In the era of political corruption and turmoil in the Eastern Han Dynasty, a military wizard with ambitions for the world emerged, and he was Cao Cao. From the road of filial piety to the Yellow Turban Rebellion, and then to the governance of the post of Minister of State in Jinan, Cao Cao's life has been full of ups and downs, and he has written a magnificent historical chapter.In the third year of Xiping (174), Cao Cao first entered the official career, was promoted to filial piety, and stepped into the door of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was immediately appointed as the northern lieutenant of Luoyang, responsible for governing Luoyang, a place where imperial relatives lived. Luoyang was politically chaotic at that time, and Cao Cao took office to completely renovate the city with strict laws and regulations. He personally made five-color sticks, strictly enforced the regulations, and "those who violate the ban will be killed with sticks", which made the entire Beijing division have a new atmosphere. However, such a heavy-handed approach also aroused the dissatisfaction of some of the ruling elites, which eventually led to Cao Cao's transfer to the post of commander of Dunqiu County.
Heroes in troubled times often emerge in troubled times. It was during the Yellow Turban Rebellion that Cao Cao demonstrated his extraordinary military strategy and leadership skills. In the first year of Guanghe (178), Cao Cao was dismissed from his official position due to his family's involvement, and returned to his hometown of Qian County to live an ordinary life. However, the call of troubled times once again pushed Cao Cao onto the political stage. In the third year of Guanghe (180), Cao Cao was recruited as a councillor and began his resurgence in politics.
Cao Cao was not only a prominent military general, but also a figure with political ambitions. During the dark period of political corruption and eunuchs in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao wrote many times to admonish and expose the government and government. However, due to the pressure of the times, he finally realized that he could not correct the difficulties of the political situation at that time, and chose not to read books frequently, but this did not prevent him from planning his own world in the troubled times.
In the first year of Zhongping (184), the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, and Cao Cao was appointed as a cavalry lieutenant and led the army to participate in the suppression. He joined forces with other generals to attack the Yellow Turban Army in Yingchuan, and after a series of ingenious strategies, he finally broke the Yellow Turban Army and beheaded tens of thousands. This battle established Cao Cao's military prestige in troubled times, and also won him more political resources.
Cao Cao demonstrated outstanding governance skills in his position as prime minister of Jinan. In the face of the situation of rampant filthy officials and corrupt officials, he resolutely and forcefully rectified them, and dismissed eight out of ten of the chief officials at once, which shook the country of Jinan. His political skills enabled the entire county to achieve peace and political and religious prosperity. Cao Cao's governance in Jinan became a bright spot in the turbulent times.
Cao Cao refused to participate in the conspiracy to depose the emperor, he knew that this was a major event that brought disaster to the country and the people, and used the ancients Yi Yin and Huo Guang as examples to show that the abolition of the emperor required the sincerity of loyalty and the status of prime minister, and at the same time warned that the power should not be rash. This wise political choice not only demonstrated Cao Cao's loyalty, but also ensured his safety.
Cao Cao's life was full of ups and downs, and his political and military talents made him a hero in troubled times. From the beginning of his career to the governance of Jinan, from the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the display of political wisdom, Cao Cao's life is a legend of heroes in troubled times. His strategy and wisdom are like a majestic pearl, shining in the long river of history. Cao Cao, the hero of the troubled times, is still remembered for his ambition to win the world.