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

Clearly, in Cao Ang's eyes, Su Chen was just cramming for help at the last minute.

They just wanted to put on a show for Cao Cao.

"Trying to gain a foothold in my army by using some petty tricks?"

"This person must not be allowed to live!"

Cao Ang gritted his teeth and left angrily.

At this moment, his prejudice against Su Chen had reached its peak.

If this kind of person were left in the camp, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause!

Adding to Cao Ang's frustration was Su Chen's earlier boast that he was going to die here.

"Zixiu, I think this isn't necessarily a bad thing..."

Seeing that Cao Ang was in a bad mood, Cao Chun thought for a long time before finally speaking up to persuade him.

"Not a bad thing?!"

"What if Zhang Xiu sees this? What if he really has rebellious intentions, and we alert him?"

"This guy is utterly incompetent!"

"When Father arrives, I will definitely give him a good talking-to!"

Cao Ang tossed out a sentence, turned around, and strode away.

Xu Huang sighed softly upon seeing what was before him.

Now he understood why Su Chen's plan was so perfect but he didn't tell Cao Ang.

Such a huge prejudice, who could bear it?

But thinking about it, it makes sense. If Xu Huang were suddenly told that he would die soon, he would also be angry.

"General, then we..."

Just then, a lieutenant spoke up in a low voice.

"Continue, deploy the defenses according to this plan."

"Remember, you must not be discovered by Zhang Xiu's men."

Xu Huang spoke without hesitation.

Although Cao Ang was dissatisfied with this, Xu Huang knew the truth perfectly well.

This deployment is absolutely not to be taken lightly!

……

At dusk.

Cao Cao led his army, along with his nephew Cao Anmin and general Cao Ren, to Wancheng.

Zhang Xiu naturally gave them a warm welcome and made sure to withdraw all his soldiers.

All of this seemed perfectly natural.

Evening soon arrived, and Zhang Xiu had prepared a sumptuous feast.

"Father, Father!"

While Cao Cao was waiting in the city lord's mansion.

Cao Ang's voice then came over.

Cao Ang and Cao Chun rushed to Cao Cao's side.

Cao Cao smiled slightly and said:

"Has anything happened in the last few days?"

Cao Cao, who was always quite strict with his children, showed a completely different face to Cao Ang.

There are no unusual circumstances.

"But Father..."

Cao Ang's expression was not good, and he said in a deep voice:

"After these past few days, I've discovered that Su Chen is nothing but a complete fraud."

"He has done nothing in the city these past few days, not even observing Zhang Xiu."

"He just stayed in his tent, eating, drinking, and having fun."

"Why do you value such an idle and mediocre talent so much, Father?"

Upon hearing Cao Ang's words, Cao Cao's face showed a slight look of surprise.

Clearly, he didn't expect that Su Chen would do nothing after arriving in Wancheng.

"Where is Mr. Jingming? Why didn't he come?"

Cao Cao did not respond to Cao Ang's words immediately, but instead asked a question in return.

Cao Ang sneered:

"God knows where he went."

"He only arranged for General Xu to make deployments in the surrounding area before you, Father, came here."

"This man is wicked. I beg you, Father, do not keep such a person in the army."

Cao Cao merely narrowed his eyes slightly and said nothing more.

Just then, a voice came from outside the door:

"Report! Chief Clerk Su requests an audience."

"Let him in."

Without a second thought, Cao Cao spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Chen strode into the city lord's mansion.

The moment Cao Ang saw Su Chen, his disdain intensified.

"Jingming, how have you been these past few days?"

"Is there anything unusual within Wancheng?"

Cao Cao said with a smile.

"Please rest assured, there is nothing unusual in the city."

Su Chen smiled slightly and said calmly.

"I'm afraid there's something unusual that you're unaware of, sir?"

Cao Ang, who was standing to the side, sneered.

Su Chen smiled slightly but did not respond.

"Tonight Zhang Xiu has prepared a banquet, and you, sir, have been working tirelessly as the vanguard."

"Let's go together."

Cao Cao seemed not to have heard Cao Ang's words and smiled slightly.

He didn't care what Su Chen had been doing these past few days.

However, as Su Chen had previously stated, Wancheng was destined for a battle, and the battle would be fierce.

Given that, he was very curious about what Su Chen would do next.

Su Chen was taken aback at first, then cupped his hands and said:

"Minister Sikong, I will not go."

"Zhang Xiu has prepared a grand banquet. Minister of Works, you may proceed with the surrender ceremony. I will simply observe from the sidelines."

Hearing that Su Chen was unwilling to participate in the banquet, Cao Cao did not insist, and calmly said:

"Then I'll have to trouble you, sir."

The conversation between the two was calm and uneventful, which immediately aroused Cao Ang's dissatisfaction.

He simply couldn't understand why Cao Cao trusted him so much.

Even after he impeached Su Chen, Cao Cao remained unmoved.

"Minister of Works, on this inspection tour, would it be permissible for General Cao Ren to accompany me?"

Just then, Su Chen suddenly spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was slightly taken aback:

Why?

Su Chen said calmly:

"I am new to our army and am merely a clerk. I have no right to mobilize troops for patrols."

"General Cao Ren is highly respected in the army, and we need his assistance."

For some reason, Cao Cao always felt that Su Chen had something left unsaid.

"Zixiao?"

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Ren and spoke.

Clearly, Cao Cao did not want to give Su Chen the authority to mobilize troops.

After all, what he wanted was the position of chief clerk. A position should come with corresponding rights, and he shouldn't have this particular right.

Even if Su Chen asked for it, Cao Cao would absolutely not give it to him.

Clearly, having Cao Ren follow along was a good idea.

This is why Su Chen spoke up; if it were anyone else, Cao Cao wouldn't have cared about the inspection.

However, Su Chen's self-proclaimed identity as a time traveler and his previous words made Cao Cao more cautious.

It's just an inspection; there's nothing to worry about.

"This humble general dislikes banquets and will refrain from attending."

"Then, Registrar Su, let's go."

Cao Ren was decisive.

Having served Cao Cao for many years, he was more or less adept at reading people's expressions and moods.

When Cao Cao asked the question, it meant that he hoped Cao Cao would go himself.

After exchanging a glance, the two turned and left the city lord's mansion.

This immediately infuriated Cao Ang, who was standing nearby:

"Father, why don't you punish Su Chen?"

"This person is mediocre!"

Cao Cao smiled calmly and said:

"Zixiu, let me ask you, does Su Chen have such a talent for recognizing people that he could see the talent of Xu Huang, whom even I hadn't noticed?"

"With such ability, could he be an idle and mediocre person?"

"Then why did he come to join our army?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Ang was momentarily speechless.

"Let's attend the banquet first."

"I'd like to see if tonight will be as Mr. Su described."

Seeing this, Cao Cao patted Cao Ang on the shoulder, then turned and left with a smile.

Cao Ang was left standing there, stunned.

……