Several months later, news arrived from the capital. It was said that Ding Yuan, Lü Bu's father, had received special commendation from the emperor for his outstanding achievements in the war against the Xiongnu. He was appointed as the Commander of the Imperial Guards, concurrently serving as the Governor of Bing Province, and stationed in Hexi.
As Ding Yuan was promoted to governor, Lü Bu was also appointed as his chief clerk and moved to Hexi with Ding Yuan.
That year, the Yellow River swelled dramatically, threatening the capital city. To ensure the safety of the capital, the imperial court ordered the dikes to be breached and the Yellow River's waters diverted into the countryside.
The order reached Ding Yuan's residence in Hanoi. Ding Yuan picked up the imperial edict, his brow fu
