This paper discusses the ideological content and artistic characteristics of Cao Zhi's poems.

Cao Zhi has more than 80 poems and 40 poems and essays. Judging from his creative experience, Cao Pi ascended the throne in twenty-five years after Jian 'an, which can be roughly divided into two periods. Cao Zhi, who was favored by Cao Cao in the early stage, looks very satisfied, optimistic, confident and romantic. In his later creation, because he endured humiliation, he survived under the suspicion and persecution of Cao Pi and his son, and his content and style changed greatly. The heroic self-confidence and high-spirited optimism in the works are gone, replaced by deep indignation and sadness. The works focus on the disappointment of personal destiny and future, resentment of Cao Pi Group, sorrow of wasting one's life in mediocrity and yearning for free life.