The various feudal lords either went to praise Guan Yu or congratulate Liu Bei. A trace of displeasure flashed across Yuan Shao's face. He felt that all his earlier maneuvering had truly been counterproductive—now Liu Bei had taken all the benefits!
Earlier, some scholars, including Kong Rong, had thought that history's descriptions of Xiang Yu were somewhat exaggerated. But now, looking at Guan Yu and then at the battlefield where they had just fought, they could only curse inwardly: Damn, these guys weren't even human!
Yuan Shao saw that everyone showed no sign of stopping, and his mood became thoroughly unpleasant. Yet he could not reveal the slightest trace of it on his face. When it came to scheming, Yuan Shao was indeed formidable. This illegitimate son had risen even higher than the legitimate sons, which showed just how deep his cunning ran.
"Everyone, please be quiet. The enemy's commanding officer has been lost, so the army must be in complete chaos. Now is the best time to seize the pass!" Yuan Shao spoke up and immediately reminded everyone. The enemy had just lost its command center and was bound to be thrown into disorder. Combined with Guan Yu's martial intimidation, Dong Zhuo's army would certainly have low morale. This was indeed the best opportunity to capture the pass.
At once, everyone turned their gazes back to Yuan Shao and waited for the alliance leader to order the troops forward. As for Hua Xiong, Guan Yu, and the rest, they were naturally cast to the backs of their minds. Where was the thrill in congratulating someone else for making a name for himself compared with becoming famous oneself?
The allied army's morale soared. With the enemy's great general captured, they seized Sishui Pass in one swift push. Of course, Dong