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

"What's so difficult about that?"

"Do you really think that human wisdom hasn't improved at all over the past thousand years?"

Seeing Cheng Yu back down, Su Chen raised his head slightly and said.

Everyone around was stunned by Su Chen's words.

If what Su Chen said is true, then he is enough to change an entire era!

The mere fact that they could easily refine fine salt would astound the world!

How important is salt? Soldiers have strength when they have salt to eat, and they will starve to death if they don't have salt to eat!

The refining of coarse salt is extremely complicated and expensive, let alone fine salt, which only royalty could afford!

Moreover, these were just two that Su Chen mentioned casually.

There must be many more things that seem magical to them, but are simple for Su Chen!

"Cough cough..."

Cao Cao coughed twice to conceal his inner shock, and said in a deep voice:

"Young man, don't get excited."

"Zhongde has a fiery temper, and his words were indeed somewhat inappropriate."

After saying this, Cao Cao paused, then continued to ask:

"But... this whole thing about traveling from the future is just too absurd."

"Do you have any way to prove your identity as a traveler from the future?"

"Otherwise, it would be truly unbelievable to us."

Su Chen then calmed down and waved his hand, saying:

"It's difficult, but making salt and ice is manageable."

"Much of the knowledge we will acquire in the future will be based on technologies that have been developed over thousands of years."

"Some things can be done, while others are simply impossible without modern technology."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.

Doesn't that mean there's no way to prove it?

Even if one knows the art of salt production, it's not exactly simple or easy.

Isn't this like saying nothing at all after all that talk?!

Normally, Cao Cao would have assumed he had been tricked.

With a single command, Su Chen's head was chopped off.

However, many of Su Chen's words truly shocked Cao Cao, as they were clearly not the kind of opinions spoken in this era.

His identity as a time traveler is most likely true.

If that's the case, how can we prove it's good?

Thinking of this, Cao Cao frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then asked:

"Since you come from the future, let me ask you a question."

"Our army is currently attempting to defeat Zhang Xiu; what has been the outcome?"

After asking the question, Cao Cao's application became serious.

Since Su Chen claims to be a time traveler, he should be fully aware of what will happen next.

He wanted to see how Su Chen would respond.

Su Chen's expression froze upon hearing this, then he frowned slightly and said:

"Does Sikong really want to hear this?"

Seeing Su Chen's unusual expression, Cao Cao's heart tightened:

"Please feel free to speak."

Su Chen sat down on the ground, his face solemn, and said:

"Minister Sikong, what I am about to say is all based on historical records, not my personal opinion."

"Though I feel extremely uncomfortable after hearing this, I hope that you will not take your anger out on me."

Cao Cao nodded in acknowledgment:

"Young man, speak now. This Minister will never hold a grudge against you."

Seeing Su Chen's expression, he felt a slight unease in his heart.

Su Chen narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice:

According to historical records.

"In the first month of the second year of Jian'an, the Minister of Works attacked Zhang Xiu. When the army reached the Wei River, Zhang Xiu surrendered but soon rebelled."

"The eldest son of the Minister of Works, Cao Ang, his nephew Cao Anmin, and the general Dian Wei died in battle at Wancheng."

After saying that, Cao Cao and the others stared wide-eyed at Su Chen.

"What did you say?!"

Dian Wei's eyes widened in fury as he glared at Su Chen.

As he spoke, he drew his sword.

Su Chen actually said he would die?!

Cao Cao frowned slightly, signaling Dian Wei to be quiet.

Su Chen ignored him and continued:

"It is said that Sikong's warhorse Jueying was killed by a stray arrow, and Sikong himself was also hit by a stray arrow."

"To protect the Minister of Works, Young Master Cao Ang gave his warhorse to him and fought alone to the death on the battlefield."

"General Dian's double halberds were stolen by Hu Che'er, a subordinate of Zhang Xiu, and one of them died in battle while covering the rear."

Upon hearing this, Dian Wei was slightly taken aback, his hand movements faltered, and his expression suddenly became serious.

Cao Cao also took a deep breath.

He had long anticipated that Zhang Xiu would surrender, given the vast disparity in troop strength.

It's practically impossible to defend Wancheng.

But unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu set up a trap, causing him to lose his beloved son and general!

Of course, Cao Cao was naturally suspicious, so he could only be skeptical of Su Chen's words.

Even now, he still cannot accept the term "time traveler".

But what Su Chen said wasn't without reason; it was a situation that even his own strategists hadn't anticipated.

Even strategists like Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xun Yu, and Xun You had not anticipated this.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he looked at Su Chen, asking in a cold voice:

"Why tell me these things?"

"Such an absurd thing, if I don't believe it, wouldn't you be asking for trouble?"

Su Chen calmly shrugged and said:

"Sikong, I already told you that."

"First, in these chaotic times, it is difficult to survive on one's own, so I came here specifically to seek refuge."

"Secondly, I am a person who is naturally unwilling to live a mediocre life. Since I have come here, I am determined to make something of myself."

Cao Cao smiled slightly, seemingly satisfied with the answer, and continued to ask:

"There is one thing I do not understand: since you have the ability to know the future, why have you come to serve me alone?"

"Sun Ce, who occupies Jiangdong and is known as the Little Conqueror, why doesn't he surrender?"

"Sun Ce was arrogant and short-lived. He was unable to weigh the interests of the gentry and would surely die suddenly within five years."

"Oh? Then why doesn't Liu Jiyu, who occupies the strategically important and well-defended territory of Yizhou and commands a large army, surrender?"

"Liu Zhang is short-sighted, weak-willed, incapable of leading troops or governing a country. Following him is just asking for trouble."

"And what about Liu Bei? He claims to be the Imperial Uncle, benevolent and loving towards the people, so why doesn't he surrender?"

"He won the throne through tears, and his uncle was forced into it. He can be called a hero, but he is far inferior to Sikong."

After their conversation, Cao Cao couldn't help but laugh heartily:

"Hahaha, good, good, good!"

"Zhongde just said you were a mediocre person. Now that you've heard that, what's your assessment of you?"

Cheng Yu immediately felt ashamed and said:

"It was someone who was too hasty in their judgment. I never expected the young man to have such insight. I am truly ashamed!"

Cheng Yu was even more shocked than Cao Cao.

To his surprise, Su Chen, who was just over twenty years old, had such profound and unique insight, which truly astonished him.

Could it be that he really did travel back from the future?!

"Young man, you have such a discerning eye, then I'd like to ask you something."

Why did you vote for me, and how would you evaluate me?

Suddenly, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Su Chen with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yu, who was standing to the side, could no longer sit still, and his heart tightened suddenly!

This is a question that could kill you!

Cao Cao was capricious and had a volatile temperament.

If you don't answer this question well, everything you did before will be for naught!

If I say something wrong and displease Cao Cao, that's a minor matter.

If it's serious, it's not impossible for his head to fall off!

He couldn't help but glance at Su Chen.

But Su Chen remained completely calm and composed.

He even had a smile on his face?!

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