughing when he heard his butler's words.

After laughing for a while, Cao Bao stopped and looked at his housekeeper: "As soon as it gets light, go and inform our people and ask them to come to my house at night. Let's take a good look at how to complete the mystery.

Duke De’s entrustment.”

"Don't worry, sir, I understand." When the housekeeper heard Cao Bao's words, he immediately bowed and answered.

Cao Bao was very satisfied with his butler's attitude. He stretched out his hand and patted the butler's shoulder hard.

"Follow me well, I will not treat you badly."
Chapter completed!