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

Su Chen was thinking about what ways to make money.

Now, things have gotten really complicated; Cao Cao has actually brought it up himself.

Since that's the case, why not take advantage of this easy job?

Salt and sugar are extremely scarce commodities.

But now, Cao Jun is already rolling in wealth.

They had developed mature methods for salt production and sugar refining.

It might be worthwhile to convert it into effective funds.

Money is the most important logistical support for fighting a war.

Now that this job has been taken, there is a way to settle the Xu family.

How can the Xu family, with hundreds of members, be settled without money?

Having received this permission, Su Chen no longer held back.

After exchanging pleasantries for a few moments, Su Chen turned and took his leave.

However, not long after Su Chen left.

A person emerged from behind the pillar behind Cao Cao.

"Does Sikong really intend to hand over the salt and sugar sales rights to Mr. Su?"

The man spoke slowly.

The speaker was none other than Cheng Yu.

Cao Cao stood with his hands behind his back and calmly spoke:

"If we don't hand it over to him, are we going to hand it over to you, Zhongde?"

"Do you know how this business of merchants operates?"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yu was speechless.

How could he possibly know?

"He brought it up on his own initiative without me having to ask."

"I've said it before, what's most important to Jingming was already made clear when we entered the camp."

"In such chaotic times, it is rare to find someone with such an open and honest mind."

Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.

Cheng Yu had come before Su Chen arrived.

The matter being reported was none other than the conversation between Su Chen and Xu Chu.

Although the specific details are unknown, it is certain that Su Chen has designs on the Xu family of Qiao County.

As the ruler of Xuchang, Cao Cao was naturally very familiar with the affairs of Xuchang.

Cheng Yu and others were the ones who put in the effort behind the scenes.

Cheng Yu followed Cao Cao the longest and was the most trusted by Cao Cao.

Cao Cao summoned Su Chen not only to discuss the wedding.

The matter concerns the Xu family in Qiao County.

Neither Cao Cao nor Cheng Yu had expected this.

Before Cao Cao could even ask, Su Chen had already offered his apology with a bundle of thorns on his back.

Let's clarify the ins and outs of this matter.

This immediately increased Cao Cao's trust in Su Chen.

As for the matter of selling salt and sugar, Cao Cao had indeed not anticipated it.

As for this time, he agreed to let Su Chen take full responsibility.

Cao Cao also wanted to see just how capable his prospective son-in-law really was.

"I really didn't expect that there was such a thing behind this."

"I have been judging Mr. Su by my own petty standards!"

Cheng Yu couldn't help but sigh.

Although there seem to be some doubts about this.

But Su Chen's words were truly flawless.

Moreover, Su Chen has never been willing to take power.

This is what Cheng Yu admires most.

This is also the reason why Cao Cao trusted him the most.

"Alright, there's no need to restrain Jingming from now on."

"His ideas are far beyond what you and I can comprehend."

"This makes me wonder if he really is a time traveler."

Cao Cao chuckled and waved his hand.

"You jest, Master Sikong."

"In my opinion, the matter of time travelers is truly absurd."

"But one thing is undeniable."

Cheng Yu chuckled and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Mr. Su is truly a genius of unparalleled talent."

"With Mr. Su, our army is truly fortunate!"

Cao Cao remained silent, neither confirming nor denying.

Thinking about it carefully, Su Chen has been...

Everything they did was ahead of him.

Each step saved Cao Cao's army from numerous disasters.

Especially the battle of Wancheng, and this challenge on the leaderboard.

Not only did they recruit talented people, but they also took the opportunity to do so.

Now, the challenge of repairing the palace also needs to be addressed.

Although Su Chen hasn't made any money yet.

But for some reason, Cao Cao always had an inexplicable trust in this.

"Besides, Sikong."

Just then, Cheng Yu continued speaking;

"The investigation into Mr. Su is still at a standstill."

"He seemed to have appeared out of thin air; nobody knew him at all."

"No matter where you are, you can't find any news about him."

At this point, even Cheng Yu couldn't help but wonder if Su Chen was really a time traveler.

How can a person leave no trace anywhere?

This truly baffled Cheng Yu.

"It's alright, if we can't find it, we won't look for it."

Cao Cao waved his hand, showing no emotion.

Just as the two were talking, a series of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door:

"Report!"

"Minister Sikong, Lord Xun has come to visit!"

"Wenruo?"

Cao Cao was taken aback:

"Let him in."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Xun Yu rushed over.

Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu with a puzzled expression.

He had never seen Xun Yu so anxious.

Could something serious have happened?

"Why is Wenruo in such a hurry today?"

Cao Cao couldn't help but ask the question.

Xun Yu immediately cupped his hands and said:

"Sikong!"

"Just now, a scout from the front reported!"

"Yuan Shu declared himself emperor in Huainan!"

"He claimed that the imperial seal was in his possession and established the Zhong clan!"

After saying this, Xun Yu's face showed a mixture of joy and disgust.

The joy was in the fact that Yuan Shu was foolish.

The aversion stemmed from aversion to Yuan Shu's despicable ambition.

Although the Han Dynasty was in decline, it did not perish!

Even now, Xun Yu still believes that he is working for the Han Dynasty.

Now, Yuan Shu actually dares to declare himself emperor!

How could this not enrage him?

"What?!"

However, Xun Yu never expected this.

Cao Cao's reaction was far too extreme!

He suddenly stood up and stared intently at Xun Yu's face:

"Wenruo, is this true?"

"Is this news reliable?!"

He was utterly shocked!

What's shocking isn't Yuan Shu's stupidity.

Instead, Su Chen had already told him this before.

Yuan Shu wants to declare himself emperor!

He originally just listened to it as a joke.

But to my surprise, Yuan Shu, that fool, actually dared to do it!

To declare oneself emperor at this time would be tantamount to making oneself an enemy of the entire world!

This is more than just stupid.

That's absolutely stupid!

"It's absolutely true!"

"Yuan Shu thought he controlled Huainan and still had the imperial seal in his hands."

"Then they become fearless and emboldened."

"This matter has already been announced to the world."

"It is said that invitations have already begun to be sent to various feudal lords."

"Please congratulate him."

Xun Yu spoke slowly.

"Foolish, foolish!"

"That's foolish, that's good!"

Cao Cao suddenly burst into laughter:

"Yuan Gonglu, Yuan Gonglu, I really didn't expect this."

"How could you be so stupid!"

"Does controlling Huainan give you the audacity to declare war on the entire world?"

"Such behavior is truly pathetic and laughable!"

"I naively believe that Yuan Gonglu's control of Huainan is a real thorny problem."

"It will be incredibly difficult to capture Yangzhou and Xuzhou as well."

Having said that, Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and sneered:

"But given Yuan Shu's character, everyone has the right to kill him!"

"Zhongde!"

Cheng Yu hurriedly got up:

"exist!"

"Immediately proceed, report to His Majesty, and draft an imperial edict!"

"Soon, we will punish the traitor Yuan Shu!"

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