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

"Not in Xuchang?"

"Could it be an old friend of Jingming?"

Guo Jia couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Su Chen shook his head slightly:

"No, I've never seen him."

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia was momentarily speechless.

"N-Never seen it before?"

"For such an important matter, you haven't even met the person you chose?"

"Jingming, you don't seem like the type to treat important matters lightly!"

From the beginning until now, Guo Jia has always struggled to keep up with Su Chen's wild imagination.

"Although I've never met him, this person is definitely reliable."

"I can only feel at ease leaving this matter to him."

Su Chen took a sip of the cloudy wine, his face calm.

Seeing Su Chen's reaction, it was clear he wasn't joking.

Guo Jia couldn't help but speak seriously:

"Who is the person you are referring to, sir?"

Su Chen glanced in the direction of Xuzhou:

"Mi Zhu".

Mi Zhu?

Upon hearing this name, Guo Jia was taken aback.

But soon, he remembered.

He had a strong impression of this person.

Mi Zhu, courtesy name Zizhong.

He is definitely one of the richest people in the world today.

Born in Donghai, he later went into business in Xuzhou and amassed a fortune.

"Mi Zhu is truly a business prodigy."

"But... he's currently under Liu Bei's command."

"Let's set aside how to hand this matter over to him for now."

"Just considering his loyalty to Liu Bei, how can you entrust this matter to him?"

Guo Jia immediately shook his head, vehemently denying it.

If this matter were entrusted to Mi Zhu, it would surely be handled in an orderly manner.

Even Guo Jia dared to assert that no one had done a better job than Mi Zhu.

But now Mi Zhu is a staff officer under Liu Bei!

"It's alright, I have my own way."

Su Chen remained calm and composed, clearly having already devised a plan.

But Guo Jia still spoke with a furrowed brow:

"Jingming, I don't know what method you will use."

"But Sikong had previously invited Mi Zhu to a banquet."

Mi Zhu resolutely refused and insisted on following Liu Bei.

"No matter what method you use now, you may not be able to change his mind."

"This person is incredibly stubborn."

Su Chen smiled slightly and shook his head, saying:

"He was unwilling to attend the banquet because he felt that the Minister of Works was using the emperor to command the feudal lords."

"In his eyes, Sikong was a sinner of the world."

"However, things are different now."

Guo Jia was immediately puzzled:

"How is it different now than before?"

How can things be different now?

How is Cao Cao different now compared to back then?

Su Chen said calmly:

"Sikong's expedition has already made two points public to the world."

"First, actively respond to the call of the Han Dynasty and quell the rebellion of the Han Dynasty."

"The second point is to rescue the Imperial Uncle and uphold the authority of the Han Dynasty."

"What will Mi Zhu think in this situation?"

"If I go to see Mi Zhu and ask him to serve as my advisor, what will Liu Bei think?"

Guo Jia suddenly realized what was going on.

He suddenly stood up, his face full of disbelief:

"I see, I see!"

"Jingming, you...you didn't already have this plan in mind before you even started this scheme, did you?"

"This military deployment has unexpectedly brought this kind of benefit!"

"Good job, Jingming! Your vision is truly far-sighted!"

Fueled by the alcohol, Guo Jia stood up, brimming with excitement.

Su Chen waved his hand:

"Not entirely."

"This was just a side effect."

Su Chen was not lying at all.

This was really just a side effect.

Taking Xuzhou is of paramount importance.

With Xuzhou, Cao Cao would be able to consolidate his power more quickly.

Later, he broke off relations with Yuan Shao and fought him.

The odds of winning the Battle of Guandu would be even higher.

Some unexpected events that have not been recorded in historical books have already occurred.

Su Chen wouldn't rely solely on historical records for all his ideas.

If things go wrong, winning at Guandu won't be so easy.

Who knows what will happen?

For example, he took away Cao Ang, whom he had originally saved, during the Battle of Guandu.

The Cao family will still be embroiled in a succession struggle.

"But why did you specifically choose to seek out Mi Zhu?"

"There are also wealthy merchants in this Xudu city, though they may not be as sophisticated as Mi Zhu."

"But wouldn't it be more convenient to contact them than to contact Mi Zhu?"

Guo Jia couldn't help but continue to ask questions.

Su Chen smiled calmly and said:

"So it was just a side trip."

"If we take Xuzhou, why not use better talent?"

"Why reserve such talented individuals for Liu Bei?"

"Secondly, Mi Zhu is a kind and honest man."

"They have plenty of money and wouldn't steal from someone they're in charge of."

"I can only feel completely at ease if I entrust it to him."

After saying that, Su Chen's expression suddenly turned serious:

"Brother Fengxiao."

"Don't forget, this business trip is no ordinary one!"

"The goods sold by merchants are mostly the same."

"But this time, the merchants are selling sugar and salt, which were previously scarce!"

"This sugar and salt isn't just circulating around Xuchang."

"If it's feasible, it should be sold to the whole world."

"Find someone who's just passable. Even if they're upright now, what if they develop bad intentions?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia nodded emphatically.

"Indeed, Jingming is a man of profound foresight!"

In fact, Guo Jia was unaware of this.

Su Chen had another reason for seeking out Mi Zhu.

She is Mi Zhen, the younger sister of Mi Zhu!

Mi Zhen, who would later become Lady Mi, was Liu Bei's wife.

According to historical records, this occurred around the time the campaign against Yuan Shu was completed.

Mi Zhu would then marry his sister to Liu Bei.

This Mi Zhen, whose nickname was Lü Yun, was also a very beautiful woman in the world at that time.

Such a beautiful woman, wouldn't it be a pity to let Liu Bei have her?

Moreover, she would later die at Changban Slope to protect that good-for-nothing Liu Shan.

It's heartbreaking to think about.

We must find a way to bring Mi Zhen to us, even if we don't take her as a concubine.

They could also be taken in as maids.

The more beautiful women, the better.

Guo Jia was unaware of these things.

Just then, he suddenly stood up, raised the wine bowl in his hand, and his face was already flushed with drunkenness:

"What a beautiful scene!"

"I, Guo Fengxiao, am now twenty-seven years old!"

"In this world, I thought only Sikong deserved my admiration!"

"Now that I've seen you, Jingming, I realize I was wrong!"

"Jingming, you are the second one!"

"I, Guo Fengxiao, admire you to the core!"

Whether these words were spoken in jest after drinking or were truly heartfelt, it's unclear.

But one can see Guo Jia's sincerity.

"It is my great fortune to receive such high praise from Brother Fengxiao!"

Su Chen also stood up, picked up his wine bowl, and said with a smile.

"I'll offer you a bowl!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Guo Jia, without a word, downed the entire bowl of wine in one gulp.

Seeing this, Su Chen didn't hesitate and followed closely behind.

Guo Jia was filled with excitement, and it took him a long time to recover.

His expression also began to turn serious:

"Jingming, oh Jingming!"

Do you know why I live here?

"It's not just for the reasons I told you before!"

Su Chen was taken aback:

"Oh? Is there something else that can't be said?"

Guo Jia sighed softly and looked up at the night sky:

"Because I come from a poor family!"

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