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

The next morning, after having breakfast, Fa Yan took a carriage and headed towards the Liang Prince's Mansion.

The inner residence of the Liang Prince's Mansion.

Duan Yu sat in Su He's courtyard.

Duan An, who is a year younger than Duan Mu and Duan Chen, was being held in Duan Yu's arms and giggling.

Su He, dressed in a long white dress with a white fox fur shawl draped over her shoulders, sat beside Duan Yu.

"You've been married to me for so long and haven't been home once. Do you miss home?" Duan Yu asked Su He beside him while playing with his youngest son.

Suhe first shook her head, then nodded: "Your Majesty, I dare not lie. I haven't seen Father for the past few years. I heard from my elder brother that Father's health is not as good as before."

Duan Yu nodded slightly and then said, "After a while, I plan to send Huchuquan back to the Southern Xiongnu. The attack on Bingzhou will require your father to cooperate with the attack from the north and south. Let Huchuquan go back and make some arrangements."

“Your father is getting old. If he doesn’t want to stay on the grasslands anymore, he can come to Chang’an to live permanently. The environment here is good and can nourish his health.”

"Of course, that depends on your father's own wishes."

Suhe listened and nodded, "It's all up to my husband."

As Duan Yu was speaking, a maidservant entered from outside the courtyard, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the Grand Minister of Agriculture requests an audience."

Legal evolution?

What is he here for?

Duan Yu stood up and handed his youngest son, Duan An, to Su He, who was sitting to the side.

"Tell Huchuquan to make preparations. I have also prepared some things for your father. Huchuquan can take them back to the Xiongnu with him."

Suhe quickly stood up and bowed to Duan Yu, saying, "Thank you for your help."

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

The front courtyard of the Liang Prince's Mansion.

Fa Yan stood in front of the study door, feeling somewhat uneasy.

His hands were clasped tightly together in front of him.

Last year, when Duan Yu first entered Liangzhou, he recruited his father.

However, his father directly and firmly refused at the time.

They also called Duan Yu a traitor.

At the time, Fa Yan felt that something was amiss.

However, most of the gentry in Guanzhong at that time were in a wait-and-see attitude, and Fa Yan also maintained a clear mind.

But unexpectedly, the reversal happened so quickly.

Duan Yu inflicted a major defeat on Zhu Jun and Huangfu Song at Hangu Pass, and also killed Zhu Jun.

The defection of the Yang clan of Hongnong to Duan Yu immediately changed the attitude of the Guanzhong gentry.

Upon learning this news, Fa Yan said he wanted to come to Chang'an.

At that time, Fa Yan had a big argument with his father.

His father firmly disagreed with him coming to Chang'an, otherwise he threatened to disown him as his son.

But Fa Yan still chose to come to Chang'an.

Fa Yan knew that his father's obstruction was also for the sake of his reputation.

But if he doesn't come, then the Legalists will have no place to stand in Fufeng.

So here he is.

He had expected Duan Yu to make things difficult for him, so he had made preparations accordingly.

To Fa Yan's utter surprise, Duan Yu not only did not make things difficult for him, but also directly appointed him as one of the Nine Ministers, the Grand Minister of Agriculture.

This made Fa Yan feel somewhat flattered.

Afterwards, Fa Yan wanted to visit him several times, but ultimately he was too embarrassed to do so.

After all, his father was very firm in refusing back then.

Just as Fa Yan was standing in front of Duan Yu's study, struggling with his decision, Duan Yu's voice rang out from afar.

"Ji Mou, you must have something important to discuss with me so early," Duan Yu said with a kind smile.

Seeing Duan Yu's appearance, Fa Yan felt as if he were bathed in a spring breeze, and even the tension in his heart was dispelled somewhat.

"Your Majesty, I have some matters to discuss with you." Fa Yan quickly bowed.

Duan Yu nodded, then pointed to the study and said, "Come on, let's go inside and talk."

After entering the study, Duan Yu sat down at the main table and then asked the servants to serve tea.

Duan Yu said while drinking tea, "Ji Mou has been in Chang'an for quite some time now. Has he ever gone home to visit? I have heard that Master Xuande is getting old. Fufeng is quite cold and harsh, and with winter approaching, he should take good care of his health."

"I also have a bear skin here that I hunted in Jinyang many years ago. Take it back later, make it into a cloak, and give it to Mr. Xuande to keep him warm."

As soon as Duan Yu finished speaking, Fa Yan, who had just sat down, immediately stood up and knelt down in front of Duan Yu to kowtow.

"Your Majesty, I am deeply grateful. Your Majesty's forgiveness is truly appreciated..."

“Eh…” Duan Yu waved his hand and said, “Ji Mou, get up. Forget about past grievances. Master Xuande is proficient in all four disciplines, has mastered the profound classics, lives a secluded and tranquil life, and finds joy in forgetting his worries. He is not a person who values ​​profit. I greatly admire such noble character.”

"Besides, Ji Mou has already arrived, so what could I possibly be dissatisfied with? Doesn't Ji Mou agree?"

Fa Yan, who was kneeling on the ground, was suddenly shaken to his core.

Just like when he first arrived in Chang'an, when he thought he would be made things difficult by Duan Yu, he felt even more respect for him.

Duan Yu not only did not make things difficult for them, but his words also gave the Legalists a lot of face.

People say that Duan Yu was arrogant and was a tiger general of his time.

But according to Yi Yan, this is truly a superficial statement.

The person who could say such a thing probably doesn't know even a fraction of Duan Yu's abilities.

But it revealed his true nature.

"Your humble servant kowtows to express his gratitude for Your Majesty's divine grace."

Duan Yu gestured for Fa Yan to sit down, then got to the point: "Ji Mou has come to...

"Oh." Fa Yan quickly composed himself after his excitement and gratitude and said, "I know that Your Majesty intends to attack Hanzhong, so I have come to offer you a plan."

"Haha, Ji Mou is indeed as his name suggests, a man of great talent and strategy. Please tell me more, Ji Mou," Duan Yu replied with a smile.

Fa Yan blushed and said, "Your Majesty, it is like this. Su Gu of Hanzhong Commandery is from Fufeng. He is my fellow townsman and an old friend."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "Does Ji Mou mean to persuade Su Gu by letter?"

Fa Yan quickly shook his head and said, "No, Your Majesty. Although Su Gu is my fellow townsman and a good friend, his character is... straightforward. If I were to write to him and ask him to submit to the court, I'm afraid he wouldn't."

"What does Ji Mou mean?" Duan Yu asked.

“Your Majesty, Su Gu will certainly not surrender because of my letter, but people are suspicious, especially since Liu Yan, the governor of Ji Province, has just arrived in Yi Province and I fear that the people are not united and may have ulterior motives. As long as I can make Liu Yan suspicious and doubt Su Gu, then I will have a way to persuade Su Gu.”

Duan Yu instantly understood what Fa Yan meant.

A strategy to sow discord.

It's a very simple tactic to sow discord.

"Ji Mou, do you mean to write a letter to Su Gu in your own name, in the name of your long-time friendship with Su Gu, but this letter must be known to Liu Yan?"

“If Liu Yan finds out, he will suspect Su Gu, because you are from the same hometown and are good friends.”

"Liu Yan will most likely find someone to replace Su Gu. In that case, the old friendship between the two will be strained, and you can take this opportunity to persuade Su Gu to bring Hanzhong to surrender, right?"

Fa Yan nodded repeatedly: "Your Majesty is wise, that is exactly what I meant."

Duan Yu nodded while rubbing the stubble on his chin: "Not bad, not bad. If this plan succeeds, Ji Mou will be greatly rewarded."

At this point, Fa Yan's face turned even redder.

"Your Majesty... to be honest, this plan... this plan was not my idea, but rather someone else's." Fa Yan lowered his head in embarrassment.

"Hmm?" Duan Yu was slightly taken aback and asked, "Who is this person Ji Mou is talking about?"

"Your Majesty, this person... is none other than my son."