 Yuan Shu sent Gongsun Yue (公孫越) to assist Sun Jian in fighting Zhou Yu.Gongsun Yue was killed in the battle even though it was a victory for Sun Jian.Gongsun Zan held Yuan Shao responsible for Gongsun Yue's death and declared war on Yuan Shao, which led to the Battle of Jieqiao subsequently.