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

early morning.

The Yellow Turban Army camp outside Xiaquyang.

Dressed in a black casual outfit with a battle sword at his waist, Duan Yu sat in the front of Zhang Jiao's carriage.

The Crimson Dragon Cloud-Treading Beast is too conspicuous.

Neither Zhang Bao nor Zhang Liang had ever met Duan Yu in person, but they had probably heard of his name.

Mounts like the Crimson Dragon Cloud-Treading Beast are highly recognizable.

Therefore, Duan Yu did not ride a horse; instead, he served as Zhang Jiao's charioteer.

As a son-in-law, it is perfectly reasonable for him to drive for his father-in-law.

Zhang Jiao was the only person inside the carriage.

Besides Duan Yu and Zhang Jiao, only a few dozen Liangzhou cavalrymen accompanied the carriage, guarding both sides.

At dawn, the rising sun slanted across the camp gate, casting a soft, shimmering light on Zhang Ning's white skirt.

Zhang Ning, standing beside the carriage, wore a worried expression.

"Go back now," Duan Yu said with a smile to Zhang Ning. "Don't worry, no matter what problems arise, your husband will bring your father back safely."

Zhang Ning, her teeth clenched, held her hands tightly together in front of her.

After hearing Duan Yu's words, Zhang Ning nodded slightly, then mustered up her courage and looked up at Duan Yu.

"You...you must be careful too. I...I'll wait for you to come back."

"rest assured."

After smiling and agreeing, Duan Yu spurred his horse and headed towards Xiaquyang.

Li Ru, Cheng Yu, Zhang Xiu, and Hao Zhao watched Duan Yu leave the camp gate, and then quickly returned to the main camp to begin making deployments.

...........

South Gate of Xiaquyang.

Zhang Bao, who had barely slept all night, was now standing on the city wall of the South Gate.

The city walls on both sides were full of Yellow Turban soldiers.

The city walls were covered with yellow flags fluttering in the wind, resembling a yellow sea.

Zhang Bao was wearing a yellow robe over armor, and a sword was at his waist.

His gaze was fixed on the distance.

Zhang Liang, dressed similarly, stood beside Zhang Bao.

Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang had been waiting on the city wall since early morning.

As the sun was about to rise directly overhead, a hint of tension and unease gradually crept into Zhang Bao's eyes.

Standing next to Zhang Bao, Zhang Liang seemed to notice Zhang Bao's nervousness.

"Second brother, don't worry. Since you promised, you will definitely come." Zhang Liang said slowly, "I went to see you yesterday and saw that you seemed to be much better. Your injuries must have almost healed."

Ok?

Zhang Bao's expression froze.

Have your injuries healed?

this......

How can this be?

Although that sword strike went slightly off-target, the sword was poisoned.

Moreover, the poison has already seeped into the bones, unless there is an antidote.

But this antidote...

Those people clearly stated back then that there was no cure for this poison.

Otherwise, his elder brother Zhang Jiao's health wouldn't have been deteriorating for the past three years, and he wouldn't have been tormented by old injuries every day.

Are you feeling better?

Could it be that......

Could it be that a cure has been found?

Or did those same people find his brother again, and his brother compromise?

Zhang Bao's eyes were unfocused.

However, just as Zhang Bao was lost in thought, Zhang Liang, who was standing next to him, suddenly pointed to the distance outside the city.

"Second brother, look! They're here! They're here!" Zhang Liang excitedly pointed into the distance and said, "It's my elder brother! My elder brother is here!"

Zhang Bao, who was deep in thought, immediately looked up and followed the direction Zhang Liang was pointing.

In the distance, a small group of people appeared in the direction of the view outside Xiaquyang City.

Zhang Bao raised his hand to shade his eyes above his eyebrows and looked into the distance.

Zhang Bao not only looked at that team, but also carefully observed the directions to the left and right of the team in the distance.

After confirming that there were no more troops on either side, Zhang Bao's gaze finally fell on the troops.

Over time.

The group was getting closer and closer to the south gate of Xiaquyang.

When Zhang Bao realized that there were only a few dozen people in the group, or even less than a hundred, his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was greatly relieved.

............

outside the city.

As Duan Yu drove the carriage, he kept glancing toward Xiaquyang.

At this time, the south gate of Xiaquyang had already been opened.

But no one came out of the city to greet them.

Zhang Bao didn't dare to come out; he was clearly still feeling guilty.

If he had nothing to hide and no guilt, would Zhang Bao not come out to greet his own elder brother?

It seems that Zhang Bao still has some worries or plans in mind.

But it doesn’t matter.

If Zhang Bao really did set up a trap, then he wouldn't need to worry about the brotherhood between Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao.

"Ziyi, have we arrived?"

Zhang Jiao's voice came from inside the carriage.

Duan Yu, who was driving slowly, nodded: "Once we arrive at my father-in-law's place, we'll be heading into the city soon."

The sounds inside the carriage paused for a moment.

"Ziyi, my second brother didn't come out of the city to greet us. I'm afraid... I'm afraid it's a bit dangerous." Zhang Jiao said hesitantly, "You'd better not go into the city."

Duan Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "Father-in-law, don't worry. Since we're here, let's make the best of it. Little Quyang can't hold me back."

"Father-in-law, please rest assured."

As they were speaking, Duan Yu's carriage had already arrived at the south gate of Xiaquyang.

Without the slightest pause or hesitation, Duan Yu drove the carriage directly into the city gate.

Inside the south gate of Xiaquyang.

Teams of Yellow Turban warriors stood neatly on both sides of the city gate.

Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang stood on the only road leading into the city.

Behind him were also a large number of Yellow Turban warriors wielding weapons.

Duan Yu, who was driving the carriage, stopped the carriage when it was a dozen steps away from Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang.

When Duan Yu stopped the carriage, Zhang Bao raised an eyebrow and suddenly asked Zhang Liang beside him with a puzzled look, "Who is this person?"

Zhang Liang quickly explained, "Oh, I forgot to tell my second brother."

"This man is my elder brother's son-in-law, Ning'er's husband, and his name is Ziyi."

"My brother said that he met Ning'er on the way after leaving Quliang City."

"The two got married not long after."

Zhang Ning's husband?

Zhang Bao's expression was somewhat surprised.

They were even more surprised when they saw Duan Yu's height and physique after he got off the carriage.

After the carriage stopped, Duan Yu got out and lifted the curtain.

Zhang Jiao, who had been sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed, got up and stepped out of the carriage wearing a yellow Taoist robe.

When Zhang Jiao got off the carriage and stood beside it, leaning on his cane.

The Yellow Turban warriors standing on both sides all bowed and saluted Zhang Jiao.

After getting off the carriage, Zhang Jiao, who was leaning on a cane, looked at Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang, who were standing not far away.

Zhang Jiao's gaze was calm.

But Zhang Bao's expression was not so calm.

Fortunately, there was Zhang Liang between the two.

Standing next to Zhang Bao, Zhang Liang nudged Zhang Bao with his hand and then took two steps forward with a smile: "Brother, my second brother and I have come to pick you up."

Only then did Zhang Bao realize what was happening, and he took two steps forward, cupping his hands in a respectful bow: "Big Brother."

Zhang Jiao smiled slightly: "Okay, okay."

"Brother, Second Brother has prepared a feast. We haven't seen each other for so long, let's have a good drink today."

Zhang Liang was the first to stand up and act as a peacemaker, breaking the awkward silence.

"Hmm." Zhang Jiao nodded and said, "We should have a good drink. Second brother and third brother, it's been so long since we last met. Let's catch up today."

............

Before long, led by Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang, Duan Yu and Zhang Jiao arrived at the residence in the east of Xiaquyang City where Zhang Bao was temporarily staying.

The mansion was previously a luxurious residence, lavishly decorated.

The main hall is spacious and brightly lit, with rows of wooden screens standing on both sides.

A row of small tables was placed on each side of the main seat.

But only a few tables had wine, dishes, fish, and meat on them.

Zhang Jiao was invited by Zhang Liang to take the main seat.

Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang were seated to Zhang Jiao's lower left.

As for Duan Yu, this unexpected guest, he sat to Zhang Jiao's lower right.

After everyone was seated, the food and drinks were served.

Duan Yu is now playing the role of a junior, so it's naturally not his turn to speak first.

So he turned his attention to Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang on the other side.

Zhang Liang was the first to raise his glass, then glanced at Zhang Bao, who was still acting like a peacemaker, and said, "Brother, this glass is for you from my second brother and me."

"There were many misunderstandings in Quliang before. Today, my second brother specifically asked me to inform you and ask you to come and apologize to you."

“We are brothers, there’s nothing we can’t talk about.”

"So, whatever happened before, let's not hold grudges anymore."

"Second brother, do you think what I said is right?"

As Zhang Liang spoke, he gave Zhang Bao, who was sitting next to him, a meaningful look.

Holding his wine glass, Zhang Bao took a deep breath and nodded: "Yes, brother, I was wrong before."

Holding his wine cup, Zhang Bao looked at Zhang Jiao and said, "But I am doing this for the good of all the believers of the Way of Peace."

"The imperial court is pressing us too far. If we don't resist, they will kill us sooner or later."

“At the time, my older brother was unconscious, so I had no choice but to take this last resort and lead everyone to pick up weapons.”

Zhang Jiao listened and nodded.

"Alright, things have come to this, there's no point in saying any more." Zhang Jiao shook his head and said, "Now that things have come to this, we should just plan for the future."

Zhang Jiao looked at Zhang Bao and said, "I didn't come here today to hear your apology."

"I wanted to ask you, what are your thoughts on the future?"

"What are your plans?"

Zhang Jiao picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and then got straight to the point.

Duan Yu didn't touch the wine in front of him, mainly because he was worried that Zhang Bao might have poisoned it.

Once Zhang Jiao got straight to the point, Duan Yu had no time to drink and instead focused his attention on Zhang Bao across from him.

The atmosphere inside the room seemed to freeze the moment Zhang Jiao asked the question.

"Brother, what...what do you want me to do?" Zhang Bao looked at Zhang Jiao and said, "Now that things have come to this, is there any other path left for us to choose?"

Zhang Jiao slowly nodded, looked at Zhang Bao, and said, "Yes."

"If I asked you to relinquish your power, and then we disbanded the Way of Peace, retired to the mountains, and lived a pastoral life, would you be willing?"

hiss!

Duan Yu was taken aback when he heard Zhang Jiao's words.

Disband the Way of Peace?

Retreating to the mountains and forests?

Living a pastoral life?

This... Zhang Jiao probably didn't say this on a whim, did he?

perhaps......

Zhang Jiao probably wanted to save his two brothers' lives in this way.

Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang were clearly shocked by Zhang Jiao's words.

"Disband the Way of Peace?" Zhang Bao stared wide-eyed at Zhang Jiao and said, "Brother, you're not joking, are you?"

"Even if we disband the Taiping Dao, will the imperial court let us go?"

“We are still rebels, and the imperial court will still send troops to hunt us down.”

"In this vast world, where is there a place for us to find refuge...?"

"Second brother," Zhang Jiao interrupted Zhang Bao, "Can't you see clearly even now that we haven't disbanded the Way of Peace?"

"In the end, there is only one path left: death!"

"Do you intend to lead these hundreds of thousands of innocent followers of the Way of Peace to their deaths?"

"Don't you understand yet that you can't defeat those people? Me, you, and the entire Taiping Dao are all being used by them."

"Second brother, let go. If it's not too late to back down now," Zhang Jiao said, shaking his head. "I can forgive and forget. I'll pretend nothing happened before."

"Let go?" Zhang Bao suddenly lowered his head.

"hehe!"

"Let go?"

"Big brother... how can you still be so naive even now?"

Suddenly, Zhang Bao raised his head, his eyes filled with madness: "Big brother, there's no way out, there's no way out!"

"This world, that throne!"

"If others can sit here, why can't we?"

Holding a wine glass, Zhang Bao gulped down the wine in one go, gripping the glass tightly in his hand, his eyes bloodshot as he looked at Zhang Jiao.