Cao Cao's heir: If Cao Pi dies young, who will be the next King of Wei?
Cao Cao, a generation of heroes, heroes in troubled times, and the name of King Wu of Wei resounded throughout the Three Kingdoms. However, the trajectory of history is often changed by small variables. If Cao Pi, Cao Cao's eldest son, also died before Cao Cao, then how would Cao Cao choose his heir?Who can take Cao Pi's position and continue Cao Cao's hegemony?
First of all, we must understand that Cao Cao's choice was not an easy one. Among Cao Cao's sons, in addition to Cao Pi, there are many outstanding sons such as Cao Zhi, Cao Zhang, and Cao Xiong. They each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Cao Zhi's writing is flying, Cao Zhang's courage is invincible, and Cao Xiong is smart and witty. Each one has the potential to become Cao Cao's heir.
So, let's analyze these possibilities one by one. If Cao Zhi becomes Cao Cao's heir, he may continue Cao Cao's Wenzhi line, vigorously develop the economy, improve the cultural level, and make the Wei state more prosperous. And if Cao Chang becomes the heir, he may choose the route of military rule, strengthen military power, expand the territory, and make the territory of Wei more extensive. Cao Xiong, on the other hand, may adopt a more ingenious strategy, using his ingenuity to give Wei an advantage in the Three Kingdoms rivalry.
However, history has no ifs. Cao Pi succeeded to the throne of Wei after Cao Cao's death, and under his leadership, the Wei state gradually became stronger. However, if Cao Pi dies young, Cao Cao's choice will be uncertain. Maybe history will change because of this, and maybe the pattern of the three kingdoms will change because of this.
But in any case, we can see a fact from the question of Cao Cao's heirs: the course of history is determined by many small factors. Every choice, every decision, can trigger a great change in history. Therefore, we need to cherish every choice and take every decision seriously, because they can become the speck of dust that changes history.
Cao Cao's choice has become a part of history, and we can only look to history for answers. However, history is not the only answer. Because history is made by people, and people's choices are diverse. So, let us respect history, but even more so respect everyone's choices and decisions. Because only by respecting everyone's choices and decisions can we create our own unique history.