"Father, everything on the front lines is going smoothly at present."
"Generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou, together with Lü Bu's and Liu Bei's armies, are advancing into Yang Province, splitting bamboo as they go. Although the Pretender Emperor has also sent troops to resist, they can barely stand against them."
"Sun Ce of Jiangdong has also dispatched a great army against him. Caught in this two-pronged assault, the Pretender Emperor's defeat and downfall are only a matter of time."
"In addition, I have properly handled the supply and allocation of provisions to the front, the tally of casualties and subsequent compensation, as well as all expenditures and purchases for military equipment this year."
Everything Yuan Shang said had come from Guo Jia's reports to him.
He had merely repeated it word for word.
After hearing him out, Yuan Shao nodded deeply and said approvingly, "Good. I can see you've put your heart into this. You've done somewhat better than your second brother."
"From now on, you will be responsible for all military affairs. It's time you tried shouldering responsibilities on your own."
Yuan Shang's performance lately had left Yuan Shao quite satisfied.
He had never expected his youngest son to possess such talent for handling military affairs, far surpassing his second son, Yuan Xi.
Overjoyed, Yuan Shang said excitedly, "I certainly won't disappoint you, Father!"
Previously, he had only been put in charge of Ye City's military affairs, but now it was all military affairs. The difference between the two was as great as that between heaven and earth!
It also showed that his father trusted him more.
At that thought, Yuan Shang could not help looking toward Guo Jia.
The latter still stood behind everyone else, merely smiling.
So inconspicuous.
The Imperial Palace.
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