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

It was still in the same courtyard.

This time, however, there were many more soldiers around.

Logically speaking, without the Yellow Turban rebels, we should be safe.

However, Xun Cai, sitting in the courtyard, still did not feel any sense of security.

Xun Cai was certain that the force that had arrived was definitely the Han army.

The Yellow Turban rebels could not possibly have had such cavalry, let alone such excellent equipment and discipline.

And those battle flags fluttering in the wind.

The words on it reminded Xun Cai of someone.

This person's surname is Duan.

And they should currently be in Yingchuan.

Governor of Liangzhou, Duan Yu!

Holding her daughter in her arms, Xun Cai bit her red lips tightly, her eyes warily fixed on the courtyard gate.

This cavalry force was very likely under Duan Yu's command.

And those Yellow Turban rebels just now didn't look like Yellow Turban rebels at all.

Xun Cai was confused about what had happened.

There was no sound of fighting outside; it seemed as if nothing had happened.

Why did that general order them to be imprisoned here?

Xun Cai had a guess in his mind, but he wasn't entirely sure.

..........

Outside the hospital.

Not long after Gao Shun arrived at Xunshui Pavilion.

Another cavalry force of only a few dozen men arrived at Xunshui Pavilion.

The leader was none other than Duan Yu, who rode the Crimson Dragon Cloud-Treading Beast.

Duan Yu arrived at Xunshui Pavilion with only Tie Shitou and dozens of personal guard cavalrymen.

Before Duan Yu arrived, the nearly one thousand 'Yellow Turban Army' soldiers had already removed their disguises and taken off the yellow turbans they were wearing.

If Xun Cai were to witness this scene, he would surely realize that this was no longer some Yellow Turban rebel army.

They were clearly a Han army.

That's right, this was actually a Han army.

A Han army disguised as the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

This Han army, disguised as the Yellow Turban Army, escorted hundreds of fully loaded horse-drawn carts from Yingyin County all the way to Xunshui Pavilion.

Then they took off their clothes and parked the horse-drawn carriages and oxcarts inside the Xunshui Pavilion.

Upon arriving at the Xunshui Pavilion, Duan Yu dismounted.

He led Wang Hunu all the way to Gao Shun, who was counting the carriages.

"How did it go? Have you calculated the total?" Duan Yu asked Gao Shun as he approached him.

Gao Shun nodded, handed the accounts to Duan Yu, and reported, "My lord, including the previous batch, there are a total of 3 billion coins, as well as a large amount of jewelry and silk."

“As per your orders, a small amount was left behind,” Gao Shun said.

Duan Yu looked at the numbers in the accounts and nodded with a smile.

Got rich.

Three billion coins, not including jewelry and silk.

This trip nearly emptied Zhang Rang's savings of all those years.

Ok.

It was worth all the effort he put in.

The day before, when he was traveling from Xunshui to Yangdi, he ordered Gao Shun to find a trustworthy general to lead a portion of his troops to Yingyin.

Of course, this part of the troops was not the main force that broke through Yingyin.

It was he who defeated the remnants of Bo Cai's forces, as well as Wang Yun, Zhu Jun, and Huangfu Song, and drove the routed troops, who had not been cleared away in the struggle for Bo Cai's great achievement, towards Yingyin.

Of course, the attack on Yingyin was only partly due to the encouragement of his generals.

Ironically, Duan Yu hadn't expected Yingyin to be breached so quickly.

It was the general sent by Gao Shun who came up with an idea.

Because news of Bo Cai's execution had already reached Yingyin.

Upon learning that Bo Cai had been killed, Yingyin lowered its guard.

The general sent by Gao Shun suggested that the Yellow Turban Army disguise themselves as ordinary refugees.

They actually managed to breach Yingyin's defenses.

"The general you found is a talented man. He has made great contributions this time and should be rewarded accordingly."

"What's this person's name?" Duan Yu asked Gao Shun.

“His name is Ma Teng. He’s from Longxi County. He came from Longxi County when we were recruiting soldiers at the beginning of this year,” Gao Shun replied.

Ok?

Duan Yu was immediately taken aback.

Ma Teng?

Is this Ma Teng the same Ma Teng?

As Gao Shun spoke, he waved to a man in his thirties not far away.

The man was over eight feet tall, with a robust physique and imposing appearance, and was dressed in full armor.

At Gao Shun's invitation, the man ran over in a few steps and then bowed to Duan Yu and Gao Shun, saying, "General Gao, General Gao."

"My lord, this is Ma Teng, courtesy name Shoucheng, from Longxi County," Gao Shun introduced.

Duan Yu could tell at a glance that Ma Teng had some Qiang ethnic ancestry, with slightly sunken eye sockets and prominent cheekbones.

Ma Teng, courtesy name Shoucheng, was from Longxi County and had Qiang ethnic ancestry.

It must be true, he is Ma Chao's father.

Having met many remarkable people, Duan Yu no longer felt the same way he did when he first met Gao Shun.

"Not bad." Duan Yu smiled and looked at Ma Teng: "You performed very well. From now on, you will temporarily follow Boping and serve as his deputy."

"By the way, has your family moved to Hanyang County? Is there anyone still living there?"

Upon hearing of his promotion, Ma Teng's eyes immediately lit up with gratitude as he said, "Thank you, my lord! Thank you, my lord!"

"This humble general will certainly live up to your high expectations."

"My family is still in Longxi County and has not yet moved."

"My wife and children are all in Longxi."

"I have three sons. My eldest son, Ma Chao, is now over fifteen years old. He takes you, my lord, as his role model every day and practices martial arts diligently at home. He has made some progress and also wants to join the army to serve you, my lord."

That's right.

It was indeed the historical Ma Teng.

Unexpectedly, his army had recruited quite a few talented people.

Duan Yu smiled and nodded: "A true man should strive for fame and fortune on horseback. After you return this time, move your family to Hanyang County and let Boping make the arrangements. As for your son, let him train with my personal guard for two years. If he succeeds in the future, he can join the army as a general."

"Thank you, Lord!"

Ma Teng was extremely excited.

In Liangzhou, being able to serve as a personal guard under Duan Yu was no ordinary privilege.

It is impossible to enter Duan Yu's personal guard unless one is absolutely trusted.

Moreover, the Imperial Guard is the primary source for selecting future generals.

This honor is far greater than being directly admitted to the army as a general.

That's why Ma Teng was so excited.

"Alright, you can go ahead and get busy." Duan Yu waved his hand.

Ma Teng immediately bowed his thanks again with great joy, and then went to direct the soldiers to transfer the money and grain.

"These gold and silver treasures must be moved immediately, and without attracting attention," Duan Yu said.

Gao Shun nodded and said, "My lord, rest assured, these soldiers are all veterans from the earliest batch."

"Hmm." Duan Yu nodded and said, "That's good."

"What we left for Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song is probably enough to dig a pit for them. The rest is none of our business."

"Once they defeat the Yellow Turban rebels in Yingyin, we will immediately march north to Jizhou."

"Further down is Runan, which is Yuan's territory. If we go there to suppress the bandits, we won't gain any advantage."

"As for Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song, let Zhang Rang handle them," Duan Yu said with a smile.

This trip to Yingchuan was truly fruitful.

A brilliant strategist in domestic affairs unexpectedly discovered Ma Teng.

Ma Teng's skills were average, but his son Ma Chao was a formidable figure.

In addition, they also gained Cheng Yu, a former general, and Zhang Rang's accumulated wealth over the years.

Money, people, and fame—all at once.

This gain has exceeded Duan Yu's expectations.

Anything left over would be an extra bonus.

He wanted to see if he could recruit one of the talented members of the Xun family from Yingyin.

Seeking pleasure is out of the question; I'm too old.

A seasoned veteran.

The Xun clan also included Xun Yu, Xun You, Xun Chen...

"By the way, my lord, there is one more thing." Gao Shun looked at a house not far away and said, "When I just arrived, I encountered a few people."

Duan Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Didn't we already take all the people here away?" Duan Yu asked.

Gao Shun shook his head and said, "They are not ordinary people."

"It was a woman who claimed to be Xun Shuang's daughter, named Xun Cai."

"When I arrived, she seemed to be hiding from the Yellow Turban rebels. She mistook Ma Teng and his men for Yellow Turban rebels and happened to run into me and asked me for help."

“I have imprisoned him and await your decision.”

Xun Shuang's daughter, Xun Cai!

Duan Yu remembered that there was such a person.

It is said that the Xun family had three steel-like members.

Xun Yu was loyal to the Han Dynasty, Xun Shuang upheld filial piety, and Xun Cai vowed never to marry.

How come Xun Shuang's daughter is here?

Duan Yu took a deep breath.

This is a bit difficult.

He was also thinking of trying to recruit some people from the Xun family.

Although the chances of success may be slim.

But at least we can give it a try.

But what should we do with Xun Cai now?

Released?

It definitely can't be stored.

Now that Xun Cai had witnessed this scene, he naturally had some guesses.

Once she returns to Yingyin City and learns that Zhang Rang's hometown has been raided, she will definitely connect the dots and figure out these key points.

If Zhang Rang finds out, this matter will be in serious trouble.

That old dog will probably have to fight tooth and nail.

This is the wealth he has accumulated over most of his life.

After thinking for a moment, Duan Yu looked in the direction Gao Shun had just pointed.

"She's there?"

Gao Shun nodded.

"Go and prepare some food and water for me," Duan Yu said. "Since she's here, it means she couldn't have left the city today."

"She must have come out before Yingyin City fell."

"The city is full of Yellow Turban rebels now, so she can't go back. She should have been outside the city for two or three days."

"I guess the Xun family is also looking for him."

"Have the soldiers load up the money and provisions first, and then transport them to Jizhou via the previously designated route."

Gao Shun nodded.

Not long after, soldiers brought food and water.

Duan Yu took the food and then went to the courtyard where Xun Cai was being held.

"You all wait outside, you don't need to come in."

As he reached the door, Duan Yu glanced back at Wang Hunu and his personal guards who were following behind him.

Wang Hunu stood at the entrance of the courtyard with his personal guards.

As the journey begins.

Xun Cai, who was sitting in the courtyard with his head down in deep thought, suddenly looked up while holding his daughter in his arms.

Duan Yu also saw Xun Cai sitting in the courtyard holding her daughter.

Eyes facing each other.

Duan Yu saw panic in Xun Cai's eyes.