System Blessing: The Young Master of the Dong Family and Diao Chan's Fate

"Isn't this... a little too dark?"

"That old fellow Tao Qian is a pretty good guy. It's not good to cheat him like this, right?"

Zhang Fei licked his lips and said with some reluctance.

“Extraordinary times call for extraordinary actions.”

"Blind benevolence alone cannot accomplish great things, so how can it possibly support the Han Dynasty?"

"Could it be that Emperor Gaozu was able to defeat the arrogant Overlord of Western Chu simply by relying on his benevolence and righteousness?"

Liu Bei didn't think anything of it, but instead preached very seriously.

Brother Liu never flaunts his benevolence, righteousness, and morality.

His benevolence, righteousness and morality are only directed at his own people.

Tao Qian occupied Xuzhou, and in Liu Bei's view, he was just like other princes, nominally a Han minister but actually pursuing personal gain.

If he doesn't take this territory, someone else will.

In troubled times, it is impossible to survive by relying on benevolence. Benevolence is just a means, you also need to be ruthless.

"Then, big brother, what should we do next?"

Zhang Fei nodded and asked curiously.

"Once Cao Cao reads the letter, he will surely be furious."

"Then we will ask Yuan Shu to send out his troops and execute the strategy of driving the tiger to devour the wolf!"

"Then, we can take advantage of the situation. Xuzhou might be our first step in supporting the Han Dynasty."

"The world is now in turmoil, and the Han Dynasty is in decline. Although my actions may be immoral, they do not betray the country. If you are dissatisfied with my actions, you may leave."

Liu Bei stood up and bowed to everyone.

"What is this, my lord?"

"Brother, why do you say that?"

"Brother, please don't say such hurtful words."

Everyone was shocked and quickly stood up.

"I know you are all loyal to me, but I cannot bear to see you bear the infamy that I have for you."

Liu Bei looked reluctant and sighed softly.

"Brother, you also said that extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. When the three of us became sworn brothers, we swore to support the Han Dynasty. Now, we are all in this together."

"Guan Mou, I have no second thoughts in this life."

Guan Yu cupped his hands and spoke seriously.

"Second brother!"

"Big brother!"

"Third brother!"

"Big brother!"

What a passionate scene.

Seeing this scene, Sun Qian and Jian Yong couldn't help but wonder if they were a little redundant.

Should we make some space so that the three brothers can express their love?

Although Brother Liu is a middle-aged man with ideals, he is not a hypocrite who is bound by morality and talks about benevolence, righteousness and morality.

Emperor Zhaolie of Han was not a crybaby. He was more ferocious than anyone else in battle and more ruthless than anyone else in his actions.

It can be said that Liu Bei was more like a weakened Emperor Taizu Gao.

Of course, when it comes to treating his generals, Liu Bei was less ruthless than his ancestors.

Now that Xuzhou is before him, Liu Ge, who has great ambitions and is determined to support the Han Dynasty, will naturally not only care about benevolence, righteousness, and morality, but also care about the interests of his country and his ideals in life.

Upon learning that Cao Cao had sent his general Cao Ren as the vanguard and led an army of 20,000 straight to Xia Pi, Tao Qian panicked again.

He quickly called everyone to discuss the matter.

"Xuan De, your letter seems to be of no use."

"That Cao Cao doesn't give you any face at all."

Cao Bao looked at Liu Bei and said sarcastically.

"Liu doesn't have much face. Since Cao Cao won't give it, then we have no choice but to join forces with Yuan Shu."

"Use the strategy of driving the tiger to devour the wolf to defeat the enemy in front of us."

Liu Bei was not embarrassed by Cao Bao's sarcasm. Instead, he spoke to Tao Qian very calmly.

"It's good to drive away a tiger so that it can devour a wolf, but if you drive away the tiger and the wolf doesn't leave, what should you do?"

Chen Gui looked at Liu Bei and asked.

Upon hearing this, Tao Qian also looked at Liu Bei with deep agreement.

"Everyone, Xuzhou is now caught between the two great warlords, Yuan Shu and Cao Cao."

"If we want to preserve Xuzhou now, we can only play both sides."

"When Cao Cao becomes strong, he will ally with Yuan Shu; when Yuan Shu becomes strong, he will ally with Cao Cao."

"It's impossible to just sit back and watch."

"If you do not wish to be annexed by any party, then you must follow my orders."

"If you have other good strategies for repelling the enemy, I am willing to lead my troops in a fierce battle."