In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Liu Bei was in the battle with Soochow and was burned by Lu Xun. After defeating the battle, he was critically ill in Baidi City, so he recruited Zhuge Liang to Baidi City and entrusted his son, the later master Liu Chan. He gave it to Zhuge Liang and said that if Liu Chan couldn't do it, Zhuge could take his place. Liu Chan was not actually present at the time, but Liu Bei's words and deeds at the Tuogu scene were completely directed at Zhuge Liang, Li Yan, Zhao Yun and others, and were full of political deceit. Let’s look at this passage: The First Lord wept and said: “If you are ten times more talented than Cao Pi, you will surely be able to stabilize the country and determine major events. If your heir can assist you, then assist him; if he is not talented, you can become the master of Chengdu yourself.

"In just a few sentences, the issue of Zhuge Liang's future political status was directly raised and determined by everyone present