The three Liu Bei brothers lived a very prosperous life in Xuzhou.

Especially Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. They gave full play to their bravery in the battle to repel Cao Cao and Yuan Shu, killing the enemy with fear. The names of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei resounded throughout Xuzhou. The two felt that their previous lives were too boring.

Yes, this feeling of fighting on the battlefield is what men want.

Needless to say, Liu Bei, as the eldest among the three, all credit is related to him. The people of Xuzhou are very grateful to Liu Bei for repelling foreign enemies for them and saving them from the pain of war. It can be said that Liu Bei's reputation in Xuzhou is second only to Tao

Qian, even more than Tao Qian in some cities. Liu Bei liked Xuzhou very much. It is a vast place with rich products, all walks of life are prosperous, and the characters are quite handsome. Liu Bei was used to living a hard life in the north, and when he came to this colorful place

The world, I don’t want to leave.

Liu Bei also had ambitions for Xuzhou. You can tell his thoughts from the fact that he visited various aristocratic families and officials' houses every day.

Tao Qian sent someone to invite Liu Bei, and Liu Bei dressed up and took his two brothers to the Governor's Mansion. On the way, Liu Bei thought that Tao Qian was about to die. What was he doing by inviting him at this time? Could it be that he wanted to leave Xuzhou?

?This is not impossible. The news that Tao Qian is ill in bed is not a secret in Xuzhou. Tao Sheng and Tao Shang fought fiercely to inherit the position of governor. Liu Bei was very worried that if Tao Qian thought that he would become Tao in Xuzhou

If there were any competitors or hidden dangers to Shenghe Pottery, then Tao Qian would definitely let himself leave Xuzhou.

If this is the case, Liu Bei will have to prepare his words carefully. He does not want to leave Xuzhou. All the states and counties in the world have their own owners. Apart from Xuzhou, Liu Yu really has no place to go.

Tao Qian took his two sons and went out to greet him in person. Liu Bei hurried over to support him and said kindly: "Tao Shijun is ill and yet he comes out to greet me personally. How embarrassing is this for me?"

Tao Qian waved his hand and said: "I haven't reached that time yet, Xuande please, let's have a good chat today."

Liu Bei respectfully supported Tao Qian and entered the gate together.

In the living room, Tao Qian had prepared all kinds of wine and food, just waiting for Liu Bei.

After eating something, Tao Qian said with a smile: "I was incompetent and allowed the people of Xuzhou to be slaughtered by others. Fortunately, Xuande stepped forward and saved the people of Xuzhou from fire and water. I gave tea instead of wine to thank Xuande for his kindness on behalf of the people of Xuzhou."

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"Bei is a member of the Han clan. This is what I should do." Liu Bei felt something was wrong. Tao Qian's attitude seemed to want him to leave Xuzhou.

Tao Qian winked at Tao Sheng and Tao Shang. Tao Sheng and Tao Shang hurriedly toasted to Liu Bei and said, "Brothers, I would like to thank Duke Xuande for his kindness."

Liu Bei drank a glass of wine with a heavy face. He was already sure that Tao Qian was going to drive him away, and his brain was constantly thinking about how to deal with it.

"Does Xuande have any plans next?" Tao Qian asked with a smile.

Liu Bei secretly yelled, "This old guy is going to start chasing people away, and he can't fall into his routine."

"Actually, I have thought about it. I originally planned to leave after resolving the crisis for Lord Tao, but the world situation has changed drastically, leaving Liu Bei with no place to go. What a trick of fate." Liu Bei began to pretend to be pitiful.

Liu Bei's attitude played into Tao Qian's favour. Tao Qian looked embarrassed and said, "I have something to ask of you. I wonder if Xuande can fulfill it?"

"Master Tao, please speak frankly." Liu Bei was already prepared. If Tao Qian drove him away, he had already found a reason.

"I am very old, and my body is about to die. Both of my sons are useless, and Xuzhou has no one to protect the people. I would like to ask Xuande to take over the post of governor of Xuzhou." Tao Qian said his purpose.

"What?!" Liu Bei was stunned. He thought Tao Qian was going to take him away, but he actually gave Xuzhou away. Liu Bei wanted to pinch himself. Could this be a dream?

"What do you think of Xuande? I know this is a bit too much. I hope Xuande will accept it reluctantly for the sake of the people of Xuzhou." Tao Qian and Liu Bei found enough reasons, and it depends on whether Liu Bei agrees or not.

Liu Bei's mind went blank. Could this be Tao Qian's test? Liu Bei felt that no matter whether Tao Qian was genuine or fake, he couldn't accept it at the moment.

"Master Tao, are you being sarcastic? I came here to save thousands of people from fire and water. Master Tao did this, but did you want to trap Liu Bei into being unkind and unjust? I still have something to do, so I will leave." Liu Bei said.

After saying this, regardless of Tao Qian's reaction, he took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and left the Governor's Mansion.

Tao Qian did not expect Liu Bei to leave so quickly. It seems that this matter is not that simple.

When the three Liu Bei brothers returned to their house, Zhang Fei shouted: "Brother, why don't you accept it? That's the governor of Xuzhou."

"Third brother, there is no gift without reason in the world." Liu Bei simply said this.

Guan Yu understood what Liu Bei meant, but Zhang Fei couldn't understand it. He wanted to ask Liu Bei, but Guan Yu stopped him.

Liu Bei needed time to calculate the gains and losses. After all, Xuzhou's temptation was too great, and Liu Bei couldn't figure out Tao Qian's tricks.

After some time, Tao Qian invited Liu Bei to visit him again, but Liu Bei refused directly.

In desperation, Tao Qian sent Chen Gui to lobby.

With the arrival of Chen Gui, Liu Bei finally understood Tao Qian's intentions. Tao Qian really wanted to entrust Xuzhou to him.

Chen Gui had an in-depth communication with Liu Bei and assured that the Xuzhou nobles would support Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was patient and happy. Since it was someone else who asked him, he had to show a noble character, so he declined politely, and his tone was not as firm as last time.

Chen Gui was a good man and could see through Liu Bei's thoughts. However, he did not tell the truth and did not say it out in front of Tao Qian.

After a while, Liu Bei was ready to agree as long as someone came to complain. Finally, someone came from the governor's office, but they brought the news that Tao Qian had died.

Liu Bei secretly cursed himself for putting on too much of a show. Now that Tao Qian is dead, Xuzhou is leaderless. If something unexpected happens and the cooked duck flies away, Liu Bei won't know where to cry.

Liu Bei hurriedly took his two brothers, put on white clothes, and headed to the Governor's Mansion.

The governor's office had gathered all the civil and military officials in Xuzhou. Liu Bei cried so sadly before Tao Qian's memorial tablet that his tears fell freely.

Taking this opportunity, Chen Gui once again told Tao Qian's instructions during his lifetime, hoping that Liu Bei could reluctantly take over the position of Xuzhou governor.

"Your sincerity, Tao Shijun also has high expectations for me, but how can I do this?" Ordinary people would have just said it directly and accepted the big cake, but Liu Bei still chose

Don't follow the routine.

Chen Gui and others said a lot, but Liu Bei just disagreed.

In the end, Chen Gui could only use bigger tricks.

A large number of "common people" gathered outside the gate of the governor's office. They were crying and shouting that they hoped Liu Bei would succeed him as the governor of Xuzhou.

Liu Bei was suppressed. Isn't this what he always wanted? Liu Bei walked out of the governor's office, helped up the "common people" who were kneeling on the ground, and said some very exciting words. In the end, these "common people"

With eager eyes, Liu Bei said that as long as the people did not dislike his low ability, he was willing to devote his life to the people of Xuzhou.

The "common people" cheered and celebrated Liu Bei's appointment as the governor of Xuzhou.

Chen Gui, who was hiding behind him, was stroking his beard and smiling. Liu Bei looked at him, understanding each other tacitly.

At this point, Liu Bei succeeded Xuzhou governor and became a prince. At the same time, he married the legitimate daughter of the Mi family and reached the pinnacle of his life.
Chapter completed!