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Shortly after Cao Cao's main army began its offensive, Liu Biao died of illness.

According to the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, long before his death, sensing his own deteriorating condition, he had discussed with Liu Bei which of his two sons should succeed him.

The traditional choice would be his elder son Liu Qi, yet he predicted ( correctly ) that his wife would favor Liu Cong, his second son.

Ultimately, he followed Liu Bei's advice and chose Liu Qi to succeed him.

However, after Liu Biao's death, his wife altered his will, leaving Liu Cong with possession of much of Liu Biao's land.

The weak Liu Cong immediately surrendered to Cao Cao and his elder brother, who had still retained control of one city.

Due to its strategic positioning between all three warring factions during the Three Kingdoms era, many battles were fought in Jing Province over the course of the various campaigns and battles fought between the states of Shu, Wei and Wu in years to come.