Tian Feng was different from Ju Shou; he could not understand his predicament.
At this thought, his interest drained away, and he said listlessly, "This dream truly defies belief. Yuanhao, go back and rest. In a few days, we must send our troops against Yi City."
He had asked enough.
If he continued speaking in metaphors, someone as intelligent as Tian Feng would surely notice something amiss, and then it would be difficult to bring things to a close.
Ultimately, this was not something he could share with outsiders.
Watching Tian Feng leave, Yuan Shao let out a heavy sigh, his heart filled with longing. "Gongyu, I miss you."
You Province, Yi City, the Prefect's Residence.
Gongsun Zan leafed through the thick casualty register and the reports of other losses in his hands, his expression grim. Finally, he could not help slamming his palm onto the table.
"We lost seven thousand men in the battle in Hejian Commandery alone!"
"Damn Yuan Shao! How did he suddenly become so difficult to deal with?"
Unlike his earlier triumphant advance, his recent battles against Yuan Shao had brought repeated setbacks, forcing him to abandon several cities he had taken in Hejian Commandery. Helplessly, he had withdrawn from Ji Province and retreated into Yi City.
Yuan Shao now seemed like a different man. After losing several trusted advisers, he had actually become even harder to handle.
The generals exchanged bewildered looks at his words. They were equally puzzled.
Ever since gaining Jia Xu's services, Gongsun Zan had won battle after battle.
Yet after losing several trusted advisers, Yuan Shao had fought with ever greater vigor, turning defeat into victory.
No one would believe such a bizarre story if they heard it!
Waving his feather fan, Jia Xu said unhurriedly, "Yuan Shao had advisers