Cao Pi ordered Cao Zhi to compose poems, not to mention "cows", and witnessed the two bulls fighting. The verses have survived to this day.
Although Cao Pi and Cao Zhi were brothers, in order to compete for the sole throne, they calculated each other and even killed each other. After Cao Pi succeeded in ascending the throne, he wanted to use poetry to humiliate Cao Zhi, but he didn't expect that this would become a good story in history.
Cao Cao had two sons, one named Cao Zhi and the other Cao Pi. Cao Cao preferred Cao Zhi when he was younger, because Cao Zhi was a talented young man like him when he was younger.
Cao Zhi likes to write poems and articles, and is a literary and artistic young man. However, he has a lot of mood swings and is easily seen through.
Cao Pi is deep and introverted, calm and calm, but compared with Cao Zhi, his talent is slightly inferior. However, the turning point in history is often in a split second, when Cao Cao once went on an expedition to test his two sons and let them speak on their behalf before the expedition.
Cao Zhi was known for his literary prowess and eloquence, and was expected to win a speech contest. However, the brothers knew in their hearts that this was a test.
Cao Zhi was in a hurry, and Cao Pi was in trouble in the game, and even when Cao Zhi was nearing the end, he hadn't come up with three sentences. Despite Cao Zhi's talent, Cao Pi relied on his unpretentious language to achieve a turnaround against the wind.
This shows that the right time, the right place and the right people play an important role in the competition. There was a strategist by Cao Pi's side, and when he saw Cao Pi in trouble, he only said a word to him, and immediately turned the situation around.
The ministers who were originally full of praise for Cao Zhi now turned to Cao Pi, and even Cao Cao was attracted to Cao Pi.
Cao Pi hurried forward, staring at Cao Cao, his fists clenched, tears glistening in his eyes. He said affectionately: "Father, this journey is rugged, you are over sixty years old, I hope you take care, my son is worried in my heart!."
After speaking, he hugged Cao Cao tightly and cried bitterly. Cao Cao galloped on the battlefield all his life and held military power, but even if his temples were gray, he still had to fight with others. He has always been an extremely anxious person, worried about being plotted by thieves, and even in his dreams, he will vigilantly swing a knife to kill.
Cao Cao was touched by his son's cry, his heart was sad and moved, and his tears were uncontrollable. The cries of father and son echoed on the stage, and all the soldiers were deeply moved, and they deeply realized that actual actions are more important than words.
They needed a virtuous and benevolent monarch, and Cao Pi had earned the trust and respect of the people. Cao Pi defeated Cao Zhi's shrewdness in writing with simplicity, and then pursued with victory.
Cao Pi is best at combat, and by chance, he encountered the invasion of the enemy army, quickly eliminated the rebels, and captured thousands of people. He did not deal with it privately, but reported the situation to Cao Cao.
Cao Pi, with the support of his ministers, ascended to the throne. Although he only needs the time of a poem to solve the problem, he is well aware of the potential dangers. Cao Cao's other sons were his main targets, but fortunately, Cao Zhang, as a military general, obediently handed over his military power, successfully defusing the crisis and avoiding a catastrophe.
Cao Cao also ordered the pardon of these captives, showing his respect for royal power and once again winning Cao Cao's appreciation.
Cao Pi was wary of Cao Zhi and missed the position of the prince. In order to prevent him from having different intentions, Cao Pi decided to warn him. He used this as an excuse to accuse Cao Zhi of not attending Cao Cao's funeral.
Cao Zhi came to the envoy but continued to drink and have fun, which made Cao Pi angry. He tied Cao Zhi and killed Cao Pi's attendants in front of him.
Although Cao Zhi was hunted down and killed by his attendants, Cao Pi could not easily execute him. After all, Cao Pi understood that he could ascend to the throne, in addition to relying on his military strength, and more importantly, he was regarded by his ministers as a virtuous monarch.
If he is convicted of killing his own brother, it will be detrimental to the stability of his regime. Fortunately, Cao Pi's mother, Empress Dowager Bian, came to intercede for Cao Zhi.
Cao Pi agreed, but he didn't want to let Cao Zhi go easily.
He suddenly had an inspiration and saw a painting hanging on the wall. He said to Cao Pi: "Your writing has always been very good, and it shouldn't be too difficult for you to compose poems." You write a poem about the animal in this painting, but you can't just say it's a cow, but you have to make people guess what kind of animal it is, and if you can't guess it, that's your responsibility.
Cao Zhi already had an idea when he was walking, and after thinking about it for a while, he said loudly: "The two flesh walk together, with a concave bone on the head." Encountering the block under the mountain, Tan Qi conflicts....”
Cao Zhi's poetry surprised Cao Pi, who did not expect that Cao Zhi would not only be able to compare meat to a cow, but also depict the state of a buffalo vividly in just a few sentences.
These poems have survived to this day, and every word and sentence is exquisite. Although Cao Pi kept his promise to release Cao Zhi back, Cao Zhi drank alcohol all day because of his dissatisfaction with Cao Pi and was strictly guarded.
Cao Zhi, a talented son among talents, was born in the emperor's family, and his life was full of twists and turns. Cao Pi's denigration made him more closed-minded, and finally died of depression, leaving endless regrets.
Although he lived in the wrong era, his poems are like treasures, forever illuminating the Chinese library.