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

Duan Yu's words stunned not only Cheng Li.

Everyone in the hall was stunned.

Xue Fang stared blankly at Duan Yu.

But what they saw was Duan Yu's extremely serious expression.

In the dream...

this......

I came to Dong'e County because of a dream.

If word gets out, isn't that a bit... a bit ridiculous?

Xue Fang immediately turned his gaze to Cheng Li beside him.

A pair of eyes blinked and blinked hard.

It's like saying, "Brother, please don't laugh."

If you laugh, you might really lose your head.

“You… General Duan…” Cheng Li stared wide-eyed.

Cheng Li's eyes were already quite large, with double eyelids and slightly sunken eye sockets.

That sudden widening of his eyes was somewhat unsettling.

Cheng Li is tall, but he has a large frame rather than being muscular.

It's like... like a larger version of Jia Xu.

"General Duan, you..."

Duan Yu smiled and said, "I was not joking."

Duan Yu smiled very seriously and said, "I saw you in my dream, right here in Dong'e County, where you held up the blazing sun with both hands."

“You look exactly the same as I saw in my dream.”

"You... are the man from my dreams!"

Xue Fang: "......"

Iron Stone: "......"

Everyone in the room felt that the atmosphere had suddenly changed.

However, just as Xue Fang was worried that Cheng Li would not give Duan Yu face.

Just when everyone in the hall thought Cheng Li would do the same thing again.

Cheng Li's actions, however, exceeded Xue Fang's expectations.

Cheng Li, who had just been looking arrogant, took a small step back, straightened his wide robes, smoothed out the wrinkles, and then used both hands to adjust the black mountain crown on his head.

Then, he respectfully clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Duan Yu, saying, "Cheng Li, courtesy name Zhongde, greets Your Excellency."

scare!

Xue Fang almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Is this guy... still the Cheng Li he knew before?

Before Xue Fang and the others could recover from their shock, Cheng Li spoke up, "My lord, to be honest..."

"I often dream of holding up the sun with both hands, but I never understand its meaning!"

"Only after meeting you today do I understand the meaning behind it."

"If you do not despise me, I am willing to follow you and serve you faithfully."

Cheng Li clasped his hands together, bowed deeply, and his expression was extremely serious and solemn.

Xue Fang, who was standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded.

Really?

fake?

If Xue Fang thought Cheng Li was someone who liked to curry favor with the powerful, he would think that this might be false.

But... Cheng Li isn't that kind of person.

Having lived in Dong'e County for so many years, everyone knows what kind of person Cheng Li is.

Cheng Li wouldn't do something so obsequious.

Is that true?

But... if that were true, it would be incredibly far-fetched.

Xue Fang glanced at Duan Yu discreetly and noticed that Duan Yu's expression was exactly the same as Cheng Li's.

A word suddenly came to mind.

Running in both directions.

Is this what they call a two-way journey?

Duan Yu raised his head and laughed heartily: "Zhongde raised the sun in his dream, which is to establish a support for the sun. I think Zhongde should change his name. Instead of 'Li', how about 'Yu'? What do you think, Zhongde?"

Cheng Li suddenly raised his head, then bowed again in gratitude, saying, "I am willing to follow your wishes, Lord!"

Duan Yu immediately stepped forward, helped Cheng Yu up with both hands, and said with a smile, "With Zhongde's help, it's like a tiger with wings, like the bright sun in the sky."

"Now we will formally recruit Zhongde as the military advisor."

"Stone, prepare a banquet. I intend to have a good time with Zhongde today."

"you......"

Duan Yu looked at Xue Fang and the others, then waved his hand and said, "Please take your seats as well."

"Regarding the matter of Dong'e County, I will explain it to His Majesty myself. Your efforts in protecting the people of the county and setting an example for them are truly commendable."

"Please sit down, everyone."

As soon as Duan Yu said this, everyone in the hall, including Xue Fang, breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked gratefully at Cheng Li, who had changed his name to Cheng Yu.

Thanks to Cheng Yu's influence, otherwise it would be hard to say what really happened.

Clearly, Duan Yu was simply extending his affection to the house and didn't hold it against them.

Otherwise, abandoning the city and fleeing would be the least of one's worries, even if it meant being dismissed from office.

After Duan Yu gave the order, everyone took their seats.

Cheng Yu was even arranged to sit next to Duan Yu.

..........

Duan Yu is now very happy to have accepted Cheng Yu.

Over the past year, he has had quite a few military officers under his command.

However, there were hardly any capable civil officials among them.

Although the powerful families of Liangzhou were capable of governing the region, they were far inferior to the great figures of the Central Plains in terms of talent and foresight.

But there is nothing we can do about it.

If he had tried to recruit powerful figures like Xun Yu, Xun You, and Cheng Yu a year ago, it would have been almost impossible.

Although Cheng Yu is now down on his luck, his ancestors were extremely distinguished.

His ancestor, Cheng Boxiu, was the ruler of the State of Cheng.

His eldest son, Sima Zhonggeng, was born later.

Cheng Zhongxin, the second son of the legitimate wife.

This Sima is the Sima clan of present-day Hanoi.

In other words, Cheng Yu and the Sima family were close relatives.

The Cheng family is even older than those famous families of the medieval period.

Even after Duan Yu was appointed Prefect of Hanyang Commandery in Luoyang a year ago, he was only a prefect with a salary of two thousand shi (a unit of grain).

Families like the Xun, Guo, Chen, and Zhong clans have produced dozens, even hundreds, of such prefects.

How could these people possibly look up to a mere prefect like him?

Another issue is geographical limitations.

The aristocratic families centered their power in Luoyang, the capital of the empire.

Once they reach adulthood, local officials will recommend them for official positions as filial and incorruptible officials in the imperial court.

He's a high-ranking official in the capital, right under the emperor's nose, and his family and connections are all in Luoyang. Why would he go to Liangzhou with him?

The world is not yet in great chaos.

These aristocratic families would not choose to invest, so unless there were specific circumstances and reasons, it was virtually impossible for them to accept his summons.

Not to mention his recruitment, even the emperor's recruitment often failed these people.

The head of the Chen family, the most prominent of the four great clans of Yingchuan, was summoned by the emperor several times without success.

There was also the Zhong family from Yingchuan, and the Guo family he met in Luoyang last year.

Even though Guo Jia was right in front of them, the possibility of abducting him was almost nonexistent.

Guo Hong would not agree, and Guo Jia himself could not leave Yingchuan.

This is the helplessness.

Even though everyone knows these experts are amazing, there's nothing they can do. Why should they lower themselves to follow you?

Duan Yu's recruitment was tantamount to recruiting retainers.

Once someone is labeled a retainer, there is almost no possibility of betrayal.

This is completely different from becoming an official in the imperial court.

Why was Lü Bu reviled as a "slave of three surnames" after he served under Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo?

Because of Lü Bu's defection, he became a retainer.

They recognize someone as their father and someone as their master.

But why is it that Liu Bei served under Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Tao Qian, Liu Biao, and Gongsun Zan from the very beginning, yet no one criticized him?

Because Liu Bei never sought refuge with anyone, his actions could at most be described as dependence.

The saying "A loyal minister does not serve two masters" was not a joke in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Betrayal deserves to be nailed to the pillar of shame.

Why would those powerful and influential families willingly become servants of others?

Unless chaos erupts and investment becomes necessary to choose sides.

Otherwise, this would never have been possible before.

But the situation is slightly different now.

Duan Yu is now the governor of Liangzhou, and he can establish his own government. Moreover, before setting off on the expedition, he demanded the right to recruit officials from Liu Hong.

He now represents the Han Dynasty, Liu Hong, and the emperor's disciple.

That is precisely why he was able to recruit Cheng Yu without any hesitation.

..........

The night was deep, and after several rounds of drinks and dishes, those who were supposed to leave had already left.

Only Duan Yu, Cheng Yu, Tie Shitou, and Wang Hunu remained in the hall.

Once there were no outsiders present, Duan Yu raised his wine glass and looked at Cheng Yu.

"Zhongde, do you have any thoughts on the Yellow Turban Rebellion?"

"Zhongde believes that the root cause of the Yellow Turban Rebellion lies somewhere."

Duan Yu deliberately tested him before speaking.

Cheng Yu was not drunk.

Aside from Duan Yu raising his glass during the meal, Cheng Yu did not drink much.

Upon hearing Duan Yu's question, Cheng Yu turned to look at Duan Yu, and after thinking carefully for a moment, said, "My lord, what Zhongde has seen may be somewhat presumptuous. If my lord is concerned, then it would be best if Zhongde did not speak."

Duan Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "Zhongde, please speak freely. Here we are just you and me, ruler and subject. Even if it's something earth-shattering, what can't we say?"

"Is Zhongde worried that I lack courage?"

"Haha!" Duan Yu laughed loudly.

A look of excitement immediately appeared in Cheng Yu's eyes.

The Ming dynasty was destined to have virtuous ministers.

Similarly, a wise minister also needs an enlightened ruler.

Only in this way can we say that they complement each other.

Cheng Yu was a man of strong character and was naturally a loyal minister.

However, if a timid monarch is paired with an upright minister, they may not be able to get along.

“Then I will speak freely.” Cheng Yu’s eyes gleamed.

Duan Yu picked up his wine glass, listening to Cheng Yu's words while drinking.

“My lord, the Way of Peace has a long history. I myself have known about it for more than ten years.”

"Zhang Jiao may have great ambitions, but since he has been teaching the people of the world to do good, he has absolutely no intention of rebelling."

“If Zhang Jiao really wanted to rebel, there would be far more suitable opportunities than there are now.”

Why did Zhang Jiao choose this particular time?

Duan Yu nodded slightly and said, "Zhongde, please continue."

"Furthermore, Zhang Jiao may have some talent, but if he wanted to govern all the prefectures and counties in the world and centralize their deployment, where would Zhang Jiao have so many subordinates with strategic planning and tactics?"

"The eight provinces across the land responded, and in an instant, shouts rose up. Even if the imperial court mobilized a large army, it would not have such speed and power."

"How could hundreds of thousands of people have rebelled, and yet no one noticed for over a decade?"

"In my opinion, this is utter nonsense."

Cheng Yu's expression was serious.

Although he didn't reveal the reason behind it, Duan Yu could tell that Cheng Yu had his own views on the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

"My lord, I believe that the Yellow Turban Rebellion was mostly a farce, a factional struggle, and a calamity caused by human nature and greed!" Cheng Yu said, squinting his eyes.

Duan Yu smiled and took a sip of his wine, saying, "Hearing what Zhongde said is like drinking fine wine; it's intoxicating."

"I never expected that Zhongde would see things so clearly."

"With Zhongde's help, I have nothing to worry about!"

"Ha ha!"