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

"Hasn't Minister Cui heard the news that Duan Yu may have died in battle in Liangzhou?"

Liu Hong stared coldly at Cui Lie.

Liu Hong couldn't say whether he liked or disliked Cui Lie.

All Liu Hong likes is money.

Cui Lie bought the position of Situ for fifty million coins.

But Cui Lie's behavior made Liu Hong very unhappy.

Before it was even confirmed whether Duan Yu was truly dead, Cui Lie was already busy kicking him while he was down, and even made some threats, which made Liu Hong very unhappy.

"Your Majesty," Cui Lie said, bowing slightly, "I have heard a little about it."

"But I did not bring this up because Duan Yu died in battle."

"Moreover, this was not my suggestion, but a petition from many prefects of Liangzhou. I just felt that it made some sense."

“If the Governor of Liangzhou, Marquis Ji, were still alive, and with him suppressing Liangzhou, I would not have said such a thing.”

"But now that Duan Yu is no longer in Liangzhou, I feel even more compelled to say these things."

"Your Majesty, I am devoted to the Han Dynasty and to Your Majesty."

Cui Lie's expression was open and honest.

He speaks with great emotion and expression.

Zhang Rang, standing at the bottom of the steps, rolled his eyes vigorously.

That might fool a young child.

Which of those standing in this court isn't a cunning fox?

If it weren't for the benefits given to Cui Lie by those powerful families in Liangzhou, why would Cui Lie be so eager to jump out?

The death of a person is a great loss. Who would choose to jump out at this time to take advantage of Duan Yu's misfortune and push him down when the stone wall is collapsing?

Only someone like Cui Lie could do something like this.

but.

Then again.

If Duan Yu really is dead.

The situation in Liangzhou might indeed be as Cui Lie predicted.

Let's set aside whether Duan Yu's new policies truly exploited the people.

But one thing is certain: Duan Yu's so-called new policy must have touched upon the interests of the powerful clans and aristocratic families of Liangzhou.

Otherwise, why would those people be in such a hurry to jump out?

If Duan Yu's new policies were forcibly implemented at this time, those people might actually cause some trouble.

If Liangzhou descends into chaos...

That big man was truly in grave danger.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion had exhausted the Han Dynasty's vitality.

The number of troops that can be drawn from Luoyang and the surrounding areas is pitifully small.

Only Liangzhou and Bingzhou still had strong armies.

But if Liangzhou falls into chaos, then the army's advance will be aimed directly at the Three Auxiliary Regions.

"roll!"

Sitting on his armchair, Liu Hong roared and pointed outside the hall, "A bunch of useless trash, get out of here!"

Cui Lie was also startled by Liu Hong's sudden outburst of rage while sitting on the chair.

However, things calmed down quickly.

Although Liu Hong was furious, he did not say anything.

This shows that Liu Hong had already compromised in his heart.

"Your Majesty, we shall take our leave now."

Cui Lie bowed, then led his ministers away one by one.

After everyone left, only Liu Hong, Zhang Rang, and Zhao Zhong remained in the Jiade Hall.

"Zhang Rang, immediately, immediately send someone to Liangzhou to find a trustworthy person."

Liu Hong gritted his teeth and said to Zhang Rang, "Ten days. Within ten days, I must know whether Duan Yu is dead or not."

Standing at the bottom of the steps, Zhang Rang turned around, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, the eunuch Zuo Feng previously went to Yingchuan to deliver the imperial edict to Duan Yu."

“This man is clever and has served His Majesty for many years, remaining loyal to him. This old servant believes that sending him is the most appropriate course of action.”

Liu Hong nodded and waved his hand, saying, "Immediately send the eunuch Zuo Feng to Ji County."

"Your Majesty, this old servant has something else to say, but I don't know if I should." Zhang Rang bowed his head.

"Speak," Liu Hong said with a gloomy face.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhang Rang pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, Marquis Ji, Duan Yu, has implemented new policies in Liangzhou, which must be quite effective."

"Otherwise, those powerful families in Liangzhou wouldn't have reacted this way."

"I wonder if Your Majesty has noticed that the places Cui Lie just mentioned do not include Hanyang, Longxi, or Jincheng, which are all outside the three prefectures."

"This old servant thinks that perhaps Marquis Ji offended the local powerful families. Perhaps... perhaps Marquis Ji's death was also related to those powerful families?"

"Should Your Majesty also send someone to investigate?" Zhang Rang asked tentatively.

Is this an investigation?

Liu Hong frowned deeply.

Liangzhou has been almost entirely outside the control of the Han Dynasty for the past few years.

Especially in places outside Wuwei Prefecture, such as Zhangye, Jiuquan, and Dunhuang.

These places not only had various non-Han peoples, but also some small kingdoms in the Western Regions.

Even if he finds out the truth, what good will it do with the power he has at his disposal now?

Zhang Jiao alone has exhausted the strength he has accumulated over so many years.

Although he disliked Cui Lie.

But we have to admit that Cui Lie is right.

If Liangzhou really rebels.

Given the strength of the Qiang people and the Liangzhou army, what can he possibly use to deal with them now?

The Yellow Turban rebels in the Central Plains have not yet been completely pacified.

Where would there be any surplus troops to suppress the rebellion in Liangzhou?

At that time, the rebellion in Liangzhou would likely directly threaten the Three Auxiliary Regions.

"Forget it, let's first confirm whether Duan Yu is dead. If Duan Yu is not dead, then everything is easy to talk about..." Liu Hong said helplessly.

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

The residence of Zhang Feng, the Imperial Physician.

Zhang Fengzheng, the Imperial Physician, dressed in a black official robe, was walking towards the gate of the mansion.

"grown ups."

The doorman bowed to Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng smiled slightly and nodded.

Just as Zhang Feng stepped out of the mansion gate, and the servants waiting outside took the medicine box from his hands, a carriage suddenly stopped at the gate.

Zhang Feng looked up.

After the carriage stopped, the curtain was opened before the maids who got off the carriage could even get out.

He Lingman, who had clearly just been crying, hurriedly stepped down from the carriage, lifting her skirt.

"lady......"

Zhang Fengbin politely bowed.

However, He Lingman completely ignored her and simply stepped over the gate.

The servants, doormen, and stewards around immediately lowered their heads, as if they hadn't seen or heard anything, keeping their eyes, noses, mouths, and minds to themselves.

He Lingman's maid hurriedly crossed the threshold, bowed to Zhang Feng, and then tried to catch up with him.

But before he could walk away, Zhang Feng grabbed him.

"master....."

The maid was immediately alarmed.

A sharp glint flashed in Zhang Feng's eyes: "What's wrong with Madam?"

The maid lowered her head in a panic.

Zhang Feng suddenly tightened his grip, and the maid whose arm was being pinched cried out in surprise.

"Where did Madam just go? What did she hear?" Zhang Feng's voice suddenly turned cold.

"Reporting to Master, Madam... Madam just went to the General's residence." The maid bit her lip tightly.

"And then?" Zhang Feng pressed on.

"Reporting to Master, this is all I know. I have been waiting outside ever since Madam entered the manor."

Zhang Feng narrowed his eyes, then released his grip on the maid's hand and gently smoothed out the wrinkles in the maid's clothes on her arm.

"Don't be afraid, I'm just worried about Madam. Go and take good care of her."

Zhang Feng smiled and waved.

The maid hurriedly chased after He Lingman into the mansion as if fleeing.

Zhang Feng turned and walked out of the mansion, his eyes concealing his true intentions as he boarded the carriage.

"My lord, shall we go to the palace now?"

After Zhang Feng boarded the carriage, the coachman outside asked him quietly.

Inside the carriage, Zhang Feng, his eyes clouded with gloom, shook his head slightly and said, "Go to the residence of Yuan Ji, the Grand Master of the Palace."

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

"You're saying Duan Yu is dead?" Zhang Feng stared wide-eyed, unable to see Yuan Ji.

Yuan Ji sat opposite Zhang Feng.

Only Zhang Feng and Yuan Ji were in the quiet study.

Yuan Ji nodded slightly to Zhang Feng and said, "Although the news has not yet been confirmed, so far, the information coming from Liangzhou is indeed like this."

"When Duan Yu was fighting against Bei Gong Boyu, he was ambushed by Bei Gong Boyu and died in Xiutu Marsh."

"It was the deserters who spread the news."

"Moreover, the news has already spread throughout Luoyang City."

"The officials have just entered the palace, so the news must have already reached the palace."

died!

Duan Yu is dead?

he.,.....

Zhang Feng suddenly stood up.

Yuan Ji looked up at Zhang Feng and was startled.

"How can he die before I've even tortured him myself!"

"How could he die!"

Zhang Feng grabbed the crown on his head with both hands and then frantically ripped it off and threw it to the ground.

The jade crown shattered into countless pieces in an instant, and Zhang Feng's disheveled hair made him look like a madman.

"Brother Zhang, calm down."

Yuan Ji quickly dissuaded him, saying, "Isn't his death good news for Brother Zhang?"

Zhang Feng suddenly raised his head, his eyes like those of a wild beast as he looked at Yuan Ji, and said in an almost growling voice, "I want to watch him die with my own eyes, to watch him be tortured to death by me!"