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

West of Taiye Pond, a large group of people is slowly heading towards Chang'an City.

The main force of the procession consisted of cavalry and wagons, with thousands of cavalrymen flanking hundreds of wagons, forming a force of several thousand people.

Almost every carriage had two maids sitting on either side of it.

Although it was already August, the temperature around Chang'an was still scorching. The curtains and windows of the carriages were open, and one could vaguely see that the women were riding inside the lightly gauze-covered carriages.

The escort team that came from Ji County consisted of Zhao Yun and his brother Zhao Feng.

After returning from the Western Regions last time, only Zhao Yun and Zhao Feng accompanied Duan Yu back; all the other generals had returned from leading troops in the Western Regions.

However, when Duan Yu went to Hedong County, he did not take Zhao Yun and Zhao Feng with him, but left the two brothers in Ji County.

Because Li Ru had transferred Chen Qing'an, Duan Yu left Zhao Yun and Zhao Feng in Ji County to protect their families.

This time, all of their families had been moved from Ji County to Chang'an, and Zhao Yun and his brother Zhao Feng would naturally serve as their guards.

When the group approached, Zhao Yun, at the very front, reined in his horse and saw Duan Yu walking towards them. The entire group then slowly came to a stop.

After the first carriage stopped, the carriages that followed also came to a slow stop, and Duan Yu's family members got off the carriages one by one.

The one in the lead was undoubtedly Dong Yi, dressed in a light purple robe with a red gauze over it, looking elegant and beautiful as she held Duan Mu in her arms.

"Daddy...Daddy...hug me."

Duan Mu, who could already clearly say "father" and was wearing a floral dress, opened his arms to Duan Yu.

"Mu'er, be good, don't bother Daddy. Your little sister is still here. You should know to give way to her," Dong Yi said softly to the little Duan Mu in her arms.

Xiao Duanmu withdrew his arm, sucking on a finger as he looked at his mother.

Behind Dong Yi, Diao Chan, carrying Duan Chen, quickly took two steps and came to Dong Yi's side.

"Little sister, little sister..."

Upon seeing Duan Chen, who looked like a little porcelain doll in Diao Chan's arms, Xiao Duan Mu called out to Xiao Duan Chen with a childlike smile.

Upon seeing his two children whom he hadn't seen in a long time, Duan Yu laughed heartily and strode forward. Meanwhile, Da Hei and Xiao Hei, who had grown up with Duan Mu and Duan Chen since they were little, frolicked around Dong Yi and Diao Chan, whimpering softly.

"Yi'er, Chan'er, thank you for your hard work."

Duan Yu took his two children from the two women's arms, holding one on each side of his arms.

Little Duan Mu and Little Duan Chen giggled as Duan Yu held them in his arms, nuzzling his head against him.

Behind the two women, Su He also came up carrying Duan An, who was a year younger than Duan Mu and Duan Chen.

In addition, Zhen Jiang, Zhang Ning, Liu Xiu, Bian Shi, and Andy Luo Jia, among other women, also walked towards the carriage and came to Duan Yu's side.

In the distance, Wang Yi, the commander of the Kite Guard Battalion, which was responsible for protecting the women, watched the scene unfold from afar.

There were two horse-drawn carriages behind him.

Inside the carriage sat Ding, a woman of rather special status, and Xun Cai.

Holding her sleeping daughter, Xun Cai glanced at Duan Yu, who was reunited with his family in the distance, and then at Wang Yi, whose back looked somewhat lonely. She sighed softly and shook her head.

After exchanging a brief greeting with his wife and children, he had Zhao Yun and Zhao Feng escort them to Chang'an.

North of Weiyang Palace in Chang'an City was the original residence of Huo Guang, the most powerful minister of the Western Han Dynasty.

Duan Yu had not yet had time to build a new residence for the Marquis of Ji, so he simply tidied up Huo Guang's mansion and used it as a temporary place to stay.

After his wives and children entered Chang'an through the Xi'an Gate, a young man who had been standing at the back of the crowd bowed to Duan Yu.

The boy was wearing a long black robe.

The robe was embroidered with dragon totems in gold thread, the sleeves were wide, and a red belt was tied around the waist, from which hung a jade pendant with dragon patterns and a long sword.

Seeing Duan Yu looking at him, the young man cupped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "Master."

Duan Yu smiled slightly, stepped forward, and patted Liu Bian on the shoulder.

"You've grown taller and stronger; it seems Your Highness has been very diligent during your time in Liangzhou."

Duan Yu's generous praise brought a smile of approval to Liu Bian's face.

"I will heed your teachings and never forget them," Liu Bian replied softly.

Duan Yu smiled and nodded, then took Liu Bian's hand.

Not far away, a group of hundreds of heavily armored cavalrymen, their armor gleaming and exuding a chilling aura, sped toward the direction the two were riding.

Among the cavalry was a magnificent golden carriage drawn by four pure black warhorses.

When the group arrived in front of Duan Yu and Liu Bian, they came to a sudden and steady stop right in front of them.

Liu Bian looked up at Duan Yu.

Duan Yu pointed to the carriage and said, "Your Highness, please get in. I will drive you into Chang'an."

"From this day forward, Your Highness shall be the Crown Prince of the Great Han, the heir apparent of the nation."

Liu Bian immediately took half a step back and bowed to Duan Yu, saying, "How dare I, your student!"

“My master saved me from danger, taught me knowledge, and protected me. How can I let my master drive for me? It should be the student who drives.”

Duan Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "I am already very happy that Your Highness has this intention, but Your Highness is the Crown Prince of the Han Dynasty, the heir apparent of the country."

"bring it on."

Duan Yu pulled Liu Bian by the hand and helped him into the carriage, then had him sit down behind him.

As Liu Bian boarded the carriage, Duan Yu, with the help of Chen Qing'an and Zhang Liao, changed into the Dragon Scale Golden Armor and tied the cloak embroidered by Duan Liuqing behind him.

The dragon scales and golden armor reflected a dazzling golden light under the sunlight.

His strong and tall body stood behind four warhorses like a war god supporting the shattered sky.

As the carriage started moving, the cloak behind Duan Yu fluttered in the wind.

South Gate of Chang'an City.

The Liangzhou army, clad in black armor and wielding weapons, stretched from inside the Anmen Gate on the south side all the way to the moat outside the city.

Black banners were planted all over the city walls.

One after another, 13-foot-long horns were placed on the battlements above the city walls.

Behind them were a group of burly men, shirtless, with red ribbons tied around their waists and holding red drumsticks.

The city and its surroundings were now packed with the people of Chang'an.

Although they didn't know what was about to happen, the people were certain that an important figure was about to enter the city.

Since Chang'an became a secondary capital, there has been no such grand occasion for a long time, except when the emperor came to Chang'an to worship his ancestors.

Thousands upon thousands of people crowded together on both sides of the gate.

As the thunderous sound of galloping hooves echoed, all the people crammed outside the city turned their gaze to the awe-inspiring procession.

Woo~

Woo~

Woo~

A muffled bugle call sounded from the walls of Chang'an.

The melodious and ancient-sounding bugle call echoed in all directions.

dong dong!

dong dong!

dong dong!

The sound of war drums rang out in unison.

The moment the drumsticks fell, it was as if the earth's arteries were trembling.

It's as if it has awakened the magnificent Chang'an of two hundred years ago.

The people living on this land are all native to Chang'an.

Although I never witnessed the prosperity of Chang'an during its golden age, the bloodline of the people who once lived under the capital of the emperor, passed down from generation to generation, seemed to be awakened at this moment.

Li Ru, along with hundreds of officials of all ranks from Chang'an, stood a few hundred paces away from Anmen Gate.

When Li Ru saw Duan Yu arriving in his carriage, he spread his sleeves, opened his wide black robe, clasped his hands together, knelt on the ground, and shouted:

"We respectfully welcome the Crown Prince's arrival!"

As soon as Li Ru's voice rang out, hundreds of officials behind him knelt down in unison and shouted.

Upon seeing this, the people on both sides, who resembled a black ocean, all knelt down.

Prince.

Crown Prince.

That represents the future emperor.

When the future emperor arrived, everyone knelt down on the ground without hesitation.

Even though their trousers and skirts were patched at the knees, and even though their thin knees, covered only by skin and bones, were painful to kneel on the gravel, the word "Han" etched in their blood drove them to be filled with awe for the Han emperor.

Duan Yu, who was driving the carriage, was wearing a black iron mask. He glanced back at Liu Bian behind him.

You could tell from Liu Bian's slightly youthful face that he was nervous.

But when he met Duan Yu's gaze, Liu Bian's tense expression relaxed considerably.

"Are you ready?" Duan Yu asked softly.

Liu Bian nodded vigorously and said, "Master, I'm ready."

Under the escort of hundreds of heavily armored cavalrymen, the carriage arrived at the passageway leading to Anmen, where Liangzhou soldiers and civilians knelt to welcome it.

As Duan Yu, driving the carriage, slowed down and passed through the passage where countless people knelt in worship.

A series of loud yet deep tiger roars echoed across the sky.

"Raise your heads!"

Duan Yu looked around and saw countless ragged and pale-faced people on both sides of Anmen Gate.

At Duan Yu's command, the bewildered people on both sides slowly raised their heads in obedience.

Those eyes were either empty, confused, or fearful...

"I am Duan Yu, Governor of Liangzhou, Marquis of Ten Thousand Households, and General Who Conquers the West of the Great Han Dynasty!"

Duan Yu straightened his chest and looked at Liu Bian behind him.

"Behind me stands the Crown Prince of the Great Han, the eldest son of the late Emperor!"

"From this day forward, this city will once again witness the rise of a powerful dynasty, and once again witness the Han people writing a great new chapter, and you will be the witnesses to all of this history!"

"Today I command you to raise your heads and gaze upon this historic moment, which is also a declaration that your suffering has ended from this day forward!"

"For thousands of years, powerful clans and aristocratic families have forced you to bow your heads, but I, and the Crown Prince, will make you raise your heads again!"

"Let your eyes, which see the world clearly, witness once again the glory of the Han people shining upon this land!"

"From this day forward, you will no longer have to suffer from hunger. On behalf of the Crown Prince, I declare that you will receive your own good seeds and your own land. The government will provide you with oxen and farming tools to help you build a happy home!"

"From this moment on, you will be reborn!"

"Tell your families, tell your relatives far away!"

"The Han emperor resided in Chang'an, uniting the people and shaping the land!"