Here in Xuzhou City.

On that day, after Liu Bei led 2,000 troops to repel Cao Cao's invading enemy, he was invited by Tao Qian into Xuzhou City.

Tao Qian was very moved by this loyal and honest man who risked his life to save him, and was also 10 minutes happy!

Because at this critical moment, he invited all the princes, but none of them were willing to come to help him.

But he did not invite Liu Bei, but Liu Bei was so handsome that he came to help with the war.

Such people are benevolent and righteous kings, loyal and honest people, and they are truly heroes of the times.

For this reason, Tao Qian held a banquet for Liu Bei, and he also called all the civil and military officials under him to accompany Liu Bei.

At the banquet, Tao Qian sat high above the lobby, and Liu Bei sat next to him.

It can be seen that Tao Qian's expression was very happy.

He raised his wine glass, looked at Liu Bei, then looked at his civil and military ministers, and said happily: "Let us raise our wine glass, welcome Liu Bei and Liu Xuande."

When everyone heard this, they raised their wine glasses high and prepared to welcome Liu Bei.

When Liu Bei saw everyone's grand appearance, he quickly raised his glass and stood up, "Everyone is too humble. How could Liu Bei have such a grand reception dinner?"

Tao Qian shook his head when he heard this, and then said, "I think I, Tao Qian, are also a princes in Xuzhou. I have made good princes in every aspect on weekdays and have never had any grudges with them."

"But even so, when my disaster is coming, none of them is willing to help me. On the contrary, Liu Gong Xuande, we have no intersection, but he is willing to help me."

Hearing this sentence, Liu Bei quickly bowed and said, "Liu Bei has heard of the virtues of Mr. Tao for a long time. Now that Mr. Tao is in trouble, how could Liu Bei not come to help?"

"Besides, the name of Tao Gong's benevolence and righteousness is well known. I would rather Xuzhou be in the hands of Tao Gong than fall into the hands of the traitor Cao Cao."

Hearing Liu Bei's words, Tao Qian also said angrily: "Cao Cao is indeed the number one traitor in the world. I originally wanted to make better than him, but a small accident caused the current situation. But I have shown enough sincerity to make up for him, but he is unwilling to do so. It's really hateful."

Liu Bei shook his head slightly when he heard this, and then said, "No matter what kind of compensation the potter gives, it is not as affordable as Xuzhou City. If he takes Xuzhou City, it is equivalent to occupying the world's waist and abdomen. So no matter how you compensate, he will not want it unless you give Xuzhou City to him."

When he heard Liu Bei's words, not only the civil and military ministers present nodded.

Everyone wants peace and truce with Cao Cao, but only Cao Cao is not willing.

They all angrily scolded Cao Cao for his incorruptibility and injustice and cunning.

Tao Qian also looked angry, but now it is a welcome banquet to welcome Liu Bei, so he doesn't say much.

So he continued to smile and said, "No matter what, I will thank Liu Gong Xuande for his righteous help this time."

"Thank you Liu Gong Xuande for his righteous help!" The people in the hall raised their glasses and said.

Liu Bei stood up in a hurry, returned the gifts one by one, and then said, "How can Liu Bei be so kind to everyone?"

Everyone nodded and told Liu Bei not to be so nervous. They were indeed sincerely grateful to Liu Bei.

Seeing everyone's smiles on their faces, Tao Qian winked at his own eyes. His son immediately understood and brought a small wooden box from behind.

Tao Qian stood up and took the wooden box, then brought it to Liu Bei's eyes.

Liu Bei looked at Tao Qian with some confusion and asked, "What does Tao Gong mean?"

Tao Qian didn't have much suspicion. He opened the box and took a look. Liu Bei said, "This is the official seal of Xuzhou City. Please accept it."

Liu Bei looked at the seal in the box and stood up in surprise, ruthlessly: "What does the potter mean? I'm here to help Mr. Tao, just to help you, not to seize Xuzhou City."

"If I seize your Xuzhou City, then what's the difference between me and Cao Cao? I will never accept this seal of defense."

Tao Qian looked at Liu Bei's appearance and continued, "Please don't postpone it. This is not only the opinion of me, Tao Qian, but also the opinion of my 800,000 people in Xuzhou."

Speaking of this, Tao Qian said with a dim expression: "I am old and weak, and I have not had much time, and my son is a cowardly person and cannot take on the responsibility. Therefore, instead of falling into the hands of a treacherous hero like Cao Cao, it is better to hand it over to you, Liu Xuande, such a loyal person."

"I believe that as long as you are under your leadership, the people of Xuzhou will have a better life, and they live a prosperous life, that is the most correct option I have made."

Liu Bei looked at Tao Qian's very sincere color, but he refused: "Although the potter said this, I still cannot accept this official seal. After all, you are the governor of Xuzhou enthroned by the imperial court, and I cannot take your place."

"But please don't worry, as long as I, Liu Bei, is still alive, I will definitely help Xuzhou. I will not let the people of Xuzhou suffer, nor will I let Cao Cao's treacherous plan succeed."

Looking at Liu Bei's resolute and unyielding look, Tao Qian knew that he might not be able to persuade Liu Bei anymore, so he thought for a while and said, "Since you said that, I will not force it anymore. But you don't have to go back to Pingyuan County. I will give you a small town under my command Xiaopei, and I will provide all your troops, horses, food and salary. What do you think?"

Hearing this, Liu Bei thought about it, and then said, "If this is the case, it will be troublesome, Mr. Tao."

Tao Qian was afraid that Liu Bei was rejecting his request, but now that Liu Bei agreed, he felt relieved.

As long as Liu Bei is here, he will not worry about Cao Cao's attack, because today everyone has seen Liu Bei. Although he has few soldiers, he is very brave and cannot be resisted by ordinary people.

When the others saw Liu Bei agreeing, they were relieved quietly. Their thoughts were actually similar to Tao Qian's thoughts.

However, they were more about saving their lives, while Tao Qian was more about saving Xuzhou City.

No matter what the purpose was, they all agreed with Liu Bei coming to Xuzhou and then protecting them in Xuzhou City in case Cao Cao defeated Xuzhou City.

After all, Cao Cao once said that after the city of Xuzhou was destroyed, Tu would become his father and pay tribute to the dead in heaven.
Chapter completed!