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

"Sister Zhen, I've finished writing."

Inside the central command tent of the missionary camp.

Zhang Ning blew dry the calligraphy he had just finished writing on the table in front of him, then called out to Zhen Jiang, who was bending over to teach Zhen Tuo arithmetic.

Wearing a white dress, Zhen Jiang immediately straightened up and walked towards Zhang Ning.

Looking at the characters Zhang Ning had just written, Zhen Jiang smiled and said, "Little sister Ning'er is really smart. She learns characters quickly and writes them very beautifully."

Hearing Zhen Jiang's praise, Zhang Ning smiled shyly.

"Sister, you're being unfair. She's smart too. Why do you always praise Sister Ning'er but always scold her?"

Zhen Tu pouted and angrily put her hands on her hips.

"Alright, alright, you're smart now, aren't you?" Zhen Jiang said with a helpless smile.

“Brother-in-law, brother-in-law, you have to do something about my sister. Look at her, she’s always making fun of me.”

Zhen Tuo spoke to Duan Yu, who was lying to the side, holding a letter sent from Liangzhou.

Duan Yu, dressed in a long black robe, lay on a folding chair. He put down the letter in his hand after hearing Zhen Tuo's call.

Then, looking down on Zhen Tuo, he waved and said with a smile, "Come on, let your brother-in-law take a look."

Zhen Tuo immediately took the words she had just written, lifted her skirt, and skipped over to Duan Yu.

"Not bad." Duan Yu nodded and praised, "This handwriting is very good, at least much better than mine."

"Deserves praise."

Upon hearing Duan Yu's performance, Zhen Tuo immediately smiled happily.

Zhen Jiang, standing to the side, smiled gently and shook her head, saying, "Husband, just spoil her."

"Brother-in-law is the best!" Zhen Tuo raised his chin triumphantly at Zhen Jiang.

Sitting to the side, Zhang Ning covered her red lips and chuckled softly.

Since I set off from Quyang, Duan Yu has never left Zhang Ning's side.

Zhang Jiao's death dealt a tremendous blow to Zhang Ning.

Zhang Bao, Zhang Liang, Zhang Jiao, and other close relatives left Zhang Ning one after another.

In this world, he was Zhang Ning's only family member.

One reason was to appease Zhang Ning, and another was to keep a close eye on the movements of the Taiping Dao at all times.

Zhang Jiao's death remains a secret.

The main purpose was to ensure that no unforeseen events occurred during the migration of the Taiping Dao.

Zhang Jiao's prestige within the Way of Peace was irreplaceable.

Even Zhang Ning is not allowed.

Now that the Way of Peace is composed of multiple forces, it could easily fall apart.

If the Liangzhou army is forcibly used to suppress the rebellion, or if internal strife breaks out, it will inevitably cause panic.

Therefore, it was best not to spread the news of Zhang Jiao's death before arriving in Liangzhou or Bingzhou.

However, after nearly ten days of adjustment...

At least the Black Mountain Camp, the North Sea Camp, and the East County Camp have almost completely merged.

The Youzhou camp remains a significant variable and a major problem.

The main reason was that the Youzhou camp had a large number of people, and the commander-in-chief Cheng Zhiyuan and the deputy general Deng Mao were quite ambitious.

"My lord, Liu Baitu requests an audience."

Zhang Xiu's voice rang out from outside the tent.

The three women inside the tent all looked outwards.

Duan Yu got up from the chair.

Liu Baitu must have important intelligence to come at this time.

"You guys rest first, I might be back a little later," Duan Yu said to Zhang Ning and Zhen Jiang.

The two women immediately nodded.

Zhen Jiang walked to the side, hung a black cloak on Duan Yu's back, and then tied it with a ribbon.

Outside the tent, Liu Baitu, dressed in a black robe, was already waiting.

"My Lord".

Upon seeing Duan Yu, Liu Baitu bowed respectfully.

"What's wrong?" Duan Yu asked as he strolled into the distance.

Liu Baitu followed behind Duan Yu and said, "News has come from the Youzhou camp that the commander-in-chief, Cheng Zhiyuan, is planning to take action. They now suspect that the Lord's father-in-law may have passed away."

Duan Yu, who was walking in front of Liu Baitu, frowned.

Cheng Zhiyuan.

It seems this guy doesn't want to reach Liangzhou alive.

I was planning to save it until I lived to Liangzhou before making a decision.

But it seems like it won't stay.

"What do you mean?" Duan Yu asked. "Is it a message relayed back from the installation team over there?"

Liu Baitu nodded: "Currently, there are no members of the Military Affairs Bureau infiltrating Cheng Zhiyuan and Deng Mao, but there are already members of the Military Affairs Bureau infiltrating the person sent there named Bian Xi."

“In the past few days, Cheng Zhiyuan and Deng Mao have been trying to win over Bian Xi, presumably because they are preparing to take action.”

Duan Yu nodded; that should be about right.

Bian Xi, Pei Yuanshao, and others were remnants of Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang's forces.

After Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang died, these generals were all absorbed by Zhang Jiao.

After departing from Xiaquyang, these people were assigned to various camps.

It is ostensibly for transmitting information, but in reality, it also carries the intention of surveillance.

Bian Xi was in the Youzhou camp, Pei Yuanshao was in the Heishan camp, and Zhang Baoyuan's former remnants, Gao Sheng and Yan Zheng, were sent to the Beihai camp.

As for the Dongjun Camp, Cheng Yu was personally in charge, so there was no need for any surveillance.

Duan Yu had some recollection of Bian Xi when he heard his name.

When Guan Yu passed five passes and slew six generals, he became one of the souls killed by Guan Yu's blade.

This person is known for his cruelty and eccentric behavior, and possesses some martial prowess.

The main purpose of sending such people to the Youzhou camp was to lower the guard of Cheng Zhiyuan and Deng Mao.

Besides these people, Zhou Cang was also among the remnants that were gathered.

Duan Yu had a pretty good impression of Zhou Cang.

At the very least, this person is loyal and righteous, and also a rare and capable individual.

Therefore, he was kept under Jia Dong's command and became a commander, responsible for assisting Jia Dong in management.

So far, apart from the Youzhou Camp, neither the Heishan Camp nor the Beihai Camp have experienced any changes.

The only unstable factor is the Youzhou camp.

We are about to enter Bingzhou.

Once these hundreds of thousands of people leave Heishan and enter Bingzhou, it will inevitably attract the attention of the imperial court.

At that time, dealing with the unstable factor of Youzhou Camp could easily lead to unforeseen changes.

Since Cheng Zhiyuan has delivered himself to our doorstep, we should take this opportunity to resolve the matter.

However, before that, we need to stabilize the Black Mountain Camp and the North Sea Camp.

After thinking for a while, Duan Yu called out to Zhang Xiu, who was following behind him.

"Tomorrow morning, immediately send orders to the Black Mountain Camp, the North Sea Camp, and the East County Camp, instructing their commanders Zhang Niujiao, Chu Yan, Guan Hai, and Guan Cheng to come here. Tell them that the Great Teacher of Virtue wishes to see them," Duan Yu said.

Zhang Xiu, who was following behind Duan Yu, immediately cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"

"In addition, send orders to Jia Xu and Li Ru, instructing them to lead the Liangzhou army toward the flank of the Youzhou camp and await my command."

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

The next morning.

Each of the Black Mountain Camp, the North Sea Camp, and the East County Camp sent out a team of several hundred men each, heading towards Zhang Ning's central army camp.

Inside Zhang Ning's central command camp, Zhang Ning, dressed in a long yellow dress and with a yellow ribbon tied around her forehead, sat in the main seat.

Although only less than ten days had passed, Zhang Ning now appeared more composed and dignified than she had been ten days earlier.

This seems more in line with the identity of the Holy Maiden of the Way of Peace.

Instead of the naive girl who was previously protected by Zhang Jiao's wings.

Duan Yu, dressed in black with gold thread along the cuffs, sat not far behind Zhang Ning.

Like a towering, unmoving mountain, it served as Zhang Ning's silhouette.

Outside the tent, Zhang Xiu strode in, bowed to Duan Yu and Zhang Ning, and said, "My lord, everyone has arrived."

Duan Yu nodded slightly and said, "Let them all come in!"