Chapter Thirteen: The Imperial Commissioner of Agriculture

  Tian Nong Xiao Wei is a civil official, and it's clear that Cao Cao gave himself this position as a warning or a kind of benevolent suppression. Although Tian Nong Xiao Wei looks like a high-ranking occupation, for now, he can only go around to inspect agricultural work and collect taxes from the common people. At this moment, Cao Anmin can only do these things.

  One battle in Ren City, Cao Anmin used the strategy of Cao Cao more than a decade later, and at this moment, he also gained the attention of Cao Cao himself due to this shameless plagiarism. However, for Cao Anmin who knew history well, what would happen in the next few days was the most crucial.

  "Set the people at ease. This time when going to various counties in Yanzhou, it is essential to first pay respects to the magistrates of each county and carefully examine the land tax registers of each place. Do not be careless."

  Cao De is still the same, although he also heard that the victory in Ren City was his son's credit. However, towards this son, Cao De still doesn't dare to be even slightly neglectful, as if afraid that Cao Anmin will cause more trouble again. Of course, after the Battle of Ren City, Cao Anmin has gained some reputation in the army, and Cao De is very pleased. But then again, a son is just a son, and as his father, he always regards Cao Anmin only as his son.

  "Father, rest assured, since his son is still alive, he will take his leave first." With a simple bow, Cao Anmin bid farewell to his father.

  Arriving at the courtyard, it was discovered that three days had already passed since Grandfather's death.

  "It seems that the master has already set off... Since I couldn't stop him, I should do something too..." Cao Anmin picked up the large broadsword that had been placed in the courtyard for many days, weighed it, and felt that it was still a bit heavy, but it was the blunt large sword he had obtained from the military equipment catalog.

  At this point, Cao Anmin couldn't help but secretly sigh: "It seems that it's still too early to swing now. But I can barely manage thirty or so swings."

  This "knife", Cao Anmin gave it a name called Hei Tie, of course the name is not very pleasant to hear, but it's really heavy, this knife weighs up to 120 catties, several tens of catties heavier than Guan Erge's Cold Saw. Otherwise, for someone like Cao Anmin who was reborn into this world, although he was lazy and gluttonous since childhood, he didn't dare slack off in strength training, following the professional methods of martial arts competitions from his previous life to cultivate himself. Therefore, although he couldn't be considered a born genius, he's almost there.

  Now with Cao Anmin's military strength, he can probably fight Xiahou Dun for thirty rounds without losing, but now Cao Anmin has not yet taken the battlefield, so it's hard to say.

  "Big brother, big brother, haha, I heard you've become a school officer! Why haven't you taken your brothers to fight together yet?"

  A sturdy man with a fierce face outside the courtyard suddenly shouted loudly, while holding that black gold awl in his hand, as if he had come prepared.

  Who else could it be if not Zhou Yu?

  Upon seeing this, Cao Anmin gave him a stern look and said in an ill-tempered tone: "Not a registrar, but a registrar of agriculture! In charge of farming! Do you think this is Journey to the West? I didn't even get to participate in the attack on Xuzhou! This is about collecting taxes, do you understand?"

  Although he didn't understand what Cao Anmin meant by "Journey to the West", Zhou Yu understood as soon as he heard it, and couldn't help but say: "I heard that attacking Xuzhou was a great opportunity, but it seems I'm not included. Then why are you bringing troops?"

  At this moment, Cao Anmin heard the words and suddenly looked at the black iron in his hand, wanting to tell him that it was just for fun. However, before he could speak, a clever plan flashed through his mind. He immediately slung the black iron over his shoulder and smiled slyly: "Go try your skills, are you going?"

  "Heh heh, let's go, big brother is now a standard farming lieutenant, can I be your deputy general now?"

  "It's said that he was a farmer and a school teacher!"

  "That's also a school lieutenant..."

  "Even if you're a school officer, you don't have a deputy general, you brainless person."

  "Big brother, what is brain damage..."

  "..., which means you're clever."

  "Oh......, thank you for the compliment, big brother."

  "You're welcome... no need to be polite..."

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  East Gate of Xuchang

  Cao Anmin and the other two rode out of the city, compared to Zhou Zhu's carefree journey, Cao Anmin was laughing loudly for the first time in these few days. Although his grandfather's death had initially made him unable to let go, Cao Anmin had opened up a lot over the past few days.

  After all, this is a chaotic world, the deceased are already gone. For those who were in this era, all of this was already well-prepared, it's just that they had no say in Cao Cao's army, even if they wanted to take revenge, there was no way, so they could only let go.

  "Master Xīn, where is this place?"

  Suddenly stepping out of the city gate, Cao Anmin heard someone shouting his name from a short distance away. In this bustling East City Gate, Cao Anmin saw a horse-drawn carriage.

  In front of the carriage stood a middle-aged scholar.

  "Isn't this Mr. Wenruo?" Cao Anmin exclaimed in surprise.

  Wen Shi immediately smiled and also cupped his hands: "Is Master Xin going out of town on business?"

  It's clear that the other party already knew that he had been appointed as a typical farming officer by Cao Cao, and pretended to ask.

  He immediately dismounted, and Cao Anmin walked up to him, cupping his hands in respect: "Sir Xun Yu, weren't you supposed to be heading to Dingtao to take up your post? Why are you still here? Are you waiting for someone?"

  That scholar was Xun Yu. He smiled and said, "I have been waiting for you, young master."

  "Oh?" Cao Anmin couldn't help but laugh and said: "I don't know what business the gentleman has with me?"

  "Haha, sir, did you know that my elder brother has been appointed as the Imperial Agricultural Colonel? You want to ask for a favor from my elder brother, don't you?"

  "Shut up!" As he glanced at the other person with a hint of disdain, Cao Anmin suddenly let out a wry smile.

  Xun Yu didn't mind, and immediately looked at Zhou Yu behind Cao Anmin, but saw that the other was tall and sturdy, and couldn't help but laugh: "This little brother is quite robust, I wonder what to call him?"

  "What a wonderful encounter! Mr. Suwen is indeed brainless, and I'm so lucky to have met him today, hahaahaha!"

  Cao Anmin was shocked, his face covered in cold sweat. When he looked at Xun Yu's face, he saw that the other man also had a look of utter bewilderment. Inwardly cursing Zhou Yu for being an idiot, Cao couldn't help but laugh bitterly.

  However, at this time, Xun Yu was also surprised and said: "What? Brain damage?"

  Haha, Zhou Bo said with a silly tone: "It was Big Brother who told me! Being brain-damaged is being smart, and being smart is being brain-damaged. I'm a rough person, and Big Brother says I'm brain-damaged, so Mr. must be even more brain-damaged than me, Zhou Bo, since he's well-read in poetry and books!"

  Cao Anmin now has the heart to die...

  If it were in modern times, someone would definitely ask...

  What a scumbag... Yuan Fang? What's your take on this?

  However, compared to Cao Anmin's embarrassment, Xun Yu was laughing just the same and said with interest: "Brother Zhou is really humorous, this clever remark originally had such a saying, thank Brother Zhou for his praise, haha."

  "Haha...". At this time, Cao Anmin responded with a dry laugh and immediately changed the subject: "Ah, I don't know what business you have with me, sir?"

  Upon hearing this, the other party's smile clearly faded, and he immediately cupped his hands and said: "It's not a big deal, I'm also under someone else's orders, coming to pass on a message to Young Master Cao Xing."

  "Whose trust?"

  "Cai Yong, Cai Zhonglang, is temporarily residing in Xuchang. He wants to see you and has specially entrusted me to invite you."

  When he heard this, Cao Anmin was stunned for a moment and hadn't reacted yet. He just muttered to himself.

  "He's looking for me? What's up?"

  "Hehe, I don't know about that either. However, Mr. Cai Yong is a renowned scholar of the present day, known for his three unparalleled talents. It's a great honor to get an audience with him, which many people can only dream of. Please, young master, don't miss this opportunity."

  He nodded slightly and didn't wait for Cao Xin's reaction. He turned around and got back on his horse carriage, ready to bid farewell.

  However, at this time, Cao Xin was still a bit dazed and didn't bid farewell to the other party. He just stood there, slightly stunned, and remained motionless for half a moment.

  Just then, Zhou Yu couldn't help but wave his hand towards the distance while whispering to Cao Anmin.

  "Big brother! This gentleman is really a brainless person, and also quite polite!"

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