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

The meeting dispersed.

The rewards and honors bestowed upon Duan Yu have also been decided.

The position of Prefect of Hanyang Commandery remains unchanged, but his rank is increased by one grade, and he is enfeoffed as Marquis of Duxiang, with a fief of 500 households, and is also granted the title of General Who Destroys the Qiang.

When Yang Ci, Cui Lie, and the others heard about this series of honors, they were all shocked.

Because after the Battle of Fengyi in the first year of Jianning, Duan Jiong, one of the Three Luminaries of Liangzhou, held this series of official positions.

General who defeated the Qiang, Marquis of Duxiang, with a fief of five hundred households.

But it's clear that Duan Yu is superior.

With Dong Zhuo as his father-in-law, the Yuan family's influence, and the protection of palace eunuchs, he has the advantage of having a father-in-law.

If Duan Yu were to grow up for another two years and actually join the ranks of officials, or become the next Duan Jiong, the harm he would cause would be far greater than that of Duan Jiong, who suppressed the Imperial Academy and, along with Wang Fu, destroyed the Qingliu faction.

Yang Ci and the others never expected that Yuan Wei would be waiting for an opportunity to reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

The newly appointed governor of Liangzhou, Geng Bi, was a former protégé and official of the Yuan family.

"Geng Bi enters Liang"—this was Yuan Wei's way of placing a shackle and a warning on Duan Yu.

If Duan Yu doesn't take action, the Yuan family of Runan won't stand on his side next time.

Yang Ci gained no advantage or achieved his goal at this court assembly.

Zhang Rang and the others can be said to have done nothing wrong, but their merits cannot be attributed to Duan Yu either.

In the end, it was Yuan Wei who benefited.

After leaving the palace, Yang Ci looked worried.

Cui Lie and the others followed behind Yang Ci, like a group of unwilling defeated generals.

“Lord Yang…” Cui Lie, who was following behind Yang Ci, said with a look of indignation, “If Minister Yuan does this, it is clearly encouraging the rebels. If Duan Yuzhen becomes powerful in the future and relies on eunuchs, what will become of him?”

The people behind Cui Lie nodded in agreement.

"Yes, Master Yang, we need to think of a solution."

"Lord Yang, perhaps we should submit another petition."

Dressed in a black robe, Yang Ci walked slowly ahead of the crowd.

Listening to what the group of people were saying, Yang Ci could only shake his head.

Previous petitions were of no use.

Not to mention that Yuan Wei has already made efforts to win Duan Yu over.

If he were to submit a memorial, it would mean facing not only Duan Yu but also others.

Instead, they had to face Yuan Wei.

The Yuan family of Runan had students and former officials all over the world.

Yuan Wei is currently the Grand Minister of Works, and many of his followers hold high positions.

In Luoyang, Yuan Shu, the Tiger-like General of the Central Army, was in charge of the Imperial Guards.

Another sword belonging to the Yuan family hangs in Hedong County.

If Liangzhou had another swift sword.

In the future....

Yang Ci couldn't imagine it.

It's definitely impossible to block it now.

This matter is now a foregone conclusion.

"We'll have to think of other ways," Yang Ci said, frowning.

"Does Master Yang have any other good ideas?" Cui Lie asked.

Yang Ci shook his head and said, "It's not a good solution, but it's better than having no solution at all."

“Alright then, Minister Cui, take my visiting card and invite Huangfu Song here. Tell him that I will be hosting a banquet at my residence tonight,” Yang Ci said.

Huangfu Song?

Cui Lie was taken aback.

That's not Huangfu Gui's nephew; he's currently serving as a vice minister in Luoyang.

"Is Yang Gong referring to Huangfu Song, Huangfu Gui's nephew?" Cui Lie asked.

Yang Ci nodded and said, "That's right, it's this person."

...........

Inside Yuan Wei's carriage.

Inside the carriage sat Yuan Wei and his nephew Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao didn't say a word the entire way from the palace.

They were still processing what had just happened in the imperial court.

"Do you understand now?"

Yuan Wei, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly spoke, pulling Yuan Shao out of his reverie.

"I understand," Yuan Shao said, his tone somewhat conflicted.

Yuan Wei, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

The light in those cloudy old eyes was like that of an old wolf staring intently at its prey, making Yuan Shao feel a little uneasy.

"Humph."

Yuan Wei snorted coldly, "I think you still don't understand."

"Your level of cunning might fool ordinary people, but do you think it can fool me?"

"You're just feeling indignant on Duan Yu's behalf."

"Do you still think my methods are despicable?"

Yuan Shao quickly lowered his head: "Your nephew wouldn't dare..."

"You dare not?" Yuan Wei frowned and said, "Is it that you dare not, or that you don't?"

"Remember, you are a descendant of the Yuan family, and everything must be considered in the interests of the Yuan family."

"I don't object to you befriending Duan Yu. But no matter how good your relationship is, when it comes to family interests versus relationships with others, you must always put the family interests first!"

"Today it's just Duan Yu, but in the future, even if your clansmen or relatives are blocking the interests of the Yuan family, you must not hesitate to choose the interests of the Yuan family first."

Yuan Shao felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and cold sweat streamed down his forehead.

"Nephew...nephew understands..."

Seeing Yuan Shao's reaction, Yuan Wei's gaze softened somewhat as he said, "The Yuan family has worked hard for a century, and the unremitting efforts of several generations have brought us to where we are today."

"This is the result of the hard work and sacrifices of several generations."

"Remember this: in this world, there is no one who is not worth sacrificing, and nothing that is not worth compromising."

"If one day you become the head of the Yuan family, then you will be in charge of everything today."

"But all of this is predicated on the premise that everything you do is for the sake of the Yuan family. Otherwise, even the Yuan family members will not help you."

"Don't think that my use of such methods to subdue Duan Yu is something you despise."

A scholar must be resolute and persevering, for his burden is heavy and his journey is long.

"To take benevolence as one's own responsibility, is that not a heavy burden? To strive until death, is that not a long journey?"

"You still have a long way to go in terms of what you need to learn and experience!"

Yuan Shao remained silent with his head down.

He had never heard these words from his uncle before.

In the past, most of the lectures were to reprimand them for being unruly and not doing their proper work.

As Yuan Wei's voice faded, the carriage fell silent once more, with only the creaking of the wheels on the ground.

...........

The inner courtyard of the imperial palace.

After the court session, the eunuch Zuo Feng returned to his residence.

After staying in his room for a while, Zuo Feng summoned a young eunuch.

"Take this letter to Bu Guangli. The address is on it. Just deliver it to the person inside the mansion," said Zuo Feng, the eunuch.

The young eunuch quickly nodded in agreement and then left with the letter.

..........

That night.

A warhorse stopped in front of the mansion of Grand Commandant Yang Ci.

Immediately, a tall, middle-aged man, around thirty years old, dismounted.

The middle-aged man was burly and walked with a carefree air, which seemed somewhat out of place with the civil official's robe he was wearing.

Upon arriving at Yang Ci's residence, the middle-aged man handed over his business card.

"My name is Huangfu Song. I have come to this banquet at the invitation of the Grand Commandant."