"When will Marquis Wen prepare to send troops?"

"It depends on how the doctor is raising food. We can't let the soldiers work hard because they are hungry, right?"

Chen Gui stood up immediately after hearing this and reminded in a deep voice: "The amount of one hundred thousand grains is not small. Even if we go all out to prepare, it will take several months. Xiaopei has already fallen by then. General, do you think Chen Gui will break his promise?"

"Doctor, don't be excited. Bu Shi was joking with you. With the reputation of the Chen family in Xuzhou, how could he break his promise? I will send troops tomorrow." Seeing that Chen Gui was a little angry, Lu Bu hurriedly walked over to explain and comfort him.

After hearing the time point given by Lu Bu, Chen Gui decisively gave up and his expression became much gentler.

"Ji Ling has 100,000 troops. If Marquis Wen sends out troops tomorrow, how many troops can be mobilized in a hurry? Chen Gongtai is trying his best to promote the marriage, but I am afraid he will object to your saving Xiaopei. After all, this will offend Yuan Shu, and Han Yin will definitely block it.

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"Bu went to Xiaopei to rescue the siege without fighting. Just now he had thought of a strategy to retreat from Ji Ling. He could accomplish the task with only a few hundred soldiers and leave Yuan Shu speechless. The doctor could just prepare food with peace of mind." Lu Bu stroked his beard and smiled mysteriously.

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"What is the clever plan? Can you tell me so that I can learn more about it?" Although Chen Gui asked for advice on the surface, he didn't believe in his heart that such a reckless man would also use tricks?

Lu Bu waved his hands and refused and said, "It won't work if I say it. The doctor is waiting for my good news in Xiapi. In addition, I will ask Gao Shun and Zhang Liao to send troops to help transport grain, so as to save the Chen family some money on porters."

Chen Gui couldn't help being startled when he heard this. He said to himself that it's no wonder that he didn't want to bring more troops to Xiaopei. I dared this man to wait for me here. He appointed Gao Shun and Zhang Liao to lead the troops to supervise the grain. Is it because I am afraid that the Chen family will be slow in raising grain?

Lu Bu, thank you!!!

"Ahem, thank you Marquis Wen for your consideration. Since you have a clever plan in mind, don't tell others. Marquis Wen is usually good at accepting advice. I'm afraid that you will be influenced by others, and that Han Yin... may ruin the big thing.

.." Chen Gui said vaguely.

I mean, don't tell me, Chen Gui, and don't tell your think tank, Chen Gong. You are easily vacillating and can listen to anyone's words.

"Don't worry, doctor, Bu has his own plans." Lu Bu nodded solemnly, saying to himself that it's rare for me to come up with a clever plan, so I will naturally boast about it after it succeeds.

Chen Gui saw Lu Bu's firm eyes, so he handed him over and left.

"In that case, I will go home to collect food so that the general can take care of himself..."

"Okay, okay, I'll send it to the doctor."

Lu Bu was in a good mood at this time. With a smile on his face, he led Chen Gui to the outside of the mansion. He put Chen Gui on the carriage and saw Chen Gong appear behind him.

"My Lord is in a good mood. Chen Gui has promised to provide money and food? The amount is considerable?" Chen Gong asked curiously.

Lu Bu put his hands behind his back and smiled proudly: "It all depends on Gongtai's ingenious plan. It's inevitable that the Chen family won't agree. As for the amount... Chen Hanyu agreed to one hundred thousand dendrobium."

"One hundred thousand?" Chen Gong looked shocked at first, then lowered his head and murmured to himself: "Is there a plan..."

"We are all in Xuzhou, and we are not afraid that the Chen family will not fulfill their obligations. However, Chen Hanyu requested a detailed investigation of the scene and did not want Chen Yu to randomly accuse..."

"Oh, my lord has been fooled." Chen Gong immediately interrupted and explained: "This is Chen Gui's plan to delay the attack. The Surabaya River is fast and wide, and several days have passed since the incident. What evidence can be found?"

Lu Bu stroked his beard and laughed: "Who said that we should go to Surabaya to check? I will take my soldiers out of the city tomorrow and stay near the Prime Minister for a few days. I will just find two common people who can talk to me."

"Is this... okay?" Chen Gong frowned.

Lu Bu snorted coldly: "Chen Jiaruo still doesn't admit it? Don't I, Lu Bu, have any temper?"

"Well, my lord is now the lord of Xuzhou, and it's time for the Chen family to recognize the reality..." Chen Gong stood on the spot, stroking his beard and nodding, while Lu Bu turned around and entered the prefect's mansion.

After Lu Bu returned to his residence, he made arrangements for leaving the city tomorrow and called his close associates Xu Si and Wang Kai, instructing them to entertain Han Yin well.

Lu Bu did not let Chen Gong, who facilitated the marriage, accompany him. Lu Bu had his own little plan in mind. He was afraid that Chen Gong would be too close to Yuan Shu's people, which would eventually affect his own interests. After all, Chen Gong also turned to him halfway, so it would be useful to have some backup plans.

necessary.

On the other hand, the carriage stopped at Xiapi Chen Mansion, and Chen Gui got out of the carriage with complicated emotions.

Chen Gui came to visit with confidence, originally thinking that he could survive Lu Bu's 'blackmail', but in the end, because of Chen Deng's incompetence, the Chen family paid a greater price.

Wait and see what that beast says.

Chen Gui found out where Chen Deng was, and after entering the house, he went straight to the back hall of the house. At this time, Chen Deng was having lunch in the hall.

In those troubled times when food was scarce and people were starving, only a rich man like Chen Deng could have an extra meal at noon. Ordinary families mostly had two meals in the morning and evening, and even worse, they only had one meal a day to hang on to their lives.

The food on the table is Chen Deng's favorite raw fish and dumplings, stuffed with autumn sweet-scented osmanthus, and the expression on his face is one of enjoyment.

"Is it raw fish dumplings again?"

"Father? Are you back?"

Hearing Chen Gui's voice behind him, Chen Deng quickly wiped the stains from the corners of his mouth with his sleeves, stood up and turned to salute, then helped Chen Gui to a seat next to him.

Chen Dengsu likes raw meat, especially fish. Chen Gui tried to persuade her many times to no avail, but finally gave up. Chen Deng was afraid of making his father angry, so he ate it secretly when he wanted to.

Today, Chen Gui went to see Lu Bu. Chen Deng spent a long time thinking about it. Because he had helped persuade Han Yin, he 'rewarded' himself with a meal of fish and meat, but he didn't expect that Chen Gui would return at noon.

"Han Yin promised to trap Longxiang. I wonder what Lu Bu would say after hearing this?"

Before Chen Gui could speak, Chen Deng changed the topic first. After all, his eating habits were not worth mentioning in front of major events. However, Chen Gui did not answer his question. Instead, he pointed to the raw fish and meat on the table and asked, "raw meat."

It's fishy and hard to swallow when chewed raw. Yuan Long loves this thing. Why don't you tell me about it as a father?"

"As long as you wash it carefully and then serve it with ginger, pepper, vinegar, sauce, etc., it will not only have no fishy smell, but also retain the original taste of the food. It is really delicious. Compared with meat such as pork and mutton, the processing of fish is the best.

Simple..." Chen Deng has rich experience in raw food and answered Chen Gui's questions eloquently.

"Hearing what Yuan Long said, my father suddenly became eloquent..."

When Chen Deng heard this, he immediately became excited and quickly asked for instructions: "My child, let me give it to you to try. Later, my father will close his eyes and taste it carefully. He will definitely be able to appreciate the taste..."

"Yeah." Chen Gui nodded lightly.

Chen Deng's heart was racing as he put the fish, condiments, and chopsticks on the tray, then brought it to Chen Gui with light steps.

Chen Deng was about to put the tray on the table, but found that Chen Gui suddenly stood up. Chen Deng mistakenly thought that Chen Gui couldn't wait to taste it, so he bowed and raised his hands forward.

Unexpectedly, when Chen Gui went to pick up the chopsticks with his right hand, he suddenly turned his palm and slapped Chen Deng in the face.

Because of the sudden attack, Chen Deng had no time to react. The tray suddenly tilted to the right, and the fish, meat and soup in the tray fell to the floor.

Chen Deng covered his face with one hand and looked at Chen Gui in disbelief. He was about to ask why, but Chen Gui spoke first.
Chapter completed!