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

Inside the chief clerk's tent.

The large pot was already burning, and the heat immediately filled the entire tent.

Su Chen didn't sit still either; he poured all the salt from the sack next to him into the pot.

In an instant, steam filled the entire tent.

Anyone who didn't know better would think the camp had caught fire.

"Ahem, sir, what are you doing?"

After an unknown amount of time, a violent coughing sound suddenly caught Su Chen's attention.

Who are you?

As Su Chen asked the question, he also cautiously sized up the newcomer.

He appeared to be dressed very simply, and was holding a feather fan in his hand.

He was clearly a strategist.

However, until now, Su Chen has only seen one strategist in Cao Cao's camp: Cheng Yu.

Who is this strategist who looks so young?

Su Chen's question took Guo Jia by surprise.

Before he could speak, Su Chen said as if suddenly realizing something:

"Are you, sir, the former chief clerk of the army under the Commander-in-Chief?"

Guo Jia was taken aback upon hearing this, then chuckled and said:

"That's right, that's right..."

"Sikong sent me to assist you, sir."

He was still thinking about how to avoid revealing his identity and was considering what to say to cover it up.

Unexpectedly, Su Chen misunderstood.

"There's not much we can do to help. The fine salt will be ready to be produced soon."

After confirming his guess, Su Chen lowered his head and continued working.

Clearly, this guy in front of me was also sent by Cao Cao to monitor me.

Mr. Cao, just how suspicious are you?

Guo Jia was startled upon hearing this, and his eyes widened as he said:

"What did you just say, sir?"

"So... you can make fine salt just by boiling it in a pot?"

This method was something he had never heard of before.

Although Guo Jia was from the Yingchuan gentry, he had never actually seen a method for making fine salt.

"What's so difficult about that? Just watch closely."

As Su Chen spoke, he swirled the food in the pot with a spoon.

Then, a thin layer of fine salt was scraped off.

This truly shocked Guo Jia.

His eyes widened, and he reached out to rub the fine white salt in the spoon.

Then, put it in your mouth.

salty.

It's salty and bitter!

The smell made Guo Jia frown.

But all he felt was utter shock!

This is definitely fine salt, it is indeed fine salt!

"What's wrong? Does it taste off?"

Seeing Guo Jia's strange look, Su Chen was taken aback.

"Yes, yes..."

"Sir, you are truly a divine being!"

"How on earth did you manage to grind the salt in such a short time?!"

Guo Jia's expression had changed from shock to joy!

This is fine salt!

What is fine salt?

It's a soldier's life!

As long as there is salt to eat, the soldiers will be stronger than ordinary people.

However, salt is extremely bitter and cannot be used in large quantities, so it is rarely eaten in the army.

But now, how long has it taken Su Chen to produce such fine salt!

How could this not shock Guo Jia?

"The principle is actually very simple: just put coarse salt blocks into a pot and boil them."

"Like this, filter it..."

Su Chen, however, calmly pointed into the pot and directly revealed the salt-making technique.

At this point, Guo Jia's expression was one of utter shock.

"What? You don't believe it?"

Su Chen raised an eyebrow and asked in confusion.

Guo Jia quickly waved his hand, indicating:

"No, it's just... we are complete strangers."

"Sir...how dare you impart this wondrous method to me in its entirety?"

Guo Jia never dreamed of such a coveted and miraculous salt-making method.

Su Chen actually told me everything in just a few words?!

Su Chen chuckled and said:

"A miraculous method? What kind of miraculous method is this?"

"I not only need to tell you this method, but also the entire army."

"The more people who can make salt, the more advantageous it will be for our army."

"That's common sense, buddy."

Su Chen's words completely stunned Guo Jia:

"Such a method is enough to allow you to obtain a higher position in the army."

"If everyone knew, then sir..."

Su Chen said nonchalantly:

"If I need to rely on such methods to gain a position in the military."

"Then I might as well just go home and grow sweet potatoes."

"What the Minister needs are talented people, not just those who can make salt."

After saying that, Su Chen patted Guo Jia on the shoulder and said meaningfully.

Immediately afterwards, he took out a small cloth bag, carefully put the refined salt into the bag, and strode away.

In the vast tent, only Guo Jia remained, standing there in a daze.

He was still pondering what Su Chen had said.

"This person...is incredibly talented and has great ambitions..."

After a long silence, Guo Jia took a deep breath and said with considerable shock.

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Inside the commander's tent.

"Sir... did you really do it?!"

Dian Wei looked at the pure white salt in the bag, and his voice even changed slightly.

His eyes, which had been as calm and composed as a mountain, were now gleaming with fervor.

This is fine salt, there's no mistake!

Cao Cao, Cheng Yu, and the others also straightened up and looked at the fine salt in the cloth bag.

They all gasped in shock.

"In less than half an hour, the gentleman actually managed to refine the salt blocks into fine salt!"

"Sir...you are truly a divine being!"

Now, Cao Cao could no longer hide his joy and excitedly said...

Previously, Cao Cao only called Su Chen by his courtesy name, Jingming.

The fact that Cao Cao addressed Su Chen as "sir" clearly indicates that Cao Cao acknowledged Su Chen's talent.

Su Chen couldn't help but give a wry smile.

Why is it that these ancient people only know this one phrase to praise someone?

Just then, Guo Jia also slowly walked into the tent.

"Fengxiao, you've come at the perfect time!"

"Can you see the fine salt that Mr. Su has produced?"

Cao Cao straightened up and spoke.

Filial piety?

Su Chen was slightly taken aback and looked at the young strategist in front of him with considerable surprise.

Isn't this the former chief clerk who was with me in the camp just now?

Could there be another person named Fengxiao in the entire Cao army?

This person is actually Guo Jia!

Guo Jia cupped his hands and said:

"I have already met with Minister Qi."

"Sir, your talent is truly remarkable!"

"The level of refinement of this salt is unheard of!"

The way everyone in the camp looked at Su Chen gradually became somewhat subtle.

Dian Wei and Cheng Yu, in particular, showed a significant change in their attitudes toward Su Chen.

Although the changes weren't that drastic, at least a hint of respect appeared in their eyes.

Cao Cao chuckled and said:

"Okay, okay, okay!"

"Sir, you are truly remarkable!"

"As I said before, there will be a generous reward for anyone who produces fine salt!"

"Tell me, sir, what reward do you desire?"

Cao Cao was genuinely happy.

He currently has a powerful enemy nearby, and the surrounding area is full of powerful warlords.

This fine salt can enhance the fighting ability of your soldiers!

As long as there is enough salt, the soldiers will have the strength to fight, and they will surely be invincible in future marches!

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