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

How could I not worry?

Sima Fang sighed softly, his face full of helplessness:

"Who knows what Sikong will do next?"

"Now the army is in his hands, and the emperor is in his hands!"

"He is also the Minister of Works; if he wants to take action against us gentry,..."

"Wouldn't that be an easy task?"

At this point, Sima Fang slowly rose, his face full of worry:

"I have devoted my entire life to this cause; how could I possibly wish to see the Sima family destroyed by my own hand?"

Upon hearing this, Sima Yi gave a wry smile and said:

"Father, you're overthinking it!"

"That's what I said, but I haven't finished speaking yet!"

"What you're thinking about won't happen!"

Upon hearing this, Sima Fang was taken aback:

"Zhongda, what do you mean by this?"

"Why do I not understand some of that?"

Sima Yi chuckled and said:

"Even if Sikong truly intended to favor those from humble backgrounds."

"That's because the aristocratic families are currently at their zenith, and they have no commoners to keep them in check."

"Even if Cao Cao could really wipe out the aristocratic families, it wouldn't be possible."

"I would never do that."

"A ruler should be adept at using the art of weighing and balancing."

"Wouldn't that be going against the grain?"

Sima Lang also spoke up:

"Zhongda is right."

"No matter what, Sikong is not like what you are worried about, Father."

"The Sima family will not be destroyed, you can rest assured."

Sima Fang then slowly sat down and asked in confusion:

"Zhongda, what do you really mean?"

Sima Yi spoke calmly:

"In fact, Su Chen's actions do not necessarily mean that he can do it."

"I think he'll give up in a few days at most."

"give up?!"

Sima Fang was stunned:

"Didn't you just say that he might have a way to accomplish this with Sikong?"

Sima Yi chuckled and waved his hand, saying:

"That was indeed what I originally thought."

"But Father, you have to let me finish."

"I thought about it for a while later."

"No matter what method you use, it's difficult to make a living on 20 copper coins a month."

"There must be other reasons behind this."

Sima Yi took a sip of tea and continued:

"Actually, this move may not be intended to promote a culture of thrift."

"In fact, they are using this guise to win over those from poor families."

"Su Chen's role is to take the lead and be the first to accept the challenge."

"If you fail to complete the task by then, go and admit your mistake, and Sikong will certainly not punish you."

"This is all for the benefit of scholars from poor families!"

"Tell them that as long as they come and dare to take on the challenge, that's enough."

"The person Sikong is looking for is the one who can step forward and accept the challenge."

"What he's looking for is definitely not someone capable of completing this challenge!"

Upon hearing Sima Yi's analysis, Sima Fang and Sima Lang immediately understood.

The two of them took a deep breath, and Sima Fang nodded silently:

"What Zhongda said makes perfect sense!"

Sima Lang asked in confusion:

"But why do it?"

"Is it merely to win over those from poor families?"

"In that case, the commotion that Sikong has caused this time is already difficult to control."

Sima Yi chuckled and said:

"No, brother!"

"In fact, Sikong's goal was already achieved after Su Chen accepted the challenge."

"His purpose was not simply to win over those from poor families."

"Also, tell everyone around you, including Zhang Xiu and others who have just surrendered."

"He, Cao Cao, wished to befriend renowned scholars from all over the land."

"There will never be another battle like the one at Xuzhou."

Xuzhou!

Upon hearing this, Sima Fang was immediately shaken.

He seemed to recall the chorus of curses directed at Cao Cao after the Battle of Xuzhou.

It turns out that Cao Cao's move had this deeper meaning!

While Sima Yi was giving his long and detailed analysis here...

at the same time.

In the residence of the Minister of Works.

Jia Xu also visited Cao Cao, saying almost the exact same things.

"After much thought, I have finally figured out Su Chen's true intentions!"

"He did not act arbitrarily."

Having said that, Jia Xu smiled calmly and said:

"Sikong, you and Mr. Su have truly devised a brilliant plan!"

"I myself came from a poor family, and I know very well what this action meant to me back then."

"This list is a pledge of allegiance!"

Jia Xu desperately needs an opportunity to prove himself.

This was so that Cao Cao would not doubt his abilities.

Therefore, after figuring it out, he went directly to Cao Cao.

However, he didn't expect that his words would completely shock Cao Cao and Guo Jia, who was standing nearby.

Especially Guo Jia.

He was completely dumbfounded.

Is that what you're thinking, sir?!

fart!

If he hadn't come here to bring food for Su Chen, I would have believed him!

Cao Cao was even more shocked and was completely stunned.

Damn it!

If Su Chen hadn't come to freeload yesterday and claimed he would be doing so for the entire month, it would have been a different story.

He believed it!

Su Chen hadn't thought that far ahead.

They're just using the tactic of "blinding the view with a leaf" to shut everyone up, seeing that they're currently in a difficult situation.

Moreover, this isn't a recruitment drive for talent at all; it's clearly an effort to promote frugality!

To build the imperial palace!

Let's pool our money!

Even if Cao Cao really had the idea of ​​recruiting talented people, that would have to wait.

In this situation, recruit talent? Forget about it!

However, Jia Xu did not participate in the discussion on repairing the palace.

Therefore, he was unaware of this matter.

However, after Jia Xu's analysis...

Cao Cao and Guo Jia exchanged a glance and immediately nodded.

This move, seemingly unintentionally, has indeed created the current effect.

This was truly an unexpected delight.

"What... is this?"

"Sikong, Brother Fengxiao, why do you both look like that?"

"Am I wrong?"

Jia Xu noticed that the two men's reactions were completely different from what he had expected.

He was slightly taken aback and stared blankly.

Cao Cao coughed lightly at that moment:

"Oh yes, that's right."

"That's how I think."

"I never expected that Wenhe would see right through me."

After saying this, Cao Cao took a sip of tea, feeling guilty.

Good guy.

He himself hadn't thought that much about it.

Su Chen probably didn't think that much about it!

Jia Xu's ability to over-interpret is just too outrageous!

"I have come here to inform Sikong."

"Master Sikong, Su Chen is truly an extraordinary person!"

"I hope that you understand his intentions."

Jia Xu couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

He was truly impressed by Su Chen.

In Wancheng, he used almost all of his wisdom to assist Zhang Xiu.

However, it was still countered by Su Chen, who seemed to anticipate the enemy's moves every step of the way.

This made him completely convinced.

The second purpose of this visit was to explain things to Cao Cao in case he misunderstood.

After Jia Xu left.

Cao Cao was momentarily stunned, then looked at Guo Jia, who was helping Su Chen serve food:

"Fengxiao, this..."

"Is that really what you think, sir?"

"I really didn't notice."

Guo Jia frowned slightly, and after considering for a moment, he spoke:

"Sikong, if it were before Jia Xu said his last words..."

"I think perhaps you haven't thought that much about it."

"But after he finished speaking, I felt... perhaps sir, he really has considered this possibility!"

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