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

"Father, Father!"

"Mr. Su... he's come to the Sikong residence!"

"We've been waiting to see you!"

Cao Ang ran over, panting, and reported to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was at this moment looking at the memorials at his desk.

Upon hearing this, he immediately put down the bamboo slip in his hand:

"What?!"

He stood up abruptly, his face filled with astonishment.

Why did Su Chen suddenly come to the Sikong Mansion?

Or after the list is published?

"Not only Mr. Su, but also General Xu, and... Military Advisor Guo."

Cao Ang also looked puzzled.

But now that Su Chen has arrived, no matter how unbelievable it seems, he has to hurry over to report it.

Su Chen's sudden appearance at the Sikong Mansion was not reported by anyone, so no one found it strange.

After all, Cao Cao had already given instructions to everyone.

Since Su Chen moved out, coming to the Sikong Mansion feels like coming home.

But Cao Cao never expected Su Chen to arrive at this time!

And Guo Jia was with him?

What are they trying to do?

"Let him in."

Cao Cao couldn't figure it out, so he simply stopped thinking about it.

Now that Su Chen is here, we might as well ask him what his plans are.

A short while later, the sound of footsteps approached.

Su Chen's figure also appeared in front of Cao Cao.

"I have met Minister Sikong."

Su Chen cupped his hands in greeting.

Guo Jia behind him also hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting:

"Greetings, Minister Sikong!"

As for Xu Huang, knowing his status was insufficient, he waited outside.

"Jingming, Fengxiao."

"You...how did you all get here?"

Cao Cao waved his hand to indicate that he should not stand on ceremony, and asked in confusion.

Guo Jia immediately gave him a look that said, "I don't know."

The two of them looked at Su Chen at the same time.

Su Chen smiled and said:

"Of course we're here to eat."

"Have a meal?"

Cao Cao was dumbfounded, not understanding what Su Chen meant.

"Master, this notice has been posted for five days, but no one dares to take it down."

"If things continue like this, no noble family will dare to take the lead in the future."

Su Chen shrugged and explained:

"So, I took down this list."

"Twenty copper coins are hardly enough to last a month. I eat more than twenty coins' worth of salt every day."

"So, for the time being, I can only rely on coming to the Sikong Mansion for meals."

"Sikong, you won't refuse, will you?"

"..."

Both Cao Cao and Guo Jia were stunned.

They never imagined that Su Chen actually had such a thought!

After all that, it turns out Su Chen never intended to spend any money; he just wanted to mooch off a month's worth of meals.

"This... I certainly won't refuse."

Cao Cao frowned slightly and spoke.

He certainly wouldn't refuse, even if Su Chen didn't accept the challenge.

Moreover, Su Chen's actions this time were aimed at helping Cao Cao save face.

After all, no one expected that these gentry in Xudu would be so useless.

"However, you are now being targeted by all the major clans."

"To do this would be tantamount to favoritism and corruption."

"How could they possibly be convinced?"

Cao Cao said with a sense of helplessness.

If that's the case, then what was the original intention behind setting these up?

Su Chen smiled slightly and said:

"Please rest assured, I have already made preparations."

"I haven't had a moment's rest these past five days."

"It took me five whole days to find a good shortcut to get to the Sikong Mansion without anyone knowing."

Looking at Su Chen's confident expression.

Cao Cao almost coughed up blood.

So you had already been planning this for five days?

Five days ago, you already knew that the aristocratic families dared not accept the offer?

Su Chen saw through Cao Cao's thoughts and said calmly:

"Sikong, I'm just being prepared."

"After all, the gentry in Xuchang City have too many old silver coins."

"If you don't plan your next move, won't you be in a difficult situation?"

Cao Cao was stunned:

"Old silver coins? What does that mean?"

"It probably means being shrewd and calculating."

Su Chen was too lazy to explain and casually said.

"If that's the case, Jingming, you're quite the old hand at money, hahaha."

Cao Cao immediately burst into laughter.

Thanks to Su Chen's backup plan, otherwise we would have been in a real predicament.

Even Cao Cao couldn't figure out how to end this situation.

However, to his surprise, Su Chen's face immediately fell upon hearing this.

"Jingming, what's wrong?"

Cao Cao asked with a puzzled look.

Su Chen smiled slightly:

"You flatter me, Master Sikong."

"In my opinion, Sikong is the oldest silver coin holder."

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter again.

Guo Jia couldn't hold back any longer.

Is it appropriate for you to flatter each other like this?

Su Chen managed a near-perfect one-for-one trade.

If Cao Cao knew what the old silver coin meant, he probably would have chased Su Chen for three blocks in Xuchang.

"Sikong, when shall we eat?"

"I'm afraid Fengxiao hasn't eaten all day?"

Su Chen chuckled.

Guo Jia:

"..."

If you're hungry, just say so! Why are you trying to shift the blame onto me?!

"Okay, okay, let's go eat now!"

"Ang'er, quickly go and tell the kitchen to prepare."

"Today, I'm making a big meal, so add extra salt!"

Cao Cao gave the order with a smile.

Cao Ang also looked delighted.

Cao Cao had been so worried about this matter these past few days that he was practically fretting over it, and Cao Cao had seen it all.

Now that Su Chen has come up with such an ingenious plan, he admires Su Chen from the bottom of his heart once again.

Su Chen originally planned not to tell anyone.

But since Guo Jia has come, it wouldn't hurt to tell him.

Guo Jia was completely different from these aristocratic families, and they were even at odds with each other.

Before I arrived, Guo Jia was a thorn in the side of these aristocratic families.

If heroes can emerge from humble backgrounds, what about the talented individuals recommended by aristocratic families?

It can be said that Guo Jia was the only person who could stand on the same side as him.

"Jingming, you've really broadened my horizons."

"Don't worry, I will keep quiet about this matter."

Guo Jia said with a smile.

Su Chen smiled slyly:

"Don't worry, Brother Fengxiao."

"It's okay even if you tell."

"I told you it was you who was giving me pointers behind the scenes."

"..."

Guo Jia remained silent once again.

In his heart, he had thanked Su Chen a hundred and eight times.

"Jingming, you have found a shortcut."

"But there is still a month to go."

"It's not a good idea to keep going to the Minister of Works' residence."

"We still need to think of a better way."

Cao Cao, standing to the side, said with some doubt.

It's good that they don't find out.

Once discovered by the gentry and common people.

That news will spread throughout the entire city of Xudu.

How will we promote thrift then?

Even Cao Cao, a man of swift and decisive action, found this matter quite troublesome.

After all, this is to promote a culture of thrift, and if it gets leaked...

The subsequent investigation into this matter is completely unreasonable.

It could also very likely cause panic.

"Don't worry, Master Sikong, I have a brilliant plan."

Su Chen smiled slightly and said:

"We'll have to rely on Brother Fengxiao for this matter."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia was taken aback once again.

Cao Cao was also taken aback for a moment, but he quickly understood what Su Chen meant.

He immediately burst into laughter:

"Okay, okay, okay!"

"Then we really have to rely on Fengxiao!"

Guo Jia:

"???"

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