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

That night.

North bank of Baixiaoshui.

Dozens of huge bonfires were lit in the fallen Xiongnu camp.

In the past, when the Xiongnu went south, their purpose was always to plunder, kill, and steal.

But this time is different.

After sending Huchuquan back to the Xiongnu, Duan Yu gave him specific instructions.

Even if some counties along the way surrender, Xiongnu soldiers are absolutely not allowed to enter the city, nor are they allowed to plunder the villages around the county seat, nor are they allowed to destroy or trample the fields.

Bingzhou was where Duan Yu rose to power. Although he invited the Xiongnu to enter Bingzhou for a joint campaign, the main purpose of attacking Bingzhou was to appease them.

The Xiongnu have maintained this level of discipline quite well.

After nightfall, the Xiongnu army began to slaughter cattle and sheep, then steam and roast them over campfires, while singing and dancing around the fires.

Meanwhile, the garrison of Shaling County in the distance watched from the city walls as a huge bonfire burned on the banks of the Baixiao River outside the city.

Qiangqu Chanyu stood outside the yurt, holding a bag of mare's milk wine in one hand, while watching his tribesmen joking around the campfire in the distance.

"Great Chanyu." Xubu Guduhou hurriedly approached Qiangqu Chanyu and bowed with his hand on his chest.

"What's wrong?" Qiangqu Chanyu asked Xubuguduhou, "What's the matter?"

"Great Chanyu, the Right Wise King has arrived," said Xubuguduhou.

Ok?

Qiangqu Chanyu's eyes widened immediately: "What did you say?"

"Why is he here? Didn't I send him to lead troops eastward to contain the Xianbei army?"

"Go, go quickly, bring him here."

Qiangqu Chanyu's expression changed, and he had a very bad feeling.

Could it be that they were defeated?

Before long, Xubuguduhou followed Yufuluo to the yurt of Qiangqu Chanyu.

Upon seeing Yufuluo walking in with a cane, Qiangqu Chanyu immediately asked, "Didn't I tell you to lead your troops eastward to contain the Xianbei army?"

"Why did you run all the way here?"

Yufuluo took a deep breath, then placed his right hand on his chest and said, "Great Chanyu, I encountered the Xianbei army led by Budugen on the banks of the Sun River and have defeated them. I was worried about the Great Chanyu's health, so I came here."

"Please rest assured, Great Chanyu, the Xianbei army has already retreated, and I have arranged for loyal subordinates to continue to garrison along the Sun River, and will absolutely not allow the Xianbei army to cross the river."

Upon hearing Yufuluo's words, Qiangqu Chanyu felt a warmth rise in his heart.

He then waved to Xubu Guduhou, who was standing to the side, and said, "You can go out now."

After bowing, Xubu Guduhou withdrew from the yurt of Qiangqu Chanyu.

"Come and sit down, my son." Qiangqu Chanyu beckoned and said, "Your legs are not very convenient for you to move around, but you still care about my health. I am very touched."

"I believe in your bravery; the Xianbei are no match for you."

"You must be tired from the journey."

Huvro looked rather disheveled, covered in dust.

At the summons of Qiangqu Chanyu, he put down his cane and sat down at the dining table in front of him.

Qiangqu Chanyu placed the mare's milk wine and roasted lamb chops in front of Yufuluo.

"Eat, my child." Qiangqu Chanyu looked at Yufuluo with gentle eyes.

Hufro drew the dagger from his waist and began to cut the flesh.

He first presented a piece of lamb chop cut off with both hands to Qiangqu Chanyu before starting to eat it himself.

"Father, why haven't we seen Huchuquan?" Yufuluo asked Qiangqu Chanyu while eating.

"I ordered him to send a portion of his troops to Shuofang County."

“My son, your younger brother has grown up. In the past few years, he has grown into an excellent and qualified warrior. I am very pleased to see that you have both grown up.”

"You are brothers, and in the future, the Xiongnu will need your mutual help to become stronger."

“I know you may still harbor some resentment towards His Highness the Prince of Liang because of past grievances, but you must also know that without His Highness the Prince of Liang, the Xiongnu would not be in this state today.”

Qiangqu Chanyu took a deep breath and said, "I am getting old, and the future of the Xiongnu will eventually be handed over to you."

Yufuluo, who was holding a dagger in one hand and a lamb chop in the other, suddenly looked up at Qiangqu Chanyu.

“Father…I have a question for you,” Hufro suddenly said.

Qiangqu Chanyu nodded and said, "Go ahead and speak."

“Father, I want to ask about the future position of the Chanyu. Will you pass it on to me, or to my younger brother, Huchuquan?” Yufuluo asked.

The moment Hufro uttered those words, the warm atmosphere of the previous moment was shattered.

These are questions that should generally not be asked.

This is like asking your father when you will die and who you will pass the position to after you die.

Asking that question sounds more like a curse.

Upon hearing Yufuluo's words, Qiangqu Chanyu's expression immediately changed.

Before Qiangqu Chanyu could speak, Yufuluo continued, "Father, I know even if you don't say it."

"As you just said, it was because I resented Duan Yu for breaking my leg that I became the way I am now."

"Where can there be a single creature with only one leg?"

"Also, even if you wanted to pass the location to me, Duan Yu wouldn't agree, right?"

"My younger brother, Huchuquan, has been by Duan Yu's side for so long. Duan Yu will support him, right, Father?"

Yufuluo looked at the Qiangqu Chanyu in front of him with extremely complicated eyes.

"You..." Qiangqu Chanyu frowned as he looked at Yufuluo and asked, "Who told you these things?"

Yufuluo did not answer Qiangqu Chanyu's question, but looked at Qiangqu Chanyu and said, "Am I right... my father?"

Qiangqu Chanyu was stumped for a moment.

In fact, Qiangqu Chanyu had already considered this issue a long time ago.

Hufro was right; he did intend to pass the position to his youngest son, Huchuquan.

Of course, this was a choice made out of necessity.

The second son, Huchuquan, was close to Duan Yu, while the eldest son, Yufuluo, harbored resentment towards Duan Yu.

Not only was he aware of this, but Duan Yu must have been as well.

If he were to pass the position to Yufuluo in the future, there's no guarantee that Duan Yu wouldn't take action against the Xiongnu after his death.

But if it were passed on to Huchuquan, it would be different. Considering the past few years, at least in this generation, Duan Yu would not touch the Xiongnu.

As for the future, who can predict what will happen?

Even so, it doesn't mean he's going to give up on Uvro.

This was due to the helplessness of a leader who carried not only the weight of his own family but also that of the entire Xiongnu.

“My son, you are right, I did intend to pass the position of Chanyu to your younger brother, but…”

Qiangqu Chanyu raised his guilty eyes and looked at Yufuluo.

However, when Qiangqu Chanyu raised his head, he saw a pair of eyes filled with resentment and ferocity.