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

From the moment Duan Yu appeared until he left, he didn't even dismount.

Not to mention stepping into the Guo family's mansion.

If this were in the past, even if Duan Yu were the prefect, Guo would never have given him a kind look.

After all, when it comes to background and experience, not to mention Duan Yu, even Duan Yu's father-in-law Dong Zhuo is far inferior.

The Guo family originated in the early Han Dynasty. Their ancestor, Guo Ting, was one of the people who helped Emperor Gaozu conquer the country. He was later enfeoffed as the Marquis of Aling. The family has now lived through the two Han Dynasties for more than four hundred years.

Its foundation is far superior to that of powerful figures like Dong Zhuo, who rose to power in Liangzhou through force.

Although it no longer enjoys its former glory, its heritage and network remain.

He was certainly not someone a prefect could easily humiliate.

But right now...

Duan Yu's appointment to the Guo family, combining the positions of Prefect of Hanyang Commandery, Marquis of Guoting, and General of the Central Army to the Xiongnu, was indeed a bit too forceful.

"Uncle, what... what do we do now?"

Behind Guo Xian, a boy of about fifteen or sixteen years old watched Duan Yu's departing figure and asked in a low voice.

How to do?

What else can be done.

Duan Yu is a killing machine.

"What can we do? Duan Yu is a killing machine, completely different from Chen Yi and Liang Hu." Guo Xian said fearfully, "If we don't comply, he might lead his troops to ransack the Guo residence tomorrow."

"what?"

Guo Manbei was startled.

"Search...search his house..." Guo Man swallowed hard and said, "He...isn't he afraid...?"

"Afraid?" Guo Xian interrupted Guo Man before he could finish speaking, saying, "Man'er, a wise and virtuous person understands the way of prosperity and decline, comprehends the numbers of success and failure, discerns the trend of order and chaos, and comprehends the principles of going and staying."

"This is the way to survive."

"Being able to recognize the current situation is the key to avoiding disaster and preserving oneself."

"This feather..."

"He's not afraid at all."

"Alright, that's enough. Immediately follow Duan Yu's orders and move out all the grain and fodder from the granary. That's all of it, don't hoard a single grain."

"Also, gather all the servants, private soldiers, and able-bodied men in the manor."

"Also, find my armor and select a few more members of the tribe."

"I must go to the county government to meet Duan Yu," Guo Xianyi ordered.

"Uncle is going too?" Guo Man looked at Guo Xian in surprise.

Guo Xian watched Duan Yu's figure disappear down the long street and said, "Since you've started, you should do your best, not just go through the motions."

"Otherwise, even if we do it, Duan Yu won't remember it well."

“We provided the food and supplies exactly as Duan Yu requested, and he will only think that we were forced by his pressure.”

"But if we do our best in everything we can, he will see it as recognition and help from Guo."

What is a crisis?

"There is naturally both danger and opportunity."

Guo Xian's gaze was distant, but Guo Man behind him did not understand what Guo Xian meant.

..........

It was evening, nearing nightfall.

Duan Yu was resting inside the county government building when Tie Shitou, who had already bandaged the wound on his arm, ran over to report.

"Brother Duan, someone from the Guo family has arrived."

Oh?

Duan Yu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them and looked towards the direction outside the county government building.

"Guo Xian of the Guo family came in person, and it seems he brought quite a few clansmen with him," Tie Shitou added.

Duan Yu slowly stood up and then walked out of the county government building.

It was already close to dusk, and the sun had set behind the western mountains.

Guo Xian, along with more than a dozen able-bodied members of the Guo clan, all dressed in armor and with swords at their waists, waited outside the county government.

Guo Xian stood alone at the very front.

When Guo Xian saw Duan Yu, dressed in armor, walking out of the county government, he immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Guo Xian greets Your Excellency."

Duan Yu first glanced at the many young men behind Guo Xian before turning his gaze to Guo Xian.

“My lord, although Guo Xian is not very capable, since you have a need for me, how can I, Guo Xian, hesitate to risk my life?”

"As the Marquis intended, the Guo family has opened the treasury, and the money and grain inside are at your disposal."

"Furthermore, all the able-bodied men in the manor were gathered together, totaling nine hundred, to be commanded by the Marquis of Gongjun."

"Guo Xian and his dozen or so able-bodied men were at your disposal, Lord."

Upon hearing Guo Xian's words, Duan Yu's body sensed four words.

Intelligent and sensible.

To be honest, Guo Xian is really smart.

Not only did they not meet his minimum requirements, but they exceeded them, which demonstrates Guo Xian's intelligence.

What's even more commendable is that Guo Xian personally led his clansmen to come and help.

The Guo family has a history spanning hundreds of years, and its members are naturally well-educated and reasonable.

Even if one is not very knowledgeable about warfare, there are teachings in the book. If one can apply them properly, one will definitely be much more capable than the average person.

Duan Yu smiled and nodded, saying, "Youjian, please rise quickly."

Since they have already shown him such respect, Duan Yu should naturally treat them with courtesy and respect.

Moreover, the Guo family, who set an example first, should be given sufficient rewards.

After all, there is more than just the Guo family in Yunwu City; there are several other large clans as well.

They need to understand that times have changed, and now who calls the shots in Liangzhou?

Only by following Duan Yu can life be better; otherwise, it will be the opposite.

“Youjian is very righteous, and I am very pleased.”

“Given You Jian’s abilities, it would be a waste of his talents to make him an ordinary soldier.”

"In that case, now that we are at war, I hereby recommend Youjian as the county magistrate of Yunwu."

"After the war is over, I will write to the court to report on Youjian's achievements."

"As for the young Jian's clansmen, they shall lead the clan's troops. I will appoint two military commanders, and the rest shall serve as garrison leaders, to jointly command the nine hundred men of the Guo clan."

What does Youjian think?

At this moment, Guo Man, the boy standing behind Guo Xian, finally understood his uncle's good intentions.

Guo, being the first to express his opinion, reaped the greatest benefits.

Although he was only a county lieutenant, with Duan Yu's promise, it was not impossible for him to become the magistrate of Yunwu after the war, rather than just a county lieutenant.

And all the Guo clan members who came were suddenly granted official positions.

"I, Guo Xian, will follow your arrangements, my lord." Guo Xian stood up and bowed to Duan Yu again.

Besides the Guo family, several other prominent clans in Yunwu City also opened their granaries to distribute grain and drew manpower from their clans to help defend the city.

However, when they learned that Guo Xian was the first to arrive and had been appointed as the county magistrate of Yunwu, they all regretted it.

I regret not being as quick-witted as Guo Xian.

It wasn't until it was completely dark that the four or five major clans in Yunwu County...

Guo Xian contributed 900 men and 10,000 shi of grain.

Besides Guo Xian, Yang Chengkui of the Yangcheng clan also brought 4,000 shi of grain and 500 men.

Some lesser-known clans, such as the Qiao and Huai clans, also sent some grain and manpower as support.

..........

Inside the county government building at night.

The county magistrate was holding a roster and standing in front of Duan Yu's desk, reporting on the city's defenses after tonight.

"Sir, a total of 516 soldiers were killed or wounded today."

"Of them, 321 were killed and 195 were seriously wounded."

"There are currently nearly four thousand troops garrisoning the city."

"More than 15,000 shi of grain and fodder, enough to supply the defending troops for more than two months."

Duan Yu listened and nodded.

A soldier's basic food consumption is about two shi (a unit of dry measure) per month, which is nearly 16,000 shi, enough to feed him for two months.

The problems of food supplies and manpower have been solved.

The next step is to hold Yunwu at all costs and wait for Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to join forces in encircling him.

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu stood up and walked towards the backyard of the county government.

I stitched up Wang Yi's wound at noon. I wonder how Wang Yi is doing now.

The rear residence of the county government.

Duan Yu arrived at the room where Wang Yi was.

As soon as Duan Yu entered the room, he smelled a strong, bitter smell of Chinese medicine.

At this moment, a thin veil had been placed over Wang Yi's back.

Through the thin gauze, you can see that the stitched wound is covered with a layer of medicinal powder.

The bleeding seems to have stopped.

However, the person lying on the soft couch remained unconscious.

Seeing the medicinal powder covering Wang Yi's back, Duan Yu, who was about to walk out of the house, suddenly stopped.

A sudden inspiration flashed into my mind.

perhaps......

The system should be able to do something, right?

After having this idea, Duan Yu's mind immediately became active.

The county magistrate just reported that the number of casualties today is over five hundred.

Of these, only a little over three hundred died in battle, while the remaining nearly two hundred were seriously wounded.

In the past, with current medical conditions and levels, at least 70 or 80% of these seriously injured people would die. Even among those who survived, 70 or 80% would suffer permanent disabilities.

In other words, these nearly two hundred people were completely worthless.

But in reality, if these two hundred men could survive and continue to fight on the battlefield, they would be the true elite of the battle.

Unfortunately, due to limitations in medical technology, these people cannot receive adequate care.

But if...

What if these people could be saved?

Perhaps the system can help.

Thinking about this, Duan Yu suddenly had an idea.

"Someone, take me to the camp where the seriously wounded soldiers are being housed immediately," Duan Yu ordered.