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

After hearing Fa Yan say that this was Fa Zhen's plan, Duan Yu was eager to meet the young Fa Zheng.

When Duan Yu invited Fa Yan's father, Fa Zhen, he already knew that Fa Zhen was Fa Zheng's grandfather.

He later became a renowned strategist of the Shu Han state.

If Duan Yu were to name the most regrettable strategists of the late Eastern Han Dynasty, Fa Zheng would certainly be among them.

Of course, besides Fazheng, there were also Guo Jia, Pang Tong, Chen Qun, and Zhou Yu.

In front of the Liang Prince's Mansion.

After being summoned, Fa Zheng stepped down from the carriage and stood in front of the Liang Prince's mansion, carefully straightening his robes.

Then he looked up at the two huge vermilion gates of the Liang Prince's Mansion.

A light, seemingly innate, shone in the boy's eyes.

It is filled with anticipation for the future.

The sons of noble families, from their early childhood education, study diligently, all in the hope of one day becoming famous throughout the world and selling themselves to the emperor.

And inside this vermilion gate lives the only king in the world who is not of the royal family.

The boy was excited, lifting the front of his black robe with one hand as he stepped up the stairs.

On either side of the steps in front of the gate, Liangzhou soldiers in full armor with cold eyes kept their hands on the swords at their waists.

Fa Zheng's status was not high enough to warrant the opening of the Liang Prince's Palace's main gate.

The western side gate opened, and a young man, dressed in a black robe and of similar age to Fazheng, wearing a tall mountain-shaped hat, peeked out and glanced at Fazheng.

The boy had fair skin and a slightly thin build.

After glancing at Fazheng, he asked, "Hello, are you Fazheng?"

Fa Zheng nodded to the boy who was about his age, and then very politely clasped his hands in a fist salute to Guo Jia inside the door.

"It is indeed Fazheng. May I ask...?"

The young man inside the gate grinned, then leaned against the side gate, bowed respectfully, and said, "Greetings, Fazheng. My name is Guo Jia, courtesy name Fengxiao. I am the king's... um... assistant officer."

Fa Zheng was taken aback when he heard Guo Jia's words.

The boy in front of him, who was about the same age as him, was actually an officer under His Highness the Prince of Liang?

So young?

Shocked, Fa Zheng quickly returned the greeting, saying, "I am Fa Zheng, courtesy name Xiaozhi."

"Eh." Guo Jia let out a soft exclamation, looking at Fa Zheng with great interest and saying with a smile, "Your character contains the character for filial piety, and so does mine."

Fa Zheng also realized the problem, so he smiled.

"Come on, the teacher asked me to pick you up here. She said I'll have a very interesting friend in the future, and I think she's talking about you."

"Teacher?" Fa Zheng was slightly taken aback by Guo Jia's address.

As Guo Jia led Fa Zheng the way, he said, "Your Majesty is also my teacher. He teaches me how to strengthen my body."

"Oh, oh, oh." Fa Zheng nodded as he listened.

The Liangwang Mansion in the city was not very large, so after walking a short distance and passing through a garden corridor, we arrived at the door of Duan Yu's study.

Guo Jia, who was standing in front of the study door, knocked on the door to announce his arrival, and then led Fa Zheng into Duan Yu's study.

Inside the study, Duan Yu was smiling and talking to Fa Yan.

When Duan Yu saw Guo Jia leading a young boy in, he realized that the boy in front of him was Fa Zheng.

That's right, at Fa Zheng's current age, he really is just a little guy in front of Duan Yu.

"You are Fa Zheng?" Duan Yu looked at Fa Zheng with a smile on his lips.

Fa Zheng, who had entered the study, also looked at Duan Yu.

This was the first time Fazheng had met Duan Yu; he had only heard about him before.

At this moment, Fa Zheng was only about three meters away from Duan Yu. When Duan Yu's gaze fell on him, Fa Zheng suddenly felt as if he were being stared at by a ferocious beast.

Although his gaze was gentle, there was a faint smile on his lips.

But for some reason, Fazheng felt a fear and tension he had never felt before.

At the crucial moment, it was his father Fa Yan's voice that reminded Fa Zheng.

"Why haven't you paid your respects to the King yet?" Fa Yan sternly glared at Fa Zhen, then turned apologetically to Duan Yu and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm your anger. This child may have been intimidated by Your Majesty's imposing presence..."

Duan Yu smiled and waved.

Indeed, when Fazhen came in just now, he did intend to test this young Fazheng.

"Fazheng pays his respects to Your Majesty."

Realizing what was happening, Fazheng knelt on the ground and bowed.

"Get up. I am not a man-eating tiger. There is no need to be afraid. I heard from your father that the plan to sow discord in Hanzhong was your idea. I know that you and Fengxiao are both young talents." Duan Yu praised without reservation, "The future of the Han Dynasty needs young talents like you. Get up and speak."

Fa Zheng's tension eased considerably, and he straightened up.

“Xiaozhi, repeat the divisive strategy you mentioned to your father yesterday regarding the capture of Hanzhong Commandery.”

"Fengxiao, you take notes from the side."

Guo Jia immediately nodded, then sat down behind a small seat near the door of the study, picked up a brush, and began to record.

Ever since Guo Jia entered Liang, Duan Yu has always taken this little guy with him.

Although he was called a junior officer, he was more like a junior secretary.

At major meetings and during decision-making sessions, Guo Jia would be present to act as a secretary, recording the contents of all the meetings.

Fa Zheng turned his head curiously to look at Guo Jia behind him.

Guo Jia smiled and nodded to Fa Zheng in encouragement.

Seeing Guo Jia's expression, Fa Zheng's tension completely subsided.

He then proceeded to recount in detail what he had discussed with his father in the study the previous day: how to seize Hanzhong Commandery and how to use a divisive tactic.

Duan Yu sat in the main seat, listening and nodding.

After Fa Zheng finished speaking, Duan Yu, who was sitting in the main seat, applauded without hesitation.

"Indeed a young prodigy. With such a son, Ji Mou is destined for the rise of the Fa family," Duan Yu said with a smile.

Fa Yan, as a father, looked at Fa Zheng with great satisfaction and smiled, as if to encourage him.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. It is truly an honor for my son to be valued by Your Majesty," Fa Yan replied.

Duan Yu looked Fa Zheng up and down.

Like Guo Jia, this little guy is full of knowledge and has unparalleled strategies, but he is also not in good health.

He died young from illness before he could truly shine.

This is not okay.

Although it seems he doesn't need these little guys right now, it's still very necessary to cultivate talent for the next generation.

"Xiaozhi, Fengxiao is now serving as my assistant, and I happen to need a companion. Would you be willing to stay by my side and be like Fengxiao?" Duan Yu asked Fazheng.

Upon hearing Duan Yu's words, Fa Yan, who was kneeling to the side, immediately became excited.

Being able to stay by Duan Yu's side is a privilege that not everyone can enjoy.

This young man named Guo Jia, as Fa Yan knew, was from the Guo family of Yingchuan.

My uncle was Guo Hong, one of the Nine Ministers of Luoyang and the Minister of Justice.

"Xiaozhi, why don't you quickly thank the King for his kindness!" Fayan immediately said to Fazheng.

Realizing that he might be about to rise rapidly in rank, Fa Zheng immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.

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

Shu County, Chengdu.

The Qinling Mountains, lying between Sichuan and Guanzhong, block most of the southward cold air currents, resulting in a huge temperature difference between the two regions. The warm and humid climate has created the rich resources of this land of abundance.

Although it is not yet March, noblemen and ladies dressed in long skirts, Shu brocade, and silk can be seen everywhere outside Chengdu.

The Lanjiang River flows through Sichuan, nourishing the lush trees and green grass on both banks of the Lanjiang River outside Chengdu.

A magnificent carriage, surrounded by numerous guards with swords slung across their waists, came to a stop on a plain green field.

After the carriage stopped, a tall, exceptionally beautiful maid in a red dress stepped forward and lifted the large curtain of the carriage.

A delicate hand reached out from inside the carriage and rested on the maid's arm.

As the beautiful woman stepped out of the carriage, all the guards around her lowered their heads, keeping their eyes, noses, mouths, and minds at rest.

The beautiful woman wore a long ponytail, her black hair as smooth as cream, making it impossible to tell her exact age.

Every movement exudes a natural and captivating charm.

The way her beautiful eyes sparkled had a captivating charm.

She wore a purple robe covered by a white gauze dress, which accentuated her stunning curves.

After the embroidered shoes on her jade-like feet touched the ground, the beautiful woman raised her head and looked around.

With a light inhale of the essence of spring, a charming smile appeared on her face.

"Qing'er, this place is quite nice. Have the servants prepare it. I'm going to rest here."

The beautiful woman gave a word of advice to Duan Liuqing, who was being supported by her.

Duan Liuqing immediately nodded and replied with a smile, "Madam, the scenery here is delightful, with clear blue skies and waters that perfectly complement your makeup today, making you even more charming and beautiful. I'm sure the Governor will love it."

Hearing Duan Liuqing's praise, the beautiful woman immediately covered her red lips and smiled, saying, "Your little mouth is so sweet, as sweet as honey. I love listening to you talk."

“Gongqi asked me for it several times, but I couldn’t bear to give it to him.”

Duan Liuqing smiled modestly and said, "It's all because Qing'er has been by Madam's side for a long time and has been influenced by what she sees and hears. Otherwise, how would a rough girl like Qing'er know so much?"

"Madam, please rest for a while. Qing'er will go and prepare."