"If this person is talented, so what if I take him in as my son-in-law?”
Cao Cao stroked his long beard and smiled.
"My lord is thirsty for talents. It's normal for him to want to recruit Su Yi as his son-in-law.”
"It's just that…"
Xi Zhicai changed the topic and sighed,"Young Lady has been raised by Mistress since she was young and treated as her own. Mistress would probably care about the family background of her future son-in-law.”
Cao Cao's smile disappeared and he frowned.
His wife, Madam Ding, was born in a prestigious family and had a very strong concept of family status. If she knew that Su Yi was only a low-grade aristocratic family member who was about to decline, she might not be willing to betroth her daughter.
He pondered for a long time.
Cao Cao waved his hand." There's no hurry. Let's bring the Emperor back to Xu County first."”
"My lord is right." Xi Zhicai cupped his hands.
…
Three days later.
Cao Cao led 3,000 elite soldiers north from Xu County and headed straight for Luoyang.
Dong Cheng and Yang Feng's conflict, Luoyang's lack of food, and Dong Zhao's secret instigation.
Cao Cao used his methods, and after a month, he finally succeeded in bringing the Emperor out of Luoyang and back to Xudu.
November.
The Emperor of Han issued an edict, granting Cao Cao the title of Sikong, commanding the army of chariots and horses, and commanding all officials in the court.
Xu County had been upgraded to the capital of the Great Han Dynasty overnight.
…
Sikong Manor.
"Under Sikong's orders, all the craftsmen in Yingchuan County have been transferred to Xu County. They are working overnight to build a palace for the emperor.”
"According to the current progress, the emperor will be able to move into the new hall by the beginning of next year at the latest.”
Xi Zhicai reported the matter regarding the arrangement of the emperor.
On the main seat.
Cao Cao nodded slightly." The construction of the palace must be done quickly. Let the Son of Heaven live in the new palace as soon as possible. Only then can I show the world my respect for the Son of Heaven."”
The topic changed.
Cao Cao asked again,"Is there a shortage of wood for this hasty construction?"”
"Sikong, don't worry. We have enough wood.”
Xi Zhicai comforted.
"Enough?"
Doubt flashed in Cao Cao's eyes,""How can a mere Xu County get so much wood in such a short period of time?”
Xi Zhicai smiled and said,"I won't hide it from Sikong. This is all thanks to that Young Master Su Yi."”
"Su Yi? What does it have to do with him?"
Cao Cao's eyes flickered.
"According to my inquiries, the Su family had started to stock up on wood several months ago. Among them, there was no lack of high-grade golden nanmu that was transported from Huainan.”
"Most of the wood we need is purchased from the Su family, so there's no shortage.”
Xi Zhicai explained the reason.
"I see."
Cao Cao came to a sudden realization and smiled." So he actually planned ahead and took the opportunity to make a fortune from me. He's really shrewd."”
After that.
Cao Cao stood up and said happily,"Come, follow me to the Su family and meet that kid."”
…
Su Manor.
Su Yi stood at the door with his hands behind his back, instructing the servants to transport the last batch of wood away.
"Brother Li Heng, Cao Gong really did bring the emperor back to Xu County.”
"I, Zhou Tai, am sincerely convinced by you. From now on, I will listen to your orders!”
Zhou Tai had a look of admiration as he bowed deeply to Su Yi.
"Brother You Ping is too polite."
Su Yi did not look proud. He only smiled faintly and helped Zhou Tai up.
At this moment.
Cao Cao, who was dressed in his usual clothes, appeared in front of the Su Residence accompanied by Dian Wei and Xi Zhicai.
"My Lord, the guard beside Su Yi is extraordinary. I'm afraid he's not inferior to this general.”
Dian Wei pointed at Zhou Tai and said in a low voice.
"He's just a wild crane, but he can actually recruit such a person to be his guard!”
Cao Cao was secretly amazed.
"Uncle!"
Su Yi saw Cao Cao arrive and went forward to greet him.
"Nephew!"
Cao Cao put away his domineering attitude and returned the greeting.
"Has uncle made a decision on this junior's marriage with your daughter?”
Su Yi asked straightforwardly.
"Let's not rush the marriage. Let's talk inside slowly.”
Cao Cao laughed.
Su Yi invited Cao Cao into the residence.
Zhou Tai consciously stood behind Su Yi.
"You Ping, gather the shops and quickly purchase the herbs needed to treat external injuries.”
Su Yi ordered as he poured tea for Cao Cao.
This time, Zhou Tai didn't have any doubts and immediately accepted the order.
"Nephew, why do you suddenly want to buy medicinal herbs?”
Cao Cao asked suspiciously.
"That Sikong Cao is about to use troops, and the army will definitely be in urgent need of medicinal herbs. Junior will buy them in advance to make a small fortune.”
Su Yi replied casually.
"Use troops?"
Cao Cao's eyes became more and more curious." How do you know that Cao Sikong wants to use troops? Who is he going to use troops against?" he asked.”
"Naturally, it's Zhang Xiu from Wan City."
Su Yi said as he handed the brewed tea to Cao Cao.
Cao Cao took the teacup but was not in the mood to taste it. He asked curiously,""Why is that?"
"Cao Mengde is using the Son of Heaven to command his sons, so he will definitely be feared by all the vassals in the world. Wan City, which Zhang Xiu has occupied, is very close to Xu Capital, so there is no reason not to be restless.”
"Cao Mengde will also send troops to destroy Zhang Xiu and take Wan City to ensure the safety of the south of the capital.”
"Since that's the case, this battle must be fought sooner or later.”
Su Yi sipped his fragrant tea and said casually.
Cao Cao's eyes flashed with shock. He turned his head and secretly looked at Xi Zhicai.
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