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

Among the crowd, Yuan Ji was not the only one who noticed Duan Yu.

Just because the black tiger under Duan Yu's horse was too conspicuous, it was the first thing that appeared in the square outside Sima Gate and attracted a lot of attention.

The newly appointed Minister Cui Lie stood in the crowd, surrounded by dozens of officials.

Upon hearing the reminder from those around him, Cui Lie's gaze fell upon Duan Yu, and then he unconsciously began to disappear into the crowd.

His eyes also became evasive.

Previously, because he had received benefits from the Liangzhou gentry, Cui Lie listed more than ten crimes committed by Duan Yu.

Who would have thought that Duan Yu had faked his death?

After glancing at Duan Yu, Cui Lie, who was hiding in the crowd, wished he could disappear into the crowd as soon as he saw Duan Yu.

Meanwhile, after seeing Duan Yu arrive, Yuan Ji whispered something to Yuan Wei.

"Uncle, Duan Yu has arrived."

Also in the crowd, Yuan Wei, dressed in a vermilion court robe, holding a scepter and wearing a tall mountain-shaped crown, turned his head to look at Duan Yu.

The news of Zhang Feng's arrest by the Court of Justice had already reached Yuan Wei's ears that afternoon.

However, Yuan Wei was not alarmed by this.

It's true that he gave her the jade pill.

However, the Jade Pill does not contain any poison.

He simply gave the jade pill to Dong Zhuo, but did not have Dong Zhuo give it to Liu Hong.

No matter how you look at it, this matter has nothing to do with him.

This is the brilliance of using someone else to do your dirty work; even if the incident happens, you won't be implicated.

However, seeing that Duan Yu, who once needed Dong Zhuo's recommendation to gain a foothold, had now established his power in just two years, Yuan Wei still felt somewhat regretful.

"Nothing is ever-changing."

Yuan Wei sighed.

"Marquis Ji!"

"I have met Marquis Ji."

"Marquis of Ji".

Duan Yu, who had just dismounted from the black tiger, headed towards the Sima Gate.

Whether out of courtesy or respect, the people around him greeted Duan Yu and made way for him, creating a straight path.

Duan Yu responded with a smile to each of the people who greeted him.

Two years ago, when he first entered the palace, he had to stand at the very back of the crowd.

Two years later, as he stepped into Sima Gate, there were no longer any obstructions in front of him.

The first row of those waiting in front of Sima Gate consisted of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers.

Grand Commandant Zhang Wen, Minister of Works Cui Lie, Minister of Public Works Ma Ridi, Minister of Justice Guo Hong, Grand Master of the Palace Yuan Ji, Commandant of the Guards Yang Biao... including the current Grand Tutor Yuan Wei, and others stood at the very front.

"Marquis of Ji".

Upon seeing Duan Yu, Guo Hong was the first to step forward, cup his hands, and greet him.

This scene did not surprise the people around them.

Guo Hong had previously shown clear favoritism towards Duan Yu in handling the case of Wang Yun's son, Wang Gai.

Guo Hong was subsequently dismissed from his post.

The first thing Duan Yu did after entering Luoyang was to go to the Court of Justice, and the next day he and Guo Hong arrested Zhang Feng.

Almost anyone could see that Guo Hong had a very high opinion of Duan Yu.

All of these actions were also a gesture of goodwill towards Duan Yu.

To everyone's surprise, Yang Biao, the Commandant of the Guards, actually stepped forward and greeted Duan Yu.

"Marquis of Ji".

Yang Biao clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and bowed slightly to Duan Yu.

Ok?

Duan Yu was slightly taken aback.

Even Yuan Wei, who was standing to the side, narrowed his eyes.

What is Yang Biao up to?

Duan Yu didn't quite understand.

You should know that when Yang Ci was still alive, he caused him a lot of trouble at the beginning.

Huangfu Song was promoted by Yang Ci to serve as the governor of Beidi Commandery.

It's equivalent to driving a nail into Liangzhou.

After glancing at Yang Biao, Duan Yu chose to return the greeting.

The Yang family of Hongnong was not as powerful as the Yuan family of Runan.

However, they were absolutely top-tier among the gentry of Guanzhong.

They held absolute power within the Guanzhong aristocratic group.

Regardless of Yang Biao's reasons, Duan Yu naturally could not refuse such an overt gesture of goodwill.

"Lord Yang, please accept my condolences. I am deeply sorry that I was unable to offer my condolences to Lord Yang," Duan Yu replied in return.

Yang Biao nodded slightly, and then did not respond further.

"Master Duan."

Yuan Wei's voice rang out, and he smiled and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Duan Yu: "Lord Duan is becoming more and more spirited."

Duan Yu smiled and shook his head, replying, "Not at all, it's Grand Tutor Yuan who's getting more and more vigorous with age."

"Not at all," Yuan Wei said with a smile. "It's a good thing that Lord Duan has become famous at a young age. There's no need to be so modest."

"Hehe, becoming more and more shrewd isn't necessarily a bad thing," Duan Yu retorted sharply. "I admire Grand Tutor Yuan's exceptional skill."

"Oh?" Yuan Wei raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly, saying, "What is it that Lord Duan is talking about? I don't quite understand."

Duan Yu and Yuan Wei were talking, and everyone around them was listening attentively.

Furthermore, the meaning of the dialogue between the two is being analyzed.

Although the words were only a few short sentences.

But those around them could tell that the two were warning and mocking each other.

Yuan Wei warned Duan Yu not to become too arrogant after achieving fame at a young age.

Duan Yu, on the other hand, was cursing Yuan Wei, saying that being old and not dying makes one a thief.

Yuan Wei squinted at Duan Yu with eyes as cunning as an old fox.

Duan Yu, on the other hand, looked down at Yuan Wei with a slight upturn of his lips.

Everyone around them held their breath.

With Yang Ci's death, Yuan Wei is now the most senior and highest-ranking member of the previous generation in the imperial court.

People like Yang Biao, Cui Lie, and Guo Hong belong to the middle-aged generation.

Duan Yu, on the other hand, belongs to the younger generation, the same generation as Yuan Ji, Yuan Shu, and others.

They also represent the strongest new generation.

The conflict between the two, and between Duan Yu and the Yuan family, destined this to be a clash between the strongest representative of the new generation and the older generation, and even the most elite generation of the Han Dynasty's gentry.

Just as the two were talking, General He Jin, who arrived late, also came to the Sima Gate.

With He Jin's arrival, it was time for the morning court session.

"The auspicious hour has arrived; ministers, the morning court is here!"

As the Imperial Guards opened the Sima Gate, the eunuch's high-pitched voice announced the news.

The officials began to enter the Sima Gate in order of their official rank.

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

Before long, officials of the rank of 1,000 shi or above were already standing in the Jiade Hall.

The person who originally sat on the dragon throne, Liu Hong, has been replaced by the current Crown Prince Liu Xie.

Empress Dowager Dong, dressed in a black phoenix robe and wearing a phoenix crown, knelt beside Liu Xie.

Meanwhile, Grand Tutor Yuan Wei, who was assisting in governing, stood on the steps leading to the dragon throne.

As for Duan Yu, he stood in the first row with Cui Lie, Zhang Wen, Ma Ridi, He Jin, and others.

Jian Shuo, the commander of the Imperial Guards, stood to one side of the main hall, completely replacing Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong in their former positions.

Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong did not appear in the main hall.

"Ministers who have matters to report may do so; those who have nothing to report may leave the court."

With the simultaneous announcement from the eunuch in front of the palace, the court assembly officially began.

The first person to step forward was not Duan Yu, but Guo Hong, who was in charge of investigating Zhang Feng yesterday.

"Your subject Guo Hong has something to report."

Guo Hong, holding a scepter, stepped forward and bowed with his hands clasped.

Empress Dowager Dong, who was kneeling beside Liu Xie, waved her sleeve.

Yuan Wei, standing on the steps, frowned.

Having received permission, Guo Hong glanced at Duan Yu's back in the front row, then bowed and said, "Your Majesty, after my investigation, there are many problems with the case concerning the assassination of His Majesty."

"The jade pills Your Majesty took previously were not poisonous, as confirmed by multiple examinations by the imperial physicians."

"And Dong Zhuo, the Commandant of Sili, also tested the medicine before presenting it to His Majesty. His Majesty tested the medicine before using it."

"All of the above can serve as evidence that the Jade Pill is non-toxic."

"After careful examination, I found that Your Majesty felt slightly unwell after taking the Jade Pill, and I summoned the Imperial Physician Zhang Feng to the palace for a consultation."

"After examining His Majesty, Imperial Physician Zhang Feng prescribed medicine."

"After further investigation, I discovered that the medicines used in the prescription and the medicines used in the Jade Pill have conflicting, mutually reinforcing, and mutually antagonistic effects."

"That's why His Majesty fell seriously ill."

"Therefore, I believe that the Jade Pill case has nothing to do with Dong Zhuo, the Commandant of the Capital Region, but was done by Zhang Feng, the Imperial Physician."

"But whether Zhang Feng did it intentionally is still under investigation."

"However, the Jade Pill case has nothing to do with Sili Commandant Dong Zhuo, that is indeed true."

Yesterday afternoon, when Guo Hong and Duan Yu arrested Zhang Feng, the whole story had already spread throughout Luoyang.

Such a big matter could not be hidden in Luoyang at all.

Therefore, when Guo Hong said these words, the officials in the hall were not surprised.

As for Guo Hong's statement that the Jade Pill case had nothing to do with Dong Zhuo, no one refuted it.

Yuan Wei, who was standing on the steps, did not say anything.

Duan Yu stood up straight and remained silent.

"Such mediocre people deserve to die, even if it wasn't intentional!"

Empress Dowager Dong gritted her teeth and said, "We will use severe torture to find out what this person's true intentions are!"

"Yes!" Guo Hong replied.

After Zhang Feng's matter was settled, no one spoke up again.

Empress Dowager Dong, kneeling beside Liu Xie, glanced at Duan Yu and then looked at the assembled officials in the hall, saying, "I have something to announce today."

"The Duan family has long resided in Liangzhou, and last year they opened up the road to the Western Regions. This is a great achievement of the Han Dynasty over the past century."

"I think that if Minister Duan can subdue the entire Western Regions and bring it into the territory of the Han Dynasty, this would be a great achievement in expanding our territory."

"Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, no one has ever made such a contribution."

"Therefore, in order to reward you, I have decided that if Minister Duan can bring the entire Western Regions under the Han Dynasty, then I will bestow upon Minister Duan the title of King of Xiliang."

hiss!

As soon as Empress Dowager Dong said this, a collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the hall.

King of Xiliang!

Make the king!

this......

Empress Dowager Dong actually wants to grant Duan Yu the title of king!

Yuan Wei, He Jin, and all the ministers, including the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, stared wide-eyed in astonishment.