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

The middle-aged scholar was none other than [name omitted].

It was Li Ru.

"My lord, a letter has arrived from Liangzhou, saying that fighting has broken out again in Wuwei recently."

"The Qiang tribes such as Shaodang, Baima, and Xianling were constantly fighting each other."

"The letter said that it has already caused hundreds of casualties, and it seems to be continuing to escalate."

"It is highly likely that other tribes will be implicated."

Sitting in the main seat, Dong Zhuo gently tapped the table in front of him with one hand.

Dong Yi sat to the side, drinking tea.

Niu Fu stood at the entrance of the hall with his head hanging low.

“Every early spring is the season for fighting over pastures,” Dong Zhuo said in a deep voice. “It’s normal for us to fight.”

"We haven't been in Liangzhou for the past two years, and with no one mediating, the fighting will only increase."

Li Ru stood in front of the hall and nodded silently, saying, "Yes."

"In the past two years, our lord has served as the governor of Bingzhou, and his control over Liangzhou is not as good as before. Even if he tries to mediate, it will probably not be as effective as before."

"But I am worried that if the conflict with the Qiang people intensifies, it may affect our lord's foundation in Longxi."

"After all... that is where our lord's foundation lies."

"Moreover, the imperial court is currently preoccupied with other matters concerning Liangzhou, and I am worried that the situation is becoming increasingly serious."

Dong Zhuo frowned.

This is indeed a difficult problem.

Although he is now the governor of Bingzhou.

But its foundation is not in Bingzhou.

Moreover, he hasn't made any significant achievements in Bingzhou over the past few years.

He was nominally the governor of a prefecture, but he was constrained in every way and could not act freely.

Even if he wanted to return to Liangzhou to take up a post, he couldn't get away from it now.

The beginning and the end cannot be taken into account.

This worried him greatly.

"Father."

Just as Dong Zhuo was worried.

Dong Yi, who was sitting to the side, called out to each other.

Dong Zhuo turned to Dong Yi: "Yi'er, is there something you want to say?"

Dong Yi nodded and said, "Father, I heard some things today, but I don't know if I should say them."

Dong Zhuo smiled and said, "Yi'er has always been intelligent; perhaps what you've suggested is a good idea."

Li Ru stroked his beard and listened quietly.

Dong Yi recalled what Duan Yu had said earlier that day.

Then I organized my thoughts.

She then said, "Father, I know what you desire: to enter the court as an official and rise to a high position."

"But over the years, we've stumbled and struggled all the way, always lingering at the door but unable to get in."

"Father, are those positions in the imperial court, among the high-ranking officials and the Nine Ministers, really so desirable?"

Dong Yi shook her head.

She didn't know whether the Nine Ministers were good or not, nor did she know whether the Three Dukes were good or not.

Perhaps she doesn't understand what men are looking for at all.

"I don't know if being a high-ranking official is good or bad, but I can see that my father smiles less and less these days."

Dong Zhuo remained silent.

Li Ru's expression also turned somewhat serious.

"Father, the current situation in the court is turbulent. It may seem calm on the surface, but in reality, it is already riddled with problems."

"If there is even the slightest mishap, the entire building will collapse."

"Will the positions of officials still be the same as before at that time?"

"At the end of a dynasty, all official titles and ranks are meaningless."

"Only one's own strength can guarantee the prosperity of a family."

"Father, instead of seeking what is near at hand, you are pursuing what is far away, like the moon reflected in the water or a flower in a mirror. It would be better to hold your long sword firmly and wait for the right moment to act!"

"Even when the building is about to collapse, why worry about not having a bright future?"

hiss!

A collective gasp filled the hall.

Dong Zhuo and Li Ru both stared wide-eyed at Dong Yi.

Li Ru was extremely surprised.

That's a lot of talk....

If these words came from a man, or if they were said in another way...

If Dong Yi were a man.

Therefore, the Dong family's business can only be inherited by Dong Yi.

"Yi'er..." Dong Zhuo stared wide-eyed at Dong Yi, asking incredulously, "This... these words..."

Before Dong Zhuo could finish speaking, Dong Yi shook his head and said, "Father, I did not say those words."

"But..."

"It is someone else."

Ok?

Both Dong Zhuo and Li Ru were taken aback.

Is it someone else?

who is it?

Suddenly, Li Ru's eyes lit up, and the image of a tall young man appeared in his mind.

Dong Zhuo seemed to have just realized something.

The two spoke almost at the same time.

"Is the young man the cheetah you were referring to, Miss?"

"Yi'er, are you talking about Duan Yu?"

Dong Zhuo and Li Ru spoke in unison.

Standing at the entrance of the main hall, Niu Fu, who had been hanging his head, raised his head and frowned deeply.

Seemingly recalling Duan Yu's figure, Dong Yi, sitting behind the desk, didn't even realize when a smile appeared on her pretty face.

He seemed very engrossed and happy.

Dong Yi smiled and nodded: "That's right, it's him."

"My daughter thinks Duan Yu is right."

"My father is now like someone suspended in mid-air, unable to find his footing above or below, unable to look after himself from head to toe."

"His daughter only briefly mentioned her father's experiences to Duan Yu, and he immediately figured out the problem."

"My daughter thinks it makes a lot of sense."

Dong Zhuo remained silent.

On one hand, they listened to Dong Yi's words, and on the other hand, they were curious about who this young man named Duan Yu really was.

He knows his own daughter well.

When my daughter was young, she showed a vision and ambition that was far beyond that of other girls her age.

Over the years, he has brought many talented soldiers with him, hoping that his daughter can choose one or two to marry.

But none of them could even catch the daughter's eye.

Including Niu Fu, who is now standing in front of the hall.

This worried him greatly.

Because she is the only daughter left in the family, he doesn't want to force her, which is why his daughter is now eighteen years old but still unmarried.

This was the first time he had ever heard his daughter praise a man.

Could it be...

Li Ru stroked his beard and smiled without saying a word.

He seemed to be deep in thought.

"Yi'er," Dong Zhuo said, looking at his daughter sitting beside him, "what you said, I will seriously consider."

"Since you admire Duan Yu so much, why not invite him to stay?"

"You know that your father is in dire need of capable people right now. Such a virtuous and talented man is exactly what your father needs."

"Or is it that... my Yi'er can't tame him? Hmm?"

Dong Zhuo raised an eyebrow, intending to test Dong Yi.

Dong Yi was caught off guard and blushed with embarrassment.

"Father... what do you mean by 'subdued'? What are you talking about, Father?" Dong Yi pretended not to understand and said with her eyes slightly lowered, "That Duan Yu is brave and resourceful, but he is also arrogant."

"My daughter is just... a friend of his."

"And...and he is already married."

"My daughter tried to invite him."

"But he said, family, country, and the world, family, country, and the world, if a man cannot protect his family first, then talk about defending the country."

“My daughter thinks he’s right.”

Dong Zhuo chuckled softly upon hearing Dong Yi's words.

He's quite an interesting young man.

When Niu Fu, who was standing in front of the main hall, heard that Duan Yu had gotten married, his thick eyebrows, which had been furrowed, suddenly relaxed.

..........

Wucun Township.

It was already late when Duan Yu finally arrived home in the oxcart driven by Gao Shun.

As soon as he reached the door, Duan Yu noticed something was wrong.

Because there was a horse-drawn carriage in front of the house at that time.

Moreover, Shi Tou and the others were not seen in the courtyard.

People have come to visit.

Duan Yu hurriedly jumped out of the car.

Then he walked into the courtyard in a few steps.

"Gao Shun, bring everything in the car in."

Duan Yu said as he walked towards the courtyard.