Cao Cao’s introduction

Emperor Taizu Wu was a native of the state of Pei. His surname was Cao, his name was Cao, and his courtesy name was Mengde. [1] During the reign of Emperor Huan, Cao Teng was appointed as Zhongchang Shida Changqiu and was granted the title of Marquis Feiting. [2] The adopted son Songsi was promoted to the rank of Taiwei, but no one could judge the origin of his birth. [3] Song gave birth to Taizu.

Note [1]*[Cao Man’s biography]*: Taizu’s last name was auspicious, with the small name Ah Man. Wang Shen Wei Shu said: He first came from the Yellow Emperor. During the reign of Gaoyang, Lu Zhong's son was named An, and his surname was Cao. King Wu of Zhou conquered Yin and granted Cao Xia the title of Zhu. In the Spring and Autumn Period,

he met with Yu Meng, captured him in the Warring States Period, and was destroyed by Chu. The descendants are divided, and some may live in Pei. After the rise of Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, Cao Shen was granted the title of Marquis of Pingyang

due to his meritorious service. He inherited the title of nobility.

Note [2] Sima Biao continued the Han Dynasty and said: Tengfu Festival has a majestic character and is known for its benevolence. If a neighbor has a dead pig, it is similar to Jie's pig. He will recognize it at home and Jie will not fight with it. Later, the dead pig will return to its home. The owner of the pig will be greatly ashamed and send the recognized pig to him. Say goodbye to the Festival, Festival

and accept it with a smile. Therefore, the township party sighed. The eldest son is Boxing, the second son is Zhongxing, and the second son is Shuxing. Teng's courtesy name was Jixing, and he was a minor official in the Huang family. In the first year of Yongning, the Empress Dowager Deng ordered the Huangmen Order to select a young and gentle person from Huangmen to be a prince, and Teng accepted his selection. The prince

The prince is very fond of Teng, and the food and drink rewards are different from those of the prince. When Emperor Shun ascended the throne, he became the Xiaohuangmen and moved to Zhongchang to serve in Dachangqiu. During his more than thirty years in the province, he experienced four emperors, which was unprecedented.

Those who are willing to advance and reach the virtuous will eventually suffer no harm. The names he recommended include Chenliu, Yufang, Bianshao, Nanyang Yangu, Zhang Wen, Hongnong

Zhang Huan, Yingchuan Tangxidian, etc., all of whom were appointed ministers, but did not criticize their good deeds. . The prefect of Shu County planned to send officials to repair and respect Teng, and Zhong Hao, the governor of Yizhou, searched for the note at Hangu Pass, went to the prefect, and reported to Teng's ministers for diplomacy. If he did something inappropriate, he was asked to be removed from office and punished. The emperor said: "The notes came from outside and it is not a crime to write them out." It was Ji Hao's memorial. Teng didn't mind, and often praised Hao, thinking that Hao was doing well.

It was the best. Empress Hao was a Situ, and she said to the people: "Today I am a public servant, and it is Cao Chang who has served me favorably." Teng's actions were all like this.

When Emperor Huan ascended the throne, he used the old ministers of the former emperor to show their loyalty and filial piety, and he was granted the title of Marquis Feiting, and was granted special promotion. In the third year of Taihe, he followed Teng and called him Emperor Gao.

Note [3] Continuation of Han Shu says: The word "Song" is huge. He is cautious in nature and loyal and filial in nature. As the captain of the Sili school, Emperor Ling promoted him to Da Sinong and Da Honglu, and replaced Cui Lie as the Taiwei. In the first year of Huangchu's reign, he followed Song as Emperor Tai. The Wu people wrote Cao Man's biography and Guo Banshi's sayings:

Song was the son of Xiahou family and the uncle of Xiahou Dun. Taizu Yu Dun was his father's brother.

Taizu was less alert and powerful, but he allowed the knights to be debauched and did not regulate the industry, so it was unusual for people in the world; [1] Only Liang Guoqiao Xuan and Nanyang He Yong were different. Xuan said to Taizu: "The world is about to be in chaos, and it cannot be saved by talents other than those who have ordered the world. The one who can bring peace to peace belongs to the king!" The Northern Wei of Luoyang moved to Dunqiu Order, [3] to pay homage to Yilang. [4]

Notes [1] Cao Man's biography says: Taizu was fond of flying eagles and lackeys, wandering around without restraint, and his uncle said several words to Song. Taizu was suffering from it. Later, he met his uncle on the road. Naiyang was defeated and his face was in the mouth. His uncle was surprised and asked why. Taizu said: "I had a stroke due to bad wind." The uncle complained to Song.

Song was shocked and called Taizu, but Taizu's appearance was the same as before. Song asked: "Uncle said that you had a stroke, is it bad?" Taizu said: "I didn't have a stroke at first, but I lost my love for my uncle, so I turned a deaf ear." Song was doubtful. Later, when his uncle told him, Song finally stopped believing him, and Taizu became more and more wanton.

Note [2] Wei Shu said: Taiwei Qiaoxuan was a well-known person in the world, and Taizu Qi was different. He said: "I see that there are many famous people in the world,

There is no such thing. If you are a gentleman! You are a good man! I am willing to take care of you." This will make your reputation more important.

The continuation of the Han Dynasty Book says: Gongzu Xuanzi was strict, talented, and good at characters. Zhang Fan said in the Han Dynasty: Xuanli was in China and abroad, and he was known as Gang Duan.

Guang Hezhong was appointed Taiwei, but due to a long illness, he gave up his service and paid homage to Taizhong's official. He died. His family was poor

and he had no property and no coffin to bury him. In the current world, he was called a famous official. Shiyu said: Xuan said to Taizu: "You are not yet famous, so you can give him to your generals." Sun Sheng's miscellany of similarities and differences says: Taizu often went to Zhang's room privately to let him know. Then he danced with a halberd in the court and came out over the wall. A man of extraordinary talent and martial prowess, no one can be harmed. He had an extensive knowledge of Li's books and was particularly good at the art of war. He copied and compiled various art of war, which he called "Jie Yao". He also annotated thirteen articles by Sun Wu, all of which were passed down to the world. He asked Xu Zijiang: "What am I like as a human being?" Zijiang did not answer. When asked, the general said: "You are a capable minister in governing the world, but you are a traitor in troubled times." Taizu laughed.

Note [3] Cao Man's biography says: When Taizu first entered the army, he repaired and governed the four gates. Make five-color sticks, more than ten on each side of the county gate. Anyone who violates the prohibition and does not avoid the powerful will be killed with sticks. A few months later, Emperor Ling fell in love with Jian Shuo's uncle from Xiaohuangmen who was walking at night, so he killed him. The capital is under strict control.

No one dares to offend.

In recent times, his favorite minister Xian Ji was ill, but he could not be injured, so he recommended him and moved him to Dunqiu Order.

Note [4] Wei Shu says: Taizu was executed by his brother-in-law, the powerful Marquis Song Qi, and was dismissed from office. Later, he was able to learn ancient knowledge and resume his expedition to pay homage to Lang. First, General Dou Wu and Taifu Chen Fan planned to kill the eunuchs, but they were killed instead. Taizu wrote a letter to Chen Wu and others who were upright but saw that they were being framed.

The treacherous and evil people filled the court, and the good people were crowded, and their words were very serious. Emperor Ling could not use them. Later, an edict was issued to the three governments: the petition to state and county governments is invalid, and those who spread rumors will be exempted from dismissal. The three princes are evil, and they all hope that the world will see the imperial edict, and bribery and bribery go hand in hand. The strong ones are resentful and do not show up. The weak ones stick to the way and are often framed. Taizu was ill. In this year, I asked about the pros and cons due to the disaster, so I wrote a letter to express my admonishment, saying that the three ministers' memorials were specifically intended to avoid noble relatives. In the memorial, the emperor realized his feelings and showed that the three palaces were responsible for giving him permission. All those who used rumors to conquer him all paid homage to Yilang. In the later period, the emperor's government was in chaos, and many people were destroyed by their arrogance and cunning. Taizu knew that he could not correct the situation, so he stopped offering his advice.