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

Since Xun Cai was sent to Liangzhou, he has been housed in the backyard of Duan Yu's residence.

Because of his special status, and because Xun Cai had witnessed Duan Yu's men looting Zhang Rang's residence, Xun Cai was under constant surveillance even in Liangzhou.

However, Xun Cai was a woman.

Moreover, given his important status, monitoring Xun Cai became a crucial task.

This task fell to Wang Yi, the captain of the Kite Guard Battalion.

Over time, the two spent a lot of time together and gradually became friends.

At this moment, Wang Yi, sitting in Xun Cai's courtyard, looked at the lively scene outside the courtyard, his eyes somewhat lost in thought.

"Thinking about him?" Xun Cai suddenly spoke, interrupting Wang Yi's thoughts.

"what?"

Wang Yi's expression turned slightly cold, and he immediately lowered his head to avoid Xun Cai's gaze.

Xun Cai smiled slightly and said, "I've been through it all. I've been through everything you've been through."

"Although you won't admit it, I can tell from your expression whenever you mention him that you genuinely like him."

"To be honest, I didn't have a good impression of him at first."

"The things he did for his own benefit are despicable to me."

"From time to time!"

Just as Xun Cai was speaking, Wang Yi hurriedly raised his head and interrupted, "My lord, it's not what you think."

"My lord is not acting for himself, but for the people of Liangzhou... he..."

"Look," Xun Cai said with a smile, looking at Wang Yi, "I've only said one thing to him, and you're already rushing to defend him. If you don't like him, why are you so anxious?"

"I...I didn't."

Wang Yi lowered her head and immediately felt her cheeks burning.

"If it is, it is, if it is not, it is not."

"I know what you're thinking and what you're worried about."

"I also know that Duan Yu is not a selfish person."

“I have been in Liangzhou for quite some time now. The people of Liangzhou are prosperous and well-governed by Duan Yu. I can tell that Duan Yu is doing this for the sake of Liangzhou.”

"You just care too much about what worldly opinions are."

"If you like him, then be brave and go for it. You dare to go into battle to fight the enemy, so why don't you dare to tell him that you like him?"

Wang Yi gently shook his head.

That's right.

She likes Duan Yu.

like very much.

Who wouldn't like a man like that?

She was seriously injured in the battle.

It was Duan Yu who pulled her back from the brink of death.

Changing the dressings every day, visiting every day.

And that physical intimacy.

It had already left a deep imprint on her heart.

But......

But she dare not.

After all, she was already engaged, and it was Duan Yu who personally killed her fiancé.

She is afraid.

She feared that if she expressed her feelings to Duan Yu and he accepted her, Duan Yu would be criticized by the people of Liangzhou.

People will say that Duan Yu killed her fiancé and took her for himself.

This is not just a rumor.

She was just worried that her actions would implicate Duan Yu and tarnish his standing among the people of Liangzhou.

Therefore, even though she liked Duan Yu very much, she could only keep her feelings hidden in her heart.

Then she silently protected Duan Yu.

Just like now, the area outside the courtyard is bustling with activity, while the area inside is unusually quiet.

Seeing Wang Yi's resistance, Xun Cai shook his head and said nothing.

Instead, she lowered her head and continued embroidering on the silk.

Although he was forcibly brought to Liangzhou.

However, having stayed in Liangzhou for so long, Xun Cai had gradually become accustomed to life there.

It wasn't as bitterly cold as I had imagined.

The climate here is even more suitable for living than that of Yingchuan.

Moreover, here, she no longer has to worry about being pressured to get married.

She quietly raised her daughter, watching her grow up slowly.

This is even more comfortable than life in Yingchuan.

.........

The inner quarters.

Busy maids served one delicious dish after another to the table.

The restaurant contained only one large round table.

Rather than having each person sit at a small table, Duan Yu preferred the modern style of a family gathering around a large dining table.

So Duan Yu had the craftsmen build a huge round table based on the dining tables of later generations, and it was even the kind with a turntable.

At this time, all of Duan Yu's family members had taken their seats.

Dong Yi held Duan Yu's eldest son, Duan Mu, in her arms, and beside her was Diao Chan, who was holding Duan Yu's eldest daughter, Duan Chen. Then, in order, was Su He, the Xiongnu princess who was currently six months pregnant.

And Zhen Jiang and Zhang Ning, who had just arrived in Liangzhou.

There was also Lady Bian, who was seated at the very end.

As for Princess Liu Xiu of Yangdi, although the marriage has been arranged, the process of marrying a princess is extremely complicated.

The initial preparations alone will take at least three months.

She cannot be like a woman from an ordinary family.

Therefore, Liu Xiu was still in Luoyang and would have to wait until after the New Year to hold the wedding ceremony and bring his bride to Liangzhou.

Duan Yu, dressed in a black robe embroidered with gold thread, had just finished the Liangzhou reform meeting and was walking from the front residence.

Upon seeing Duan Yu arrive, all the women in the room stood up.

"Husband."

"Husband."

"Husband."

"My Lord".

The women all bowed to Duan Yu.

Duan Yu is no longer the same little villager from Jinyang he was a year ago.

Duan Yu is currently serving as the governor of Liangzhou.

Moreover, he possessed the highest rank of county marquis, the highest rank among subjects, and his fief was 13,000 households.

Looking at his many wives and concubines whom he hadn't seen for months, Duan Yu smiled and waved for them to take their seats.

"Come here, let Daddy give you a hug."

Duan Yu smiled and waved to Dong Yi's eldest son and Diao Chan's eldest daughter.

Dong Yi and Diao Chan, who were seated to Duan Yu's left and right, handed the young Duan Mu and young Duan Chen to Duan Yu.

Just as Duan Yu reached out to his eldest son and daughter, he heard a low growl from behind him.

Looking back, he saw two black and white striped tigers baring their teeth at him.

Oops.

After half a year apart, the two black tigers have grown quite a bit.

It even learned to protect its little master.

"If you yell again, I'll stew you both," Duan Yu said with a laugh.

The two black tigers lowered their bodies, let out a series of whimpering sounds, and lay down on the ground.

"Come on, it's a rare occasion for the whole family to be together today, let's eat, let's eat."

Duan Yu, holding his son in one arm and his daughter in the other, said with a smile.

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

Early the next morning.

Having been away from his many wives and concubines for several months, Duan Yu walked out of the small courtyard where Dong Yi and Diao Chan lived, looking refreshed.

After changing his clothes with the help of his maids, Duan Yu had breakfast and then rode out of Ji County with Tie Shitou, Wang Hunu, Zhao Yun, Zhao Feng, and more than a hundred personal guards.

In the east of Ji County, a newly built small town is located.

Besides Tie Shitou and his group of guards, Yang Fu, Yan Zhong, and several others also accompanied Duan Yu's group.

"My lord, the initial planning for this small town has now been completed."

"Currently, there are 4,000 female workers in the city responsible for textile production."

"As per the Lord's previous arrangements, the silk collected from the various tribes of the Western Qiang has already begun to be spun."

"After a while, once the million refugees have been settled, a large number of female workers can be selected from among them to work in weaving."

Duan Yu, having arrived at the town gate, glanced at the town's outline and nodded in satisfaction.

This small town was not intended for residential use.

Instead, it can be called a factory.

There were soldiers guarding the city gate and the city wall.

After Duan Yu and his group arrived at the city gate, the gate slowly opened.

Guided by Yang Feng, Duan Yu entered the huge factory.

The city is divided into four areas.

The weaving bureau was responsible for spinning and weaving cloth.

But there was more than one weaving bureau in this city.

Besides the weaving bureau, the city also has weapon research and development facilities, as well as workshops for forging weapons and armor.

As soon as he entered the city, Duan Yu saw the bustling scene inside.

The influx of millions of refugees into Liangzhou is a good thing, as it can increase Liangzhou's population and productivity.

However, it will take at least half a year to transform millions of displaced people into productive forces.

During this period of more than half a year, the million refugees were also a huge burden for Liangzhou.

The amount of food consumed by the millions of displaced people is astronomical every month.

In addition, houses need to be built and homes need to be provided, and with winter approaching, winter clothing also needs to be prepared.

Moreover, expanding the army also requires weapons and armor.

Each and every one of these represents a huge expense.

If it weren't for six months of advance preparation, and the fact that the million displaced people wouldn't have been able to be transformed into productive forces, the entire Liangzhou economic system would have collapsed.

If things go wrong, we might end up shooting ourselves in the foot.

"Before winter arrives, we must prepare winter clothes for all the refugees who are going to the cold winter," Duan Yu said, glancing at Yang Fu beside him.

Yang Fu nodded vigorously and said, "Please rest assured, my lord, I will personally supervise every day to ensure that all the winter clothes for the refugees are prepared before winter arrives."

"Yes, I trust Yishan to handle things."

Duan Yu had just finished speaking.

Then came the sound of horses' hooves behind them.

A cavalryman quickly arrived at the city gate and said a few words to the iron stone waiting there.

Then Tie Shitou quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Duan Yu, and said, "My lord, Liu Baitu has sent word that a large number of Huangzhong righteous followers have appeared in the direction of Jincheng County."

Duan Yu's gaze sharpened.

Ok.

Just in time.

"Return to the city." Duan Yu snorted coldly.

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