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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."