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

The main hall of the Dong residence.

Dressed in black casual clothes, the burly Dong Zhuo sat in the main seat.

Seated to the lower right is Li Ru, dressed in a black official robe.

Duan Yu, dressed in a white robe, stood tall and imposing in the hall, his nearly 100-kilogram frame exuding an aura of authority.

Even the maids standing on both sides of the hall couldn't help but glance at Duan Yu a few more times.

She has an outstanding figure and is also a top-notch beauty.

Coupled with his abundant martial prowess, Duan Yu, the new son-in-law, immediately became the focus of heated discussion in the Dong family.

Now, Dong Zhuo finds Duan Yu pleasing to the eye no matter how he looks at him.

Stroking his beard, Dong Zhuo smiled and looked Duan Yu up and down before gesturing for him to sit down on his left.

“Ziyi, this is Li Ru, courtesy name Wenyou, who is one of my advisors. You have met him several times and are already familiar with him.”

"From now on, we're all family. Wenyou is my strategist; rely on him in everything, he'll be by my side."

Dong Zhuo specifically emphasized Li Ru's importance.

Li Ru smiled modestly, stroking his mustache with one hand.

Duan Yu stood up and bowed to Li Ru, saying, "Greetings, Mr. Wen You."

"Ziyi, there's no need to be so polite." Li Ru quickly stood up to return the greeting.

In terms of status, although Duan Yu is not as good as Li Ru now, once Duan Yu marries Dong Yi, the other side will be Dong Zhuo's family.

No matter how important Li Ru was, he was still a subject.

In the novel *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, Li Ru is portrayed as Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, but this is not actually the case.

That afternoon, Duan Yu had already confirmed it with Dong Yi.

Dong Zhuo only had one daughter, Dong Yi.

She used to have a son, but he died of illness, leaving behind a daughter named Dong Bai. She had no other children.

Dong Bai still remains in his hometown of Liangzhou.

"Everybody sit down, everybody sit down."

"We're all family, no need for so much formality."

Dong Zhuo gestured for the maids to serve wine and dishes.

There were only three people in the hall.

Once the food and wine were served, Dong Zhuo spoke first with a smile: "Ziyi, your great achievement in suppressing the bandits this time is undeniable."

"Once Liu Wei submits his recommendation, you will become a county magistrate. Although the position is not prestigious, this is the seat of the prefecture. A county magistrate here is comparable to a commandery magistrate in places like Jiuyuan or Yunzhong."

“Jinyang has a large population, and it would be beneficial to associate with you. This was all Wenyou’s suggestion.”

Dong Zhuo then shifted the favor to Li Ru.

Li Ru quickly smiled and shook his head, declining, "Not at all, my lord is joking."

"This was all achieved by Ziyi himself; it was due to Ziyi's abilities."

"If Ziyi hadn't wiped out the bandits of Longshan with such meager strength, we wouldn't have achieved this today."

"With such a worthy son-in-law, our lord will surely be even more powerful in the future."

Duan Yu smiled modestly.

Dong Zhuo laughed heartily.

"Come, come, let's drink from this cup together, let's drink from this cup together!"

"That was great! Today was truly a great day!"

Dong Zhuo laughed heartily and said, "Ziyi, you don't know, when I first came to Bingzhou, I wanted to establish my authority by taking down those bandits from Longshan."

"But Liu Zijian obstructed it several times."

"This person is not easy to get along with."

“When Ziyi serves under him in the future, you must be wary and cautious at all times. Although I am the governor, I cannot interfere in government affairs.”

"You should be mentally prepared for this, Ziyi."

Duan Yu nodded.

The governor was in charge of supervising all officials, and although he could intimidate them, he did not have any administrative power.

In matters of government affairs, Liu Wei still has the final say.

However, judging from the current situation, Liu Wei will definitely behave himself for a while.

After all, Li Shanfeng is still alive. If they really break off relations, even if they don't win completely, Liu Wei will definitely suffer, and might even be dismissed from his post.

If things escalate to that point, it will result in a lose-lose situation.

"Father-in-law, please rest assured, I will be extremely careful."

Dong Zhuo nodded in satisfaction: "Wen You said you are tough on the outside but gentle on the inside, and you handle everything with care. I trust you to get things done."

"But don't worry too much."

At this point, a ruthless glint flashed in Dong Zhuo's eyes.

"This is a border region, a frontier area. Might makes right!"

"Although I, your father-in-law, am not very capable, I have soldiers under my command."

"Now that you have taken office as the county magistrate, you cannot be without men and soldiers at your disposal."

"I still have some soldiers under my command, currently stationed at the Western Camp. You may choose any of them," Dong Zhuo said magnanimously.

Li Ru raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

The smile on his face grew wider.

Just one sentence is enough to show Duan Yu's status in Dong Zhuo's heart.

Duan Yu felt a great sense of satisfaction.

This is one of the benefits of being Dong Zhuo's son-in-law.

At this time, Liu Bei was still weaving mats and selling shoes in Zhuojun, while Cao Cao should still be at home in retirement.

As for Yuan Shao, he's probably still keeping vigil for his mother.

The Sun family of Jiangdong had not yet risen to prominence.

At this point in time, he already had a strong army at his disposal.

Aristocratic family?

Is it important?

In chaotic times, it all comes down to who has the largest territory, the most troops, and the most abundant resources.

"Thank you, Father-in-law." Duan Yu raised his wine cup to Dong Zhuo and then said:

"The troops are not urgent, but there is one person I would like to ask my father-in-law to transfer to your command."

Ok?

Upon hearing Duan Yu's words, Li Ru was the first to look at Duan Yu with a puzzled expression.

Dong Zhuo put down his wine cup and waved his hand, saying, "Ziyi, just speak."

"Apart from Wen You, it's not necessary."

Duan Yu, without any hesitation, said directly, "Father-in-law, the person I am asking for is named Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe."

what!

Li Ru's eyes widened instantly.

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Then, as if he understood something, he couldn't help but smile.

"Jia Xu?" Dong Zhuo was taken aback and then looked at Li Ru.

Li Ru immediately understood and said, "My lord, it is Jia Xu of Wuwei, Jia Wenhe."

"His father was Jia Dou, a general of light cavalry."

“In his early years, he was recommended as a filial and incorruptible official and was supposed to go to Luoyang to serve as a court official, but he later claimed to be ill and returned to his hometown.”

"Later, when the lord was still fighting against the Qiang people in Liangzhou, he joined the lord's camp and is now serving as the chief clerk under General Niu Fu.

"Oh, oh, I remember now." Dong Zhuo nodded.

After speaking, Li Ru smiled and turned to Duan Yu, saying, "Ziyi...you have a good eye. Jia Xu...if used properly, he is definitely not an ordinary person."

Li Ru didn't know why Duan Yu had taken a liking to Jia Xu.

But it must be related to Niu Fu.

Previously, Dong Zhuo sent Niu Fu to protect Duan Yu, but because of Dong Yi's matter, Niu Fu disobeyed the order and sent Jia Xu instead.

Li Ru deduced that he was 80% involved in this matter.

Having settled one of his concerns, Duan Yu felt much more at ease.

Although his forces are still small, they are now complete.

With Jia Xu as their strategist and Gao Shun as their warrior, they had the best strategist.

There were also future generals he had trained, such as Tie Shitou, Wang Hunu, Chen Qing'an, and Liu Baitu.

If we select more talent from Dong Zhuo's ranks, the basic structure will be complete.

Adding more bricks and tiles to this foundation will suffice.

"Ziyi, your wedding with Yi'er and Ren Shi will be held together once the official document appointing you to a post in the court is issued."

"This can be considered a double celebration."

"Don't worry during this time, just do what you need to do."

"How far you go after you take office is up to your own ability."

"But I, your father-in-law, will certainly not be stingy with any help I can, but you also need to work hard, because Yi'er is my only daughter now..."

"This vast family business must be inherited."

Dong Zhuo picked up his wine cup, looking at Duan Yu with a serious yet admiring gaze.

.........

That night.

West of Jinyang City.

Jia Xu, dressed in a black robe, was walking home.

The dilapidated carriage is gone.

Only Jia Xu and the old servant remained.

After returning to Jinyang today, Jia Xu met with Niu Fu, who was being confined to the main camp.

I also saw what a powerless and furious scoundrel looks like.

Niu Fu was scolded by Dong Zhuo and confined to the camp, but he vented all his anger on him, Li Jue, and Guo Si.

I can't say I'm disappointed.

Because from the very beginning, he didn't have much confidence in Niu Fu.

How much vision and intelligence can someone have who places all their hopes for success or failure on a diviner?

Therefore, Jia Xu returned the old horses in the camp and sold the dilapidated carriages, exchanging them for some Wuzhu coins.

The old servant had a gray satchel on his shoulder, containing five-zhu coins he had received from selling the cart.

Whether or not I take a bus is irrelevant.

Spring is here, and it's time to buy some new clothes for the family.

The two children are at a stage where they are growing, so they need to eat more.

The mutton that Duan Yu gave him from the inn that day was delicious to both of his sons, and they said they would buy some the next day.

As they walked, Jia Xu and the old servant beside him suddenly noticed what appeared to be a carriage parked not far away.

A tall and exceptionally imposing man stood beside the carriage.

Although he couldn't see clearly, Jia Xu guessed who the person was without much thought.

After taking a few steps closer, Jia Xu thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

"Wenhe," Duan Yu greeted Jia Xu with a smile as he stood beside the carriage.

Behind Duan Yu stood Tie Shitou and Wang Hunu.

Beside Duan Yu was a brand-new carriage.

"Young Master Duan," Jia Xu bowed respectfully.

The old servant stood behind him.

Duan Yu glanced at Jia Xu, then at the person behind him, and said with a smile, "I heard that Wenhe sold his old car this afternoon."

"Bingzhou is bitterly cold; even in early spring, the evening wind is still chilly."

"How could Wenhe not have a carriage to keep warm?"

Duan Yu pointed to the carriage road beside him and said, "I am waiting for Wenhe here."

"Wenhe, get in the car."

Jia Xu looked surprised.

Duan Yu was well aware of what had happened since he entered the city today.

To establish authority, gain fame, engage in strategic maneuvering, and ultimately pass Dong Zhuo's test at Dong's residence.

With so many things to do, and knowing that he sold his car, there's only one possibility: Duan Yu has been keeping an eye on him.

He only made the bet as a joke.

Duan Yu said he wanted to recruit him, but he didn't even know why.

He had performed adequately under Dong Zhuo, so why did Duan Yu recruit him?

He initially thought it was just Duan Yu's confidence that day.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

A puzzled Jia Xu looked at Duan Yu and asked, "I want to know, why is Young Master Duan so determined to recruit me?"

"What if I am just an ordinary person, unworthy of Young Master Duan's great favor?"

Duan Yu smiled.

One may offend the harmony of Heaven, but not the harmony of literature.

How could the number one ruthless strategist and top-notch advisor of the Three Kingdoms be a mediocre talent?

"Wenhe is trustworthy. In this whole world, the only person who can allow Wenhe to fully realize his ambitions and display his talents is me, Duan Ziyi!" Duan Yu said confidently.

Jia Xu was taken aback, then his whole body trembled.

Duan Yu didn't say anything more, but instead personally lifted the curtain of the carriage.

"In ancient times, King Wen invited Taigong; today, I, Duan Ziyi, invite Wenhe."

"Wenhe, please get into the carriage. Today I will personally drive the carriage for you."

Jia Xu was greatly shocked.

After today's events, Duan Yu will likely not only rise to great heights in the future, but he will certainly enjoy a prestigious status.

Did he personally bow down to drive the carriage for him?

Jia Xu walked step by step toward the carriage.

Duan Yu remained in the position of lifting the carriage curtain, with his usual smile on his face.

Beside him, only an old servant, Tie Shitou, and Wang Hunu witnessed this scene.

Jia Xu stepped onto the carriage using a small stool.

Then Duan Yu lowered the curtain of the carriage.

Tie Shitou and Wang Hunu immediately stepped forward: "Brother, let me do it."

"Brother Duan, let me drive the carriage."

The two fought over it.

Duan Yu smiled and shook his head, then sat on the outside of the carriage and gently flicked the whip in his hand.

Inside the carriage, Jia Xu looked at the neatly arranged sets of clothes and gently stroked them.

The fabric feels soft and smooth to the touch.

There were two sets of children's clothes and two sets of women's clothes.

Seeing this, Jia Xu was deeply disturbed.

Gold and silver?

Perhaps these are the things he lacks.

But more than gold and silver, the clothes in the car warmed his heart.

Duan Yu, who was driving outside the car, did not say a word and quickly parked the car next to Jia Xu's house.

Upon hearing the sounds of carriages and horses, Jia Xu's wife and two sons came to the gate.

Duan Yu jumped down from the carriage and then lifted the curtain.

"Wenhe, we've arrived." Duan Yu looked at Jia Xu inside the carriage.

The woman and two children who opened the courtyard gate looked at Duan Yu with curiosity.

Jia Xu stepped down from the carriage and stood in front of Duan Yu. Under the watchful eyes of his family and servants, he straightened his somewhat worn robe and then clasped his hands in a gesture of respect before him.

"Jia Xu greets his lord!"