Is “The Romance depicts Chen Deng as a subordinate of Tao Qian participating in discussions, while the official history excerpt clearly records him advising Liu Bei to establish merit.” true?

Chapter 12 of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms emphasizes his role as a staff member in Xuzhou: 'Suddenly fell ill, and seeing that his condition was grave, he invited Mi Zhu and Chen Deng to discuss affairs.' The Records of the Three Kingdoms, Book of Shu, Biography of the Former Lord records his direct persuasion of Liu Bei: 'Chen Deng of Xiapi said to the Former Lord: "Now the Han dynasty is declining, and the realm is overturned. Establishing merit and undertaking great deeds lies in this very day."