Such benevolence, to ambitious individuals like Cao Cao and Sunx Ce, is naturally a form of humiliation. It is evident that Liu Bei from the very beginning never considered them as opponents. And just like the oath on the altar back in those days, the low murmur echoing through the Great Han Dynasty is: My only opponent is history itself!
Although Liu Bei never explicitly stated that he didn't view Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Sunx Ce, and others as rivals, the reality now presented is indeed so. The focus has shifted from the Feudal Lords of the world to the ancient sages transcending history.
As for determining the world with a single battle, the lengthy preparations, and the issue of public approval for the Cao Cao government and Sunx Ce's administration, to be honest, Chen Xi has never paid much heed. Because whether it was Cao Cao or Sunx Ce, as long as Liu Bei was alive, neither would dare to openly announce division. This taboo, except for reckless fools, no one would touch!
