Cao Cao (155-220, Gengzi in the first month of the lunar month), also known as Mengde, also known as Ahao, was born in Peiguoqiao (now Bozhou City, Anhui), Han nationality, and was a famous statesman, military strategist, and writer in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. Home, poet.
The founder of the Cao Wei regime, in the name of the Emperor of Han, conquered all directions, internally eliminated the separatist forces such as Yuan, Lu Bu, Liu Biao, and Han Sui, and externally surrendered the Southern Xiongnu, Wuhuan, Xianbei, etc., and unified the country. Northern China.
And implemented a series of policies to restore economic production and social order, laying the foundation for the founding of Cao Wei. When Cao Cao was alive, he served as the Prime Minister of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and later as the King of Wei. After his death, he was given the posthumous title of King Wu.
After his son Cao Pi became emperor, he was honored as Emperor Wu of Wei. Cao Cao read a lot of books, especially the art of war. He once copied the strategies of various ancient schools of war, and his work "Wei Wu Zhu Sun Tzu" which annotated "The Art of War" has been handed down to the world.
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Character stories:
1. Cao Cao cut off his hair as the acting head
When Cao Cao’s officers and soldiers passed through the wheat fields, they all They dismounted from their horses, holding the wheat stalks with their hands, and carefully stepped through the wheat. In this way, one after another, passing each other through the wheat field, no one dared to step on the wheat. When the common people saw it, they all praised it.
Some looked at the backs of the officers and soldiers and knelt on the ground to thank them. Cao Cao was riding his horse and was walking. Suddenly, a bird flew up in the field and frightened his horse. His horse suddenly jumped into the field and trampled a wheat field.
Cao Cao immediately called the officials accompanying him and demanded that he be punished for the crime of trampling on the wheat fields. The official said: "How can the Prime Minister be punished?" Cao Cao said: "If I don't obey what I personally say, who will obey it willingly?
How can a person who does not keep his word be the leader? Where are the thousands of soldiers?" Then he took out the sword from his waist and wanted to kill himself, but everyone quickly stopped him. At this time, Minister Guo Jia stepped forward and said: "The ancient book "Spring and Autumn" says that the law is not imposed on the respected.
The prime minister leads the army and has a heavy responsibility, how can he commit suicide?" Cao Cao thought for a long time. Said: "Since the ancient book "Spring and Autumn" has a saying that 'the law is not respected', and I shoulder the important task entrusted to me by the emperor, then I will avoid death for the time being.
However, I You can't keep your word. I made a mistake and should be punished." So he cut off his hair with a sword and said, "Then I will cut off my hair and replace it with my head."
Cao Cao. He also sent an order to the three armies: The prime minister trampled on the wheat field and should have been beheaded in public. Because he shouldered a heavy responsibility, he cut off his hair as a scapegoat.
2. Cao Cao cut off his beard and abandoned his robe
Zhong Yao retreated to Tongguan and hurriedly sent a message to Cao Cao. Cao Cao knew that he had lost Chang'an and was very anxious. He called Cao Hong and Xu Huang and said, "You two will take 10,000 troops first and guard Tongguan instead of Zhong Yao.
If Tongguan is lost within 10 days, I will kill you according to military law; it has nothing to do with you two. I will arrive shortly afterward." The two of them received the general's order and set off in a hurry.
Cao Ren reminded Cao Cao: "Cao Hong has a bad temper, which may delay important events." Cao Cao said: "You escort me the food and grass, and I will take care of it later." Cao Hong and Xu Huang arrived at Tongguan and guarded the pass in place of Zhong Yao. , not going to fight.
Ma Chao led his troops to Guanxia and scolded Cao Cao for three generations. Cao Hong was furious and wanted to lead his troops to the pass to fight. Xu Huang objected and said: "Ma Chao wants to provoke the general to fight. He must not go to war. When the prime minister's army arrives, there will be a way."
Ma Chao's army took turns to scold him day and night. Cao Hong always wanted to go to the pass to fight. Xu Huang persuaded him earnestly. On the 9th day, when we were watching at the gate, all the Xiliang troops let go of their horses and sat sparsely on the grass; many sleepy sergeants were sleeping on the ground.
Seeing this scene, Cao Hong ordered his horses to be prepared and led 3,000 soldiers to kill them. The Xiliang soldiers abandoned their horses and fled. Cao Hong pursued bravely and was very proud. At this time, Xu Huang was checking food and grass at the pass. He was shocked when he heard that Cao Hong was going down to the pass to fight.
He hurriedly led his army and rushed over, shouting to Cao Hong to withdraw his troops. Suddenly there was a loud shout from behind, and Ma Dai led his troops to fight. When Cao Hong and Xu Huang hurried back, they could only hear the sound of drums. Behind the mountain, there were two more armies blocking the way. Ma Chao on the left and Pang De on the right. They were killing each other. for a while.
Cao Hong could not resist and lost more than half of his army before he broke out of the siege and rushed to the pass. The Xiliang army followed, and Cao Hong and others abandoned the pass and fled. Pang De chased through Tongguan, encountered Cao Ren's troops, and rescued Cao Hong and others. Ma Chao took Pang De to Tongguan.
Cao Hong lost Tongguan and came to see Cao Cao.
Cao Cao said: "I gave you ten days, why did you lose Tongguan in nine days?" Cao Hong said: "The Xiliang soldiers insulted them in all kinds of ways, which is really unbearable.
Later I saw the Xiliang army slacking off. , so he took the opportunity to attack, not wanting to fall into a trap." Cao Cao said, "Cao Hong is young and has a bad temper. You should persuade him." Xu Huang said, "I tried to persuade him many times, but he didn't want to listen." p>
I was checking food and grass at the pass. When I found out, the young general had already led his troops to go down the pass. I was afraid that he would be attacked by the enemy, so I rushed there and fell into the trap of Cao Cao. He was furious and ordered Cao Hong to be killed. All the officials interceded for Cao Hong and saved him from death.
Cao Cao led his army to Tongguan. Cao Ren said: "It's not too late to set up the stronghold fence first, and then open the gate." Cao Cao ordered the trees to be cut down, and the fences to be erected. They were divided into three strongholds: Cao Ren on the left, Xiahou Yuan on the right, and Cao Cao in the middle.
The next day, Cao Cao led the generals and commanders of the three villages to attack Tongguan, and happened to encounter Xiliang soldiers and horses. Both sides set up positions. Cao Cao came out and stood under the gate. Looking at the Xiliang soldiers, they were all brave and strong, and they were all heroes.
I also saw that Ma Chao was born with a face that looked like powder, and his lips looked like they were smeared with red; he had a thin waist and broad shoulders, and a powerful voice; he was wearing white robes and silver armor, holding a spear in his hand, and he immediately rode in front of the formation. Pang De, who was leading him, Next is Ma Dai. Cao Cao was secretly amazed and clapped his horse and stepped forward.
Said to Ma Chao: "You are the descendant of a famous general of the Han Dynasty, why did you betray the imperial court?" Ma Chao gritted his teeth and cursed: "Cao Cao! You bullied the emperor and committed serious crimes. You killed my father and younger brother. No!" ***Die Tian's revenge.
I will capture you alive and eat your flesh." After that, he came over with his gun. Cao Cao came out from behind to meet him. The two horses fought for eight or nine rounds before Yu Jin was defeated. Zhang He went out to meet him, but he was defeated after fighting for twenty rounds.
Li Tong came out to meet him, and Ma Chao fought bravely. During the count, he shot Li Tong off his horse. Ma Chao moved his gun back, and the Xiliang soldiers rushed over. Cao's army was defeated.
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