Especially Han Yu, after a few victorious minor trials of his military strategy, was even excited and eager at the news that Zhao Fan was about to lead an attack. He thought that prevailing when forces were evenly matched was no significant feat, but achieving victory when the odds were heavily stacked against you—that was truly grasping the essence of "The Art of War". Previously, he could only sit and study military tactics, knowing that talking about war on paper was ultimately just theory. Now, finally, he had the chance to apply his skills—what did a bit of danger matter!
Knowing that Zhao Fan was preparing a major offensive, although Liu Xiu didn't seem as eager as Han Yu, he was still fairly composed. After all, he had encountered countless dangers on this campaign; if he hadn't stayed composed, he would have been scared to death long ago. However, such a major issue couldn't be taken lightly, and he immediately gathered his generals and advisors to discuss a secure strategy.
