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

night.

At Chen Yi's home.

In the bedroom, where an oil lamp was lit, a middle-aged woman was helping Chen Yi pack his luggage.

A few warm clothes and two pairs of boots wrapped in cloth.

The middle-aged woman had her back to Chen Yi, her face full of worry.

Chen Yi, meanwhile, was still dealing with official documents and government affairs in front of him, using the dim light inside the room.

After a while, when the middle-aged woman finished packing her luggage, she draped a black cloak over Chen Yi's shoulders.

"Is everything packed up?" Chen Yi asked, holding a pen in one hand and carefully looking at the contents of the bamboo slip in front of him.

The middle-aged woman nodded: "Everything's ready..."

"Husband..."

The middle-aged woman hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Chen Yi paused slightly in his writing, then said, "I have no choice but to go."

"Jincheng County is the county in Liangzhou with the largest number of Qiang tribes. If the Xiongnu General Duan Yu were to launch a military campaign, he would certainly attack Jincheng first."

“I can’t manage all the other prefectures, but Jincheng Prefecture is under my jurisdiction.”

"I should be the one to handle this matter."

The middle-aged woman pursed her lips, then nodded without saying anything more.

...........

Time flies, and several days later...

Early in the morning, just after the Mid-Autumn Festival, Duan Yu led more than a hundred cavalrymen out of the east gate of Ji County and headed straight for the outside of the city.

It was nearing noon.

Duan Yu sat in a pavilion several miles outside Ji County.

At this moment, a charcoal brazier was placed in the pavilion.

Duan Yu, wearing a fur cloak, sat beside the brazier.

A copper kettle was placed on a blazing brazier.

Autumn has arrived, the leaves are turning yellow, and the mountains and fields are covered in gold.

On the official road in the distance.

A line of weary cavalrymen traveled from east to west.

"General, they've arrived."

"Iron Stone said, standing outside the pavilion."

Duan Yu put down the tongs holding the burning charcoal, turned to look at the distance along the official road, then stood up and walked outside the pavilion.

Two fast horses broke away from the group and galloped towards Duan Yu's direction.

The two men looked slightly haggard, but their eyes were unusually bright.

Even when they were still far from Duan Yu, they couldn't wait to wave from their horses.

"Primordial!"

"Mengde!"

Duan Yu waved to the two men who were running towards him.

"Ziyi!"

"Ziyi!"

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao rode their horses to the pavilion where Duan Yu was, and then dismounted.

After dismounting, the three of them huddled together.

The men who arrived were none other than Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

Duan Yu smiled and took their hands as they walked into the pavilion, filling their cups with the wine that had already been warmed.

"I have been waiting for Yuan Shao and Meng De in Liangzhou for a long time. This cup is to welcome Yuan Shao and Meng De and wash away the dust of their journey."

Duan Yu picked up his wine cup.

At this moment, Yuan Shao was wearing a black armor, a red cloak behind him, a golden crown on his head, and a sword at his waist.

According to the Records of the Three Kingdoms, Yuan Shao was outstanding in appearance and demeanor when he was young, and was often imitated by young people in Luoyang.

At this moment, wearing military attire, the young Yuan Shao gained even more of a heroic air.

Looking at Cao Cao, he seems to have gotten darker and thinner.

The three of them raised their glasses together in the pavilion.

“Ziyi, Mengde and I have come here to seek refuge with you. The fact that the three of us can fight side by side in Liangzhou will surely become a legendary tale in the future.”

"Now everyone in Luoyang knows that the three of us are good friends. If we can win the great battle in Liangzhou, our fame will surely spread far and wide."

Cao Cao, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

"it is good!"

Duan Yu laughed heartily and said, "Then let the three of us, in this land of Liangzhou, feast on the flesh of the barbarians when hungry, and drink the blood of the Huns when thirsty."

Duan Yu raised his wine glass high.

Cao Cao's small eyes immediately lit up: "What a fine line! I'll feast on the flesh of the barbarians when I'm hungry, and drink their blood when I'm thirsty."

"Ziyi's talent surpasses mine tenfold."

"That's right!" Yuan Shao said with a smile. "Let's not even talk about the poem Ziyi wrote in Luoyang on the day he left. Now it's known throughout the streets and alleys of Luoyang."

"It is said that Ziyi is a tiger general of our time, and also has a reputation for poetic talent. He is accomplished in both literature and martial arts."

"Let alone you, Cao Cao, even I am far inferior to Ziyi."

Duan Yu smiled.

Unexpectedly, this casual remark drew a lot of praise from the two of them.

“Ziyi, I have come to Liangzhou today, and although I am doing so because of your help, I have also brought a few helpers with me.”

As Yuan Shao spoke, he waved to a few people standing not far away.

Xu You needs no introduction. After dismounting, he immediately walked into the pavilion and asked for a drink.

There were two extremely burly generals standing outside the pavilion.

Yuan Shao gestured to the two men and introduced them, saying, "Ziyi, these two are fierce generals I recruited when I was the magistrate of Puyang."

"Yan Liang, Wen Chou."

“Yan Liang and Wen Chou.” Yuan Shao beckoned to the two men and said, “These are the tiger generals of our time, Duan Yu and Marquis of Guoting. You two come over and pay your respects.”

Duan Yu's gaze followed the direction Yuan Shao had pointed.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou...

These two are also very famous.

He pointed out that there was no record in historical texts of how Yan Liang and Wen Chou joined Yuan Shao's forces.

It turns out that this happened when Yuan Shao was the magistrate of Puyang.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou were both from Hebei.

When the warlords were fighting against Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao was still the governor of Bohai, and at that time he already had Yan Liang and Wen Chou under his command.

However, Duan Yu had seen many fierce generals, some first-rate, some top-notch, and even Lü Bu was now under his command.

Therefore, there was nothing surprising about seeing Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

However, Yan Liang and Wen Chou seemed quite excited when they saw Duan Yu.

Can understand.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou look to be in their early twenties.

Duan Yu was also in his early twenties.

But when it comes to status, the difference is far more than just a matter of vast differences.

"Ziyi".

After Yuan Shao finished introducing his generals, it was now Cao Cao's turn, who couldn't wait any longer.

"Ziyi, I resigned from my official post this time to come and seek refuge with you." Cao Cao said with his eyes full of expectation, "If you cannot recruit me and give me an official position, then I will have no choice but to follow you."

Duan Yu smiled and said, "No problem, no problem, don't worry."

Cao Cao then held up five fingers and said, "This time I have brought five hundred private soldiers to help me."

"Besides, there are also some of my family relatives."

"Let me introduce you to Ziyi."

Following Cao Cao's call.

In Qiao County, Pei State, some young relatives stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Ziyi, this is my cousin Cao Ren, whose courtesy name is Zixiao."

"This is Cao Hong, this is Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Dun..."

Listening to Cao Cao's introduction, Duan Yu thought to himself, "Wow, what a guy."

This guy brought all his secrets with him.

If they all perish in Liangzhou, then the Great Wei Dynasty will be finished.

After some introductions and pleasantries, the group dismounted and set off on foot towards Ji County.

They chatted and laughed all the way.

That very night, a grand banquet was held at Duan Yu's residence to welcome Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and their entourage.

..........

Time passed quickly, and when Duan Yu, who was still fast asleep in Suhe's room, was awakened by the calls from outside the door, the sky outside was already beginning to lighten.

Outside the bedroom, a maid called softly.

Suhe, who was lying on Duan Yu's chest, slowly opened her eyes.

Duan Yu then rubbed his sleepy eyes.

"Owner."

A soft call came from outside the door.

Duan Yu knew who was standing outside just by hearing the voice.

Duan Liuqing.

I glanced at the sky outside, which was still not fully bright.

Duan Yu knew that something important must have happened.

Otherwise, Duan Liuqing would never have come at this time.

Duan Yu gently patted Su He's shoulder: "Sleep for a while, I'll go see what happened."

As he spoke, Duan Yu got up from the bed.

Suhe quickly got up and draped a black cloak that was placed to the side over Duan Yu's shoulders.

"Husband, be careful not to catch a cold," Suhe said softly.

Duan Yu nodded slightly, then put on his clothes and walked out the door.