The full name of "Cao Quan Stele" is Han Heyang Order Cao Quan Stele. It was engraved in the second year of Zhongping in the Eastern Han Dynasty (185) and is now in the Stele Forest in Xi'an. The article describes Cao Quan's family background and life story, which has certain historical value. What I bring to you below is the appreciation of Cao Quan’s official script calligraphy works. I hope you like them. Appreciation of the official calligraphy works on the Cao Quan Stele
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"Cao Quan Stele" 》Translation
Cao Jun’s taboo name is Quan, with the courtesy name Jing Wan. He is a surname from Xiaogu County, Dunhuang County. His ancestor was the Ji family of the Zhou Dynasty. In the past, Ji Fa, King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty, took advantage of the opportunity to control the world and destroyed the Yin Shang Dynasty. His merits were established, and his fortune and official salary should be shared. Therefore, his younger brother, uncle Zhenduo, was granted the title of Cao State. This was based on Cao's title. Beginning of surname. During the late Qin and Han Dynasties, Cao Shen (Cao Quan's ancestor) assisted the royal family (Liu Bang). Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (Shizong) expanded his territory and moved his descendants to the suburbs of ancient Yongzhou, living in Fufeng, Anding, Wudu, Longxi, Dunhuang and other places. (Cao's) descendants are distributed all over the country, and they are dominant in one place. The emperor's great ancestor was named Min, and he showed filial piety.
He served successively as the chief historian of Wuwei, the magistrate of Quren County of Bajun, and the captain of Zhangyeju Yandu County. The name of his great-grandfather. He was promoted as Xiaolian and appointed as Yezhe, Changshi of Jincheng, Magistrate of Xiayang County and Western Commander of Shu County. His grandfather's name was Feng. He once cited filial piety and honesty. He was appointed as Wei Cheng, the capital of Zhangye's vassal state, and as prime minister of You Fufeng Wei Mihou state. As well as the captain of the western part of Jincheng and the prefect of Beidi County. (His political achievements were rewarded by the emperor). His father's name was Pi, and he was well-known in the state and county when he was young. Unfortunately, he died young. Therefore, its status cannot be consistent with its virtue.
Jun (Cao Quan) was easy to learn when he was a child. He could identify (very difficult to understand) prophecies and taboo scriptures. He read all books and could comprehensively understand them. The concept of filial piety to the elders has taken root in his heart. He adopted his great-uncle and was very filial to his stepmother and parents. He could predict their moods and inherit their parents' will. Regardless of whether the parents are alive or dead, their respect and etiquette are very thorough. Therefore, the locals have a proverb: "Cao Jing fully valued family affection to the extent that he took pleasure in it." ?His morals and reputation will be passed down from generation to generation and will never perish.
After he entered politics, his integrity was comparable to that of Boyi and Shuqi, and his integrity was unparalleled. He has held important positions in a county for many times, such as serving as the official of Shangji (Jinjing's proposal), and then to Liangzhou, where he served as Zhizhong, Biejia and other positions. sequence. When he held the post of county governor, he was able to impeach those who violated the law, correct evil deeds, and reform the corrupt and violent. His colleagues all admired his virtue, and his prestige shocked everyone.
In the second year of Jianning in the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 169), he was recommended as Xiaolian. He was awarded the title of Langzhong and worshiped Sima of the Wu tribe of the Western Regions. At that time, Hede, the king of Shule Kingdom, killed his father to get the throne. He refused to report his duties to the central government, so (Cao Quan) sent troops to investigate. Like Wu Qi, he can drink poison for the soldiers and share the wine with everyone. During the siege and field battles, his strategies surged like a fountain, and his power was not reduced by the soldiers. He captured King Shule and De in front of him and executed him alive. When he led his army back in triumph, all the countries sent envoys to send gifts, which amounted to more than two million in a few days. He handed them all over to the public and recorded them in the accounts.
Later he moved to Huaili County in Youfufeng County as the county magistrate. When his younger brother died of illness, he resigned and returned home. Then he encountered changes in the party's control, so he lived in seclusion at home for seven years. In the sixth year of Guanghe's reign, he was elected as Xiaolian again. In March of the seventh year, he was appointed doctor and magistrate of Lufu County, Jiuquan County. The demon thief Zhang Jiao raised troops in Youzhou (Hebei) and Jizhou (Henan), and Yan, Yu, Jing, and Yangzhou responded at the same time. The farmers of the county, the Guo family, also rebelled. They burned down the government offices in the city, harassing all the people and making everyone uneasy. Many counties (three counties) were in emergency at the same time, and urgent information came frequently. At that time, the Holy Lord (the emperor) consulted his officials for their opinions, and all the officials said: Ask the emperor (Cao Quan)! He was then appointed as the magistrate of Heyang County. (As soon as he took office), he put out the remaining fire after the war and cleared the The remaining chaos will be eliminated by cutting the grass and roots. Then he visited the three elders in the county for discussion. Together with local heroes Wang Chang, Wang Bi and others, he sympathized with the urgent needs of the people, expressed condolences to the elderly, and cared for the widowed and lonely. He also bought rice and grain with his own money and gave it to the weak, sick and blind people.
His eldest daughter Taoli and others prepared "divine ointment" to treat knife wounds and personally delivered it to a pavilion far away from the city. His subordinates Wang Zai, Cheng Heng and others gave them to the sick and wounded, and most of them were cured. (Cao Quan)'s reputation for benevolent government spread faster than the postman delivering letters. The people returned to their hometowns one after another, holding their children and carrying things on their backs. Houses were repaired, shops were neatly arranged, and despite the stormy season (the society was extremely unstable), there was a good harvest. Farmers, women weavers, and craftsmen are all grateful. In the first year of Heping (AD 150), this county suffered from floods in the Baimao Valley. The floods subsided during the Wuxu and Jihai periods, and the city walls were built at that time.
Since this (flood), none of the local old people and gentry have obtained official positions (or their official positions are not high). Cao Jun took pity on the unfortunate experience of the Jin gentry and opened the gate of the South Temple, making Huashan Mountain in Xiyue clearly visible. He listens widely to public opinions and manages affairs with an open mind. As a result, scholars such as Li Ru, Luan Gui, Cheng Yin and others obtained corresponding "noble titles". The corresponding official residences, corridors and pavilions of various offices (specific offices) and other buildings were also expanded, and even the stairs used for court meetings and bowing ceremony were also repaired. The fees are not allowed to be paid by the public, and construction does not encroach on farming time.
The subordinates Wang Chang, the clerk Wang Bi, the chief clerk Wang Li, the household Cao Qin Shang, the meritorious Cao Shi Wang Zhuan, etc. Everyone admired Xi Si's "Song of Lu" and examined Cao's virtues. Because of its beauty, he carved a stone to commemorate his achievements. The words are: Your Majesty is beautiful, your virtue is clear. Respect the imperial court and go on an expedition to Guifang. The power spreads far and wide, soothing the wilderness. The army triumphantly returned to Huaili. The love between brothers is deep and they return home to attend funerals. It's a shame that the rebels burned down the city and were given the heavy responsibility to clean up the mess. Cut off the unruly ministers and stabilize the people. The official temple was repaired and the south gate was opened wide. If the people are harmonious and the government is harmonious, all the people will benefit from it. Officials praise him and he has plenty of food and clothing. The king should be promoted high, and his merits will be the same as those of the three princes.
The stele was built by Bingchen on the 21st day of October (Bingshenshuo) in the second year of Zhongping (AD 185) of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty