Moreover, judging by the current situation, Yuan Xi and Zhang Liao were as incompatible as fire and water. If someone had laid a trap, it could only be the Son of Heaven of Ye City.
But what virtue or ability did he possess to make both Cui Yan and Yuan Xi submit to him?
Seeing Ju Shou remain silent, Yuan Shao continued, "Ten thousand troops at Qu Liang and five thousand at Guantao-a total of fifteen thousand, including a thousand elite warriors of the Vanguard Camp.
"Even if there is a trap, our army can simply withdraw. Ye City has no cavalry. If we wish to retreat, who can stop us?"
Ju Shou nodded lightly. Yuan Shao was right.
With Han Meng and Qu Yi's valor, and an army of fifteen thousand, they could withdraw safely as soon as the situation turned unfavorable.
Once they retreated to Qu Liang and Guantao, the troops in Ye City could do nothing to them.
The misgivings in his heart slowly dissipated.
Yuan Shao gave further instructions, then deep murderous intent and hatred surfaced in his eyes. "Tonight, we must slay that unfilial son Yuan Xi and retake Ye City!" he said grimly.
"Yes!"
Everyone cupped their fists in unison.
Not long afterward, the three fierce generals Han Meng, Qu Yi, and Qiongyu Chun, accompanied by Ju Shou as army supervisor, led the army through the night toward the Northern Suburbs of Ye City.
Early morning, Yi City.
Gongsun Zan received the intelligence rushed over by his scouts, his face brimming with delighted surprise.
He excitedly clasped Jia Xu's hands. "Wenhe, your foresight is divine! Yuan Shao really has transferred troops out of Hejian-and fifteen thousand of them!"
"He is locked in a fierce struggle with me, yet he has still done something