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

"Sikong, I don't want any big reward."

"This is what I should do for my army."

Upon hearing Cao Cao's words, Su Chen remained calm and smiled.

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was somewhat taken aback:

"Sir, what are you saying?"

"As I have said, if you truly know how to make fine salt, you will be richly rewarded."

"Sir, please just tell me what you want!"

Su Chen's words left the people around him looking at each other in bewilderment.

They never expected that Su Chen, with such abilities and such great achievements, would refuse any reward.

Cao Cao frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

Su Chen performed so well, yet he refused any reward.

Could this kind of person have some other, bigger scheme?

If this is merely Su Chen's pledge of allegiance, then it's even more unbelievable.

Su Chen came and refused all official positions, insisting on a nominal post with no real power.

This immediately put Cao Cao on his guard.

Su Chen glanced at it and said with a smile:

"Master Sikong, it's not that I don't want a reward, but I hope to prove through this matter that I am indeed a time traveler."

"This salt-making method is nothing special; in later generations, it's just a basic skill that almost everyone knows."

"I have already explained my purpose for coming here to Sikong."

"Now, does Sikong believe it?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Cao was taken aback at first, then chuckled and did not answer directly.

Cheng Yu and Guo Jia exchanged a smile.

Clearly, this alone is not enough to convince them of Su Chen's "absurd" statement.

"However, if you truly wish to bestow a reward, I do indeed have a request..."

Su Chen coughed lightly and spoke calmly.

He knew that if he didn't make a request at this moment, Cao Cao would think differently.

Cao Cao was well-versed in the art of controlling people, also known as the "art of the emperor."

For him, the most difficult people to control are those who have no desires or wants.

Those who have demands are the easiest to control.

Therefore, one must demonstrate dedication to something.

Sure enough, a glint of light flashed in Cao Cao's eyes upon hearing this, and he then chuckled and said:

"Oh? Mr. Jingming, please feel free to speak."

"Sir, you have made such a contribution to my camp, do you desire fertile land or gold and silver?"

Su Chen couldn't help but smile bitterly to himself.

If this were said ten years later, Su Chen would believe it.

But what about Cao Cao now?

He was still a low-ranking official, with limited territory, and was currently surrounded by various warlords, including Yuan Shao.

Even Guo Jia had only just joined the camp.

With the North in such chaos, where can we find anything of value to reward?

Thinking of this, he slowly bowed, cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said:

"To be honest, Minister Sikong."

"I have come to the camp not just to ask for a job."

"I still want to...be the son-in-law of the Sikong family."

These words stunned everyone around them.

Guo Jia, in particular, almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

He was the person who appreciated Su Chen the most here, and he praised Su Chen highly.

In his eyes, Su Chen was definitely an outstanding talent with ambition and ideals.

However, who could have imagined that Su Chen would suddenly say such a thing!

He did all this because he wanted to become a son-in-law of the Cao family?!

Su Chen's words left Cao Cao completely baffled.

He looked at Su Chen with a puzzled expression, then calmly said:

"Sir...are you joking?"

Su Chen, however, said in a very serious tone:

"Lord Sikong, I was not joking."

"I know that the Grand Commandant's eldest daughter, Qinghe, is already of marriageable age."

"I have long admired you. If you are willing, I would like to become your son-in-law."

At that moment, the young general standing beside Cao Cao, dressed in light armor, could no longer sit still:

"What did you say?!"

Cao Cao coughed lightly and said in a deep voice:

"Zixiu, you must not be rude to your teacher!"

The young player could only lower his head upon hearing this, but his gaze toward Su Chen was clearly filled with hostility.

Zixiu?

Upon hearing these two words, Su Chen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly.

Cao Ang, Cao Zixiu!

Cao Cao's eldest son, and also his most beloved son!

The Battle of Wancheng, Cao Ang, who died tragically alongside Dian Wei in Wancheng!

I can't believe how young he is.

No wonder he reacted so strongly.

Qinghe is Cao Ang's own sister. How could Cao Ang be happy if he had designs on her?

"this……"

Even Cao Cao was in a dilemma at this moment.

He had considered that Su Chen might want an official position, gold and silver, or even fertile land.

But I never expected that Su Chen would actually be after his eldest daughter and even want to become her son-in-law!

"Father, such a nonsensical and frivolous person should absolutely not be betrothed to Qinghe!"

Cao Ang glared angrily, unable to sit still any longer, and roared in a deep voice.

Although he wasn't at the scene when Su Chen arrived at Cao Cao's camp.

However, he had also heard the general rumors about Su Chen.

How could such a strange person agree to let his sister marry someone like that?

The two had never met before, yet this guy actually had designs on his own sister?

Moreover, Su Chen had previously said that he would die in Wancheng!

How could Cao Ang possibly have feelings for Su Chen?

"Cough cough..."

"Sir, you have never met my daughter before, why would you have such thoughts?"

Cao Cao coughed lightly and continued to ask.

He really couldn't understand what Su Chen was up to.

"Since you have asked, I will answer frankly."

"Firstly, it is because the eldest daughter of the Minister of Works is truly a lady of noble birth, whom I admire greatly."

"Secondly, I wish to gain the trust of the Minister of Works."

Su Chen didn't mince words and spoke directly.

Hearing this, everyone was stunned again.

Su Chen continued:

"I am a time traveler, and it's normal that Sikong finds this identity hard to accept."

"In Sikong's eyes, my origins are unknown, and I cannot prove my identity."

"If I can marry the eldest daughter of the Minister of Works and become a member of the Cao family in the future, then the Minister of Works' doubts will be dispelled."

"This will also prove that I am not a spy sent by Yuan Shao and his men."

Su Chen spoke casually, but the people who heard him immediately looked at each other in bewilderment.

They were completely stunned.

No one expected that Su Chen would say such a thing!

Did he become Cao Cao's son-in-law in order to gain Cao Cao's trust?!

That's true...

But who says something like that directly?!

Even Cao Cao was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

Su Chen's unconventional approach has truly baffled even Cao Cao.

"Ahem, sir, you are truly a witty person!"

Just then, Guo Jia slowly stood up and said with a smile:

"Judging from today's events, if you possess such a powerful military strategy, why did you offer it to our army as a pledge of loyalty, instead of handing it over to Yuan Shao and others?"

"I'm sure Sikong wouldn't think that you, sir, are a spy sent by Yuan Shao and his men."

"Sir, you can rest assured!"

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