Jian'an 10th year, April;
——Gu Chen officially mobilized the army to attack Xuchang.
At the same time, Liu Bei also moved his forces from Jingzhou State, aiming to attack Yu Province and Yang Province.
However, Cao Cao was prepared for this.
Sun Ce also mobilized his forces, intending to block Liu Bei's path in Jiangdong.
During this time, the influential families under Sun Ce, who were originally from Jingzhou, played a crucial role.
They not only strengthened Sun Ce's power significantly.
But also kept Liu Bei in check.
The initial stability in Jingzhou meant Liu Bei couldn't deploy all of his forces.
If any unexpected events occurred in Jingzhou, with those families familiar with the region, it was highly likely that Jingzhou could easily change hands.
This was something Liu Bei could never accept.
Perhaps Liu Bei was overly confident, planning to initially eliminate Sun Ce, which would not only resolve future worries but also further strengthen his own power.
