Tan County, Prefecture Palace.

Tao Qian was lying on the sickbed, holding the thick quilt, but still couldn't feel any warmth. He felt that life was leaving him, and the boundless darkness gathered quietly and was about to swallow him.

But he is still alive, he can't let go, Xuzhou, and these two sons.

Looking at Tao Ying and Tao Qian sighed secretly. Tian Tian is really unfair. Sun Wentai’s background is not as good as me. I have given birth to a few good children. I have been rampant for a lifetime, but I have given birth to these two wastes. Even the foundation of Xuzhou cannot be guaranteed. Sooner or later, it will fall into Sun Ce or Yuan Xi. Who will be Sun Ce or Yuan Shao will be the final winner? I don’t know. The winner is not decided, and you can’t just make a bet. At least one of my two sons must live, so that the Tao family’s bloodline and wealth can be guaranteed.

Thinking of the future of the Tao family, Tao Qian forced himself to open his eyes, his voice as if he was a waste of spring.

"Bo Yun..."

Tao Qian's hand quickly took a step forward and held Tao Qian's hand with tears in his eyes. Tao Qian's hand was tide and cold, like a dying fish.

"Ahon."

"Where has Liu He been?"

"In Xia Pi, wait for our news." Tao Shang looked at Tao Ying guiltily and whispered.

"You let go of all the Donghai family you arrested before, give him a meeting gift, and then you personally lead the troops to escort them to Qingzhou and meet Yuan Xi."

"I……"

"Do as I said."

Tao merchant did not dare to refute and responded weakly. Tao Qian called Tao Ying to the front of him again. "Zhongyun, send me back to Danyang."

Tao Ying was very anxious. Tao Shang was the eldest son, so he did not send Tao Qian back to Danyang, but asked his second son to send him back to Danyang. Tao Qian was obviously partial and wanted to leave Xuzhou to Tao Shang. Just as he was about to speak, Mrs. Gan, who was beside him, glared at him. Tao Ying didn't understand his intention, but he still knelt down. The old mother loved her youngest son, and Mrs. Gan had a late son, and he loved him the most among the two sons. He believed that his mother would not lie to him.

"Donghai, Langya Fu Boyun, Xia Pi, Guangling Fu you, Boyun goes north and you return west. After I die, you will report the demise separately. As for the court, I have already arranged it, so you don't have to worry." Tao Qian took a few breaths and stood up. Mrs. Gan quickly helped him up, took another pillow and stuffed it into his hand. Tao Qian gasped, called Tao merchant to the couch, holding one in one hand. "Do you... understand what I... mean?"

Tao merchants and Tao Ying looked at each other, and a trace of sadness flashed in their eyes. Of course, they understood what Tao Qian meant. Tao Qian was worried that they could not defend Xuzhou's foundation, so they divided it into two and asked them to share Sun Yuan. In the future, whether it was Sun Cesheng or Yuan Shaosheng, their brothers could save one person, and the Tao family's wealth could continue.

Tao Shang first promised. "Aweng, don't worry. If it were Yuan's victory, I would definitely save Zhongyun with all my might."

Tao Ying was moved and also promised that as long as possible, he would be safe in the future and not let him die in trouble. Tao Qian heard this and smiled at the corner of his mouth. "In this way, I will die with peace of mind. If you go out, I have a few more words to say to your mother."

Tao merchant, Tao Ying wiped his tears out. Mrs. Gan sat down beside the couch, and Tao Qian held her hand and gasped: "I know that if you prefer Zhongyun, you will feel that I am partial. But other than that, I have no better arrangements. Even if I leave the East China Sea to Zhongyun, Zhongyun can't defend it. Only Langya is not enough to make Boyun gain a foothold, so that's all."

Mrs. Gan wiped her tears and sobbed.

"But I have another idea." Tao Qian looked at Mrs. Gan. "Sun Ce was young and lustful. Your attendant girl had outstanding appearance and was as fair as jade. If you could offer her to Sun Ce, you might help Zhong Yun with one hand. Your attendant Gan Yan was already a minister of Sun Ce. If you could get this marriage, it would be beneficial to your Gan family, killing two birds with one stone."

Mrs. Gan nodded repeatedly.

After the arrangement was completed, Tao Qian let out a long breath and closed his eyes tiredly. Mrs. Gan let him lie down with pain and tucked the quilt. When her fingers slid over Tao Qian's chin, she suddenly felt something was wrong. She quickly tried Tao Qian's breath with her hands, and then she realized that Tao Qian was already angry. She was stunned for a moment and couldn't help crying loudly. Tao Ying heard the Tao merchant outside and rushed in. Seeing Tao Qian hiding on the bed motionless, her face calm and peaceful, she immediately fell to the couch and cried loudly.

Cao Ang walked through the long curved corridor, came to the water pavilion, and climbed to the third floor.

Sun Ce stood on the railing, looking at the lake water in a daze. He didn't know what he thought of, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Hearing the sound of footsteps, he turned his head, looked at Cao Ang, and tilted his mouth.

"Cao Zixiu, are you safe?"

Cao Ang stepped forward and bowed. "General, I am safe, but Yanzhou is terminally ill, and I am eager to wait for the general to help."

Sun Ce stood up, carried his hands behind his back, and walked back and forth twice. "Are you really willing to give up everything for the people of Yanzhou?"

Cao Ang said lightly: "As the governor of Yanzhou, I cannot comfort myself. I am ashamed of heaven and earth and the people. If I can save all the people of Yanzhou with my own strength, I will atone for my sins and die."

Sun Ce chuckled and said, "Tell me the truth, is this Chen Gong's plan?"

"It doesn't matter whether it is a plan. What matters is whether it can save people." Cao Ang faced Sun Ce's gaze with a wry smile. "Even if it is a plan, it can't be hidden from the general. I'm here and let the general deal with it. I don't know what the general thinks, but I believe Chen Gongtai will not use me as bait."

"You..." Sun Ce pointed at Cao Ang, not knowing whether he should be stupid or something. But as he said, all this is not important. Cao Ang was here, and his goal was achieved, even Chen Gong's plan was cracked. The news that Cao Ang came to Pingyu would soon reach Yuan Shao's ears, and Cao Ang had no way out. He turned back and forth twice. "I know that the epidemic in Yanzhou is serious and urgent, so I won't say much to you. Considering the relationship between you father and son and Yuan Shao, I cannot send medicine to Yanzhou openly, but I will release the border ban. As long as the people of Yanzhou enter Yuzhou alive, I will be fully responsible for the rest. I dare not say that no one will die, but I can guarantee you that I will do my best to save people as much as possible."

Cao Ang raised his head, stared at Sun Ce, and blurted out without hesitation. "A word is certain."

Sun Ce felt a little ashamed by Cao Ang. His plan was much more ruthless than Chen Gong's plan, and it would almost empty the small population left in Yanzhou. He originally thought that even if Cao Ang had to agree due to the situation, he had to consider it, but he didn't expect Cao Ang to accept it so readily. Under Cao Ang's gaze, he could not hide the little under the leather robe. Despite this, he had to say what he should say, he had to do what he should do, he could not tolerate any favors or give a discount.

"A word is determined." Sun Ce held Cao Ang's hand and shook it hard. "You go and meet your mother. If you are interested, go and meet He Boqiu, Zhang Mengzhuo and Yuan Xiansi again. I will send someone to prepare horses and dry food for you. You can set off and return at any time."

"Thank you, General." Cao Ang took two steps back and bowed to the end. "I thanked the general for the people of Yanzhou."

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