A Tiger out of its Cage II

The Emperor's eyes darkened. He was restless deep inside, a foreboding feeling about the future. However, he had to keep face before his officials and citizens. He couldn't let Yuan Shao keep his position as General especially after he voluntarily stepped down. Yuan Shao was a famous General and considered a hero by the people. The Emperor couldn't behead him for what he considered an insult. The fact that Yuan Shao was also cunning enough to choose his own punishment tied the Emperor's hands.