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

"Your Majesty, the war in Yuzhou has now basically subsided. Your Majesty may order either Huangfu Song or Zhu Jun to be transferred back to defend the region."

Yuan Wei, holding his scepter, said, "At the same time, the general can also transfer the elite troops originally stationed at Xuanmen Pass to Xiaopingjin and Mengjin to prevent the enemy from crossing the river."

“We will also recruit troops from Hanoi, Hedong, Youfufeng, Hongnong, Jingzhaoyin and other places.”

"Although the rebel army numbered in the millions, most of them were refugees and were no match for them."

"As long as we hold the pass, we will be safe and sound."

Liu Hong waved his hand in annoyance.

In short, it all boils down to guarding the passes and increasing the number of troops.

Doesn't he understand these things?

"He Jin," Liu Hong said, glancing at He Jin. "Immediately transfer the troops guarding Xuanmen Pass to Xiaopingjin and Mengjin."

"In addition, send an imperial edict to Huangfu Song, ordering him to lead his troops back to Luoyang immediately."

"Also, send an order to Ding Yuan, the governor of Liangzhou, instructing him to recruit brave and fierce soldiers in Liangzhou to prepare for the campaign against the rebels."

"Order the prefects of Hanoi, Hedong, Youfufeng, Hongnong, and Jingzhao to recruit local militia to defend the cities."

After giving his orders, Liu Hong wearily waved his hand, dismissing everyone.

After Yuan Wei and the others left, only Liu Hong and Jian Shuo remained in the main hall.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Liu Hong rested his head on his hand, his eyes seemingly filled with contemplation.

"Jian Shuo, you mentioned Duan Yu..."

Standing on the white jade steps, Jian Shuo raised an eyebrow, then turned around, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, although Duan Yu has rendered meritorious service in suppressing the rebel army..."

"But I think what Minister Yuan said is not without reason."

"It's never wrong to be careful."

"Although those million bandits are a rabble, Duan Yu's Liangzhou army is a well-trained and skilled force. If the two are truly colluding, it could lead to a great disaster."

Liu Hong clenched his fists, his head bowed, his expression somewhat ferocious and terrifying.

"Could he betray me?"

“Your Majesty, whether Duan Yu is connected with the rebels or not, Your Majesty can find out by testing him,” Jian Shuo said.

Ok?

Liu Hong raised his head.

Will you know once you try?

How to try?

"You mean... send someone to Duan Yu's army to supervise the troops?" Liu Hong asked, frowning.

Jian Shuo immediately shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's inappropriate to send someone to supervise the army."

"If Duan Yu is really in cahoots with the rebels, even if a military supervisor is sent, it will probably be difficult to get the message back in a short time."

"What if Duan Yu really is in cahoots with the rebels as Yuan Situ claims, and the two cooperate to attack cities and seize territory? Wouldn't it be too late then?"

A hint of unease appeared on Liu Hong's face.

"Then tell me, what should we do?" Liu Hong asked.

Jian Shuo clenched his fists excitedly.

Several months ago, Duan Yu disrespected him in front of the Jiade Hall.

Now his time for revenge has finally come.

Although I can't do anything to Duan Yu, I'll make him suffer and let him know the consequences of offending me.

If Duan Yu really is connected with the bandits, hmph.

"Your Majesty, Taiyuan Prefecture is only a stone's throw from Luoyang. Why doesn't Your Majesty issue an edict summoning Duan Yu to Luoyang?"

Jian Shuo looked at Liu Hong on the dragon throne and said, "Duan Yu has been on campaign for more than a month, and Your Majesty has never sent anyone to the army to supervise him. This shows your trust in him."

"So now, what's wrong with summoning Duan Yu back?"

"This will allow us to thoroughly investigate whether Duan Yu has any connection with the bandits."

"If Duan Yu really joined the rebels, he would certainly not dare to return to Luoyang."

Should we send Duan Yu back to Luoyang?

"Then... what reason should we give?" Liu Hong frowned and said, "If we give no reason or excuse, won't Duan Yu think that I suspect him?"

"Among the generals currently leading troops in the field, only Duan Yu has never been defeated."

"What if he gets dissatisfied?"

Jian Shuo smiled and said, "Your Majesty, that's easy."

"Has Your Majesty forgotten that there is someone in Luoyang who is extremely important to Duan Yu?"

"As long as His Majesty summons Duan Yu back under this pretext, why should Duan Yu not return?"

"Unless he is truly guilty."

“Otherwise, he will definitely come back.” Jian Shuo had a confident expression on his face.

Liu Hong suddenly realized.

We also found out who Jian Shuo was talking about.

"Are you talking about Dong Zhuo?" Liu Hong raised an eyebrow at Jian Shuo.

"His Majesty's decree."

That's right.

This person was Dong Zhuo.

Since Dong Zhuo was brought to Luoyang from Ji Province in a prison cart, he has remained in Luoyang.

Although he was later released from prison because of Duan Yu's military achievements, he was kept under house arrest in Bu Guangli's mansion and was not released.

"Duan Yu is extremely filial, and Dong Zhuo has shown him such great kindness and virtue. If His Majesty issues an edict based on Dong Zhuo's reasons, would Duan Yu dare not return?"

“If he doesn’t come, then he must be in cahoots with the rebels.”

“If he has nothing to be ashamed of, of course he would dare to enter Luoyang alone.”

"As soon as he enters Luoyang, I will only need to use some methods to test him."

Liu Hong pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded.

“Alright, we will do as you say and recruit Duan Yu into Luoyang,” Liu Hong said, having made up his mind.

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

A few days later.

Taiyuan Prefecture, Jinyang.

Nearly a million Taiping Dao believers slowly made their way westward across the vast plains outside Jinyang.

Since arriving in Taiyuan County, the million-strong Taiping Dao has neither attacked cities nor seized territories, but has only been heading towards Jinyang County.

Even so, many people from Taiyuan County voluntarily joined the Taiping Dao.

From the beginning, the earth was cracked and not a single drop of rain fell.

However, in May, Bingzhou was hit by heavy snow.

All the seeds that had just been planted were frozen to death.

Now that it's harvest season, the fields are barren.

In addition, with unrest in various regions, the imperial court began to levy grain taxes.

If the people have no food to eat, where will the grain and taxes come from?

When ordinary people who could not survive heard that joining the Way of Peace would provide them with food, they naturally disregarded everything else.

What are rebels and traitors? They're better than the whole family starving to death.

Therefore, after arriving in Jinyang, the number of Taiping Dao believers continued to increase.

As they passed through more and more cities, the number of people joining also increased.

The city wall of Jinyang County.

Prefect Liu Wei, who hadn't slept well for five or six days, looked at the boundless yellow sea outside the city and felt a chill run down his spine.

There are only a few thousand soldiers in Jinyang County at most.

If the bandits outside the city really attacked, he doubted whether Jinyang County could hold out for even a day.

However, it can be said that there is always a way out.

Fortunately, Duan Yu's Liangzhou military camp was not far from here.

This is also one of the reasons why Liu Wei did not escape through Chengcheng.

If Duan Yu hadn't been outside Jinyang City, he would have run away long ago.

They certainly won't hold Jinyang to the death.

Wucun Township, Jinyang County.

At this time, Duan Yu's Liangzhou army was stationed here.

After a year and a half, this was Duan Yu's first return to Jinyang.