The Son of Heaven had ordered him to keep Yuan Shao pinned down in Yi City, but not long after the decree arrived, Yuan Shao had withdrawn to Hejian Commandery.
Naturally, his dream of being made a County Marquis had gone up in smoke.
The Son of Heaven might even hold him accountable.
Whenever he thought of this, Zhang Yan wanted to take a blade and chop Yuan Shao to pieces. He hated the man to the core.
Bang!
Just as Zhang Yan was stewing in his foul mood, someone suddenly kicked the door open. Freezing wind and snow rushed inside, sending the temperature in the room plummeting.
Seeing who had run inside, Zhang Yan said darkly, "You barge through the door without so much as a word? Have you forgotten the rules?"
The man who had entered was Wang Dang.
Though he was one of Zhang Yan's trusted right-hand men, Zhang Yan would show him no kindness if he failed to respect the rules.
The rules stood above everything else in their stronghold.
"Boss! Good news! Tremendous news!"
Wang Dang's face was flushed with excitement, and even his voice trembled. "Our brothers stationed in Hejian Commandery have sent word. His Majesty's Son of Heaven's Army has already taken Hejian Commandery!"
"Yuan Shao is fleeing toward You Province with his remnant troops right now. It looks like he's planning to return to Yi City!"
"Our chance has come!"
"Is that true?!"
After hearing Wang Dang's words, Zhang Yan could barely conceal the shock and excitement on his face, yet he still found it hard to believe.
Could such good fortune really fall into his lap?
Chapter 252: Capturing Yuan Shao
"Absolutely true, boss!"
Wang Dang thumped his chest resoundingly and vowed, "And Yuan Shao barely brought any troops when he