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

Chapter 153: Why do you refuse the credit I'm giving you?

The Sikong Mansion.

"I have met with Minister Sikong."

Su Chen spoke weakly.

There is no one else here.

"Jingming, there's no need for such formalities."

Upon seeing this, Cao Cao waved his hand and said.

"May I ask why you have summoned me here, Lord Sikong?"

Su Chen cupped his hands and asked.

"What is it about?"

"What is it you want to talk about?"

Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Su Chen in front of him.

"I do not know."

How could Su Chen not know what Cao Cao wanted to say? But he still shamelessly said it.

"You, you're still pretending to be confused!"

Cao Cao immediately said with a hint of exasperation, "How could you attribute all the credit for defeating Yuan Shao's army to Xun Yu?"

"Do you know that with this achievement, I can directly appoint you as the Military Advisor!"

"No one in the camp can surpass him!"

Cao Cao was almost driven mad by Su Chen.

Why would you want to tarnish someone's achievements?

He had already decided in his heart that Su Chen was his son-in-law.

As the son-in-law of the eldest daughter of the Cao family, how could he be just a minor clerk?

If Su Chen had no ability, that would be one thing, but he happens to be capable and yet he hides his talents!

This has happened twice already; don't claim credit twice.

If it weren't for his status, Cao Cao would have definitely stepped forward and kicked Su Chen a couple of times.

"Minister Sikong, it is not my achievement, but truly the merit of Lord Xun."

"How could I possibly seek credit for this?"

Su Chen's answer infuriated Cao Cao even more.

He rubbed his forehead and said, "Do you think I'm a fool?"

"I have known Lord Xun for many years, and I know him perfectly well!"

"If he truly was the main contributor this time, why would he show such a surprised expression?"

"Besides, do you really think I know nothing just because I'm on the front lines?"

"You know perfectly well what you've done!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cao Cao felt that something was not quite right.

It was clearly a recognition of Su Chen's merits.

Why does it sound like a conviction?

Cao Ang, who was standing to the side, also had a very strange expression on his face.

What kind of mess is this?

Since meeting Su Chen, I've encountered quite a few things that have shattered my worldview.

He's almost gotten used to it.

"What am I supposed to say about you?"

Cao Cao said with some helplessness, "Do you have a grudge against those who have rendered meritorious service?"

"Why won't you accept credit for your work?"

Cao Cao believed himself to be skilled at judging people.

But he truly couldn't figure out Su Chen.

This guy often does the opposite of what he means.

Even if Boss Cao is very good at judging people, he often gets completely confused.

Cao Ang, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask, "Yes, sir, what is the reason for this?"

"Such a great achievement will surely make you famous."

"Sir, you possess such great talent, why do you prefer to keep it hidden?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen was somewhat amused and said, "Brother-in-law, you're not right about that."

"Where did I hide anything?"

"Sikong, do you think I've been hiding something?"

"I told them I was a time traveler as soon as I arrived."

"Do as much as you can, and cultivate as much land as you can."

"That's a really hurtful thing to say."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was visibly taken aback.

It seems—they really weren't hiding anything.

Cao Ang coughed lightly: "Sir, that's not what I meant—"

"only----"

Su Chen waved his hand and said, "Brother-in-law, stop talking."

"I understand what you and Sikong mean."

"But Sikong, I already said that when I first arrived."

"I'm really not interested in official positions."

"They abhorred the fact that the aristocratic families took sides in court infighting."

"You insist on giving me credit and even promoting me."

"Isn't this going to kill me?"

"I'm doing quite well in my current position as registrar, and I really don't want a promotion."

Cao Cao's eyes narrowed instantly, and ignoring everything else, he said directly, "But if you want to marry Qinghe, how can you be just a lowly clerk?"

Even if Qinghe doesn't care.

Even if others don't say it.

"Then how should I describe myself?"

Su Chen raised an eyebrow slightly: "Sikong, there's a problem with your thinking."

"Imagine I become your son-in-law, but you become even more demanding of me."

Even if you achieve merit, it will be a hundred times harder for you to get promoted than for others.

"Doesn't this indirectly demonstrate your wisdom and that you don't use personal connections as the standard for promotion?"

"In this way, we can attract talented people from all over the world!"

Su Chen's words made Cao Ang's face twitch.

Should promotions not be based on personal relationships?

Would it be appropriate to say that to one's own father?

Others don't say it.

He only spoke of his Uncle Xiahou, who had never won a battle but had always been promoted—

However, he could only think these words in his heart and dared not say them out loud.

"Sikong, think it over carefully, isn't this right?"

"I did all this for Sikong's sake."

Su Chen spoke with a sincere expression.

These words were indeed Su Chen's heartfelt words.

Being able to become Cao Cao's son-in-law and gain his trust was enough.

Official positions and power are all meaningless.

He became Cao Cao's son-in-law, and let the people in the camp know that he was indeed meritorious and talented.

In this way, even without official position or power, one can still be respected.

In this way, they would avoid being targeted by the aristocratic families and avoid scheming against each other in the court.

Su Chen was not good at these things, and he was extremely disgusted by them.

Therefore, only a fool would do something like get promoted.

"You—sigh."

Cao Cao was speechless for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Never mind, never mind."

"Jingming, your personality is too strange."

"I'll grant your request; I'll give all the credit to Lord Xun."

"You'll regret it."

Cao Cao spoke while watching Su Chen's reaction.

He refused to believe that Su Chen truly didn't want any credit.

"That's wonderful, thank you so much, Master Sikong!"

To everyone's surprise, Su Chen was overjoyed.

This almost made Cao Cao faint.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Cao Cao rubbed his forehead and asked, "What are your thoughts on Yuan Shao's actions?"

Upon hearing this, Su Chen composed himself and looked at Cao Cao with a serious expression, saying, "Minister Cao, before we proceed, I would like to ask you a question."

Cao Cao was taken aback: "Jingming, please ask away."

Su Chen narrowed his eyes and looked at Cao Cao: "Minister Cao, are you ready for a battle with Yuan Shao's army?"

These words immediately caused Cao Cao's expression to change: "What did you say?"

A battle with Yuan Shao?

Cao Cao was indeed mentally prepared for this.

In the struggle for supremacy, Yuan Shao is currently his greatest enemy.

Regardless of the circumstances, the two are bound to have a battle.

But Su Chen's words made it sound as if this battle was about to begin.

This made Cao Cao's expression turn extremely serious: "Jingming's meaning."

"Could it be that Yuan Shao is already planning to fight me to the death?"