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

"This method is good, but will anyone actually come?"

Xun Yu couldn't help but ask a question.

"Whether anyone will come or not, we'll find out once we try."

"Wenruo, then this matter will be left to you."

Cao Cao spoke slowly.

Xun Yu nodded.

Although he was somewhat worried that no one would come.

However, he still thought highly of Su Chen's method.

Following Shang Yang's example and establishing trust by moving a log is indeed a good method.

However, it only costs twenty copper coins a month.

To achieve this, even drinking only a little rice porridge every day is definitely not enough.

Even if we only eat millet, 20 coins' worth of grain wouldn't be enough to last a month.

Who would take on such a difficult challenge?

However, given the current situation, if we don't use this method...

Trying to do a good job while ensuring the public's trust is incredibly difficult.

Moreover, once someone actually completes it...

Make this a good start.

This generous reward alone is enough to motivate both the people and the officials.

Perhaps not many people can achieve that.

But as long as a trend of frugality takes hold, the problem will be easily solved.

Just then, Cao Cao slowly spoke:

"Let's leave others aside for now."

"Among you all here, is there anyone who is confident that we can do this?"

Cao Cao's question stumped everyone.

They frowned, not daring to answer.

20 copper coins, how long will it take?

Who can do that?

Impossible to think about!

Seeing that no one spoke, Cao Cao began to call out names:

"Zhong Yao, can you do it?"

The important person, who had been silent until now, suddenly widened their eyes:

"Lord Sikong, please forgive my incompetence."

"Sikong, you know me. I have always loved calligraphy."

"The cost of paper alone is far more than twenty coins a month."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help but give a wry smile.

That's true.

Zhong Yao only had this one hobby.

Even if you make him go a month without eating, you absolutely cannot go a month without touching a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.

Otherwise, it would be better to kill him.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao glanced at Xun Yu again:

"Wenruo, can you really do it?"

Xun Yu, with a helpless expression, cupped his hands and said:

"Minister Sikong, you are also aware of the situation at the Xun residence."

"The money spent on everything in the mansion, just for lighting lamps at night, exceeds twenty copper coins."

"Well... a few days is fine, but a month... I'm afraid..."

Cao Cao sighed softly, no longer insisting, and looked at Cheng Yu again.

Cheng Yu immediately waved his hand and said:

"Sikong, I..."

Before Cheng Yu could finish his excuse, Cao Cao slammed his fist on the table:

"alright!"

"I think I've figured it out."

"You're all big spenders!"

How can you people practice thrift?

Upon hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and remained silent.

Although they also wanted to take action.

But I have the will but not the power.

Their family is large and has a lot of business, so they need to manage everything.

Their monthly expenses were already beyond their control.

Cao Cao was already somewhat angry at this point.

If it weren't for saving face, he would have definitely scolded these guys in front of him.

"Alright, alright, let's post the notice first!"

"If you can't do it, I refuse to believe that no one else can!"

Cao Cao gave the order.

The group immediately received the order and fled in panic, as if relieved of a great burden.

They gave Cao Cao no chance to back out.

As long as they are not allowed to take on this challenge or serve as this role model.

They can do whatever they want.

Cao Cao sighed helplessly, rubbing his forehead, and said:

"Jingming, look at them!"

"Given their circumstances, how can we implement the method of establishing trust by moving a log?"

Su Chen raised an eyebrow slightly.

You're asking me? How would I know?

Anyway, I've already come up with a solution for you.

Whether you can do it or not depends on how capable your subordinates are.

……

Although Xun Yu, Xun You, and others said they couldn't do it.

However, the speed at which the notices were posted was truly astonishing.

It only took two hours.

Notices were posted all over Xuchang.

The announcement immediately caused a stir throughout the entire city of Xudu.

Not only commoners, but also members of the gentry flocked to watch the spectacle.

After all, Xuchang hasn't seen such a big commotion in a long time.

Armored soldiers were everywhere, all seemingly extremely busy.

However, after seeing the contents of the notice...

Everyone immediately began to speculate about the meaning behind the notice.

Especially the major aristocratic families.

Everyone understood the unspoken meaning, but behind the scenes they kept analyzing its implications.

Especially the two major aristocratic families in Xudu City.

One is the Sima family, and the other is the Yang family.

These two families are definitely long-established aristocratic clans, especially the Yang family.

Yang Biao of the Yang family was an absolute supporter of the Han Dynasty.

His name was on the list of petitioners requesting the repair of the palace.

……

Meanwhile, at the Sima family home.

Sima Fang summoned his sons and said:

"You've all seen the notice, right?"

"Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

He mainly asked about his eldest son, Sima Lang, and his second son, Sima Yi.

Sima Lang served as an official in the imperial court, so he should have had a deep understanding of the ways of officialdom.

And Sima Yi.

Although he no longer holds any official position.

However, he was extremely shrewd and had a very meticulous mind.

Sima Fang couldn't figure out what the real meaning behind this was.

Naturally, he wanted to hear what his two most prized sons had to say.

Sima Lang narrowed his eyes, seemingly deep in thought, before speaking:

"Father, I think this might be a test of our gentry by the Minister of Works."

"No one can do what's written on this notice."

"But the main thing is not whether it can be done, but how to express loyalty."

"Whoever accepts the challenge will be showing loyalty to the Cao family."

"Sikong is about to make a big move."

Sima Fang frowned, offering no comment, but instead looked at Sima Yi and asked:

"Zhongda, what do you think?"

Sima Yi slowly began to speak:

"Father, I don't think what my elder brother said is right."

"Sikong has absolutely no reason to do this now."

"I think the main problem this time is the content of the notice."

"If the goal is to spend less money, then there must be a reason why money is needed."

"Sikong wanted to inform everyone in advance so that you could be mentally prepared."

"And those who take on the challenge are role models."

"As long as someone can do it, no one will say anything if the trend of thrift is promoted later."

Upon hearing this, Sima Fang was slightly taken aback.

He looked at Sima Yi with an incredulous expression.

Although he knew that his second son was meticulous.

But I never expected his insight to be so unique.

However, whether this is true or not is hard to say.

Meanwhile.

The Yang family.

Yang Xiu also said almost exactly the same thing as Sima Yi.

The people in charge of both companies fell into deep thought.

If what they say is true.

What is the reason for implementing this law?

……