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

Liu Baitu's words sent a shiver down Duan Yu's spine.

Since the last battle at Caoyang Pavilion, Duan Liuqing has been missing.

Based on the findings of Wang Hunu and Tie Shitou at the time, it was suspected that Duan Liuqing jumped into the river to keep the secret.

With the Yellow River surging and its waters towering, if Duan Liuqing had any further injuries, his chances of survival would certainly be slim.

However, Duan Yu always believed that Duan Liuqing was still alive.

So they never stopped searching.

But after all this time, there's still no news.

In his heart, Duan Yu had already accepted that Duan Liuqing was probably dead.

The body simply couldn't be found.

The reason why no funeral was held for Duan Liuqing was that he wanted to leave a memory in his heart.

Upon suddenly hearing the news that Duan Liuqing was still alive, Duan Yu was naturally overjoyed.

"Where is she now?" Duan Yu asked, his expression slightly agitated.

“In Yizhou,” Liu Baitu replied.

Ok?

Yizhou?

Duan Yu was taken aback.

Why did you go to Yizhou?

"This secret letter didn't arrive without some difficulties," Liu Baitu explained. "According to the date on the letter, it was sent out last year, but it took three months to reach the Military Affairs Bureau."

"Duan Liuqing explained the specifics in the letter: although she did not die after falling into the river, she was seriously injured and fell into a coma."

"After she fully recovered, she had arrived in Hanzhong County, and after several transfers, she arrived in Shu County. If we go by the time the letter was sent, she should still be in Shu County."

Yizhou, Shu Commandery.

This is completely contrary to what we were thinking.

No wonder they spent so much effort but couldn't find her.

So we're already in Yizhou.

"In that case, try to re-establish contact with Duan Liuqing, and make sure she is safe."

Duan Yu looked at Liu Baitu and gave him instructions.

Actually, Duan Yu's words were somewhat unnecessary.

As Liu Baitu's disciple, Duan Liuqing received just as much attention from Liu Baitu as Duan Yu, so Liu Baitu would naturally try every means to ascertain Duan Liuqing's current situation.

"Yes," Liu Baitu replied.

"Alright, everyone, go down. Make all the necessary preparations. Once the Liangzhou army arrives in Chang'an, we will begin to plan our strategy, prepare provisions and weapons in advance, and launch our attack as soon as possible."

After everyone agreed, they dispersed.

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

As the war began, Chang'an City became like a giant war machine at work.

All departments and units received preparations for the war.

The three dukes and nine ministers each performed their duties, preparing provisions and equipment.

Inside the residence of Fa Yan, the Grand Minister of Agriculture, in Chang'an City.

Having just returned from the residence of Grand Commandant Wei Duan, Fa Yan dragged his weary body back to his study, dressed in a black official robe.

The Grand Minister of Agriculture controls the money and grain, and with war approaching, it is necessary to coordinate the allocation and transportation of grain.

As the saying goes, before the soldiers and horses move, food and grass go first.

Even though the Liangzhou army had not yet arrived in Chang'an, the provisions that needed to be prepared in advance had to be transferred to various places in preparation for any eventuality.

Therefore, the first one to get busy was Fayan.

Although Grand Commandant Wei Duan did not have military power, as Grand Commandant, he still had to go through the routine procedures of arranging pre-battle preparations at the Grand Commandant's residence.

The Grand Commandant was tasked with arranging the transportation of provisions, the manufacture of weapons, and the mobilization of corvée labor.

Then the Grand Minister of Agriculture and the Grand Master of the Palace, along with the other nine ministers, would relay the message down the chain of command.

The way a leader acts determines the efficiency of his subordinates and all government offices.

Duan Yu was always decisive and efficient, so once he issued an order, he would not allow any delays.

Despite having been busy all day, Fa Yan didn't dare to rest much after returning home. He went straight to his study and began drafting documents.

Just as Fa Yan was busy, there was a knock on the door outside the study.

Fa Yan barely looked up before saying "Come in" and continued writing on the documents in front of him.

Outside the study, Fa Zheng was carrying a wooden tray with a bowl of meat porridge and two small dishes on it.

"Father."

After entering, Fa Zheng carried a tray to the table in front of Fa Yan, then knelt down and placed the tray on the table.

Fa Yan glanced at the meat porridge on the tray and smiled with satisfaction.

"Have you all eaten?" Fa Yan put down his calligraphy brush.

Fa Zheng nodded and replied, "Yes, Father, Mother has also eaten."

Fa Yan put the documents aside and then took the bowl of porridge from the tray to his face: "I didn't feel hungry when I came back, but I'm really hungry now."

As he spoke, Fa Yan began to eat heartily.

Fa Zheng then looked at the document that Fa Yan had only written halfway.

"Father, is His Highness the Prince of Liang going to use troops?" Fa Zheng suddenly asked.

Ok?

Fa Yan was taken aback, and looked at his son kneeling in front of him in surprise, asking, "How did you know?"

Fa Zheng pointed to the half-finished document and said, "Father, this is the order to transport and procure grain."

"It also marks Huayin, Anyi, Yong'an counties, as well as Chencang, Gudao and other places."

"It must be that His Highness the Prince of Liang is preparing to wage war against Bingzhou and Hanzhong County."

Fa Yan let out a soft "hmm".

This kid.......

"Father, am I right?" Fa Zheng looked up at his father.

Fa Yan smiled and nodded: "Indeed, my son is wise. His Highness the King of Liang is indeed going to wage war against Bingzhou and Hanzhong County, which is why he is sending grain and fodder to these places."

“Once this big battle starts, we’ll be busy. I estimate there won’t be any peace and quiet all year. I won’t be home much. You are the only male in the family now, and you need to take good care of your mother and sister. You also can’t neglect your studies.”

While eating, Fa Yan gave instructions, completely unaware that his son's eyes were fixed on the document, as if he were deep in thought.

After the words were spoken, and no reply was heard from Fazheng, it was then noticed that Fazheng's gaze remained fixed on the document.

"What is Xiaozhi thinking?" Fayan asked, looking at his son.

Fa Zheng then turned around, looked up at his father, and said, "Father, I have a plan that can help His Highness the Prince of Liang conquer Hanzhong."

"what?"

Fa Yan was taken aback, blinked, and wondered if he had misheard.

"Xiaozhi, what did you say?" Fayan said in disbelief, "You said you have a plan?"

The Frenchman nodded with a very serious expression.

"Ha ha!"

Fa Yan suddenly smiled: "It's good that my son has this idea, but it's not something to be taken lightly. You should only say it to your father, and you must not go out and talk about it."

Fa Zheng pursed his lips: "Father, I really have a plan."

Fa Yan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, I know what you want to say."

"Are you trying to say that Su Gu, the governor of Hanzhong Commandery, is from Fufeng, our hometown, and that you want Father to write a letter to Su Gu, asking him to surrender to the King of Liang?"

Fa Yan smiled and shook his head, saying, "If that's the case, then you should give up this idea. Su Gu is as upright as your grandfather. Although he is from Fufeng and is from the same hometown, it is basically impossible to persuade him easily."

"If we fail to persuade him, it will only expose His Highness Liang's intention to conquer Hanzhong, which would be undesirable."

"Of course, it's good that my son has such thoughts, but his strategy is still not very mature."

After saying all this, Fa Yan thought he had convinced his son, but when he saw the expression on his son Fa Zheng's face, he realized something was wrong.

“Father, I know what you’re saying, but that’s not what I wanted to say.”

"What I'm trying to say is that other methods might work."

Ok?

Fa Yan was taken aback again.

It's not as he guessed?

That is.......

"Xiaozhi, what do you say?"

Fa Yan put down the ceramic bowl and chopsticks in his hands, and then patiently listened to Fa Zheng, who was kneeling in front of him, continue to speak.

After Fazheng explained his thoughts one by one, Fayan was completely stunned.

After a long pause, he finally managed to utter a single sentence.

"Xiaozhi, did you just come up with all of this?" Fa Yan looked at his son in disbelief.

Fa Zheng nodded very seriously and said, "Yes, Father."

Fa Yan pondered for a moment and then nodded: "If His Highness the Prince of Liang adopts this plan... it might really lead to a great achievement."

"I will present this to His Highness the Prince of Liang tomorrow!"