"Father, the imperial court is quite cunning..." Chen Deng, also known as Chen Yuanlong, was a man of both literary and military talent, and was known as the Dragon of Xuzhou.
However, he felt a growing sense of powerlessness regarding the open schemes currently being laid out by the imperial court.
"Young Master Tao, as the eldest son, it is only right that you inherit the great responsibility of being the governor of Xuzhou."
However, the imperial court appointed Prince Ying as a general, which was neither in accordance with law nor with human sentiment.
Those who flatter Young Master Ying are just as powerful. If the imperial court does not appease him, the situation in Xuzhou may well spiral out of their control.
Alas... such a hidden hand has been hovering over us all along. Even if we manage to win... I'm afraid it won't last long.
Upon hearing this, Tao Shang and his companions immediately frowned.
They weren't displeased by Chen Deng's words; on the contrary, they trusted his predictions completely. They were simply worried about the uncertain future.
"Yes, Yuanlong is right. So, what measures should we take now to help Young Master Shang overcome this crisis?"
Chen Deng nodded, stood up and paced back and forth for a moment before responding.
"Young Master, send an envoy... no! I, Chen, will personally go to Liu Bei, Liu Xuande, on your behalf."
If we fail to win this time, the likes of Que Xuan and Zhao Gao will surely instigate Prince Ying to slaughter us all.
But if we can gain the support of Lord Xuande, we still have hope of victory.
Only if we win can Young Master Shang's plan to save Young Master Ying's life be realized!
Tao Shang nodded, pondered for a moment while resting his chin on his hand, then stood up and gave the order.
"Uncle Cao, Elder Chen, I'm troubling you to temporarily take charge of the military and political affairs of Guangling."
Elder, I wonder if you could escort me along the way so we can find Liu Bei and request his assistance!
Sending a single dragon statue would seem too petty. Now that I need their help, and I, Tao Shang, am no noble young master, I must make the trip in person to show my sincerity!
Chen Deng was overjoyed, "Yuan Long is willing to go!"
Although Tao Shang's abilities were mediocre, at least he wouldn't kill people. Faced with the temptation of power, he was only trying to protect himself.
On the day the Chen and Cao families helped him up, Tao Shang said that as long as he could get rid of Que Xuan and Zhao Gao, these two cunning individuals, and save his younger brother's life, he would give up everything.
Now it seems that, regardless of whether Tao Shang can succeed, at least his superior is not timid or willing to betray his own people.
Even if such a person is not worth following, how can he not be worth helping?
"We are willing to obey your orders, young master, and dare not disobey!"
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