Five Sons of Good Generals:
Zhang Liao: courtesy name Wenyuan, surname Nie. A native of Mayi, Yanmen. A famous general of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. He once served Ding Yuan, Dong Zhuo and Lu Bu. After the Battle of Xiapi, he surrendered to Cao Cao. While guarding Hefei, he repelled Sun Quan's attacks many times. He died in 222 and was given the posthumous title of "Ganghou".
Le Jin: courtesy name Wenqian, a native of Yangping Wei. Over the years, he has followed Cao Cao in his southern and northern expeditions, and has repeatedly made military exploits. He is brave and courageous, and is often a pioneer general. Later, he and Zhang Liao guarded Hefei. He died in 218 and was given the posthumous title "Marquis Wei".
Yu Jin: Ziwenze, a native of Juping, Mount Tai. Originally belonged to Bao Xin, and later returned to Cao Cao. He was a resolute and dignified general. He was praised by Cao Cao and can be compared to a famous general in ancient times. He was defeated by Guan Yu in the Battle of Xiangfan and was captured and surrendered. After returning home, he was humiliated to death and was given the posthumous title of "Marquis Li".
Zhang Jia: Junyi, a native of Hejian. He served successively as an official in Han Fu and Yuan Shao, and surrendered to Cao Cao during the Battle of Guandu. He was known for his clever changes and was feared by Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang. He defeated Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition in one fell swoop. Later, he fell down and died in the wooden doorway, and was given the posthumous title of "Zhuanghou".
Xu Huang: courtesy name Gongming, from Yang, Hedong. He originally belonged to Yang Feng, but later joined Cao Cao. He performed outstandingly in the Battle of Hanzhong and the Battle of Xiangfan, and was praised by Cao Cao for being like Zhou Yafu. He died in office in 227 and was given the posthumous title of "Zhuanghou".
Eight Tiger Riders:
Xiahou Dun: Zi Yuanrang, a native of Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui), also known as Blind Xiahou, was famous in his hometown for his courage when he was young. Cao Cao raised his army, and Xiahou Dun was one of his earliest generals. He guarded the rear for Cao Cao many times, led the army and the people to block the Taishou River, built ponds to irrigate farmland, benefiting the people, and made outstanding contributions. He successively served as the lieutenant of Zhechong, the prefect of Jiyin, and the general of Jianwu. He rose to the rank of general, was granted the title of Marquis of Gao'an Township, and was posthumously named Zhonghou after his death.
Xia Houyuan: named Miaocai, a native of Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui), the younger brother of Xiahou Dun, a famous general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. He was good at running thousands of miles and fought. He was promoted to General of the Western Expedition and was granted the title of Marquis of Bo Changting. In the early days, he accompanied Cao Cao on his expedition. During the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao supervised the transportation of grain and grass, and also supervised the generals to put down the rebellions of Chang Xi, Xu He, Lei Xu, Shang Yao and others. Later, he led his army to station in Liangzhou, chased Ma Chao, defeated Han Sui, destroyed Song Jian, swept across the Qiang and Di, and moved to the right of Guanyou. After Zhang Lu surrendered to Cao Cao, Xia Houyuan stayed in Hanzhong and resisted Liu Bei for more than a year. He was defeated by Liu Bei's general Huang Zhong at Dingjun Mountain and died in battle. He was posthumously named Minhou.
Cao Ren: Zixiao, Han nationality, from Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui), Cao Cao's younger brother (ancestral younger brother). A famous general in the Cao and Wei Dynasties in the Three Kingdoms, he rose to the rank of Grand Sima and was granted the title of Marquis of Chen. Cao Ren was good at bowing, horse riding, riding and shooting. When he was young, he did not practice self-discipline. When he grew up and became a general, he became strict and obeyed the laws and orders. He served Cao Cao for many years and made great contributions to the Wei Dynasty.
Cao Chun: Zihe, a native of Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was a military commander under Cao Cao, Cao Cao's Congdi (Congzu's younger brother), and Cao Ren's younger brother. Cao Chun was the commander-in-chief of the "Tiger and Leopard Cavalry", Cao Cao's elite unit. Because of his meritorious service in the campaign to pacify the north, he was awarded the title of Marquis of Gaolingting. After his death, he was given the posthumous title Weihou.
Cao Hong: Zilian, a native of Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui), and the younger brother of Cao Cao. Cao Cao pursued Dong Zhuo in Xingyang but Xu Rong lost his horse. Cao Hong sacrificed his life to sacrifice his horse and rescued Cao Cao, saving Cao Cao from disaster. Later, he often accompanied the army on expeditions, pacifying Yanzhou, conquering Liu Biao, and conquering Zhu'an. During the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao ordered him to garrison the formation. Later, they captured Zhang Fei and then went down to argue, defeated and beheaded Ren Kui, and retreated Zhang Fei and Ma Chao. When Cao Pi came to the throne, he named Cao Hong the General of the Hussars. Later, he wanted to execute Cao Hong because of personal affairs. Empress Dowager Bian begged for mercy and was demoted to a commoner. Cao Rui came to the throne and made Cao Hong the General of the Empress. He was also granted the title of Marquis of Lecheng. General. After Cao Hong passed away, he was posthumously named Gonghou.
Cao Xiu: courtesy name Wenlie, from Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui). A military general of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms, a son of Cao Cao's clan, and a son of Cao Hong. When Cao Cao launched an army to attack Dong Zhuo, he went to defect to him. Cao Cao praised him as a "thousand-mile horse" and treated him like his own son, and made him lead tigers and leopards to ride in the guard. In the Battle of Hanzhong, he saw through Zhang Fei's plan and defeated Wu Lan. After the establishment of Cao Wei, he guarded the eastern front of Cao Wei and became the general of the Eastern Conquest. He defeated the Wu army many times and lured the Wu generals to surrender. In 228 AD, Cao Xiu was defeated in the Battle of Wu Shiting in Wei Dynasty, and soon died of a sore on his back.
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Cao Zhen: Zidan, a native of Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou, Anhui), and a son of Cao Cao. During the Three Kingdoms period, he was a famous general in Cao Wei, rising to the rank of general and chief minister.
His father was killed by the state and county when he was recruiting troops for Cao Cao. Cao Cao pitied Cao Zhen for losing his father as a young boy and treated him like his own son. He admired Cao Zhen's bravery and allowed him to lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. Cao Zhen performed outstandingly when guarding the northwest border of Cao Wei. During the period of Emperor Wei Wen, the generals defeated the Qiang and Hu coalition forces and pacified Hexi. During the period of Emperor Wei Ming, he repeatedly resisted Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition. He died of illness in 231, and his posthumous title was Marquis of Yuan.
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Extended information:
Cao Cao (155-220) March 15), with the courtesy name Mengde, auspicious name, and the diminutive name Amo, a native of Qiao County, Peiguo (now Bozhou, Anhui Province). An outstanding statesman, militarist, writer, and calligrapher in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and the founder of the Cao Wei regime in the Three Kingdoms.
Cao Cao served as the prime minister of the Eastern Han Dynasty and was later granted the title of King of Wei, laying the foundation for the founding of Cao Wei. After his death, his posthumous title was King Wu. After his son Cao Pi became emperor, he was honored as Emperor Wu, with the temple name Taizu.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. In the name of the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao conquered all directions, internally eliminated the separatist forces such as Yuan, Lu Bu, Liu Biao, Ma Chao, and Han Sui, and externally surrendered the Southern Xiongnu, Wuhuan, Xianbei, etc. , unified northern China, and implemented a series of policies to restore economic production and social order, expand farmland, build water conservancy projects, reward farmers and mulberry trees, attach importance to handicrafts, resettle the exiled population, and implement "rent modulation", thus gradually stabilizing the society and economy of the Central Plains. There's a turning point. Under the rule of Cao Cao, the Yellow River Basin gradually saw political clarity, the economy gradually recovered, class oppression was slightly alleviated, and social atmosphere improved. Some of the measures taken by Cao Cao in the name of the Han Dynasty had a positive effect. ?
Cao Cao was proficient in the art of war in the military and valued talents. For this reason, he would take the potential members under his command at all costs. In life, he was good at poetry to express his political ambitions and reflect the people of the late Han Dynasty. His suffering life is majestic, generous and desolate; his prose is also clear and neat, which opened up and prospered Jian'an literature and left precious spiritual wealth to future generations. Lu Xun evaluated him as "the ancestor of reforming articles". At the same time, Cao Cao was also good at calligraphy. Zhang Huaiguan of the Tang Dynasty rated Cao Cao's calligraphy as "wonderful" in "Shujuan".
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia--Cao Cao