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

After Ji Ling left, only Yuan Wei and Yuan Ji remained in the study.

"Fairness, what's your opinion on this matter?"

Yuan Wei raised his head slightly and looked at Yuan Ji before slowly asking, "Given Duan Yu's personality, what do you think he will do next?"

After a moment's thought, Yuan Ji first analyzed Duan Yu's personality.

“Uncle, I believe that based on Duan Yu’s past character and actions, I am afraid that if Riguo falls into Duan Yu’s hands this time, his life will be in imminent danger.”

"Duan Yu has many generals under his command. If Duan Yu does not handle this matter properly, it may shake the morale of his troops."

"Therefore, I think Duan Yu will definitely do everything he can to avenge that general named Wang Hunu."

After listening to Yuan Ji's analysis, Yuan Wei nodded silently.

“That’s right, that’s what I thought too,” Yuan Wei said.

"So... who does Uncle plan to send to rescue the highway?" Yuan Ji asked Yuan Wei.

“That idiot…” Yuan Wei said coldly, “He’d better die in Anyi.”

Yuan Ji was taken aback.

this......

"We absolutely cannot make this decision on our own."

Yuan Wei shook his head.

Although he said he hoped Yuan Shu would die in Anyi, it was just talk.

"This matter should be consulted with the Empress Dowager."

“If Duan Yu really leads his troops from Liangzhou to Hedong County, then he is suspected of rebellion. No matter what he wants to do, as long as he leads his troops into the Sili Commandery, it is tantamount to rebellion.”

"Without an imperial edict or a decree from the emperor, he was acting on He Jin's orders in the first month of the year. But now that He Jin is dead, there is no Grand General to give him that authority. If he were to mobilize troops and send generals to the Sili Commandery, it would be considered a rebellion."

"It's not our place to target them now."

Upon hearing Yuan Wei's words, Yuan Ji instantly understood their meaning.

They were investigating He Lingsi's whereabouts on the orders of the Empress Dowager.

Although Yuan Shu made mistakes, his crimes did not warrant death.

Moreover, Wang Hunu committed suicide; he was not killed by Yuan Shu.

Even if the matter were investigated, Yuan Shu would at most be charged with mishandling the situation, and the court would be the one to determine the verdict. It would never fall on Duan Yu's shoulders.

However, if Duan Yu wanted revenge and led his troops into the Sili Commandery, even if it was just outside Liangzhou, it would be suspected of rebellion.

Unauthorized departure from jurisdiction and leading troops across the border are considered crimes of rebellion.

"but......"

Yuan Wei, however, quickly brought the topic back, saying, "We still need to make the necessary preparations."

"Now that the new emperor is about to ascend the throne, Duan Yu is still a threat. Moreover, he has always been prejudiced against the Yuan family. We absolutely cannot let such a person grow stronger."

"Assuming Duan Yu leads his troops to intercept and kill Gong Lu, we must make preparations in advance."

Yuan Ji slowly nodded and said, "Then, Uncle, how do you plan to deal with this?"

Yuan Wei stroked his beard as he pondered.

"Let's report this to the Empress Dowager first. In any case, that general named Tie Shitou under Duan Yu openly led troops to surround a court official with a salary of two thousand shi (a unit of grain), and he should be dealt with."

"Let Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun lead the troops there."

"Also, didn't the White Wave Army in Bingzhou want to surrender two months ago?"

Yuan Ji nodded and replied, "That is indeed the case."

"Guo Tai, the leader of the White Wave Army, wrote a letter expressing his desire to submit to the imperial court."

“Hmm.” Yuan Wei nodded and continued, “The White Wave Army has gathered over 100,000 people, which is a huge number. Staying in Bingzhou is always a threat. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, he will naturally grant amnesty to the world and spread his benevolence. We can mention this matter to the Empress Dowager and ask her to grant them amnesty.”

"This person is in the Taiyuan area, which is closest to Hedong. Let him lead troops south to Hedong."

"I intend for you to go there in person regarding this matter."

“Yuan Shu is foolish and incapable of accomplishing anything. If Duan Yu really dares to lead his troops out of Liangzhou, then Guo Tai can be put to good use.”

"With an army of over 100,000, and some weapons and supplies, it can be formed into an army. If Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song are also assisting, it is not impossible to besiege the Liangzhou army in Hedong County."

"And those people in Hedong County and Hongnong County, don't they also hope that Duan Yu will stop interfering in the affairs of the Sili Commandery? It's time for them to do their part."

“I will request an imperial decree to appoint someone as the pacification envoy. You... understand?”

Yuan Ji turned around, cupped his hands in a salute, and said, "Nephew understands Uncle's meaning. He is nominally the pacification envoy, but in reality, he controls the White Wave Army."

“Good!” Yuan Wei nodded and said, “I trust you to do things. Go ahead.”

"Make good preparations."

"Now that Yuan Shao is in Ji Province, if you can take control of the White Wave Army, the Yuan family will have no worries about the future."

"With you and Benchu ​​in the Yuan family, I can rest assured."

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

Liangzhou, Hanyang Commandery, Ji County.

Even after the start of summer, Liangzhou remains much cooler than the Central Plains.

Although some of the corvée labor was diverted in early spring to launch the war in the Western Regions.

However, the war in the Western Regions went surprisingly smoothly, and no further large-scale corvée labor was conscripted, so the early spring planting proceeded in an orderly manner.

With favorable weather throughout the spring, it is foreseeable that Liangzhou will have another bumper harvest this year.

Looking around, the entire Liangzhou is surrounded by vibrant greenery.

Everywhere in the fields, you can see people with tanned skin, but their faces are full of longing and anticipation for the future.

Compared to three years ago, when starving people were everywhere and the city was filled with pale and sickly people, now there are many more teenagers chasing and playing around in and around the city.

In the streets and alleys, when people sit in front of their doors during their leisure time, holding their rice bowls and eating, they no longer complain about life or groan helplessly.

Since the beginning of the year, huge notice boards have been erected in various government offices and important gathering places for the people in Liangzhou.

It was euphemistically called "The Deeds of Liangzhou".

At first, the people all thought it was for posting notices.

However, it was later discovered that this was not a traditional notice.

Instead, it was used to announce major events in Liangzhou.

For example, there are new policies on agriculture, and some changes in various regions.

Several of these topics are particularly popular among the general public.

One of these changes was in the number of officials.

The notice board displaying the events in Liangzhou would post information about changes in Liangzhou officials and the reasons for those changes.

Some were stripped of their official positions because they were found to have committed wrongdoings.

Some were promoted because they did good deeds that benefited the country and its people.

Aside from the section on changes in officials, the section that the people talk about most and that becomes the main topic of conversation is a section called "The Achievements of Liangzhou".

The above lists the latest battle situation of Liangzhou's foreign wars.

At what time and in what location, they defeated and subjugated a small kingdom in the Western Regions.

Furthermore, it will also list the achievements of some generals who have made outstanding contributions.

In addition, some soldiers who made meritorious contributions would also be marked after being promoted.

Over time, families with members serving in the military would immediately check the "Liangzhou Battle Records" after it was updated to see if their children had made any merits or been promoted.

Whenever someone discovers that their child has been promoted due to meritorious service, they immediately become the focus of public attention.

This feeling of being proud among others, of being the center of attention, made these families who had made contributions and received awards feel extremely proud.

Moreover, there are many rewards and benefits after making meritorious contributions. Yes, for those who are not yet married, the thresholds of their homes are worn down by matchmakers.

From then on, a saying began to circulate in Liangzhou: "If one person joins the army, the whole family will be honored!"

Inside the county government residence.

Li Ru, dressed in a black official robe, was sitting behind his desk, intently annotating government affairs.

The sound of hurried footsteps interrupted Li Ru's thoughts.

Wearing armor, Jiang Xu strode into the hall.

"Mr. Li, urgent dispatch from Hedong County, 800 li away."

Upon arriving in front of Li Ru, Jiang Xu presented him with a bamboo tube sealed with wax.

Upon hearing the urgent message, Li Ru dared not delay. He quickly opened the sealed bamboo tube and glanced at the contents.

"this......"

When he was halfway through reading, Li Ru's eyes suddenly widened.

"What's wrong with Mr. Li?" Jiang Xu asked.

Before Li Ru could even reply to Jiang Xu, he hurriedly said, "Quickly, go and invite General Chen here..."

"No...I'll go myself! Men, prepare the horses, prepare the horses!"

As Li Ru spoke, he strode quickly outside.

Standing to the side, Jiang Xu didn't need to ask any more questions to know that something very important must have happened.

After leaving the county government, Li Ru sent someone to Duan Yu's governor's mansion, while he himself rode towards Chen Qing'an's military camp outside the city.

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