Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

196 AD, the first year of Jian'an.

Cao Cao welcomed Emperor Xian of Han to move the capital to Xuchang and was appointed Minister of Works, General of Chariots and Cavalry, in charge of all officials. No one in the court or the country dared to oppose him.

Yanzhou.

"What did you just say?"

"You are... a time traveler?"

Dressed in a black and red crane cloak, Cao Cao, with a dignified expression, was staring intently at the young man before him with a scrutinizing gaze.

The young man's name was Su Chen.

This man looked to be no more than twenty years old, with striking eyebrows and bright eyes, and a handsome appearance.

However, his clothes were strange, and he uttered words that Cao Cao could not understand at all.

For example, "time traveler".

"Pretty much. Sikong can understand it as me coming back from the future."

Su Chen shrugged and said calmly.

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, remained silent, and continued to scrutinize the young man.

A faint sense of oppressive power permeated the surroundings.

This caused the several civil officials standing nearby to shrink their heads involuntarily.

If it were an ordinary person, just being stared at by Cao Cao like that would have made them break out in a cold sweat.

However, Su Chen remained calm and composed.

He even stood with his hands behind his back, staring directly at Cao Cao, and began to scrutinize him.

"From the future?"

"Do you know what the consequences will be for deceiving Sikong?"

Just then, a rough voice came from behind.

The speaker was a burly man, exuding a fierce aura, and his eyes were filled with hostility as he looked at Su Chen.

The great man was none other than Dian Wei, a fierce general under Cao Cao.

"It is generally known that since the Minister of Works holds a high position, if he is found guilty of deceiving others, he will be punished with flogging at the very least, and at worst, his head will roll off the table."

Despite Dian Wei's hostility, Su Chen's expression remained indifferent.

"How dare you! Knowing you're facing Sikong, you still dare to speak so recklessly!"

Dian Wei frowned, puzzled.

"It's alright."

Just then, Cao Cao waved his hand and smiled, saying:

"If this person truly comes from the future, then he should not be bound by our cumbersome formalities."

Cao Cao disliked the current formalities and etiquette.

For a moment, she developed a liking for Su Chen, who had such a carefree personality.

After a pause, Cao Cao looked at Su Chen with interest and continued to ask:

"Since you come from the future, you should be very familiar with the current situation. Why do you suddenly seek out me and reveal your identity?"

Cao Cao couldn't understand this at all.

Logically speaking, if Su Chen really did come back from the future...

They should be fully aware of what happened afterward.

Furthermore, since the knowledge of future generations will certainly be more extensive than that of people today, they should be able to achieve something no matter what they do.

In chaotic times, this is an absolute advantage.

Why did Su Chen come to find me first instead of doing anything else?

Su Chen shrugged, somewhat helplessly, and said:

"Sikong should know better than I what kind of era we live in."

"In such chaotic times, even getting enough to eat is a problem. With powerful clans everywhere, it's hard for the poor to rise up. Starting from scratch is as difficult as climbing to heaven."

"Moreover, we don't speak the same language or have the same customs. I can't even understand the characters you write."

"Fortunately, you can still understand Mandarin, otherwise even communication would be a problem."

After saying that, Su Chen sighed softly and continued:

"Even if I could use my knowledge from later generations to do business, wouldn't someone with money but no power be like a fat lamb, ready to be slaughtered?"

"Besides, the food here is terrible, it's really not to my taste."

"Rather than starve to death in chaotic times."

"Why not try your luck with Sikong?"

"If you believe me, that would be best."

"If you don't believe me, the worst that can happen is death, which is no different from starving to death."

Su Chen poured out his bitterness like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.

too difficult!

Less than half a month after transmigrating, Su Chen lost more than 20 pounds due to hunger.

In ancient times, salt was more precious than gold, and there were no seasonings.

Moreover, it was a time of chaos and food shortages; even a bowl of thin porridge was a dream.

Without any backing, starting from scratch is just a pipe dream.

Everyone says time travel is great, time travel is great.

But if you actually travel back to ancient times, you'll find that it's nothing like modern times.

It's easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality

Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Cao Cao's expression froze slightly.

Although he didn't quite understand some of the words, he at least understood what Su Chen meant.

The people were destitute and couldn't even afford to eat.

Isn't this a perfect reflection of the present situation?

If even people from the future are so sad, how about ordinary people?

The phrase "with so many powerful clans, it's hard for those from humble backgrounds to rise in society" particularly struck a chord with Cao Cao.

He had thought that if he could consolidate his power one day, he would definitely change the status quo.

Cao Cao thought that after conquering all sides, the people should be living a more prosperous life.

Unexpectedly, it's still so tragic.

If this continues, the possibility of another large-scale uprising like the Yellow Turban Rebellion is extremely high!

If Cao Cao wanted to continue his advance, how could he be at ease if there were such hidden dangers in his territory?

Just as Cao Cao was pondering this.

Suddenly, a white-bearded civil official standing nearby said in a sinister tone:

"Hearing you say that, if you really are from the future, then you must be a mediocre person."

"Do you think that just because a mediocre person comes to seek refuge with the Minister of Works, the Minister of Works must treat you with great courtesy?"

The speaker was none other than Cheng Yu, a strategist under Cao Cao.

Cheng Yu was convinced that Su Chen was talking nonsense.

Now that Su Chen says he can't even afford to eat, she's even more convinced that Su Chen is a mediocre talent.

Mediocre people, even if they truly come from the future, are not worth employing.

"Why do you talk so unpleasantly, old man?"

Su Chen was immediately angered and said with dissatisfaction:

"I'm from the 21st century, and I'm a graduate student, after all."

"I wouldn't say I'm an expert in astronomy and geography, but in your words, I've studied diligently for nearly twenty years."

"Before I transmigrated, I was at least considered a highly capable person. You're saying I was mediocre?"

These words left Cheng Yu speechless.

He frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:

"Since you've lived such a successful life in your later years, why did you come here?"

"Why can't you even get a meal after you've arrived? What is this if not a complete waste of time and energy?"

These words ignited a bomb in Su Chen's heart:

"Do you think I wanted to come?"

"In my later life, I lived a life of luxury. Although I was not extremely wealthy, I never had to worry about food."

"Why would I come here if I have nothing better to do?"

Having said that, Su Chen still felt unsatisfied and continued:

"You're saying I'm mediocre and unproductive?"

"Then let me test you. Do you know what quantum physics is?"

"Do you know what lies beyond the universe? Do you know how to get to the moon?"

"Leaving that aside, do you know how to refine fine salt? Do you know how to make ice by hand?"

These words gave Cao Cao and his men a shock!

This question made Cheng Yu's eyes widen in surprise!

They don't understand quantum physics or anything like that.

But they heard "refining fine salt" and "making ice by hand" very clearly!

"This...can you really do something so amazing?!"

Cheng Yu's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as he stared intently at Su Chen, his face filled with excitement.

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