Tao Qian

Tao Qian was the Governer of Xu province who was attacked by the foreces of Cao Cao after one of his officers murdered Cao Cao's father. Liu Bei was sent by Gongsun Zan to aid Tao Qian, and succesfully held off the attack. Tao Qian fell ill soon afterwards, and entrusted his holdings to a reluctant Liu Bei.