"I...I am willing to surrender."

"I'll write a letter to Jia Xu right away, telling him to open the city gates and surrender!"

Seeing that Cao Cao did not respond, Zhang Xiu quickly made a statement.

At this point, Zhang Xiu was completely intimidated.

Even so, they still fell into Cao Cao's trap.

If they were to confront each other head-on, he could wipe out himself with absolutely no effort!

Zhang Xiu now realized that he was completely futile in his efforts to stop the inevitable!

Things could change in the long run, so let's settle this quickly and save our lives!

He could achieve great things on his own, and he could also achieve great things by following Cao Cao.

What's the difference?

As for the humiliation of last night, Zhang Xiu no longer cared about it.

A true man can bend and stretch; what is humiliation compared to life?

Soon, Zhang Xiu hurriedly wrote a letter and sent his scouts on horseback to deliver it to Wancheng.

With Zhang Xiu's orders, Jia Xu naturally would no longer stubbornly resist and defend.

Open the city gates and await Cao Cao's arrival.

This time, Cao Cao led his army directly through the main gate.

He was fully armed, a stark contrast to his demeanor when he first entered.

If it were yesterday, it would have felt more like a leisurely visit.

But this time, he exuded a menacing aura that sent chills down one's spine.

Fortunately, Cao Cao's Shadow Blade was only injured, not fatally wounded.

After bandaging, you can continue walking normally.

Cao Cao rode Jueying and took the lead into Wancheng.

Jia Xu led all his soldiers to wait for Cao Cao's arrival in the center of the street.

As the sound of horses' hooves drew near, Jia Xu immediately knelt down in obeisance.

"The strategist Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe."

Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu, who was kneeling on the ground, and said in a mocking tone:

"You orchestrated last night's raid, didn't you?"

"Sir, you truly live up to your reputation."

Jia Xu was immediately ashamed:

"I am ashamed, I am ashamed."

"Get up."

Cao Cao straightened up and said in a deep voice.

Jia Xu dared not disobey, and slowly stood up, but still dared not raise his head.

I'll ask you one more time.

"Was last night's surprise attack orchestrated by you?"

Cao Cao's voice was devoid of any emotion.

Jia Xu took a deep breath and mustered his courage to say:

"It is I."

At this point, he had already decided how he would die.

He knew that Cao Cao was ruthless.

"Good, very good!"

To everyone's surprise, Cao Cao didn't get angry but laughed, and rode his horse past Jia Xu:

"From now on, you will stay by my side."

"I hereby appoint you as Military Advisor."

Jia Xu was taken aback at first, then slowly cupped his hands in a salute and said:

"Thank you so much, Master Sikong!"

Cao Cao knew very well how to deal with the Battle of Wancheng.

Since we won, the casualties were not significant.

Then leave some room for maneuver in others, and don't go too far in doing things.

Cao Cao still remembers the consequences of the massacre in Xuzhou.

If this were to happen again in Wancheng, even if he were to obey the emperor and use his authority to command the disobedient, it wouldn't work.

Others will also have something to say about him, and he can openly and honestly call himself a traitor.

Moreover, Cao Cao was truly unfamiliar with the place and its people in Wancheng.

Jia Xu was an exceptionally talented individual.

Neither Jia Xu nor Zhang Xiu should be killed.

……

The Battle of Wancheng once again cemented Cao Cao's reputation.

As everyone knows, Cao Cao still easily captured Wancheng despite being ambushed.

But little did they know that all the strategies and plans behind this battle came from a young man in his twenties.

After taking Wancheng and settling related matters.

Cao Cao clearly had no reason to stay here.

He then led his army and hurried back to Xuchang.

Within a month, the army had returned in grand style.

Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Xun You.

These four were Cao Cao's most trusted advisors, who remained firmly stationed in the rear.

They led their civil and military officials to open the city gates and line the streets to welcome him.

"This battle truly demonstrated the might of our army."

"Unexpectedly, the battle of Wancheng went so smoothly."

"It seems that none of Su Chen's 'prophecies' have worked."

Xun You stood with his hands behind his back and smiled calmly:

"This person is nothing but a fame-seeker."

"Fengxiao, you're giving him too much credit."

After Guo Jia and the others returned from Yanzhou, they informed Xun Yu and Xun You about Su Chen.

The two of them clearly did not believe it.

The great victory at Wancheng has further confirmed their idea.

"In my opinion, I don't think so."

"This person not only has keen insight, but also considerable strategic acumen."

"He must have contributed to the battle of Wancheng."

Guo Jia smiled slightly and said calmly.

Xun You frowned slightly:

"You're so sure after just one meeting?"

Guo Jia nodded and said:

"A person with genuine talent and learning can be identified at a single meeting."

"Those who seek fame and fortune can be easily identified as genuine or fake."

Upon hearing this, Xun Yu, who had remained silent until now, slowly spoke:

"But the battle report that came through only said that Wancheng had been captured."

"Generals Cao Ren and Dian Wei, as well as Generals Xu Huang and Yu Jin, and the eldest son."

"The main credit goes to them."

"I've never heard of any connection between him and Su Chen."

Xun Yu naturally didn't believe it either, but he wasn't as radical as Xun You had said.

Guo Jia smiled slightly and shook his head gently, but did not say anything more.

After all, he didn't know the situation either.

But he was certain that Su Chen couldn't have done nothing.

Just then, Cao Cao's returning army appeared before everyone.

Everyone took a closer look.

The leader was naturally a thousand soldiers.

When the central army arrived, Cao Cao's chariot was surrounded in the very center, with Cao Ang and Dian Wei riding on horseback beside him.

Next came Cao Anmin and the others.

There was no sign of Su Chen at all.

This further solidified Xun Yu and Xun You's inner thoughts.

"Hehehe, I never thought that you, Fengxiao, would misjudge me one day."

Xun Yu chuckled and spoke calmly.

"Congratulations on your victorious return, Commander!"

Cheng Yu took the lead, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture and smiling.

Cao Cao slowly opened the carriage curtain.

The scene inside stunned everyone!

Cao Cao was not the only one in the carriage.

There was also an unfamiliar face!

This face was not unfamiliar to Cheng Yu and Guo Jia!

"Mr. Su?"

Cheng Yu stood there stunned, and couldn't help but speak.

Mr. Su? Su Chen?

Could it be that the young man sitting in front of Cao Cao is Su Chen?!

This incident was enough to shock the Xun family uncle and nephew for a whole year!

However, Su Chen's expression was not good.

Keep a low profile, keep a low profile!

What Su Chen wanted was to keep a low profile!

The higher you climb, the colder it gets; Su Chen has no interest in backstabbing and intrigue.

He just needs to make a name for himself in the military camp so that the soldiers know about him.

Once you get to Xuchang, it's like a den of dragons and tigers!

Once you become famous, troubles will definitely come one after another!

If something goes wrong, it will make Boss Cao suspicious.

They also have to scheme and plot against each other.

This is so annoying!

However, Cao Cao didn't care about any of that.

Before leaving, he forcibly pulled Su Chen into the car.

It's fine now.

All the civil and military officials saw Su Chen's face.

He rode in the same carriage as Cao Cao.

What does this mean?

Is that even a question?

All of Su Chen's previous plans have now vanished into thin air!

How could he possibly look good?

……

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