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

Jizhou, Yecheng.

Yuan Shao's main base.

"What?!"

Early in the morning, Yuan Shao received this news from Yan Liang and Wen Chou, who rushed back.

His eyes widened in disbelief, almost as if he had misheard.

"What did you just say?!"

Yuan Shao gritted his teeth and asked in a cold voice:

"Your 50,000 troops were completely annihilated by Cao Cao's army."

"Then, return all three cities that have been captured."

"Finally, that lowly clerk of Cao Cao's army let you two return."

"You're asking me for compensation?!"

He repeated what Yan Liang and Wen Chou had said.

Yuan Shao only felt two words: outrageous!

Each and every one of these points was something he absolutely couldn't believe!

Yan Liang, Wen Chou!

These two generals were arguably his most trusted generals!

The 50,000 troops they led were all elites from Yuan's army!

This was precisely the force they had sent out, simply to teach Cao Cao a lesson.

Tell Cao Cao to act cautiously and back down when things get tough.

The results of it?

These two were beaten up like this by a minor clerk?

He even almost lost his life?!

How could Yuan Shao possibly accept this?

"My lord, everything we said is true..."

"That registrar was nominally a registrar."

"Yet he enjoyed Cao Cao's deep trust and could command all of Cao Cao's troops!"

"That's why we were tricked by Su Chen."

"This resulted in the loss of 50,000 men."

As he spoke, Yan Liang clenched his teeth, his voice growing softer and softer.

shame!

This is the greatest disgrace!

It's even more painful than killing him and Wen Chou!

If it weren't for these 50,000 troops...

Yan Liang and Wen Chou wished they could just kill themselves.

After something like this happened, how are they supposed to face their comrades when they return?

"That's enough!"

"What I want to hear is not what the registrar's identity is!"

"It is you two who dared to underestimate us!"

"They let Cao Cao's army take advantage of this loophole, and now they dare to ask me for compensation!"

Yuan Shao said with a sense of disappointment and frustration.

He was absolutely furious.

However, there was nothing that could be done.

Just then, a slightly overweight, shrewd-looking middle-aged strategist with a mustache stepped forward and said:

"My lord, I think this matter should not be blamed on Generals Yan Liang and Wen Chou."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao was taken aback and looked at his strategist:

"What does Ziyuan mean by this?"

The strategist who spoke was none other than Xu You and Xu Ziyuan!

He is also one of the most trusted strategists under Yuan Shao.

"I have heard of Su Chen's deeds before."

"Although he had only been in Cao Cao's camp for a short time."

"However, he was able to gain Cao Cao's trust in a short period of time."

"Moreover, he has now been recruited as a prospective son-in-law."

"This person's strength is evident."

Therefore, it is not surprising that the two generals fell into his trap this time.

Xu You spoke calmly.

Upon hearing Xu You's words, Yuan Shao was taken aback.

This was indeed the first time he had ever heard the name Su Chen.

But after hearing Xu You say that, he really felt that Su Chen was a bit mysterious.

To say who knows Cao Cao best

Of all the warlords in the land, only Yuan Shao remained.

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were playmates in their youth.

When they were kids, they did all sorts of naughty things.

They insisted on becoming wandering knights, and during someone else's wedding, the two of them kidnapped the bride.

Besides these, there were all sorts of absurd things.

From the time the eighteen warlords united to oppose Dong Zhuo until now.

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had many conflicts because Yan Province and Ji Province were geographically close.

Therefore, Yuan Shao was very familiar with Cao Cao's personality.

Cao Cao was a very suspicious man.

They don't even trust their own clansmen.

To gain Cao Cao's trust so quickly and be included in his clan...

Unless they truly possess exceptional abilities, this is absolutely impossible.

"Never mind, never mind."

"Consider it a lesson for the two of you."

Yuan Shao spoke with utter helplessness.

He was truly reluctant to severely punish Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

These two men truly made great contributions to him.

Without their conquests and tireless dedication, there might not be a Yuan Shao as we know him today.

"Ziyuan, tell me, what should I do in this situation?"

Yuan Shao rubbed his forehead, feeling utterly overwhelmed.

The original intention was to teach Cao Cao a lesson.

Unexpectedly, after being taught a lesson, they were even threatened with military force to demand compensation!

This was the first time he had ever encountered something so absurd.

I've seen hooligans before, but I've never seen one this hooligan!

Xu You frowned slightly and said:

"Under normal circumstances, my lord need not concern himself with this."

"Those Cao troops pose no threat to our army."

"But things are different now."

"Yuan Shu's declaration of himself as emperor has nothing to do with our lord."

"However, people will inevitably gravitate towards that direction."

"If it's really as Su Chen said, and this matter is announced to the world, with added embellishments..."

"Then Gongsun Zan, Ma Teng, and others will have ample reason to attack our army."

"At that time, our army will lose its advantage in terms of reputation."

"If we lose the support of the people because of this, then it won't be worth it."

Xu You's analysis made Yuan Shao nod in agreement.

That was really well done.

He couldn't help but look to the other side.

An old strategist with a weathered face.

Tian Feng.

Seeing this, Tian Feng spoke up:

"My lord, that is also my thought."

"Moreover, he is currently holding 50,000 elite troops captive."

"If we are defeated by Cao Cao's army."

"This is a considerable loss for our army."

The words of these two men sent chills down Yuan Shao's spine.

His original intention was simply to take the opportunity to betray Cao Cao.

Unexpectedly, the young man named Su Chen made his move.

That directly reversed the situation.

This put him in a passive position.

"He's demanding compensation. What does he mean by compensation?"

Yuan Shao asked, puzzled.

However, everyone looked at each other blankly, unable to explain themselves.

Who knows what the real meaning is behind Su Chen's abstract words?

"Since we don't know, let's interpret it literally."

"Prepare some provisions and supplies, and send them over."

Yuan Shao didn't bother to think about it anymore and just spoke up.

He really didn't want to bother with this matter anymore.

How embarrassing! Absolutely so embarrassing!

If this gets out, I'm afraid Yuan Shao will lose face forever!

This is a classic case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead.

"Here you are."

Seeing this, Yan Liang and Wen Chou dared not say anything more.

Without saying a word, he left in a hurry.

Xu You, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes slightly.

His mind was filled with the name Su Chen.

Previously, I had only heard that Su Chen was an extremely strange person.

But I never expected him to have such abilities.

If a war is inevitable in the future.

We must be extremely careful around this person.

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