If I remain an onlooker with folded arms,thought Lü, I will be in danger after Yuan defeats Liu. But if I help Liu, Yuan will be be resentful to me. So Lü invited Both Liu Bei and Ji Ling to a Banquet.

• 吕布收了袁术的粮草,又收了刘备的求援信,他想:我若不救刘备,袁术得逞后我也危险;若我救刘备,袁术必恨我。于是,吕布让人把刘备和纪灵同时请来赴宴。