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

When I came out of the official residence in Nanzheng, it was already dark outside.

But Zhang Lu's face was noticeably darker.

Zhang Lu was very dissatisfied with Su Gu's performance today.

They even felt somewhat neglected.

He came from Shu County, and it took him more than half a month to travel over mountains and valleys. He almost died along the way.

As a result, only a dozen or so people came to greet him outside Nanzheng City today.

Not only were not all the officials present, but even the powerful families in the city did not come.

This clearly shows that Su Gu didn't take him seriously.

And then there was the simple meal served at the dinner table.

Zhang Xiu, who was standing next to Zhang Lu, could clearly see Zhang Lu's mood at this moment.

So he bowed and said obsequiously, "My lord, Su Gu clearly doesn't take you seriously."

"Humph."

Zhang Lu snorted and said, "Let him be aloof for a few days. Tomorrow, when I have consolidated my military power, we'll see how I deal with him."

The only thing that brought Zhang Lu some comfort tonight was that Su Gu handed over his military power without any resistance.

This is also why he didn't immediately turn hostile.

"grown ups......"

Zhang Xiu lowered his voice and said, "I'm afraid Su Gu will agree verbally, but he'll sabotage the adults behind their backs."

Ok?

Zhang Lu frowned and looked at Zhang Xiu beside him: "What do you mean by that? Do you mean he would dare to...?"

Zhang Xiu's eyes darted around as he said, "My lord, you must be careful. The way Su Gu treated you today shows that he doesn't respect you at all. Although he agreed to your request, I'm worried that Su Gu might sabotage us."

To interfere?

Zhang Lu rubbed his chin.

Although Su Gu's behavior today was somewhat impolite, he did not resist when asked to take command of the military power; on the contrary, he did so quite readily.

They probably wouldn't interfere.

"My lord, we must be careful! The governor has high hopes for you."

Zhang Xiu's voice rang in Zhang Lu's ears again: "Last time, Fa Yan's letter was intercepted by the governor. Who can guarantee that Fa Yan won't write to Su Gu again...?"

Zhang Lu stopped and glanced at Zhang Xiu beside him.

There is some truth to that.

"Then what do you suggest we do?" Zhang Lu asked Zhang Xiu. "What if Su Gu interferes?"

Zhang Xiu narrowed his eyes, then made a throat-slitting gesture and said, "My lord, I believe we should strike first!"

"Didn't Su Gu send the general leading the troops to see the lord tomorrow?"

"Why don't you take this opportunity to set up a banquet, a trap, and catch Su Gu and all the officials loyal to him in one fell swoop?"

"Anyway, the governor's order to you is to take over. As long as you can complete the task, the governor has already given his tacit approval, no matter what means you use."

"As long as we capture Su Gu and his men, with the governor's orders, securing Hanzhong will be a piece of cake, won't it?"

Zhang Lu rubbed his chin as he pondered.

This is not a bad idea.

At least this way, the problem can be solved once and for all.

There's no need to worry about Su Gu being won over by Duan Yu's side, nor is there any need to worry about Su Gu causing any trouble; the risks have been minimized.

"it is good."

After thinking for a moment, Zhang Lu nodded and said, "Let's do as you say. Tomorrow, when the generals arrive, we'll invite Su Gu and his men to come together. Then we'll set up a trap at the mansion and capture Su Gu directly."

Having made up his mind, Zhang Lu and Zhang Xiu left the official residence together and returned to their pre-arranged accommodations.

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

The eastern part of Nanzheng City under the cover of night.

Zhang Lu's residence was located in the backyard.

Duan Liuqing was walking on the corridor in the backyard.

The clucking of blue eared pheasants came from outside the fence of the backyard.

After hearing the signal from the military intelligence department, Duan Liuqing looked around.

After confirming that no one was around, Duan Liuqing went to the southeast corner of the courtyard wall, then leaped up, stepping on the walls on both sides with her left and right feet, and quickly reached the wall.

He crouched on the wall and lightly leaped over it.

Following the clucking of the blue-eared pheasant into an alley, Duan Liuqing saw a figure dressed in a black robe.

"master?"

Duan Liuqing tried calling out softly.

Liu Baitu stood up.

"Master, you're here too?" Duan Liuqing said in surprise.

Standing in the dark alley, Liu Baitu smiled and nodded, then turned to the side and said, "It's not just me... Look who's here."

After Liu Baitu finished speaking, a tall figure slowly walked out of the alley.

When Duan Liuqing saw that figure, his body trembled involuntarily.

Tears streamed down her face like a kite with a broken string.

Without saying much, Duan Liuqing quickly ran towards that familiar figure.

But when Duan Liuqing was still a step away from Duan Yu, he suddenly stopped.

It seemed that he had remembered the difference in their social status.

My fluctuating emotions, like the steps I took, were forcibly suppressed within my heart.

"host......"

Duan Liuqing opened her mouth, but as soon as she did, she was pulled into a strong embrace.

Longing, reunion, and tears of near despair immediately streamed down my cheeks.

When Duan Liuqing felt the strong, beating heartbeat in that chest, he greedily breathed in this hard-won tranquility.

“Master... I thought I would never see you again.”

Her choked voice spoke of the separation that had lasted for more than half a year.

When Duan Liuqing took that leap, he thought it was goodbye forever.

Duan Yu gently stroked Duan Liuqing's black hair.

"Silly girl, you can't be so impulsive next time," Duan Yu said in a doting voice.

After glancing back once, Liu Baitu wisely turned his head away again.

Duan Liuqing's choked sobs grew fainter and fainter in Duan Yu's arms.

After a brief moment of excitement, shyness crept onto the girl's face.

With a flushed face and her head down, Duan Liuqing took a half step back from Duan Yu's embrace, her hands clenched tightly behind her back.

"Master, why...why are you here?"

Duan Yu's appearance in Nanzheng was naturally for the purpose of taking Hanzhong.

Fa Zheng's scheme to sow discord has worked.

Having fallen into the trap, Liu Yan has now dispatched Zhang Lu to replace Su Gu.

Next, all that's left is to close the net.

Then, without losing a single soldier, they could take Hanzhong Commandery and open the gateway from Guanzhong to Yizhou.

Duan Yu naturally wanted to handle such an important matter personally to feel at ease, which also showed his respect for Su Gu.

Although Duan Yu believed that the Liangzhou army would definitely be able to take Hanzhong by sending troops from Guanzhong, he was still confident that they could capture Hanzhong.

However, the human, material, and financial resources consumed are definitely not a small amount.

Furthermore, once war breaks out, the people of Hanzhong will inevitably flee to the surrounding areas of Hanzhong Commandery.

What he needs is a complete Hanzhong, not a Hanzhong riddled with holes after being ravaged by war.

Therefore, I personally came to Hanzhong; this risk was worth taking.

Besides, it's not really that dangerous.

It's just Zhang Lu.

As for Bingzhou, the only option is to fight it head-on.

However, there are Gao Shun, Qu Yi, Chen Qing'an, Zhang Liao, Zhang Xun, Hua Xiong, Ma Chao, Zhang Xiu, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Dian Wei...

In addition, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, and others were also involved in the plot.

Taking over the entire Bingzhou is only a matter of time.

"Master, what do you need me to do now?" Duan Liuqing asked Duan Yu.

Historically, Zhang Lu replaced Su Gu and eventually killed him.

Although the reason is different this time, since Zhang Lu has come, he will definitely try to get rid of Su Gu.

Because of Su Gu's existence, there is an unstable factor.

All he needs to do now is wait and see, and wait for Zhang Lu to make his move against Su Gu.

"For now, do nothing but continue to lie low by Zhang Lu's side."

Duan Yu reached out and stroked Duan Liuqing's hair again before asking, "I heard from Bai Tu that Zhang Lu likes you and wants to take you as his concubine?"

“Master…you, you mustn’t listen to Master’s nonsense. Qing’er will be yours for life, in life and in death.”

As Duan Liuqing spoke, he didn't forget to turn around and look at Liu Baitu, who was squatting in a dark corner not far behind him with his hands tucked into his sleeves.

"Haha." Duan Yu said with a happy laugh, "I was just teasing you. Even if you didn't say it, I would understand."

"After this mission, go back to Chang'an and rest for a while. Hongchan and your sisters are very worried about your safety."

Duan Liuqing blushed and nodded slightly: "I will follow Master's arrangements."

"Alright, it's getting late. You should go back now. If you go back too late, your identity might be exposed."

Duan Yu said to Duan Liuqing, "I am in this city. I estimate that Zhang Lu will take action soon. After we take Hanzhong, I will hold a celebration banquet for you."

After agreeing, Duan Liuqing happily returned to Zhang Lu's villa.

After Duan Liuqing left, Liu Baitu returned to Duan Yu's side with his hands tucked into his sleeves.

After watching Duan Liuqing leave, Duan Yu's gaze gradually turned cold.

"Keep a close watch on Zhang Lu's every move and protect Qing'er. I want to see if Zhang Lu has the guts to covet my people," Duan Yu said coldly.

Liu Baitu twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, before Zhang Lu even arrived in Hanzhong, there were already people from the Military Affairs Office who had infiltrated his residence, but they did not inform Duan Liuqing."

Duan Yu nodded slightly.

Next, all you have to do is patiently wait for the catch to be made.

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PS: Biographical Notes

The Records of Huayang, Volume 12: Yi Lie: He served as an official in Chen Diao, and his courtesy name was Yuan Hua.

From *Huayang Guozhi*, Volume 12: Yi Lie: Zhao Song, courtesy name Bogao, was the chief clerk. He was from Nanzheng.

The Records of Huayang, Volume 2, Records of Hanzhong: Su Gu of Fufeng was appointed Prefect of Hanzhong. Lu sent his ally Zhang Xiu to attack Su Gu.

Chen Diaosu, a native of Chenggu, was a chivalrous man who studied under Bi Rui. Chenggu appointed him as an assistant.

They said that the strategy of defending against the enemy was useless, so they jumped over the wall and fled to Zhao Song in Nanzheng. Zhao Song and his men all fled.

The bandits were numerous, so Gu sent Song to find a place to hide. Before Song returned, Gu ordered Ling to spy on the bandits. The bandits obtained the token and were able to kill Gu.

Enraged, Song charged straight in with his sword and staff.

Diao also gathered more than a hundred of his guests to attack Xiu, but they died in battle. Lu then gained control of Hanzhong.

He repeatedly harmed Han envoys, and wrote a memorial to the emperor saying, "The rice bandits have blocked the road."