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

Late that night.

"Knock knock knock".

A knock came at the door.

Xu Huang slowly opened the door.

"Brother Fengxiao, you've finally arrived."

Su Chen slowly walked out the door.

After lighting the lamp, he said with a smile.

Guo Jia sighed softly and said:

"Jingming, you really have a good appetite."

"Do you know that right now the whole city is..."

However, before he could finish speaking, Su Chen waved his hand and said:

"Brother Fengxiao, as the saying goes, man is made of iron, and food is made of steel."

"If I skip a meal, I'll get really hungry."

"Besides, I'm going hungry for Sikong's sake."

Guo Jia was immediately at a loss for words, neither laughing nor crying.

Does he mainly mean eating?!

Thinking of this, he spoke:

"Even today, those aristocratic families have begun to speculate about you."

"Jia Xu has already consulted Sikong about it."

"I suspect that the major clans will react to this matter in roughly the same way."

"Jingming, are you really going to tough it out like this for a month?"

"Have you already used the training methods I gave you?"

Su Chen did not answer, but instead asked a question.

As he spoke, he shoveled large mouthfuls of rice into his mouth.

Guo Jia was taken aback at first, then slapped his forehead and said:

"Oh right, how could I have forgotten about that?"

"Today I will begin to implement this method of training troops."

"This method is truly remarkable! In just one day, those new recruits have been organized into an orderly manner!"

"The soldiers and officers in the army praised this method highly!"

"Jingming, the method you've proposed truly exceeded my expectations!"

Su Chen simply shrugged, smiled, and didn't say anything more.

This method certainly works.

In later generations, these methods were used to systematically train armies of hundreds of thousands or even more.

Many methods for improving physical fitness were discovered through countless years of practice.

"But... will these methods really work in the long run?"

Guo Jia couldn't help but ask a question.

Su Chen immediately smiled and said:

"Don't worry, you'll see results in one to two months."

In fact, Su Chen was being conservative.

Given the current situation in military camps, with increased training volume and repetitive drills every day.

In less than a month, the soldiers' physical condition will change significantly.

The most important thing is not only the training methods, but also improving their diet, which must include sufficient salt.

"Brother Fengxiao, don't be too anxious."

"In less than three days, you won't need to bring me meals anymore."

Seeing that Guo Jia still looked worried, Su Chen waved his hand and said calmly.

"Three days?"

"Wha...what do you mean?"

Guo Jia was stunned, completely bewildered as to why Su Chen would suddenly say such a thing.

"You really think I'm just going to let a month go by like this?"

"Brother Fengxiao, you underestimate me too much."

Su Chen smiled slyly.

This completely stunned Guo Jia.

But judging from Su Chen's expression, he clearly didn't intend to continue.

He frowned slightly, pondering Su Chen's words repeatedly.

Just as he was leaving, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Could it be that... Jia Xu's predictions were all true?!

No matter how you look at it, Su Chen's remarks seem to perfectly coincide with Jia Xu's speculation!

Guo Jia couldn't help but take a deep breath.

His eyes widened.

If that's the case, then Su Chen is truly a genius!

An extraordinary genius!

……

The next day.

Early in the morning, the entire city of Xudu was bustling with activity.

Many poor scholars came to join Cao Cao.

After rigorous selection, many talented individuals were directly recommended to Xun Yu and Xun You.

From morning until noon, the two of them didn't even have time to eat a single bite of food.

They were all stunned, completely unaware of what had happened.

Little did they know that the speculations made yesterday by Sima Yi, Jia Xu, Yang Xiu, and other members of the gentry had somehow been leaked.

In an instant, countless poor and noble families from the surrounding cities...

As everyone knows, Cao Cao was only using the challenge list as a pretext to actually seek out talented individuals!

They were immediately tempted.

This is a perfect opportunity to show loyalty to Cao Cao!

Many people were initially skeptical.

But I heard that Su Chen, who comes from a poor family, is taking on the challenge and is currently doing so.

Doesn't this mean they've gained Cao Cao's approval?!

This matter quickly reached Cao Cao's ears.

"What?!"

Cao Cao's eyes widened, and he stood up abruptly, looking at Xun Yu with a shocked expression:

"Wenruo, you mean...?"

"This challenge, because Su Chen accepted it openly and honorably, has attracted talented people from all over the world to come and join him!"

Xun Yu was even more shocked than Cao Cao:

"There are many applicants right now, but after screening, there are not many truly talented ones."

"But in just three hours, they found more than ten capable individuals!"

"Isn't Sikong aware of this matter?!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao frowned slightly.

He coughed lightly, took a deep breath, and feigned composure, saying:

"How could I not know?"

"Everything was within Jingming and my expectations."

Xun Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, his face full of suspicion.

But he didn't say anything more.

Anyway, the facts are right in front of us now.

The promotion of frugality is still a long way off.

But it was indeed this matter that attracted most of the talented people to come.

"What is the current situation?"

Cao Cao was overjoyed.

Xun Yu quickly began to explain:

"At present, people from all over the states and counties are coming to surrender."

"It's not just about talent in our eyes, but also talent in Qingzhou and even Jingzhou."

"Now everyone has heard about Sikong's ingenious recruitment of talent, and many people are rushing here!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao chuckled.

"Okay, okay!"

Just then, another voice came from outside the door:

"Father!"

Clearly, the visitor was Cao Ang.

Cao Ang, panting heavily, had just stepped into the main hall.

But all they saw was Cao Cao's radiant smile.

"Father, this..."

"What is it? Speak!"

Cao Cao was in a good mood at the moment and simply waved his hand.

Unexpectedly, my fame has even spread to Jingzhou!

This is absolutely fantastic news!

Cao Cao is currently extremely eager to find talented individuals.

Having so many talented people come to join us is more important than anything else!

"this……"

Cao Ang was afraid of spoiling Cao Cao's good mood.

After pursing his lips, he finally spoke:

"Just now, Mr. Su..."

"Go to where the challenge was announced, and say you're giving up the challenge."

"He spent all 20 copper coins in the past few days."

"There's no way to continue the challenge right now."

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was dumbfounded.

He gasped, staring intently at Cao Ang.

I simply couldn't believe what I was hearing:

"What did you just say?!"

"Jingming...he gave up the challenge?!"

This news struck Cao Cao like a bolt from the blue, hitting him squarely on the head.

Cao Cao was still somewhat taken aback.

What does giving up the challenge mean?!

This means the promotion of thrift has failed!

This means that the visiting guests might leave upon hearing this news!

……