Xuzhou Thorn Mansion.

The gray-haired Tao Qian is now lying on the hospital bed.

Some time ago, Cao Cao crusaded against Xuzhou, all the way like a bamboo, slaughtering the city and surrendering, which made Tao Qian frightened all day long. Later, Cao Cao was threatened by Yuan Shu's stab in the back, and left Xuzhou very suddenly, and the danger of Xuzhou was lifted so easily at once, Tao Qian couldn't close his mouth happily.

thought that he could live a quiet life, but who knew that Yuan Shu, who was repelled by Cao Cao, stretched out his hand to Xuzhou, asking Tao Qian to pay for his labor expenses to indirectly help Xuzhou relieve Cao Cao's threat, and let Tao Qian cede Langya County and Jiangdu County to him.

How could Tao Qian cede these two rich places, and righteously refused.

Yuan Shu saluted first and then soldiers, and directly sent a large army into Xuzhou, threatening to make Tao Qian look good if he didn't give it.

After the tiger was gone, and a hungry wolf came, Tao Qian felt that his life was so miserable.

Fortunately, Liu Bei's three brothers were powerful enough to let Yuan Shu return in vain and help Tao Qian get out of danger again.

Several blows and joys and sorrows in a row made Tao Qian, an old man's body, a little unbearable. After a few months of hard work, Tao Qian finally fell ill.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Tao Qian has run out of oil and the lamp has dried up, and he may hang up tomorrow, and people with a heart start their own operations, ready to fish in troubled water. This huge Xuzhou became chaotic.

The happiest ones belonged to Tao Qian's two sons, Tao Sheng and Tao Shang. The two knew that their father would hang up in a short time, so the position of Xuzhou Thorn History would have to be chosen between them, in order to seize the final inheritance, the two of them began to win over all forces, promised a lot of benefits, and even the two openly attacked and suppressed each other, and launched a full martial arts in public places, and had a brawl, which became a big joke in Xuzhou.

The entire Xuzhou officialdom army, and even the three Liu Bei brothers, were watching their jokes.

Tao Qian, who was on the hospital bed, had to stand up, scolded his two unsuccessful sons, and locked them up.

Being messed with by two rabbit cubs like this, Tao Qian's condition aggravated a lot.

Knowing the son Mo Ruo's father, what kind of virtue the two sons are, Tao Qian knows it well. If it is a peaceful and prosperous era, there is no problem for them to be the assassin of Xuzhou at will. But now it is a troubled time, Xuzhou is rich, and it is a place of four wars, surrounded by a large number of hungry wolves, and they are still alive, these people may not dare to move. One day, he will drive the crane west, and his son will not have much ability, can he beat those jackals, tigers and leopards?

The scheming Tao Qian began to think of a way back for his descendants, and finally Tao Qian decided to throw the position of Xuzhou Thorn History to Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, who had recently had a prosperous life in Xuzhou.

The choice of Liu Bei was the result of Tao Qian's consideration for a long time, first of all, Liu Bei had the ability, which can be proved by repelling the invasion of others on Xuzhou twice. Secondly, Liu Bei's reputation in Xuzhou is second only to Tao Qian, he took over the history of Xuzhou, no one will object, others want to oppose it, but Liu Bei has almost 10,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. At the same time, it can also allow Liu Bei to block the gun in front for his descendants. The most critical point is that Liu Bei, as an outsider, has such a great benefit from Tao Qian, can he take good care of Tao Qian's descendants? As long as Tao Qian's two sons do not die, there is no problem in a rich life.

Tao Qian found his two sons and told them about his decision.

Tao Sheng and the potter objected on the spot.

"Father, although the child is not angry, he can't give Xuzhou to others. The child does not agree with his father's decision! Tao Sheng said angrily.

"Father, do you blame our brothers for their unfilial piety? The child promised to be the head of the horse for his brother in the future, and asked his father to take back his fate. The potter disagreed.

Tao Qian looked at the two sons, sighed, and said, "If Xuzhou is handed over to you, can you keep it?" Can you guarantee that the Tao family will survive this troubled time? If you can promise to do it, the old man can take back his life. ”

Tao Sheng and the potter were speechless, they didn't dare to guarantee it, because they didn't have that strength.

"Fortunately, you still have self-knowledge, remember to live well in the future, and don't get involved in Xuzhou's political affairs. There are not a few days left for my father to live, and you must protect the Tao family to survive forever. Tao Qian said sadly.

"Father, don't worry. The child will ensure that the brothers are harmonious and will not let you down. When Tao Sheng and the pottery merchant heard Tao Qian's explanation, they were so sad in their hearts that they couldn't help crying.

After appeasing the two unsuccessful sons, Tao Qian summoned Chen Qi, the leader of the Xuzhou family.

"I don't know if Lord Thorn Shi is calling, do you have any instructions?" Chen Qi said expressionlessly.

Tao Qian can be said to be a hegemonic figure in Xuzhou in his early years, and all the wealthy families in Xuzhou have suffered a lot of losses from Tao Qian, and the Chen family, as the first family in Xuzhou, has suffered the most, so Chen Qian has no good impression of Tao Qian.

"Brother Xian's words are serious. Although there is a conflict between you and me, it is also forced by the situation. Please don't blame the virtuous brother. Today, the old man called the virtuous brother for the future of Xuzhou, and the old man has a decision, which is very important, and he wants to ask the virtuous brother to refer to it together. Tao Qian is very friendly.

The adult laughed. In the next has always been to the head of the adult horse. What are the major things that need to be discussed in the next step? Chen Qi also knew that Tao Qian was about to die, and his tone was much softer.

"Brother Xian, what do you think of Liu Xuande?" Tao Qian asked.

Chen Jue replied: "Liu Xuande is a hero of the world, a great talent, and now he has stayed in Xuzhou for a long time, and I am afraid that he will not be willing to be subordinated to others in the future." ”

Tao Qian also thought so, nodded and said, "The old man wants to entrust Xuzhou to Liu Xuande." Does the virtuous brother think so? ”

Chen Qi secretly scolded the old fox, he Liu was dying, and he didn't forget to calculate others, handed over Xuzhou to Liu Bei, and made it clear that he was blocking the knife for the Tao family. Even Tao Qian was still calculating himself, Chen Qi dared to guarantee that as long as he said something like Liu Bei's insuitability, Tao Qian would turn his head and tell Liu Bei to know.

After pondering for a while, Chen Qi smiled and said, "If Lord Thorn Shi makes any decision, he will absolutely obey it. ”

"The old man knows that the virtuous brother and I have the same heart, and the colleagues will bother the virtuous brother a lot." Tao Qian said that he would not easily let go of Chen Qi, the leader of the Xuzhou Shi clan.

"Don't worry, my lord, my colleagues will go and move around." Chen Qi knew that he was on Tao Qian's thief ship, and thought to himself that this old fox was really not simple, so he would spread this troubled water.

With Chen Qi's support, Tao Qian's calculation can be perfectly realized.

As for whether Liu Bei is willing to accept Xuzhou, Tao Qian is a hundred guarantees, and Liu Bei will definitely be willing.