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

The mansion is like two separate worlds, one inside and one outside.

Inside Loufan Pass, food was scarce, and the soldiers could only have one meal of thin porridge a day to fill their stomachs.

But inside Wang Han's mansion, there was singing and dancing, and the aroma of wine and meat filled the air.

Loufan Pass is built between two mountains and is a strategic pass.

There are only a few thousand people living inside the pass.

There are almost no forms of entertainment available.

It was a bitterly cold place.

When Wang Han first arrived here, he even wanted to leave immediately.

But Wang Han was reluctant to give up the official position he had obtained through pleading and begging.

So he found some happiness in his own way.

The grain and fodder embezzled from Loufan Pass, as well as the money and provisions from the sale of warhorses, were used for personal enjoyment.

Wang Han used the money he earned from selling military rations to buy a number of dancers and singers from various places.

Every night after nightfall, they would call out to drink, make merry, and enjoy singing and dancing.

In the afternoon, I heard from a soldier that Zhang Liao was preparing to resign.

Wang Han was in an extremely good mood.

Zhang Liao, who had been at Loufan Pass for over a year, had repeatedly opposed him, and he had long wanted Zhang Liao to get rid of him.

Now that Zhang Liao has wisely resigned from his post, that would be the best outcome.

So, Wang Han decided to celebrate that evening.

Inside the main hall of the mansion, Wang Han sat in the main seat, listening to the soldiers' reports.

"You mean Zhang Liao is coming with Dong Zhuo's men?" Wang Han frowned and muttered under his breath.

"What orders did Dong Zhuo send to deliver?"

Wang Han was not afraid of Zhang Liao.

Because his uncle was the governor of Yanmen Commandery.

But Wang Han cannot be unafraid of Dong Zhuo.

As the governor, Dong Zhuo had the power to supervise all officials in Bingzhou.

If Zhang Liao were to ally with Dong Zhuo, his good days would likely be numbered.

Wang Han dared not delay and quickly stood up from his seat.

He then waved to the several singers in the hall: "You may all leave."

"Quickly, go and invite Lord Fangbo's men here."

As Wang Han spoke, he walked out of the hall to personally greet them.

Before long, the soldiers led Chen Qing'an and Zhang Liao into Dong Zhuo's residence.

A maid carrying a lantern walked in front of Wang Han.

Wang Han stood in front of the main hall, his robes neat and tidy.

When he saw Chen Qing'an behind Zhang Liao, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Haha, this must be Lord Fangbo's messenger."

Wang Han stepped forward enthusiastically, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "I am Wang Han, the garrison commander of Loufan Pass."

Seeing Wang Han's current demeanor, Zhang Liao's expression grew even more disdainful.

Zhang Liao naturally understood why Wang Han was acting so enthusiastically; it must be because he feared that Governor Dong Zhuo had the power to monitor all the officials in Bingzhou.

Wang Han was selling military rations at Loufan Pass, and Wang Rou, the governor of Yanmen County, turned a blind eye. However, if Dong Zhuo had found out, things would probably have turned out much worse.

Thinking of this, Zhang Liao's gaze couldn't help but fall on Chen Qing'an.

But having already failed to report several times before, Zhang Liao felt increasingly disappointed and wary.

Chen Qingan glanced up at Wang Han, who was striding toward him.

I just learned this from Zhang Liao and Chen Qing'an.

The garrison commander of Loufan Pass, Wang Han, was the son and nephew of Wang Rou, the governor of Yanmen Commandery.

It was clear that getting Wang Han to cooperate in opening the gate and allowing the army behind him to pass was impossible with the order he had in his possession, which deprived Wang Rou of her official post.

and so.

Chen Qingan's gaze gradually turned cold.

The hand that was at his waist suddenly rested on the hilt of his sword.

"What brings you here, sir?"

Unaware of anything amiss, Wang Han walked towards Chen Qing'an, cupped his hands, and said, "I heard from my subordinates that the messenger has come to convey the orders of the Governor?"

"I dare not delay, and have come here to welcome you."

"My lord messenger..."

Swish!

Chen Qing'an estimated that the distance was about right, and with a whoosh, he drew his long sword from its sheath.

He immediately stepped forward the next second.

The sword in his hand was placed directly against Wang Han's neck.

Wang Han only realized what was happening when the cold blade was pressed against his neck.

But it was too late.

Chen Qing'an had already turned behind Wang Han: "I've come to take your life!"

Chen Qingan shouted loudly.

With one hand holding a sword to Wang Han's neck, he pulled out a document stamped with Dong Zhuo's official seal from his bosom with the other.

This sudden turn of events not only stunned Wang Han, but even Zhang Liao was caught off guard.

The two Liangzhou soldiers who followed Chen Qing'an into the mansion also drew their swords and stood on either side of Chen Qing'an, carefully guarding against him.

The soldiers in Wang Han's mansion were shouting loudly.

"Let go of the general!"

"How dare you! Release our general!"

"Come here, there's an assassin!"

The shouts summoned a large number of soldiers who quickly surrounded Chen Qing'an.

Chen Qing'an showed no fear, his sword pressed tightly against Wang Han's neck.

"this....."

Wang Han looked terrified, but dared not move an inch, only pleading, "Messenger... this..."

"What is the purpose of this...?"

"Sir, let's talk this out."

Zhang Liao also looked at Chen Qing'an with a shocked expression.

“Brother Chen…” Zhang Liao looked at Chen Qing’an with a puzzled expression.

Chen Qing'an took a deep breath, then unfolded Dong Zhuo's order in his hand and looked at Zhang Liao, saying, "Brother Zhang, I will explain many things to you later."

"If you trust me, Chen Qing'an, then stand aside and don't interfere."

Zhang Liao's hand tightened and loosened on the sword hilt, then he silently nodded.

Chen Qing'an felt relieved and nodded slightly to Zhang Liao.

Then, turning his gaze to the crowd, he shouted angrily, "Insolence!"

"The Governor has an order!"

"Wang Rou, the Prefect of Yanmen Commandery, has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, selling prohibited items such as salt and iron to the Xiongnu and Xianbei. His crimes are heinous and unforgivable. Order!"

"Wang Rou, the prefect of Yanmen Commandery, is stripped of his post as prefect and the post of general of the Xiongnu."

"I hereby order Duan Yu, the magistrate of Jinyang County, to go to Yinguan County in Yanmen Commandery to arrest Wang Rou and bring him to Luoyang!"

"Anyone who resists shall be killed without exception; those who conspire to rebel shall have their entire family, up to nine generations, executed!"

Chen Qing'an's sharp shouts, each word a gem, stunned the many soldiers standing opposite him, leaving them bewildered.

Wang Han was also terrified.

Zhang Liao looked shocked.

Did Wang Rou collude with the enemy and betray his country?

Did they sell prohibited items like salt and iron to the Xiongnu and Xianbei?

this......

"Brother Zhang!"

Before Zhang Liao could recover from his shock, Chen Qing'an looked at him and spoke.

"This Wang Han is a member of the Wang clan, and his crimes implicate Wang Rou!"

"I believe Brother Zhang is unaware of this!"

"Brother Duan's army will arrive soon."

"Brother Zhang, you should know how to choose without me having to remind you!" Chen Qing'an said.

Zhang Liao looked up at Chen Qing'an and Wang Han.

"Zhang Liao, don't listen to his nonsense, he... he..."

"He's giving false orders, he must be giving false orders!"

"My uncle... no... the prefect would never do that!"

Zhang Liao narrowed his eyes.

No?

You, a mere garrison commander of Loufan Pass, dare to sell military rations and embezzle military pay.

No wonder his repeated letters of denunciation to Wang Rou went unanswered.

"Wang Han!" Zhang Liao pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist: "As the garrison commander of Loufan Pass, you have embezzled military pay and sold military rations and horses!"

"I wrote to Wang Rou several times, but all my letters disappeared without a trace!"

"turn out to be!"

"You uncle and nephew are a den of snakes and rats, in cahoots!"

Swish!

Zhang Liao drew his sword and stood next to Chen Qing'an.

"Brother Chen, I, Zhang Liao, will fight my way out with you!"

Zhang Liao turned around and handed his back to Chen Qing'an, then opened his tiger-like eyes wide and shouted: "I am Zhang Liao of Mayi, who dares to stand in my way!"