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

The overall layout of Weiyang Palace is rectangular, with a perimeter of approximately fourteen kilometers.

After entering through the Xi'an Gate, Cangchi is on the left and Weiyang Stable is on the right.

The water of Cangchi was introduced through an open channel, forming a small lake. In the center, there is an artificial platform that can be used for recreation.

The towering walls on all four sides are equipped with corner towers, which are guarded by soldiers.

Weiyang Palace is roughly divided into three areas: front, middle, and rear.

The front hall was the main place where the emperor received his ministers and discussed state affairs.

After Duan Yu entered through the Xi'an Gate in a carriage, he arrived at the front hall.

At this moment, all the court officials except Duan Yu had arrived in the main hall.

Liu Bian, the eldest son of the emperor, was sitting on the throne at the top of the main hall, with a black beaded curtain behind him.

Empress Dowager He Lingsi, dressed in a gorgeous phoenix robe, sat behind a beaded curtain and listened to the government from behind it.

When the courtiers in the hall saw Duan Yu, they immediately sat up straight.

Even Liu Bian, sitting on the throne, was the same.

Today is the day to finalize the date for Liu Bian's ascension to the throne and to arrange the official positions of many court officials, so only a few important figures have come.

There's no need to elaborate on Yang Biao and Yang Qi.

Besides Yang Biao and Yang Qi, there was also Song Ze from the Song family of Chang'an, whom Duan Yu had previously recruited.

And Fayan, son of Fazhen of the Fufeng Fa clan.

Originally, Duan Yu wanted to recruit Fa Zhen, but Fa Zhen refused. However, after the great victory at Hangu Pass, Fa Zhen did not respond to the call, but his son Fa Yan came instead.

Standing not far from Fa Yan, a middle-aged man in an official robe bowed respectfully upon seeing Duan Yu.

Duan Yu nodded slightly.

This person was named Wei Duan and came from the Wei clan of Duling.

The Duling Wei family has passed down texts such as the Guliang Commentary on the Spring and Autumn Annals, the Jing Family Book of Changes, and the Han Poems.

Wei Xuancheng, the fifth-generation ancestor of the Wei clan of Duling during the reign of Emperor Yuan, served as prime minister.

His great-grandfather, Wei Shang, served as Grand Marshal during the reign of Emperor Ai.

My great-uncle Wei Biao served as the Grand Herald and Acting Minister of Works during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

It was indeed a renowned family in the medieval period.

In addition, there was Fifth Xun, a nephew of the Fifth Clan of Changling. He served in the same government as Wei Duan and others, and they were colleagues and fellow townsmen.

Duan Yu only learned about these families after he transmigrated.

Although there are not many records of these families in the Three Kingdoms period, it is undeniable that each of these families had a great influence during the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Take the Fifth Clan, for example. They were descendants of the Tian Clan of Qi. From the Western Han to the Eastern Han, they were a family of high-ranking officials, and each member of the family held a position with a salary of 2,000 shi (a unit of grain measure).

Fifth Xun's father, Fifth Yong, was a military governor and censor, and was appointed to oversee Youzhou.

In addition to the above, there is another important family, the Ma family of Maoling, Fufeng.

That is, the Ma family of Maoling, Fufeng, of Ma Ridi, the Minister of Works of the Luoyang court.

"Marquis of Ji".

Ma Ru, a cousin of Ma Ridi, bowed to Duan Yu.

Duan Yu returned the greeting with a smile.

It's not unusual for prominent families to invest in shares.

For example, the three Zhuge brothers of Langya served in Wei, Shu, and Wu respectively, as did Xun Yu and Xun Chen of the Xun clan of Yingchuan...

In times of great strife, these aristocratic families made investments to ensure their continued prosperity and stability, regardless of the circumstances.

Duan Yu had long since tacitly accepted this unspoken rule of vying for power.

The idea of ​​slaughtering the entire aristocratic class, or having a clear stance on such matters, is simply impossible in this day and age.

With the people unenlightened, no one except the knowledgeable aristocracy could govern the country.

The so-called "humble family" were actually members of the aristocratic families, only they were impoverished members of the aristocratic families.

The common people may produce fierce generals and talented individuals, but they will never produce people capable of governing the country.

Let alone governing the whole country, such a person could not possibly come from humble origins, not even to govern a county or a township.

Knowledge was monopolized in this era. Apart from the gentry who possessed knowledge, the vast majority of ordinary people couldn't even write their own characters.

How can one govern the world in such a way?

Only by truly breaking the monopoly of the aristocratic class and spreading and popularizing knowledge can we achieve this.

But this is not something that can be accomplished in a few years, or even a decade or a generation.

Although Duan Yu's land reform encroached on some of the interests of the gentry and powerful clans, it was not entirely unacceptable.

Because the aristocratic families also controlled knowledge.

Duan Yu had discussed this point with Li Ru before.

However, if Duan Yu chooses to break the aristocratic family's monopoly on knowledge now, it would be tantamount to severing the aristocratic family's lifeline.

At that time, we will truly be at odds with the world.

You can never understand these things unless you're in power.

Indiscriminate killing will only cause instability and unrest in the territory being ruled.

At the beginning, when Duan Yu was just a county constable or a prefect, he could still threaten people with killing.

After all, governing a county or even a prefecture does not require too many people.

The talent under his command is enough.

But as his territory grows larger, Duan Yu's understanding of this point deepens.

Once conquered territory, it needs to be governed and managed.

He is not a god and cannot oversee everything.

Therefore, from the perspective of the aristocratic class, Duan Yu has now compromised with the times.

Besides the Guanzhong gentry, those standing at the front of the main hall were Duan Yu's subordinates.

Jia Xu, Cheng Yu, Xun You, and Li Ru arrived from Liangzhou a few days ago.

Although there were only a dozen or so people.

But these are the future Three Dukes and Nine Ministers of the Chang'an court.

When Duan Yu walked to the front of everyone, the people behind him consciously stood in two rows and bowed to Empress Dowager He Lingsi, who was sitting on the throne and behind the beaded curtain.

After bowing, Duan Yu turned to look at the people in the prince's entourage.

"Gentlemen, you must already know why I have summoned you here today to discuss politics."

Duan Yu looked at everyone and emphasized the contents of the proclamation against the traitors again, saying: "The great principles of the Spring and Autumn Annals are that the eldest son inherits the throne, so as to stabilize the state and bring peace to the people."

The eldest son of the Emperor, Yuan Si, is of imperial lineage, the bloodline of Your Majesty, born by the mandate of Heaven, and raised with righteousness. How can we allow villains to stealthily harm him?

"I, Marquis, have received the late Emperor's grace and should therefore support the crumbling empire and eliminate the wicked empress who has brought chaos to the country. This wicked empress has used her status as a concubine to oppress the legitimate heir and has corrupted the laws of our ancestors. In the past, Emperor Wu of Han executed Gouyi to prevent future troubles, and Emperor Guangwu deposed Empress Guo to restore order to the country."

I, Duan Yu, am a loyal subject of the Han Dynasty. Naturally, I cannot bear to see the ancestral temples overthrown, and all my actions have been upright and honorable.

"It is a great fortune for the Han Dynasty that you, esteemed members of the ancient noble families, are able to join me in purifying the palace and restoring order." Duan Yu's gaze swept over the crowd.

Yang Biao, Yang Qi, Song Ze, Fa Yan, Wei Duan, Fifth Patrol, Ma Ru and others all nodded in agreement.

"The Marquis of Shi was the eldest son of the late emperor, born under the Qianfu (heavenly mandate) and named after receiving the golden book."

The false emperor in Luoyang was actually born out of wedlock, but was merely a puppet manipulated by the wicked empress. Therefore, I, the Marquis, supported the new emperor's ascension to the throne in the capital of Emperor Gaozu.

The purpose of this invitation today is to discuss the day of the new emperor's ascension to the throne, which is also the day to establish the division of power among the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers of the court. Therefore, please feel free to speak your minds.

Duan Yu's words were righteous and impeccable, but in reality, they were the result of many days of discussion by Li Ru, Jia Xu, and others.

In addition, there was another article in the Qing Palace, which was to be proclaimed to the world after the new emperor ascended the throne and launched a campaign against Luoyang.

As soon as Duan Yu finished speaking, Yang Biao, who was in the first row among the crowd, raised his official tablet and stepped out of the line.

Yang Biao bowed to Liu Bian on the throne first, and then bowed to Duan Yu, saying, "Lord Ji, I believe that the emperor should ascend the throne as soon as possible. This way, the new dynasty can be established, the moral order can be restored, and the world can be informed that this year's autumn harvest is plentiful and Liangzhou is rich in money and grain. We should raise an army to punish the injustice."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

"Seconded."

After Yang Biao finished speaking, everyone in the hall expressed their agreement.

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu nodded slightly and said, "In that case, I believe that seven days from now will be an auspicious day."

As he spoke, Duan Yu turned to look at Liu Bian on the throne, and then raised his imperial tablet.

Sitting on the throne, Liu Bian nodded slightly, the beaded curtain on his imperial crown swaying gently.

"What Minister Duan means is also what I mean."

Liu Bian's statement indicates that the date of his ascension to the throne has been set.

And then came the bestowal of rewards.

The appointment of officials by the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers had already been decided several days prior.

Duan Yu turned to the crowd in the hall and said, "The Emperor, mindful of your contributions to the new dynasty, hereby bestows titles upon the Three Dukes and the Nine Ministers to establish the righteousness of the new dynasty."

"Yang Biao was appointed Minister of Works, Wei Duan was appointed Grand Commandant, and Song Ze was appointed Minister of Public Works."

"Ma Ru was appointed as the Minister of the Imperial Household; Fa Yan as the Minister of Agriculture; Yang Qi as the Minister of Ceremonies; the Fifth Circuit Minister as the Grand Herald; Jia Xu as the Minister of Justice; Cheng Yu as the Commandant of the Guards; Yang Fu as the Minister of the Imperial Household; Gai Xun as the Minister of Ceremonies; Li Ru as the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat; Xun You as the Imperial Censor..."

Duan Yu read out the list that had already been finalized.

The rewards for the vast majority of people have been decided, but everyone knows in their hearts that the position of the most important person has not yet been decided.

This person is none other than Duan Yu.

Empress Dowager He Lingsi, sitting behind Liu Bian behind a beaded curtain, coughed softly.

He then said, "Minister Duan assisted the great empire in preventing its collapse, and he is the one who most deserves to be rewarded."

Everyone in His Highness nodded in agreement with He Lingsi's words.

"I dare not," Duan Yu quickly declined. "Your subject, Duan Yu, has already received the Emperor's favor and is now to be a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households. How could I dare to covet more?"

"Lord Ji, there is no need to be modest. All the ministers and I have witnessed your achievements. If it weren't for you saving the late emperor's bloodline in times of crisis and protecting me in Chang'an, the world might be in chaos today. Your merits surpass those of Xiao He and Han Xin, and you deserve to be honored."

"Therefore, I have discussed with Your Majesty the matter and have requested that the Marquis of Ji be granted the title of King!"

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P.S.: Something came up at work yesterday... All departments were mobilized to conduct a thorough fire safety inspection. I spent the whole day with the leaders and didn't get home until after 11 p.m. I was planning to write a big update, but I was delayed. I apologize to everyone for this.

Fortunately, there was no break in updates; there will still be at least three updates today, as compensation for yesterday.