noffsinger Chapter 117 Nuclear-Powered Ox-Horse Chen Qun, Delivered to Your Door as a Laborer?
Chapter 117 Nuclear-Powered Ox-Horse Chen Qun, Delivered to Your Door as a Laborer?
Yanzhou
东郡
Li Dian rushed into the council hall from outside and reported to Cao Cao:
"Reporting to my lord, according to the intelligence guards stationed in Pengcheng, Cao Bao has recently led 60,000 troops back to Pengcheng."
"But as soon as Cao Bao returned to the city, he got into an argument with Mi Zhu and Chen Gui!"
"The cause was that during Cao Bao's support of Beihai, the property of some of his generals was confiscated by scholars from Xuzhou!"
Upon hearing this explosive news, Cao Cao clapped his hands and exclaimed:
"Just as Ziyi predicted! Tao Qian's purpose is precisely to further escalate the conflict between Cao Bao and Mi Zhu, Chen Gui, and others!"
"Heh, confiscating the property of Cao Bao's generals?"
"Isn't Tao Qian himself the mastermind behind this?"
"But on the surface, it was the scholars of Xuzhou who benefited."
"The relationship between Cao Bao and other military generals from Danyang and the scholars from Xuzhou was already tense."
"Furthermore, Cao Bao has a violent temper. Once this happens, we'll soon have a good show to watch."
Because Su Yu had already explained Tao Qian's plan to everyone in Cao Cao's camp.
When Cao Cao heard Li Dian's report, he was not too shocked.
They were just watching the show and hoping to make a profit, hoping to find an opportunity to take advantage of it.
"By the way, judging by the days, Ziyi's vacation is almost over."
"That kid is really lucky! He just got married, and he actually asked me for a month and a half of leave!"
"Just then, news came from Pengcheng. I need to find him something to do."
After saying this, Cao Cao rushed to Su Yu's residence.
Li Dian and Dian Wei, who were standing behind Cao Cao, were suppressing their laughter.
These days, Su Yu is using the excuse of being on vacation to do absolutely nothing.
Apart from his disciple Cao Ang, it was not easy for anyone else to see him.
Of course, Cao Cao was not angry, after all, the two had a good relationship, and Cao Cao knew what kind of personality Su Yu had.
But looking at Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Xi Zhicai, Man Chong, and others, compared to Su Yu, they are truly "four oxen and horses".
Especially Xun Yu.
The original Xun Yu had a gentle and refined temperament.
Xun Yu now only feels the weariness of a working man.
Unable to bear the intensity of his work any longer, Xun Yu invited a few friends to join him in being his servants—or rather, to be his advisors!
These men were Mao Jie, Lü Qian, Jiang Ji, and Zhao Yan, all renowned scholars in Yuzhou.
As for Guo Jia, it is said that he has gone out to fool around and is not in Yingchuan for the time being.
(Xun Yu activates his passive skill: Unleash Talents)
……
Su Fu
Since their marriage, Su Yu has spent most of the past month and a half traveling and sightseeing with Cai Zhaoji and Han Dai.
When he had free time, he would test his disciple Cao Ang's knowledge.
But today, a talented young man appeared in front of Su Yu's residence.
This person identified himself as Yingchuan Chen Qun.
Su Yu's two assistants, the two sons of the old patriarch of the Chen family in Xiaopei, immediately informed Su Yu of the matter.
"This Chen Changwen is quite interesting."
"You came to Dongjun without a word, without paying a visit to the lord, and came directly to me, Su."
Su Yu sent the two Chen brothers to bring Chen Qun into the main hall.
"My name is Chen Qun from Yingchuan. I have met Mr. Su."
Chen Qun was neither humble nor arrogant, yet his brows revealed a unique pride.
Su Yu raised an eyebrow. It seemed that Chen Qun was here to cause trouble.
But it's fine, let Chen Qun see what it means to be the boss!
"I've heard that Changwen is Boji, Zhongnian's cousin." (The courtesy names of the two Chen brothers)
"The two of them often praised Changwen in front of me, saying that Changwen's knowledge surpassed theirs by a thousand times!"
The two Chen brothers looked at each other in bewilderment.
They clearly didn't say anything so outrageous!
Besides, when praising someone, it's enough to say they're ten times better than me, how could they be a thousand times better than me?
That's too extravagant, too extravagant!
But the two Chen brothers quickly realized that Su Yu was... trying to flatter Chen Qun to his detriment!
as predicted.
Chen Qun, who was always somewhat arrogant, couldn't help but puff out his chest when he heard Su Yu say that the two Chen brothers praised him.
A slight smile appeared on Su Yu's lips.
Isn't this the effect I wanted?
Su Yu suddenly changed the subject and said:
"Could you please tell me, Mr. Su, how many suns are there in the sky?"
Chen Qun was suddenly taken aback, and subconsciously answered:
"Naturally, there is only one sun."
How many moons are there in the sky?
Su Yu continued to ask.
Chen Qun couldn't help but get angry. Wasn't this an insult to his intelligence?
But seeing that Su Yu's eyes didn't seem to be joking, he still braced himself and answered:
"Still one."
Su Yu then said:
How many stars are in the sky?
Chen Qun was stunned.
No... who can say for sure how many stars are in the sky?
Was Su Yu deliberately playing a trick on him?
Somewhat embarrassed and angry, Chen Qun retorted:
"I am of limited knowledge and do not know how many stars there are in the sky. May I ask if Mr. Su knows?"
Su Yu shrugged and answered without hesitation:
"I do not know either."
Chen Qun: "???"
Honestly, if Chen Qun hadn't known that Su Yu was Cao Cao's number two, he really would have wanted to just storm off in anger.
This is... a question you wouldn't know the answer to either, and you're testing me?
But Su Yu suddenly said:
"Changwen must think that I, Su, don't know the answer to this question either, but he's deliberately trying to embarrass you, right?"
Chen Qun thought to himself, "Isn't that right?"
But he still cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said:
"I don't dare."
Su Yu smiled and pointed to the birds flying outside the window:
Can birds govern a country? Can birds bring peace to a nation?
"Obviously, they can't."
Does this mean that birds are inferior to humans?
Chen Qun immediately shook his head and replied:
"The best thing about birds is their ability to fly."
How can one compare to others?
Su Yu nodded and said:
"What are the strengths of a long article?"
Chen Qun thought to himself, "Finally, it's my turn to show off!" He immediately straightened his back and began to boast:
"We Confucian scholars seek nothing more than self-cultivation, governing the country, securing peace, and bringing stability to the world."
"I am not very talented, but I have some involvement in all of them."
Su Yu's lips curved upwards again.
OK, you've fallen into the trap. The main event begins.
Su Yu then sent his steward quickly to the Xun residence.
Upon returning, they brought back two horse-drawn carts full of files.
"Changwen, you're welcome. These administrative matters are your responsibility."
"Let's see if you can cultivate yourself, govern the country, bring peace to the nation, and stabilize the world."
"This……"
Chen Qun was dumbfounded and wanted to turn around and run away.
But now that he's already boasted, if he tries to run away now, he'll probably become a clown in the Yanzhou Daily, exposed and infamous in the world!
Helpless, Chen Qun had no choice but to bite the bullet and take this pile of official business to his guest room to handle.
Suddenly, he heard Su Yu outside instructing the butler:
"Go to the Xun residence again and have Wenruo send another cartload. It's not easy to get a nuclear-powered ox or horse, so why not use it?"
Chen Qun nearly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Although he didn't know what nuclear-powered cattle and horses were.
But even a fool would know it's not a good adjective.
……