However, before Yuan Shao could send out the letter to Ju Shou, a second report arrived and if the first one had left him merely shaken, this one signified that Liu Bei now had the credentials to stand beside him. Even if there was a difference in strength, Liu Xuande now truly counted as the ruler of a province!
Yuanhao," Yuan Shao said with a trace of bitterness. "Take a look at this report. Who would have known that kid was so formidable? If only I had kept him by my side from the beginning, I wouldn't be regretting it now."
After perusing the report, Tian Feng looked up at Yuan Shao and said word by word, "Lord, Liu Xuande must be considered a formidable enemy for us in the future. Chen Zichuan is an unparalleled genius of this era, and the bravery of Guan, Zhang, and Zhao is known throughout the world. We cannot be unguarded against them. However, at present, Gongsun Bogui's invasion of Jizhou leaves us capable only of a sturdy defense but insufficient for an offensive..."
