Why did Cao Cao's 5-year-old son hold Cao Pi's hand and call him Dad?

Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei, not only has outstanding military and political talents, exquisite literary talent, but also has impressive fertility. Cao Cao lived to 65 years old and gave birth to 25 sons. What is even more amazing is that Cao Cao is an expert in children's education, and his sons are all talented people.

Needless to say, Cao Pi and Cao Zhi are brilliant and talented, and they are called "Three Caos" together with Cao Cao. Cao Zhang, the king of Rencheng, is a rare warrior.

Except for Cao Pi, Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang. Cao Chong, the youngest son of Cao Cao, is also a famous "child prodigy". Among them, the story of "Cao Chong is an elephant" is a household name. .

In addition to being smart, Cao Chong also has a kind heart that belongs only to the king. As we all know, Cao Cao is harsh and kills people like hemp. At that time, there were many affairs in the army, and Cao Cao made extremely cruel punishment.

One day, the warehouse official found that Cao Cao's saddle was bitten by a mouse. Knowing that he had committed a capital crime, the official wanted to tie his hands behind his back and surrender to Cao Cao. But with Cao Cao's temper, he will certainly not forgive himself. So, he found superfine product Cao Chong to find a way for himself.

According to "History Book", Cao Chong is kind-hearted and often helps people who commit capital crimes to get rid of their crimes. There are dozens of people before and after. So Guan Cang Xiao Guan wants to try his luck through Cao Chong. In this regard, Cao Chong really vowed: "This matter is easy to handle. If you surrender in three days, I can guarantee that you will not die! "

On the same day, Cao Chong poked several holes in his clothes with a knife. Then, with a sad face, he "complained" to his father: "There is a folk saying that if a mouse bites his clothes, his master will be unlucky. Now my light coat has been bitten, what should I do? " Cao Cao smiled and replied, "That's just superstition. Don't worry. "

Three days later, Guan Cang Xiao Guan surrendered to Cao Cao at the request of Cao Chong. So Cao Cao pointed to the saddle and said to Cao Chong, "My son's clothes will be bitten around, let alone the saddle hanging on the post?" So I don't blame the treasurer at all.

Cao Chong has the wisdom of a king and the benevolence of a king. So Cao Cao wanted to pass the throne to Cao Chong. Unfortunately, at the age of 12, Cao Chong died of a sudden illness. At the funeral, Cao Cao said an intriguing word to xelloss who comforted himself behind him:

"This is my misfortune, and you Cao are lucky!"

On the one hand, Cao Cao made a great determination and devoted a lot of energy to make Cao Chong the heir. On the other hand, Cao Cao may imply that Cao Chong's death is related to Cao Shi philosophers such as Cao Pi. He lamented the fate of Cao Chong and hated the killing of brothers.

Xelloss after he ascended the throne, often said to the left and right:

"My brother xiaolian (Cao Ang), self-denial. If Cang Shu (Cao Chong's word) exists, I have no world. "

In xelloss's own view, if Cao Chong dies, the throne will definitely not have its own share. So, Cao Chong's death, will be the result of xelloss operation? Judging from xelloss's cool thin and cruel attitude towards other brothers, it is really possible.

After Cao Pi usurped the Han Dynasty and proclaimed himself emperor, he couldn't wait to establish a set of strict imperial clan regulations. Therefore, although Cao Wei had the name of enfeoffment imperial clan, it was not feudal and was extremely strict with the king, which was discussed by many old historians. For example, Zi Tongzhi Jian says:

The princes of Wei, only in the name of land, have no national reality, and are forbidden to be isolated and imprisoned together; The position number is uncertain and the size is easy; The kindness of flesh and blood, the righteousness of Tang Di. For the drawbacks of the law, as for this!

It turned out that Cao Pi had just succeeded to the throne, and he drove all his brothers back to his own country, keeping them away from the power center and not threatening his throne. It is also for this purpose that he does not allow kings to meet regularly or make friends with each other. They can only stay in their own territory.

Even in the fief, the prisoners had a hard time. "As a Mirror" Volume 79 years:

In the first year of Emperor Wu of Jin Dynasty, in addition to imprisoning Wei Zong, he also appointed generals and long history as quality officials. "Hu Sansheng wrote," Wei Fang forbidden imperial clan is very strict, it is forbidden to enter the imperial clan. Now it has been removed. "

What is said here is that Sima Yan, Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty, immediately abolished the policy of imprisoning governors during the Cao Wei period. It can be seen that Cao and Wei can not only govern the country, but also lead troops to govern the country. They can only be imprisoned at home and closely monitored by court officials. Not so much a captain as a prisoner. It can be said that the vassal system established by Cao Pi is a naked persecution policy.

In addition, Cao Pi persecuted his brother not only in policy but also in action. Among them, Cao Pi's attitude towards Cao Zhi and Cao Zhang is chilling. After Cao Zhi arrived in China, Cao Pi repeatedly wanted to change his shoes, sent someone to beat him and punish him, saying that he was "drunk and dull, and robbed the messenger." Xelloss originally wanted to kill Cao Zhi, but was severely stopped by the Queen Mother Bian, only cutting off the fief. For Cao Zhang, who was in charge of the relieving, Xelloss even used conspiracy to murder regardless of blood relationship.

It can be said that Cao Cao worked hard to train so many talented sons, which were finally secretly abolished by Cao Pi. Due to the depression of Cao Wei's imperial clan, Sima's grandparents and grandchildren were given the opportunity to usurp the throne and seize power. Xelloss, it can be said that cleverness is outwitted.

However, Xelloss was not so cruel to all his younger brothers, and Cao Gan, the prince of Zhao, was taken good care of by Xelloss. In the history books, Cao Gan's sense of existence is not high, but his mother Chen is very loved by Cao Cao. Because Chen had an excellent impression on Cao Pi, he often put in a good word for Cao Pi at Cao Cao's pillow. History:

"And Deng Wendi is the heir, and her godmother is powerful."

But when Cao Gan was three years old, Chen died unfortunately. Two years later, Cao Cao was seriously ill, so he entrusted xelloss on his deathbed:

"This son lost his mother at the age of three and his father at the age of five, just to tire you!"

Cao Cao pitied Cao Gan for losing his parents, so he hoped that Cao Pi would treat his younger brother like his own son. Xelloss did not live up to Cao Cao's entrustment and raised Cao Gan himself. Surprisingly, young Cao Gan is very realistic and often calls Cao Pi his "aunt", that is, his father. And Cao Pi corrected him every time: "I am your brother!" After saying this, xelloss burst into tears with pity.

In my opinion, Cao Gan is over 5 years old. Who is the father and who is the brother? How could I not know? According to the author's speculation, Cao Gan probably did it on purpose. In other words, Cao Cao asked him to do so. Cao Gan called Weng to show his kindness to Cao Pi, even to show weakness. Only by showing weakness or even selling stupidity can you save yourself before checking your brother.