This episode narrates how Liu Bei appointed Xu Shu as his military advisor, leading to a decisive victory over Cao Cao's forces. Cao Cao then imprisoned Xu Shu's mother, deceived her into revealing her handwriting, and forged a letter to lure Xu Shu into surrender. Xu Shu, compelled to rescue his elderly mother, had no choice but to bid farewell to Liu Bei. Before departing, he recommended Zhuge Kongming's talents and advised Liu Bei to seek him out to assist in his cause.
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