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

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

early morning.

When Duan Yu first arrived at the official residence in Ji County.

The gatekeeper almost didn't recognize Duan Yu.

If Duan Yu hadn't been followed by Jia Xu, Gai Xun, Yang Fu, and others, he might have really been kicked out as a madman impersonating the prefect.

After all, Duan Yu looked too young, and also too... too unlike a civil official.

..........

Inside the prefect's residence.

Duan Yu sat upright in the main seat.

A number of people were sitting below.

Moreover, people keep coming in from outside.

Jia Xu stood beside Duan Yu and introduced the backgrounds of the newcomers to him one by one.

"Your Excellency, Prefect."

A man in his early thirties, dressed in a black official robe and of medium build, approached Duan Yu and bowed respectfully.

"I am Yan Wen, the Prefect of Liangzhou. I have long admired your name, Your Excellency. It is my great honor to meet you today."

After bowing, Yan Wen smiled and flattered Duan Yu.

Sitting in the head seat, Duan Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "So it's Prefect Yan. Please, Prefect Yan, take a seat."

"only."

After Yan Wen nodded, he walked to a spot to the side.

There were a lot of people here today.

Three days ago, Duan Yu issued a notice that all county magistrates and county commandants should be present, and even those who did not have time should send someone.

This was the first major event he undertook after taking office.

Generally, after a prefect takes office, he will summon all the officials who hold the position of county magistrate. Even if he does not summon them, he will pass through each county during his first inspection tour.

A thorough inspection was conducted.

In addition to inspecting the various counties, it is also necessary to visit the local major clans.

"This person is the head of the Yan clan of Xicheng."

Jia Xu whispered to Duan Yu from behind, "The Yan family of Xicheng is the largest clan in the area, and even in Hanyang County, they rank among the top four."

Duan Yu nodded slightly.

In Liangzhou, there were only two people with the surname Yan that he could name.

One of them was named Yan Xing. It seems that he followed Han Sui after Han Sui's rebellion, and later Han Sui married his daughter to him.

This person is said to have martial arts skills comparable to Ma Chao, or even stronger than Ma Chao.

Historical records state that when Han Sui and Ma Teng were fighting each other, Yan Xing was also fighting Ma Chao. He used his spear to stab Ma Chao, but because the spear broke, he did not kill Ma Chao. However, he used the broken spear to strike Ma Chao's neck, which almost killed him.

I just don't know if this Yan Xing is a member of the Yan clan of Xicheng.

Besides Yan Xing, there was also Yan Zhong, who was Huangfu Song's subordinate.

After Huangfu Song quelled the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he held considerable military power. Yan Zhong advised Huangfu Song to seize the opportunity to establish himself as emperor, but Huangfu Song did not agree.

Just as Jia Xu was introducing the situation of the Yan family, an elderly man with half-gray hair, wearing a white Confucian robe and standing upright walked into the hall.

Upon seeing the old man, many officials who were kneeling in the hall stood up and greeted him.

"This person's name is Ren Tang."

"Comes from the Ren family in Shanggui."

“A famous upright official, when Pang Can was the prefect, he took the initiative to visit Ren Tang, but Ren Tang, after seeing Pang Can, still held his grandson and remained silent.”

“Pang Can felt humiliated and was about to leave. Before he left, Ren Tang asked him how he should govern the people.”

Duan Yu twitched the corner of his mouth.

Clear stream.

These so-called "pure streams" are the most difficult to deal with.

They are known for their integrity, seeking neither personal gain nor recognition, and are all fearless and stubborn individuals with necks harder than knives.

It's similar to how Cao Cao killed Bian Rang.

Although such people have no merit or fame, they have extremely high reputation, and it is often more troublesome to offend or kill such people.

Just look at the consequences after Cao Cao killed Bian Rang.

Just as Jia Xu had predicted.

Ren Tang, whose hair was half-gray, simply clasped his hands in a fist salute from a distance before finding a seat on his own.

Duan Yu ignored him.

As Jia Xu introduced himself.

One by one, the powerful local clans of Hanyang County made their appearance.

The Yang family of Ji County.

The Zhao family, who once served as the Prefect of Hanyang Commandery, were from Xixian County.

The Jiang clan of Ji County, a large family that intermarried with the Yang clan of Ji County.

The Yin family of Ji County is the same Yin family as Yin Duan, the governor of Kuaiji who promoted Zhu Jun.

There were also some people Duan Yu had never even heard of, such as the Shangguan and some prominent families surnamed Yao...

Once everyone had arrived, there were dozens of people in the hall, including officials and members of prominent families.

Duan Yu, dressed in a neat black official robe, sat in the main seat. On the table in front of him were the official seal, writing brush, ink, paper, and some documents.

Sitting at the head of the group below were Gai Xun, Yang Fu, Jiang Xu, Ren Tang, and some county officials.

The remaining county magistrates and officials from Ji County knelt on the left side of the hall, while representatives of powerful families sat on the right.

"Let me introduce myself."

"Most of the people here are seeing me for the first time."

"My surname is Duan, my given name is Yu, and my courtesy name is Ziyi."

"To be honest, I am also from Liangzhou, but unlike you all, I come from a humble background and only obtained this position through some military merits," Duan Yu said.

"You are too modest, sir."

"Your Excellency is a tiger general of the world, known throughout the land."

"Yes, Your Excellency's achievements are unprecedented in the Han Dynasty for decades."

"grown ups......"

Duan Yu reached out and interrupted the flattery and the horses below.

"Leaving aside how I got this position, in terms of serving as an official, everyone here has served longer than me. If we're talking about seniors, they can all be considered my predecessors."

"Perhaps in some areas, I am not as good as you."

"But now that I have reached this position, there are some things that must be done."

"Serving as an official in one's post brings benefits to the people in that region."

"I am new to Hanyang County and have already gained some understanding of it."

"Moreover, some things happened at the beginning of my tenure, which I'm sure you're all aware of." Duan Yu's gaze swept over the prince.

Most of the people in the hall nodded in silence.

How could I not understand?

The more than 10,000 heads of the Qiang people are still outside the city.

They saw that shocking scene when they entered the city today.

Duan Yu's gaze turned cold as he said, "The Qiang people have been a problem in Liangzhou since ancient times."

"But I never expected that the Qiang people would be so rampant that they would even dare to rob my carriage."

"This shows just how rampant the Qiang people in Hanyang County and the surrounding area are!"

"Therefore, governing the Qiang is imperative."

"I have summoned you all today."

"We need to discuss the issue of governing the Qiang people."

"The Qiang tribes have been plundering counties and prefectures with such arrogance that they had no choice but to be subdued."

"Therefore, I have decided to submit a memorial to the court to order military action against the Qiang. You may all gather your thoughts and opinions today."

“Explain the advantages and disadvantages, who agrees and who disagrees.”

"I would like to hear your opinions."

As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Yu's gaze swept around the hall.

Listen to everyone's opinions.

There's really no need to just listen.

After all, it was Duan Yu who made the decision.

Whether to fight or not, as long as he writes to the imperial court and the court approves, he can recruit soldiers and launch a war.

Even if he obtains everyone's consent, it will be useless if the imperial court does not agree.

However, Duan Yu was still somewhat confident about dealing with the imperial court.

It mainly consisted of Liu Hong, Zhang Rang, and Yuan Wei.

When he returned from the Xiongnu, he sent countless cattle, sheep and horses back to Luoyang to Liu Hong. Liu Hong could not refuse this new official's request.

Furthermore, he also gave a portion of the dowry he would have received after marrying Suhe to Zhang Rang.

As for Yuan Wei, his father-in-law Dong Zhuo has now come into Yuan Wei's sights.

If Yuan Wei wanted to continue to win over his father-in-law Dong Zhuo, he would have to support him.

With these three people around, launching a war against the Qiang should not be a problem.

But the reason why these local prominent families were invited was...

That must have been for a different purpose.

To wage war, the first thing you need is money and supplies.

Given the current state of the imperial court, it certainly cannot afford the necessary funds and provisions.

Who will pay for this?

Of course, it couldn't have been Duan Yu who provided it himself.

Under normal circumstances, the imperial court would provide part of the funding, while the officials would handle the rest themselves.

This "self-funded" funding does not come from officials' own pockets.

Instead, it requires the support of the local prominent families.

These powerful families have all given up their fertile lands and have countless servants.

We need to support not only with money and supplies, but also with a portion of private soldiers.

With these, Duan Yu now possesses the ability to launch a war against the Qiang.

If we rely entirely on Duan Yu to pay for it himself, he can't afford the costs of a war of this scale right now.

This is similar to the suppression of bandits: the gentry provide the money, he is responsible for suppressing the bandits, and after the success, the spoils are split 30/70.

Of course, there is no 30/70 split here, but after the attack on the Qiang people is successful, some of the local powerful families will benefit by rewarding their sons, either by granting them official positions or titles.

As soon as Duan Yu finished speaking, a murmur of whispers arose in the hall.

Duan Yu remained silent and waited quietly.

While everyone was whispering among themselves.

One figure stood up first.

Duan Yu's gaze swept over them.

The one who got up was none other than Ren Tang, the upright official who was out of office, whom Jia Xu had just mentioned.

"Lord Duan, I am Ren Tang, and I have a few questions for you!"