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When it comes to heroes and success or failure, who can explain Cao Cao clearly?
I will explain it today.
Cao Cao, who wanted to fight for the Yellow Turbans, gradually defeated the heroes and unified the north. While he made many military achievements, it was also accompanied by controversy. Why does this phenomenon occur? As the saying goes, it is difficult to rectify your name without rectifying your heart first. In fact, during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Cao Cao was well-known. Otherwise, why would An say that "from the Han Dynasty, the richness of articles has nothing to do with Wei Wu"? Even Cao Cao's opponent, the famous so-and-so, said, "Cao Cao's wisdom and tactics are extraordinary, and his military skills are just like Sun Wu and Wu Qi" and "Didn't Liu Bei always say that he was very capable when he mentioned Cao Cao? ? "The fundamental change in Cao Cao's image occurred in the Song Dynasty. At this time, the Central Plains was withering and the north was in danger, so there was a plot of "people miss the Han" in literary creation. Cao Cao eventually changed from "a very capable man" to a white-faced traitor.
Cao Cao’s biggest controversy is that he “holds the emperor to order the princes”. In fact, in the late Han Dynasty, the emperor of the Han Dynasty already had “no territory and no power.” Cao Cao’s every stitch and every move I create every brick and tile by myself. Isn't this a great skill? After Cao Cao became an eunuch, he did not receive systematic education since he was a child. Perhaps because of his natural talent, he had lofty goals since he was a child. When he was a child, he and Yuan Shao discussed the world together. Yuan Shao said, I plan to occupy the north of the Yellow River and hold powerful troops to fight for the world. Cao Cao just said, I want all the talented people in the world to be used by me. Later, Cao Cao gathered the top talents in China at that time. Doesn't this mean that he has a very charming personality? His life has been filled with adventures, honors and disgrace, tears and laughter, just like this.
When Wang Jinggong left, it was only a few decades ago that he was kicked out of the imperial temple and was infamy. He was more treacherous than Wang Mang, Cao Cao, Sima Yi, and Huan Wen combined. Since we got rid of the limitations of history, the idea of ??loyalty to the emperor, and the class, Liang Qichao said that Wang Jinggong's personality is as tall and straight as a ten thousand-foot mountain, and Wang Jinggong's soul is as clear and pure as a vast blue lake. As for Cao Gong, Cao Gong came from an eunuch. He changed positions several times in his early years and lived a turbulent life. Until he made a "great benevolence, great virtue, and great justice" (Xun Yu's words) such as "serving the emperor's orders and disobeying the ministers" (Xun Yu's words), Fang He can lift a three-foot sword and benefit most people. Cao Gong had profound thoughts, extensive knowledge, and used both Confucianism and Legalism. He did not believe in divine power and respected nature. He was an advanced man, a pure man, a man who loved women, a man who was free from vulgar taste, and a man who was beneficial to the people. people.
It has been 1,800 years since Cao Cao passed away, but more and more people like him, and the age of those who like him is getting younger and younger. The people here include Mr. Li Shimin, the ancestor of the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, The great writer and thinker Mr. Zhou Shuren, China's first leader Mr. Mao Runzhi, the master of classical literature Mr. Zhang Yaxin, the famous historians Zhang Zuoyao, Zhang Dake, He Ziquan and die-hard fans of Zhuge Liang, Ma Zhi, an expert on the history of the Three Kingdoms in China Mr. Jay. People from different professions, different generations, and different levels all like him, which fully proves that Cao Cao is a man who can stand the test of the times and is still brilliant after so many years.
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When it comes to heroes and success or failure, who can explain Cao Cao?
I will explain it today.
Cao Cao, who sought the Yellow Turbans and made his fortune, gradually defeated all the heroes and unified the north. While he had many military exploits, he was also accompanied by controversy. Why does this phenomenon occur? As the saying goes, it is difficult to rectify your name without rectifying your heart first. In fact, during the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Cao Cao was well-known. Otherwise, why would An say that "from the Han Dynasty, the richness of articles has nothing to do with Wei Wu"? Even Cao Cao's opponent, the famous so-and-so, said, "Cao Cao's wisdom and tactics are extraordinary, and his military skills are just like Sun Wu and Wu Qi" and "Didn't Liu Bei always say that he was very capable when he mentioned Cao Cao? ? "The fundamental change in Cao Cao's image occurred in the Song Dynasty. At this time, the Central Plains was withering and the north was in danger, so there was a plot of "people miss the Han" in literary creation. Cao Cao eventually changed from "a very capable man" to a white-faced traitor.
Cao Cao’s biggest controversy is that he “held the emperor to order the princes”. In fact, in the late Han Dynasty, the emperor of the Han Dynasty already had “no territory and no power.” Cao Cao’s every stitch and every move I create every brick and tile by myself. Isn't this a great skill? After Cao Cao became an eunuch, he did not receive systematic education since he was a child. Perhaps because of his natural talent, he had lofty goals since he was a child. When he was a child, he and Yuan Shao discussed the world together. Yuan Shao said, I plan to occupy the north of the Yellow River and hold powerful troops to fight for the world. Cao Cao said, "I want all the talented people in the world to be used by me." Later, Cao Cao gathered the top talents in China at that time. Doesn't this mean that he has a very charming personality? His life has been filled with thrills, honors and disgrace, tears, and laughter. He has just passed by like this. What did he leave behind?
First, frugal style. Wei Jian, the minister of Cao Wei, used Cao Cao's past as an admonition to Cao Rui: "When Emperor Wu was in Japan, one meal was no more than a piece of meat." In addition to not being particular about his food, Cao Cao was also quite frugal in his clothing. He said in the "Inner Precepts": "My clothes and quilt are all ten years old, and my ears are undressed and patched every year." My clothes and quilt have been used for ten years. I wash them, mend them, and use them again.
Second, a man’s mind. During the Battle of Yanzhou, Cao Cao said with conviction: "Wei Zhong will not betray me." As soon as he finished speaking, news of Wei Zhong's rebellion came. Later, Wei Zhong was captured. Cao Cao untied him and restored him to his original position, regardless of his old sins. Cao Cao did these things not for others to see, but from his true feelings. When he commemorated Qiao Xuan, Cao Cao once said: "A soldier dies a close friend, and this will never be forgotten." Whether it is for the past or the future, he Always unforgettable.
Third, comprehensive talents. Cao Cao developed in an all-round way and made great achievements in politics, military, culture, literature, martial arts, calligraphy and diet and health. As a powerful military strategist who was calm in the face of danger, he was willing to share the joys and sorrows with the soldiers. Every time he fought, he rushed to the front. He climbed mountains and crossed floods, almost killing horses for food, and the old horses knew the way. to the point where they were still talking and laughing. As a majestic and unyielding politician, he exempted himself from rent and taxes in the north, dug fields and dug canals, suppressed the powerful, and regulated customs, and finally achieved the goal of "promoting talent based on his talent, enriching the country and strengthening the army." As a writer who directly expresses his feelings and has great courage, he has made achievements in many aspects such as orders, tables, books, prefaces, sacrificial essays, Yuefu poems, etc. His poems are vigorous and heroic, which are both inspiring and full of epic beauty. , compared with Qin Huang and Han Wu, he is not slightly inferior in literary talent.
Fourth, brilliant performance. Cao Cao was raised by an eunuch, was not popular with the world, and had a low social status. He was an example of self-taught talent and brilliant achievements in Chinese history. He was born in troubled times. In the most difficult time, he spent all his family wealth and the help of others, and only got a few thousand soldiers. When he was living in Yanzhou, he had to rely on Yuan Shao and watch people's eyes. Later, when he conquered Xuzhou, Lu Bu attacked his own rear. There were only three cities left. How difficult it is for Cao Cao, who can know? In the end, he not only unified the north, healed the dilapidated social economy, and restored social order. If the destruction at that time was not curbed in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.
When Wang Jinggong left, it was only a few decades ago that he was kicked out of the imperial temple and was infamy. He was more treacherous than Wang Mang, Cao Cao, Sima Yi, and Huan Wen combined. Since we got rid of the limitations of history, the idea of ??loyalty to the emperor, and the class, Liang Qichao said that Wang Jinggong's personality is as tall and straight as a ten thousand-foot mountain, and Wang Jinggong's soul is as clear and pure as a vast blue lake. As for Cao Gong, Cao Gong came from an eunuch. He changed positions several times in his early years and lived a turbulent life. Until he made a "great benevolence, great virtue, and great justice" (Xun Yu's words) such as "serving the emperor's orders and disobeying the ministers" (Xun Yu's words), Fang He can lift a three-foot sword and benefit most people. Cao Gong has a profound mind, a wide range of knowledge, uses both Confucianism and Legalism, does not believe in divine power, and respects nature. He is an advanced man, a pure man, a man who loves women, a man who has escaped from vulgar taste, and a man who is beneficial to the people. people.
It has been 1,800 years since Cao Cao passed away, but more and more people like him, and the age of those who like him is getting younger and younger. The people here include Mr. Li Shimin, the ancestor of the Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty, The great writer and thinker Mr. Zhou Shuren, China's first leader Mr. Mao Runzhi, the master of classical literature Mr. Zhang Yaxin, the famous historians Zhang Zuoyao, Zhang Dake, He Ziquan and die-hard fans of Zhuge Liang, Ma Zhi, an expert on the history of the Three Kingdoms in China Mr. Jay. People from different professions, different generations, and different levels all like him, which fully proves that Cao Cao is a man who can stand the test of the times and is still brilliant after so many years.