Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Time flew by and an afternoon passed in the blink of an eye.

Although it's called learning court etiquette, it's not as complicated as you might imagine.

After presenting five hundred gold coins, Zuo Feng completely regarded Duan Yu as his adoptive father.

He attended to every detail and instructed that he would personally accompany her upon entering the palace the next day.

At the gate of Dong Zhuo's mansion, Zuo Feng stood reluctantly, bidding farewell to Duan Yu.

"Lord Duan, we will be waiting for you at the palace gates early tomorrow morning."

"After tomorrow, Lord Duan will surely be appointed as a general and granted a title. When we see Lord Duan again, we must address him as Marquis Duan."

Xiao Huangmen Zuo Feng stood in front of the door and said.

Duan Yu smiled modestly: "You flatter me, Father-in-law. I am but a barbarian warrior and I need your help a lot."

Zuo Feng chuckled knowingly, then glanced around to make sure no one was there.

So he lowered his voice and said, "Lord Duan, there is something I need to remind you of."

"Our family came here on the orders of our godfather."

“Our godfather’s surname is Zhang, and his given name is Rang.”

Zhang Rang, a high-ranking official.

Duan Yu immediately understood and said, "Thank you for your guidance, sir."

Duan Yu understands.

Zuo Feng nodded with satisfaction.

"Lord Duan is a reasonable man, so there's no need for us to say more. I'm sure my godfather will also like Lord Duan very much."

"Then I'll head back now. I won't disturb Lord Duan any longer. See you at the palace tomorrow."

Zuo Feng waved his hand and left with the five hundred gold coins loaded in the carriage, satisfied.

No sooner had Duan Yu seen off the eunuch Zuo Feng than he saw several people leading horses approaching from afar.

"Brother Duan!"

From a distance, Yuan Shao, dressed in a gray robe, waved to Duan Yu.

Duan Yu stopped and turned to look at him: "Brother Yuan?"

Duan Yu was also surprised to see Yuan Shao.

Yesterday, when he was at Yuan Wei's residence, Yuan Shao said he would take him around Luoyang, but he just took it as a polite remark from Yuan Shao.

After all, this is the famous Lord Yuan, the ruler of Hebei.

But Yuan Shao actually came.

Duan Yu walked down the steps in front of the mansion and met Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao, who arrived with four or five men, greeted Duan Yu warmly with a smile: "Brother Duan, are you sure you won't disturb us?"

Duan Yu smiled, shook his head, and then bowed respectfully, greeting, "Brother Yuan."

As he spoke, Duan Yu glanced at the group of people Yuan Shao had brought with him.

The group arrived leading their horses, just like Yuan Shao.

Moreover, the horses looked quite good, and their clothes were very luxurious.

Standing to Yuan Shao's left was a short, dark-skinned, chubby man, about 1.6 meters tall, wearing a black robe, with a pair of very bright small eyes.

Standing to Yuan Shao's right was a young man dressed as a scholar in a white long robe.

Two other people followed behind Yuan Shao, both dressed in fine clothes.

"Brother Duan, let me introduce you."

Yuan Shao turned to the side and pointed to the short, chubby man on his left, saying, "This is Cao Cao, courtesy name Mengde."

"When Brother Duan's battle report was sent back to Luoyang some time ago, Mengde was immediately amazed and said that he wished he could roam the southern desert with Brother Duan."

"Mengde respected Marquis Dingyuan the most throughout his life."

"I heard yesterday that I saw Brother Duan at my uncle's residence, and I must come along to see Brother Duan today."

Cao Cao!

Duan Yu raised an eyebrow.

this......

Is this short, chubby man, about 1.6 meters tall, the future Emperor Wu of Wei?

A notorious villain in a chaotic era.

While Duan Yu was sizing up Cao Cao, Cao Cao was also sizing up Duan Yu.

He simply looked up at Duan Yu.

"Brother Duan," Cao Cao chuckled and cupped his hands, saying, "You truly live up to your reputation. Brother Duan is indeed a tiger general of our time. I admire you greatly."

Duan Yu quickly returned the greeting with a smile, saying, "Brother Cao, you're too kind."

“I have heard that when Brother Cao served as the Commandant of Luoyang in his early years, he was not afraid of powerful people. He issued decrees, enforced the law, and created five-colored clubs to beat powerful people to death, which made the capital city quiet and no one dared to violate the law.”

"Even Qiao Gong praised it highly and called Brother Cao a close friend despite the age difference."

"Brother Cao, I have long admired your name!"

Cao Cao looked at Duan Yu with a gleam in his small eyes: "Brother Duan, you actually know my name?"

"I am flattered, I am flattered!"

Yuan Shao smiled and pointed to the young man on his right, saying, "Brother Duan, this is my good friend Xu You, Xu Ziyuan, from Nanyang."

"Ziyuan, this is Duan Yu, Duan Ziyi, who roams the southern desert!"

Another amazing person.

Duan Yu smiled and bowed to Xu You, saying, "Brother Xu."

Xu Youqian, dressed in a white scholar's robe, also cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Brother Duan is famous in the south of the Gobi Desert. He captured the son of the Xiongnu Chanyu, burned the Danhan Mountain, and shot the Xianbei Chanyu with an arrow. He is truly a role model for us. Xu Youqian admires him greatly!"

"Not at all, Brother Xu, you're too kind."

Yuan Shao then introduced the two men behind him to Duan Yu.

"Brother Duan, do you have anything planned for tonight?" Yuan Shao invited. "If you have nothing urgent, how about we have a drink together tonight?"

"Tell us about your journey to the southern grasslands, how you captured the son of the Xiongnu Chanyu, and how you shot and killed the Xianbei Chanyu Kui Tou."

Duan Yu naturally wouldn't refuse Yuan Shao's invitation.

...........

Before long, the group of six arrived at a restaurant located next to the main street of Luoyang.

The restaurant is three stories high and is entirely made of wood.

There were many luxurious carriages parked on both sides of the gate.

The lobby on the first floor was packed with people.

Everywhere you look, you see diners dressed in fine clothes.

Yuan Shao led the way while introducing Duan Yu to the others.

"This is a famous restaurant in Luoyang. The dishes are delicious and the wine is refreshing. If you come to Luoyang and don't visit this place, you will definitely regret it."

"Their steamed venison is especially delicious."

“Mengde knows this very well,” Yuan Shao said with a smile.

The group entered the restaurant.

As soon as Yuan Shao entered, many of the diners immediately stood up and bowed to him.

"Mr. Yuan."

"Primordial!"

"Mr. Yuan."

"Brother Yuan."

Even those who didn't stand up quickly greeted Yuan Shao after hearing his identity mentioned, trying to become acquainted with him.

Yuan Shao, adept at navigating social situations, returned the greeting with a shrewd and diplomatic demeanor.

Duan Yu saw this.

After the country descended into chaos, Yuan Shao occupied Ji Province and conquered Qing Province, Bing Province, and You Province, becoming the ruler of Hebei.

Such a person could never be a spoiled brat who only relied on the reputation of having been a high-ranking official for four generations.

Yuan Shao became famous at a young age, and his name was known throughout Luoyang. He observed three years of mourning for his mother.

He was even elected as the leader of the alliance when the warlords of the land attacked Dong Zhuo.

If it weren't for its reputation, how could it be possible?

Cao Cao followed Yuan Shao like a lackey, greeting everyone he met.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Yuan Shao led Duan Yu to the second floor of the restaurant.

There were noticeably fewer customers on the second floor of the restaurant.

There were only a few tables and chairs in the spacious hall.

Soon after the group sat down, dishes were served one after another.

Normally, banquets for guests are held at one's own residence.

People like Yuan Shao and Cao Cao rarely frequented restaurants.

Today, most of the people who come to the restaurant are Yuan Shao, who wants to show Duan Yu the local customs of Luoyang.

That's why I chose a restaurant instead of my own residence.

"Brother Duan, come and have a taste. This is freshly slaughtered venison. It should be steamed over low heat and only needs to be seasoned with salt before eating."

"Brother Duan, look at this salt, it's whiter than snow. Do you know what this salt is called?"

Cao Cao pointed to a stack of salt next to the wooden tray containing whole venison.

Duan Yu looked at the snow-white salt grains placed in the small dish and shook his head with a smile.

Cao Cao picked up a piece of venison, dipped it in the salt, and said with a smile, "This salt is called Snow Salt. It is said to have been made by the Zhen family of Zhongshan in Ji Province."

"It has a pure and refined taste, without a trace of bitterness."

"He suddenly appeared in Luoyang not long ago."

"Nowadays, this snow salt is extremely hard to find in Luoyang, and it is said to be as valuable as gold."

"Brother Duan, try it and see if it tastes different."

Duan Yu tugged at the corners of his mouth and smiled, then nodded as he ate.

I wonder what Cao Cao's expression would be if he knew that he was the one who created this snow salt.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Having drunk quite a bit, Yuan Shao pulled Duan Yu along, insisting on taking him to see the gambling dens in Luoyang.

Duan Yu didn't want to go, but suddenly remembered the mysterious woman he had met the night before.

So he nodded in agreement.

The group then headed towards the gambling den once again.