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

"Why did he suddenly give up the challenge at this point?!"

Cao Cao was immediately stunned.

Su Chen's thought process was always particularly perplexing to him.

Didn't you say you were coming to freeload a meal?

Haven't we already found a solution?

Even Guo Jia brought him food.

If you're careful, you can get through this month!

It's just about promoting a culture of thrift.

Cao Cao probably didn't care that much.

If it can't be finished, it can't be finished.

But now Su Chen has suddenly pulled this stunt.

Wouldn't this directly affect the talented people who come to join us because of this?!

What will they think when they see this?!

What will those talented scholars from Qingzhou and Jingzhou think?!

Seeing that Cao Cao's expression was rather unpleasant.

Xun Yu hurriedly spoke up;

"Lord Sikong, this matter is probably not that simple!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was taken aback and looked at Xun Yu:

What does Wenruo mean by this?

Xun Yu spoke calmly:

"Sikong, you might want to consider this: since Mr. Su can think so far ahead."

"Why would we give up halfway?"

"At least based on his previous performance, he certainly wasn't like that."

"Therefore, I suspect there must be some other deeper meaning behind this."

Cao Cao immediately rubbed his forehead.

A deeper meaning?

What deeper meaning could there be?

With everything laid out before them, they chose to give up without any warning.

If this gets out, not to mention the people outside...

How should the people of Xuduli view this matter?!

Moreover, wouldn't this completely ruin the promotion of thrift?!

"Alright, Wenruo, you can go ahead and get busy."

"Remember, never miss out on any talented individual!"

Cao Cao waved his hand and gave instructions.

Xun Yu always felt that something was wrong.

But I can't really explain it.

Therefore, he could only nod and take his leave.

After Xun Yu left, Cao Ang couldn't help but move closer, his expression very serious:

"Father, what is the master up to?"

"Doing this...is utterly pointless!"

Cao Cao took a deep breath and waved his hand, saying:

"Go and invite Jingming here."

"I need to ask him why he did this!"

Cao Cao was truly puzzled.

If you don't understand, just ask the person involved!

However, before Cao Ang could respond...

A voice came from outside the door:

"Lord Sikong, please don't do this! Please, please don't do this!"

Before even seeing the person, Cao Cao recognized them solely by their voice.

The speaker was none other than Guo Jia!

As expected, Guo Jia strode over and said:

"Master Sikong, you absolutely must not summon Mr. Su at this time!"

"Otherwise, his entire plan will have been in vain!"

Cao Cao was immediately puzzled:

"Layout? What layout?"

Guo Jia quickly spoke up:

"Last night when I went to deliver dinner to my husband."

"He mentioned Jia Xu and other gentry, discussing this matter in relation to the recruitment of talented individuals."

"To my surprise, the gentleman wasn't surprised at all. Instead, he said that since that was the case, I wouldn't need to bring him meals for a while!"

"This shows that everything was within your expectations, sir!"

Cao Cao was completely stunned.

He never expected that this was something he had originally thought was a coincidence.

So everything was part of Su Chen's plan?!

"But...why is he giving up today?"

"Haven't we already found a solution?"

Cao Cao asked, puzzled.

Guo Jia nodded and said:

"I was also thinking about this issue last night."

"Only today have I figured it out!"

"This matter has both advantages and disadvantages!"

"First of all, there are drawbacks. If we do things this way, then promoting a culture of thrift will definitely not be possible."

"And then comes the profit!"

"Mr. Su most likely intends to use this incident to give up the challenge."

"However, this challenge doesn't include any penalties!"

"This is to solidify the image of the Minister of Works!"

"This means you are welcome to apply; even if you lack talent, you won't be blamed!"

"This is the reflection!"

Guo Jiaquan understood.

He tossed and turned all night, repeatedly thinking about the problem.

Finally, we got the answer!

This answer was the most convincing to him and also the most in line with Su Chen's personality!

"From this perspective, the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages!"

Guo Jia added again.

However, Cao Cao said with some skepticism:

"But how could he be so sure that by doing this, he could predict that the scholars would think the same way?"

Guo Jia's expression immediately turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice:

"Master Sikong, this is precisely Jingming's brilliance!"

"This matter has attracted the attention of the surrounding powerful clans."

"Especially the Sima family, the Yang family, and many other prominent clans."

"Their speculation about this matter spread far and wide."

"Now that the gentleman has left, their previous speculations have become even more certain."

"Therefore, sir, your move can be considered... using someone else to do your dirty work!"

At this, Cao Cao's eyes lit up!

He got it!

He understood everything!

If that's the case, then Su Chen's withdrawal today was absolutely the finishing touch!

In this way, we can accomplish this no matter what.

"Therefore! Sikong absolutely cannot summon Mr. Su now!"

"He's at home right now, he doesn't have to do anything."

"We could even write a letter at this time to encourage Mr. Su."

"This is to show these scholars!"

"Let them know how magnanimous Sikong is!"

Guo Jia added further.

He has been in contact with Su Chen for the past few days.

Although we can't completely figure out Su Chen's tactics.

However, at least we can see a little bit of the pattern in Su Chen's brain circuits.

Considering what he said yesterday that was completely nonsensical.

Everything today is simply a matter of course!

"Okay, okay!"

Cao Cao immediately smiled and said:

"I'll write a letter right now!"

"I never imagined that you, sir, would have such profound foresight regarding this matter!"

……

Meanwhile, at Su Chen's residence.

"Sir, are you perhaps... insane?"

"Why did you cancel the order?"

"Haven't we already found a solution?"

"If we do that, I'm afraid Sikong will fly into a rage."

Su Chen's actions completely stunned Xu Huang.

He never expected that Su Chen would dare to give up in public!

If others see this, how should they judge it?

Su Chen, however, remained calm and said:

"It doesn't matter."

"Right now, this list is completely irrelevant."

"Nobody cares whether this list will ever be completed."

"What I care about is Sikong's attitude towards me."

"what?"

Xu Huang was nothing more than a martial artist.

How could he possibly make such a shrewd judgment like Guo Jia and Jia Xu?

He was completely dumbfounded when Su Chen spoke as if he were talking in a riddle.

I can't understand it at all.

Can you speak like a human being?

Su Chen smiled and said:

"Take your time and see."

"How will these scholars react in the afternoon?"

"So... what should we do now?"

"We can't just go home and wait, can we?"

Xu Huang said with a hint of helplessness.

Su Chen laughed heartily and looked at Xu Huang, saying:

"That blockhead has finally gotten it!"

"That's right, Gongming."

"We're going straight home now!"

……