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Chapter 638: Last words, have you thought about it? (Combined chapter 5K6)

In the evening, Yuan Shao’s camp was crowded with people.

During the Han Dynasty, common people ate two meals a day and had to eat before nightfall.

At this time, at the back of the camp, people followed the fragrant smell and surrounded the camp in three layers.

It turned out that under Su Yao's guidance, the cook Wang Bo also prepared a meal of fried rice with egg in an iron pan. Although it was not as delicate as Su Yao's, the unique aroma of the fried dishes had drifted with the wind and spread.

Food is the most important thing for people. In this age of entertainment scarcity, nothing is more tempting than delicious food and fine wine.

Such delicious food, just as meal time was about to begin, immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding soldiers.

"What does this smell like? It smells so good!"

A soldier sniffed, stared straight in the direction of the kitchen camp, and couldn't help swallowing.

"Come on, let's go take a look!"

Another soldier patted him on the shoulder and the two of them walked towards the kitchen camp together.

Soon, more and more soldiers were attracted by the aroma and gathered around, surrounding the kitchen camp.

Zhao Rui, the logistics officer in charge of the camp's logistics, was overjoyed upon seeing this.

Frankly speaking, he was a little worried about the caravan entering the camp.

Although the leader of the caravan was a retainer of a noble family in the capital, he rushed out after Su Yao lifted the seal on Luoyang and passed on information to the outside world.

But now that the situation is tense, he can't help but be more careful.

So, even though the patrolling general had checked that the caravan was not carrying any dangerous weapons, he still decided to go there in person to see what these people were doing in the rear camp.

Unexpectedly, these people actually have some real talent.

This iron pot fried rice is truly the best in the world!

"Good good!"

While eating, Zhao Rui praised:
"You said this fried rice is all due to this pot, right?"

"Then how do you sell this pot? I want it!"

"And this rice is really delicious. Brother, please make another portion later and I will personally deliver it to Mr. Yuan!"

Su Yao was delighted when he heard this, and he hurriedly bowed and said:

"Thank you for your appreciation, General."

"But this pot of ours has a great origin. It was made by the royal family. It is a treasure that not everyone can use."

"If Dong Zhuo hadn't escaped and the capital hadn't been in chaos, we wouldn't have been able to trade such treasures, right?"

Logistics officer Zhao Rui was stunned when he heard this.

This is not an unfamiliar statement. As Zhao Rui is in charge of logistics and purchasing, what kind of businessmen has he not seen?

If an ordinary merchant said this, then it must be nonsense in order to raise the price.

But this was the first time he had seen this pot, and he was not sure what its value was. The young man in front of him spoke so easily, as if this iron pot had really come out of the palace.

However, although he was unsure, he was good at bargaining, so he immediately said:

"Imperial? You dare to resell prohibited things? Do you believe that I will punish you right now?"

Su Yao smiled when he heard this, and said calmly:
"Don't worry, General. Let me tell you slowly."

He slowly walked to Zhao Rui and said in a low voice:

"General, you know that the current situation is turbulent, and it is not uncommon for the treasures in the palace to be circulated among the people. My pot is indeed made by the royal family, but it is not stolen. It is obtained by chance."

Zhao Rui frowned slightly and looked at Su Yao in confusion, waiting for him to continue explaining.

Su Yao continued:

"A few days ago, I met an old palace servant in Luoyang City. He was displaced due to the war and lost all his property. Only this iron pot was left."

"He said that this pot was a gift from the emperor to him when he served in the palace for many years, and it was of great significance."

"I felt sorry for him, so I used some silver to buy this pot."

"You have seen this pot. It is made of the finest cast iron and processed with a special process. It is not only strong and durable, but also conducts heat evenly, and can preserve the original flavor of the ingredients to the greatest extent."

"The current royal family is not lucky enough to enjoy such a treasure, but I see that Lord Yuan is a first-class hero and deserves this gift."

"If you can present this to Lord Yuan and let him have delicious food every day, how much do you think he will value you? Wouldn't your career as an official be greatly improved?"

Zhao Rui's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he couldn't help but be very interested.

No one can resist the temptation of delicious food. Lord Yuan is from a noble and famous family, and he has a high quality pursuit for food and wine. If this royal iron pot can be presented to Yuan Shao, he will surely appreciate and reuse it.

However, Zhao Rui was not stupid, and he immediately noticed something was wrong:
"You little brat, you have such a treasure, but you don't use it to honor your parents, but sell it to me instead?"

"What on earth are you planning?"

"Let me make it clear first, I'm just a logistics officer, I don't have much money."

Su Yao laughed out loud:
"The general is worrying too much."

"What kind of person is Lord Yuan? He has three dukes in his four generations, and he comes from a noble and prestigious family."

"As an ordinary citizen, even if I want to serve Lord Yuan, I have no way to do so, right?"

"But you, General, are different."

"As a capable general under Lord Yuan, you are in charge of logistics. Although you are not from a prominent family, you understand the suffering of the people better and are more able to appreciate talents."

"Only with you, I still have my treasure, and it will be more valuable."

After hearing Su Yao's words, Zhao Rui couldn't help but feel a warm feeling in his heart.

He knows his own business too well.

Although the logistics officer has a high status, it is ultimately a job that requires a lot of work but little reward, and it is easy for him to take the blame.

Unless something unexpected happens, this logistics officer will be the top job he will ever hold in his lifetime.

All this is just because of his humble origin, which makes him always inferior to those from famous and prestigious families.

He didn't expect to hear such intimate words from this little guy in front of him. He immediately patted Su Yao on the shoulder and said with a smile:
"You are quite good at talking, kid."

"Well, just because of your mouth, I will buy your pot regardless of whether it is made by the emperor or not. Name your price."

As soon as Zhao Rui finished speaking, he felt a subtle sense of regret.

Was he too impulsive in agreeing to the deal? What if this kid took the opportunity to rip him off and asked for an exorbitant price? Wouldn't it be embarrassing for him to not agree?

As if he had seen his embarrassment, Su Yao quickly waved his hands and said:

"General, rest assured. Although this pot is worth a lot of money, your kindness is even more valuable. Therefore, I will not charge you a penny for this pot. I will give it to you."

"Oh? You want to give it to me?"

"That's right!"

Su Yao laughed:
"But on the other hand, I hope the general can give me a favor and allow me to walk around the camp and help to make connections so that our small business can be done in the homes of the superiors. That would be great."

Zhao Rui felt relieved when he heard this. He was originally worried that Su Yao would ask for an exorbitant amount of money or have some other plans, but after hearing this, the last bit of doubt in his heart about Su Yao disappeared.

"Haha, good boy, you are really good at business!"

"I'm not satisfied with the business here, I also want to do it with other superiors."

"You are so smart. I think you have a bright future. I wonder if you have any family background. I have a younger sister who is not married yet."

puff--

Su Yao almost vomited.

He just wanted to take advantage of the opportunity and find Guo Tu, but he didn't want to add another girl to his harem.

Things at home haven't been dealt with yet, so there's no point in creating any more trouble in Yuan Shao's camp.

So Su Yao quickly refused, saying that he already had a family and now he had to focus on his career to support his wife and children.

Zhao Rui felt a little regretful when he heard this.

I wonder which girl got to this handsome guy first.

However, this thought only flashed through my mind.

At the moment, more and more people were watching here, and he was anxious to present a gift to Yuan Shao, so he waved his hand and called it quits:
"Haha, if that's the case, then I won't force you to do it."

Zhao Rui laughed and said:
"However, I will not accept your gift in vain. I will give you this badge. As long as it is not in those sensitive places, you can move freely in my Yuan army in the future."

"Moreover, not only that, the door of my Zhao family will always be open to you. If you ever figure it out or encounter any difficulties, you can always come to me."

Su Yao took the sign handed to him by Zhao Rui, thanked him with a smile, and secretly said "Luck" that the plan was going smoothly.

"Thank you for your kindness, General. If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely repay you generously."

Zhao Rui laughed, patted Su Yao on the shoulder and said:
"Good boy, I am very optimistic about you."

"However, you should not just think about doing business. Our Lord Yuan is in need of smart people like you. If you are interested, you might as well come to the army more often. Maybe you can make some achievements."

Su Yao was moved when he heard this, but he remained calm on the surface and just nodded in agreement:
"sure."

Su Yao had a warm smile on his face, but he had already begun to think about how to take advantage of this opportunity.

He understood that although Zhao Rui was only a logistics officer, he also had a certain influence in the military. It would always be good for the future to have a relationship with him.

Therefore, it is better to keep this operation secret, not to reveal one's identity, and not to implicate Zhao Rui.

While Su Yao was secretly thinking about how to maximize the perfect goal, Zhao Rui had already started to urge him:
"Brother, it's getting late. Hurry up and make me another serving of fried rice so I can also present this pot to Mr. Yuan."

Su Yao smiled and nodded, and responded:

"Okay, that's a piece of cake. Please wait a moment, General."

Su Yao turned back to the kitchen, skillfully operated the iron pan, and started making fried rice with eggs again.

This time, he deliberately added more eggs and chopped green onions to make the fried rice look more tempting.

After a while, a plate of fragrant egg fried rice was ready. Su Yao carefully put the fried rice into the food box and handed it to Zhao Rui.

"General, please enjoy your meal." Su Yao said respectfully.

Zhao Rui took the food box, took a deep breath, and then nodded with satisfaction:

"Okay, okay, okay, you are really versatile. If you have the opportunity in the future, you must come to the army more often."

Su Yao agreed with a smile and watched Zhao Rui leave.

He knew that the next moment would be the critical moment for him to act.

Thanks to the poor efficiency of information dissemination in this era, although the champion marquis Su Yao was already famous, only a very few people such as Yuan Shao and Guo Tu had seen Su Yao's true appearance in the camp of the 100,000-strong army.

Now that he had obtained the token that allowed him to travel freely, Su Yao began to prepare for his next move.

Next, it’s time to test your micro-management.

As the night deepened, the lights in Yuan Shao's camp were brightly lit, and the patrolling soldiers were still shuttling back and forth nervously.

Su Yao waited for the opportunity in the kitchen camp. His eyes swept towards the camp gate from time to time, and he silently calculated the next steps in his mind.

He knew that time was running out and he had to find Guo Tu and deal with him as soon as possible to avoid any further complications.

However, he could not be too impatient at the same time. Otherwise, once the assassination of Guo Tu was exposed, the several caravans entering the camp today would inevitably be subject to close scrutiny, which might expose his identity, and it would then be difficult to achieve the mission objectives.

So, while Su Yao was looking at the small map to confirm Guo Tu's location, he packed up the pots and ingredients and decided to use his identity to check out the area and visit some places, while maintaining his character and getting a feel for the surrounding situation.

He put on the caravan's clothes, put on a bamboo hat, pulled down the brim of his hat, and tried to make himself look more ordinary so as not to attract attention. He first visited several middle and senior officials of Yuan Shao's army.

What surprised Su Yao was that the hot topic of discussion among these people could not avoid the fried rice he cooked tonight. It was really laughable.

In addition to the fried rice, another focus of Yuan Shaojun's concern was to ask him whether Guan Junhou would leave tomorrow.

There is no doubt that these middle and senior officials generally have a greater sense of luck and adventurous spirit than Yuan Shao, who knows him better.

There were even people who openly tried to win him over, telling him not to waste time on business, but to directly organize his men and open the gates to let the Kanto coalition forces enter the city, which would be more promising.

"My little brother, among the scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans, merchants are the lowest class."

"You are a handsome man, you speak clearly, and you are smart. You should not take up a lowly job from now on."

"Now that Su Cheqi is leaving, Luoyang City should have someone with virtue to take the helm."

"As long as you can persuade the people in the city to surrender the city to Lord Yuan, you will be rich and powerful."

Su Yao responded positively on the surface and said that he would look for an opportunity, but he kept complaining in his heart.

The ambitions of these people are obvious, and it is indeed necessary to solve these troubles before leaving.

While dealing with everyone, Su Yao did not forget his main business.

Although he seemed to be visiting those Allied officials with some family background at an irregular pace, he was also getting closer and closer to the red dot marking Guo Tu's location on the map.

As time passed and the night grew darker, the patrolling soldiers in the camp gradually reduced the frequency of their patrols. Su Yao knew that his chance had come.

He said goodbye to the officials on the pretext of feeling unwell and that it was getting late, and disappeared in an instant when the soldiers were not paying attention.

The night was as dark as ink, and the lights in the camp were sparse. Su Yao took advantage of the cover of darkness and quietly approached Guo Tu's tent.

After arriving here, Su Yao smiled.

Guo Tu was probably too confident in the decoy illusion he had set up. Compared to the crowded red dots and figures near the decoy camp, the tent where he was hiding had almost no decent guards. Instead, the tent was set up in a relatively secluded location in the back camp.

"Mr. Guo, it's getting late. You should go to bed."

Inside the tent, Guo Tu's servant gave another reminder.

Guo Tu rubbed his tired eyes, looked at the night outside the window, and sighed:

"Wait a little longer. I'm still a little uneasy."

Seeing this, the servants dared not say anything and could only retreat silently.

Guo Tu paced back and forth in the tent, his heart filled with anxiety.

In the past few days, he has been waiting for Su Yao's movement, but Su Yao seemed to have evaporated from the face of the earth, and there was no news of him.

This made Guo Tu feel more and more uneasy. The more he learned recently, the more wary he became of Su Yao.

This person has always acted unconventionally. This time he has not made any move, so maybe he is plotting something.

"Did I really underestimate that boy surnamed Su?"

"Is he that patient?"

Guo Tu muttered to himself, frowning, while the servant looked helpless:

"Mr. Guo, you all said this and that about Su Yao."

"But, we have an army of 100,000 after all. Even if he were a powerful dragon, he wouldn't be able to defeat us, right?"

"You have set up ambushes in the camp ahead. In my opinion, you are being too cautious and taking it too seriously."

When Guo Tu heard this, his face darkened slightly and he glared at the servant.

"What do you know!"

Guo Tu shouted in a low voice:

"How can Su Yao be compared to ordinary people?"

"He has never been defeated since his debut. Even Dong Zhuo was defeated by him, and he also made your master suffer a loss."

Guo Tu gnashed his teeth:

"I see that this person is arrogant and conceited, and he doesn't know how to advance or retreat. How can he be easily subdued?"

"Besides, if we fail to capture him and redeem ourselves this time, our good days in this coalition will probably be over."

The servants were intimidated by Guo Tu's aura and dared not say anything more. They could only retreat silently.

Guo Tu paced back and forth in the tent, feeling anxious and uneasy.

It can be said that he has staked his entire fortune and reputation on this ambush and has made full preparations. If Su Yao really dares to attack, he will never return.

As a result, now I have to tell him that Su Yao is not coming?
This is not possible. How can this be possible?
"No, we have to find a way."

Guo Tu slapped his thigh:
"Scold him! I'm going to write a letter to scold him!"

"Young people like this cannot stand being provoked. After I humiliate his entire family in various ways, I don't believe he will still have the nerve to not come."

"If he dares to come over, he will be killed without a complete body!"

"Quick, get me a pen!"

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Guo Tu's eyes, and he immediately asked the servant to fetch the brush, ready to start writing.

Just then.
"No need, why is this necessary?"

"If Mr. Guo has any complaints, we can just talk about them in person."

As he was speaking, Su Yao pushed the curtain and walked in.

His eyes no longer had the cautious look he had in his previous disguise.

Instead, it is full of coldness and looks down on people, as if looking down on ants.

Almost in an instant, before the two people in the tent could react, Su Yao flashed, broke the servant's throat, and stood in front of Guo Tu.

When Guo Tu finally saw the face of the man under the cloak in the candlelight, his face suddenly turned pale, as if he had seen a ghost.

"Su, Champion Hou, why are you here?"

Guo Tu asked stutteringly, his voice trembling.

Su Yao, on the other hand, walked slowly towards Guo Tu with a cold smile. Every step seemed to step on Guo Tu's heart, making him feel more and more pressure.

"Why, Mr. Guo, are you surprised?"

"Haven't you been waiting for me?"

"Why are you still not satisfied now that I'm here?"

Guo Tu kept saying "Fuck it" in his heart. He had no idea how Su Yao knew his plan and appeared here.

But that didn't matter. Feeling the chill of death, Guo Tu's brain was working frantically, thinking of ways to escape.

The first option to be ruled out is shouting for help.

That's stupid.

Seeing how Su Yao had just killed the servant instantly, Guo Tu had no doubt that if he dared to scream out, his neck would be broken in the next second.

Therefore, Guo Tu, who was helpless, begged for mercy:
"Champion Hou has misunderstood."

"We have no grudges against each other, why are you so aggressive?"

"If you spare my life, I will speak for you with all my strength in front of Lord Yuan."

"Tsk, isn't it a little too late to say this now?"

Su Yao snorted coldly:
"I have always been clear about gratitude and resentment."

"You were in my camp that day, and we had a pretty good chat. If you keep your promise, I won't make things difficult for you."

"But how do you do it?"

"As an ally in the fight against Dong Zhuo, he personally took action and instigated the noble families in Luoyang City to fight against me, almost reducing this thousand-year-old imperial capital to ashes in the flames of war."

"Is this also a misunderstanding?"

"Not to mention that you openly defied the messengers I sent and attempted to ambush me."

"Based on these crimes alone, you, Guo Tu, deserve to die eight or ten times over."

As he spoke, Su Yao's arm had already pinched Guo Tu's neck:
"Last words, have you thought about it?"

(End of this chapter)