Read and learn about the historical stories about Cao Cao and his son

Cao Chong's death was the most painful blow among the countless blows Cao Cao suffered in his life. At that time, Cao Pi was urging his father to mourn, and Cao Cao blurted out: "This is my misfortune and your great fortune." After becoming emperor, Cao Pi once admitted with lingering fear: "If Cao Chong were here, it would not be my turn to sit on the throne. "Cao Cao never believed in destiny, but he was worried that his youngest son Cao Chong would be lonely in the tomb, so he even came up with the idea of ??"marriage in the underworld". At that time, a man named Bing Yuan had a daughter who died prematurely. Cao Cao requested that the unfortunate boy and girl be buried together, but Bing Yuan refused. Cao Cao was so sad that he couldn't describe it.

Cao Cao cherishes talents very much and will even be humiliated in order to retain them. Once Chen Lin wrote an article and scolded Cao Cao, and the scolding was very unpleasant, basically covering all three generations of his ancestors. Later, Cao Cao caught Chen Lin. During the interrogation, Cao Cao asked: "Why did you scold my ancestors?" Chen Lin laughed and said: "When I was writing articles, my thoughts were flowing, and I couldn't control it when I scolded you. Please bring your ancestors with you." Cao Cao knew that Chen Lin was a talented person. After hearing his words, he laughed loudly and actually forgave him and kept him by his side as a good friend.

Cao Cao likes humorous people very much. Ding Wenhou worked under Cao Cao. He took advantage of his position to secretly exchange official cattle with his own cattle. He was reported and dismissed from his post. One time Cao Cao saw him and asked intentionally: "Marquis Wen, where is your official seal?" Ding Wenhou knew that Cao Cao was making a joke on him, so he said, "Take it in exchange for food." Cao Cao laughed after hearing this. His official position was restored.

Cao Cao heard that Ding Yi was very talented and wanted to marry his daughter to him. Cao Pi objected: "All women want their husbands to be handsome, but Mr. Ding is a one-eyed man, so I'm afraid something is wrong. How can our princess suffer this injustice?" Cao Cao later met with Ding Yi and praised his talent. He couldn't help but regret that he had done so. After listening to Cao Pi's dissuasion, he said: "Mr. Ding is such a good man. Even if he is blind in one eye, I should still marry my daughter to him. Pi'er mistaken me."

Cao Cao I heard that Xun You was very talented and ambitious, so I wrote him a very sincere invitation letter, which said: "The world is in chaos right now, and it is a time when wise men are working hard. But Mr. Xun You is sitting back and watching, retreating to the Taoist Mountains. I don't think it will take too long." Are you ready?" Xun You was greatly moved after receiving the letter, so he went to seek refuge with Cao Cao and became Cao Cao's military advisor.

The famous scholar Ruan Yu didn't like Cao Cao. In order to avoid Cao Cao's important use of him, he imitated the ancient Boyi and Shuqi and went into the mountains with their hair loose. Cao Cao refused to give up and burned the mountain at the foot of the mountain to seek scholars. The flames soared into the sky, and Ruan Yu couldn't bear it anymore. He finally entered the court and was able to show off his talent.

After Cao Cao heard about Taishi Ci's name, he wanted to recruit him to his account, so he sent someone to deliver gifts. Taishi Ci opened it and saw that there was no word inside, just a traditional Chinese medicine named "Danggui".

Cao Cao once issued three orders to seek talents. These three orders to seek talents overturned the cultural thinking of traditional Chinese Confucian beliefs. Cao Cao not only solemnly launched the proposition of "approving on the basis of talents", but also strode forward to unconditionally implement this proposition to the end, making "approval on the basis of talents" the first choice principle that takes precedence over all other principles. It has become a legend through the ages.

Cao Cao issued the "Only Only Talents Order" to recruit talented people. After the death of his senior adviser Xi Zhicai, he said to Xun Yu, who was then a minister and minister: "After Zhicai's death, there is no one who can discuss national affairs with me" and asked Xun Yu to serve him Recommend talents. Xun Yu recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao. When Guo Jia and Cao Cao met for the first time, they discussed the general trend of the world, discussed the rise and fall of the country, and talked about how to govern the country and use troops. They were very speculative and tacit. Cao Cao was very happy and said to everyone: "The person who can make me achieve great things in the world must be this person!"

After Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, he found many of his generals in Yuan Shao's military camp who were having fornications. Yuan Shao's letters. However, Cao Cao burned all these letters without even looking at them, and said: "Yuan Shao has strong soldiers and horses, and I sometimes retreat, let alone you?" All the generals burst into tears with gratitude, and from then on they were determined to die.

Cao Cao went south to conquer Zhangxiu, and Liu Biao's general Wenpin resisted until the last moment before reluctantly surrendering to Cao Cao. "Why are you late, sir?" Cao Cao said to Wenpin with a smile. "I am unable to assist Liu Biao to achieve great things, nor can I protect a territory. I am sincerely ashamed, so I am late." "What a loyal minister." Cao Cao sighed, and immediately asked him to take charge of his troops and continue to be his own Jiangxia governor. .

Cao Cao made clear rewards and punishments, and seldom took credit. Once the war was over, he would often make comments at the celebration banquet, pointing out the contributions attributed to each counselor and general one by one. This was "the contribution of the general Zhang Liao who destroyed the bandits." Ye", "This is Jia Xu's contribution", "This is Zhong Yao's contribution", and so on.

Cao Cao trusted Wei Zhong very much. When Yanzhou was captured by Lu Bu, many people in the counties rebelled against Cao Yinglu. Cao Cao once proudly said to his subordinates: "I believe Wei Zhong will never abandon me." As soon as he finished speaking, he received the news of Wei Zhong's rebellion. information. Cao Cao was so angry that he gnashed his teeth and swore: "Unless you have the ability to escape to a place where I can't find you." Later, Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu, and the defecting Wei Zhong was tied up tightly by the soldiers and sent to Cao Cao. "How can you treat Mr. Wei like this?" Cao Cao shouted back the soldiers, stepped forward to untie Wei Zhong himself, and still reinstated him as an official, as if there was no feud between the two, and as if he had never sworn an oath.

Although Cao Cao was a hero of his generation, he also had many indelible achievements. For example, he was very talented, wrote many popular poems, and was eager to seek talents. In my opinion, Cao Cao is a hero.

Learn how to bray for Wang Can

Wang Can, one of the seven sons of Jian'an, was excellent in both talent and learning. When he was young, he was valued by the famous scholar Cai Yong. Legend has it that one time, he visited Cai Yong's house. When Cai Yong heard about it, he left many guests behind and ran to greet him without even putting on his shoes. When Wang Can arrived at the mansion, everyone was surprised to see that he was young, short, and ordinary in appearance. Cai Yong introduced to everyone: "This prince is a genius in the world. I am ashamed of myself. In the future, all the books and articles in my family will be passed on to him." . His poetry has strong language and impassioned style, and has always been respected by Cao Pi. Prince Cao Pi always exchanged knowledge with Wang Can as a friend. Wang Can has a puzzling hobby, which is listening to donkeys bray.

Wang Can, who was frail and sickly, unfortunately passed away in his prime at the age of only 39. Cao Pi felt very sad about Wang Can's death. Wang Can was buried in the eastern suburbs of Luoyang by his relatives and friends. After everyone expressed their sentiments, Cao Pi said to everyone: "Mr. Wang Can loved to listen to the braying of donkeys most in his life, and now he will sleep here forever. I suggest that everyone learn to bray for him in front of his soul as a tribute to him. "Farewell to the soul of the dead." After saying this, Cao Pi went to Wang Can's soul and imitated a donkey's bray with a solemn expression.

Others were very moved when they saw that Cao Pi, the crown prince, personally learned a donkey bray for Wang Can's soul. So, everyone lined up in front of Wang Can's soul, and everyone imitated a donkey bray to bid farewell to Wang Can's soul.

Later, after the news about Cao Pi imitating the braying of a donkey for his friend's deceased friend spread, people praised him for his deep affection for his friend.

2. Liu Zhendiao did not add any articles

Legend has it that after Cao Pi was declared the crown prince by King Cao Cao of Wei, he often entertained scholars and scholars in his East Palace. Once, Cao Pi invited everyone to a banquet. When the wine was flowing, he invited his wife, Concubine Zhen, to meet everyone. When all the guests saw the princess coming to the court to greet everyone, they quickly stood up, dressed, and prostrated themselves on the ground. There was only one scholar, sitting in his original position, looking at the princess calmly. This scholar's name was Liu Zhen. This incident reached the ears of Cao Cao. He believed that Liu Zhen's refusal to worship the princess was a great disrespect for the prince. Therefore, Cao Cao ordered Liu Zhen to be dismissed from office and sentenced to prison, and he was sent to work outside the city with the craftsmen.

After some time, Cao Cao took Cao Pi outside the city to inspect the work conditions of the craftsmen. Cao Cao got out of the car during his inspection and walked to the construction site to inspect. All the craftsmen who were serving hurriedly stood up to show respect. Only Liu Zhen, who was working hard, sat motionless on the grindstone. Cao Cao saw it and said, "Isn't this Liu Zhen? What is the temperament of the millstone you are sitting on?" Liu Zhen replied, "This millstone comes from the basalt of Jingzi Mountain. It looks like five colors on the outside. It is full of steadfastness and determination, and it cannot be carved without adding text (no matter how much it is carved, it cannot be added to the text). It is polished without adding ink, and its nature is natural and cannot be changed." When Cao Cao heard this, he sighed: "It is really well-deserved!" , Cao Cao ordered to restore Liu Zhen's official position.

After this incident spread, everyone praised Liu Zhen for his unwavering character and the demeanor of a celebrity.

3. Wei Chunan Pavilion

In the process of Cao Pi being established as the prince, the famous scholar Wu Zhi played a big role.

Legend has it that when Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were competing for the throne of the prince, Cao Cao's main adviser Yang Xiu had been speaking good words for Cao Zhi by Cao Cao's side and helping Cao Zhi seek the throne of the prince. Cao Pi hated and feared Yang Xiu, so he wanted to discuss with his friend Wu Zhi how to deal with Yang Xiu. However, Yang Xiu had many eyes and ears and was always monitoring Cao Pi's actions.

One day, Cao Pi sent his trusted guards to load many large bamboo baskets in a carriage, and hid Wu Zhi in them to take him to his palace to discuss countermeasures. Although this matter was very covert, it was still discovered by Yang Xiu's eyes and ears. Yang Xiu immediately reported to Cao Cao: "Cao Pi used a car to hide people in the palace. He may have some evil plans." Cao Pi heard that Yang Xiu had informed his father and revealed his conspiracy with Wu Zhi. He was very frightened and hurriedly sent someone to the palace that night. Tell Wu Zhi. After Wu Zhi heard the briefing, he asked the visitor to tell Cao Pi not to be afraid and just act according to plan.

The next day, Cao Pi followed Wu Zhi's plan and once again sent his guards to transport a cart of large bamboo baskets back to his home in a carriage. After Yang Xiu's eyes and ears reported to Yang Xiu, Yang Xiu immediately reported it to Cao Cao, who immediately sent people to inspect the goods shipped on the car. However, the bamboo baskets in the car were all filled with silk and yellow silk, and no one was hiding in the car. After Cao Cao found out, he believed that Yang Xiu had intentionally framed Cao Pi for wrongdoing.

From then on, Cao Cao began to have doubts about Yang Xiu, believing that if Yang Xiu was not eliminated, brothers Cao Pi and Cao Zhi would inevitably fight each other, so he found an excuse to kill Yang Xiu, and finally made Cao Pi the crown prince. Cao Pi, who was established as the prince, always remembered Wu Zhi's contribution. Later, after Wu Zhi was released as the magistrate of Yuancheng County, Cao Pi wrote a letter to Wu Zhi, saying in the letter, "I often recall our interactions, and I have never forgotten that good time. I hope to see you again

Later, people called the story of Cao Pi's friendship with Wu Zhi "Wei Chunan Pavilion" and it was passed down.

4. Obsessed with the throne

Legend has it that Cao Pi finally succeeded. After being appointed as the prince by Cao Cao, he was very excited. After he returned to the mansion, he felt relaxed and a little overwhelmed with joy.

On the same day, Cao Pi returned to the mansion, and the official minister Xin Pi came. Congratulations. They had a good personal relationship. As soon as they met, Cao Pi forgot about the etiquette of monarchs and ministers and hugged Xin Pi. Putting his hand on Xin Pi's neck, he said affectionately: "Do you know how happy I am today?" Xin Pi congratulated Cao Pi on being crowned the throne.

When Xin Pi returned home from Cao Pi's house, his daughter Xin Xianying Seeing that his father's expression was unusual, Xin Pi asked his father with concern what happened. He knew that his daughter was talented and knowledgeable, and she was a heroine, so she told Xin Xianying what happened in Cao Pi's house. , couldn't help but sigh: "The prince is the person who will replace the king in governing the country in the future. To replace the king and ascend the throne, one must feel sad. When governing a country, one must have a sense of crisis when handling government affairs. Now, Cao Pi has just been established as the crown prince. How could he get carried away when he was originally sentimental and frightened? This is not a good sign. Does this indicate that Wei's

will not be prosperous in the future?"

This was indeed the case with the subsequent development of world affairs. More than thirty years later, the power of Wei fell to Sima Zhao and his son. In the end, it became a short-lived dynasty.

When Cao Pi became emperor, it became a political joke.

I hope you will adopt it, thank you.