Chen Deng smiled and nodded. He said with a relaxed expression: "My big beam is at its peak, Sun Jian and Cao Cao are not worth worrying about. The key is to calm the people and make the people live and work in peace. By the way, there is also the matter of the Grand Canal. We must cooperate with Zhuge Liang, the embankment envoy."

Liu Dong couldn't help but say, "Sir, when it comes to this matter, I'm puzzled. Can this Grand Canal connecting the Jianghuai River to Youzhou really work?"

"Haha. It's not just you. Many people doubt this matter. But the world belongs to the emperor. Most of the emperor can do whatever he wants. Qin Shihuang repaired the Great Wall and opened up Lingnan. It is precisely because he is Qin Shihuang. Qin Shihuang can do it, why can't our emperor do it?"

Chen Deng smiled and then comforted: "Don't worry. The canal in Jizhou has been opened, and the big ship sails very smoothly. In the near future, we Xuzhou people can also take a boat to Kyoto."

"promise."

Liu Dong felt relieved when he heard this and agreed.

At this moment, a minor official hurried in from outside and reported the report with a pale face: "Report to Master Sun Jian, Zhu Zhi, led 50,000 or 60,000 troops out of Shouchun and rushed straight to Pengcheng."

Chen Deng and Liu Dong's expression moved slightly, but there was no more reaction.

"It's just something that I expected. My Liang is at its peak. Liang Dynasty was in accordance with the destiny of heaven. Sun Jian and Cao Cao jumped into the clown, which was not worth worrying. He sent the orders and ordered the ministers to perform their duties and follow me to guard Pengcheng."

Chen Deng was full of energy and stood up and said with his sword.

"promise."

The little official was originally afraid, but when he saw Chen Deng's posture, he felt relieved. After saying his promise, he went down to pass the order.

Immediately, Chen Deng ordered Liu Dong to coordinate in the governor's mansion. He led dozens of personal soldiers, put on thin armor, patrolled the four walls with swords, and motivated the soldiers.

Chen Deng then ordered people to open the granary in Pengcheng, take out half of the grain, and distribute it to the people in the city to win people's hearts, do things in a very orderly manner, and be very calm.

As time passed, the hearts of the people in Pengcheng became more and more stable, and the materials to defend the city were piled up like mountains.

That morning.

When Chen Deng learned that Zhu Zhi had already arrived, he personally led dozens of personal soldiers to climb to the southern city gate. He was wearing thin armor and a red cloak behind him, and stood with a sword.

Although his figure is not very burly and cannot set off his armor, he is also heroic.

"Zhu Zhi is worthy of being General Sun Jian and is well-known." Chen Deng looked down at the neat lineup of soldiers under the city and couldn't help but praise him.

But soon, Chen Deng changed his subject and said to the surroundings: "It's just that the people of Wu and Yue have the strength of boats. And our northern cavalry is crisscrossing. Emperor Liang is in Qingzhou. As long as we are united and guard for a few days, reinforcements can arrive. When reinforcements arrive, Zhu Zhi will inevitably retreat."

First praise the enemy, then he immediately exclaimed his strength. Chen Deng played this trick very well.

"promise."

After hearing this, the soldiers and officers around were all very encouraged and agreed.

"Sir, please see." A personal soldier said to Chen Deng. Chen Deng turned to look south and narrowed his eyes slightly. He came out of the army formation under the city and looked like a civil servant from a distance.

"The heroes in the city should not shoot arrows. I am the chief clerk Yu Fan, so I come to see Lord Chen."

Yu Fan rode his horse to the city and bowed to the city.

Chen Deng laughed and said to the left and right: "This is a lobbyist."

"Yu fled the famous scholars from the east of Jiangdong, and they are famous for their old age. You must see someone. Put down the hanging basket." Chen Deng waved his hand and ordered.

Then, he ordered people to pick up wine and vegetables. The wine is good wine, and the vegetables are dried fruits. He didn't know that Yu Fan was coming, so he didn't prepare.

Yu Fan rode a hanging basket and staggered up to the city wall. Chen Deng looked at his appearance, smiled and bowed, "Chen Deng has met sir."

"Governor Chen." Yu Fan also greeted him politely.

After this, Chen Deng led Yu Fan into the city gate tower and sat down. There were only two waiters at the table, responsible for pouring wine.

After the two of them had three rounds of wine, Chen Deng put down his glass and said to Yu Fan: "I know the purpose of Mr. Chen Deng. The emperor also knew me, Chen Deng, so he appointed me as the governor of Xuzhou. My heart is like a rock, so I don't have to say much."

As a lobbyist, the one you are most afraid of meeting is someone like Chen Deng.

He is smart, brave, calm and loyal.

After hearing Chen Deng's words, Yu Fan knew that he would return without success in this trip. But he couldn't help but want to try it. He bowed and said, "I understand the intention of governor Chen. I just heard that there are only 30,000 soldiers in Pengcheng City, and 20,000 of them are mobs that were pieced together."

"Although I have few people and horses, I have insufficient training. But we can all die in the city. The gentleman can go back and tell General Zhu. General can attack the city, and I can defend the city. If the general can break through Pengcheng and kill Chen Deng within ten days, he can get half of Xuzhou. If the Liang army in Qingzhou cannot, he will definitely go south."

Not only was Chen Deng not afraid, but he also showed his heroic spirit.

You and I have the military strength, and the inside story.
Chapter completed!