In the last years of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in turmoil, the imperial power was declining, and the heroes rose together, which was an era of heroes. During this period, a figure named Cao Cao came to prominence. He was not only a military genius, but also a political strategist. Cao Cao came from a humble background, but he gradually rose with his intelligence and courage and found his place in the troubled times. He is well versed in power games and knows how to make the most of every opportunity in turbulent times, especially his use and respect for the symbol of the Son of Heaven, which is a major feature of his political career. This story will take us back to that turbulent era, how Cao Cao used his political strategy to stabilize his position and influence the course of history in the context of the decline of imperial power. 
In that troubled era at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Cao Cao was like an acrobat walking on a tightrope, with rolling chaos on one side and his own ambition on the other. He knew that in order to gain a foothold in this melee, he had to play a good game.
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1.Position against the abolition of the emperor:
In 183, some powerful people started the idea of changing the emperor, as if playing an ancient version of the "chair game". But Cao Cao didn't buy it, he understood that in this era when everyone was staring at the throne, stability was the last word. Like an old fox, he calmly told those people: "Change the emperor?".I don't play this game. His decision not only saved his head, but also taught others a lesson: this Cao Da'er is not easy to mess with.
2.By order of the Son of Heaven, he will not be a minister:
Cao Cao is not the kind of person who can only talk but not do, he has his own set of plays. He knows that in this era when everyone wants to be the boss, whoever can hold the thigh of the Son of Heaven will have more weight to speak. So, Cao Cao made a bold decision: not to coerce the Son of Heaven to order the princes, but to serve the Son of Heaven to order not to obey. To put it simply, he did not treat the emperor as a hostage, but as a treasure, which both showed his loyalty and skillfully used the emperor's name to enhance his legitimacy. This trick is really high, really high!
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3.Comparison with other forces:
Cao Cao's strategy is very different from others. Take Yuan Shu as an example, this guy simply came to himself as a self-proclaimed emperor, and the result?lived as an ancient version of the traffic niche, and was unrivaled for a while, but soon faded away. As for Yuan Shao, he was really a model of indecision, and his attitude towards the emperor was hot and cold, and the result was nothing. Compared with these people, Cao Cao's steadfastness and foresight are particularly prominent.
In this era of intricate schemes, Cao Cao is like a chess player walking on a chessboard, with foresight and every step of the way. These strategies and behaviors not only allowed him to gain a firm foothold in the troubled times, but also left his own unique mark in the long river of history. All this makes future generations not only sigh at his wisdom when commenting on this multi-faceted historical figure, but also full of interest in his life strategy.
The pinnacle of Cao Cao's political career was undoubtedly the pinnacle of his strategy of serving the Son of Heaven with his unsubordinate. This was not only the pinnacle of his power, but also the culmination of his political wisdom.
4.Rescue Emperor Xian of Han and establish authority:
In the troubled times, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was like a flat boat swaying in the storm. And Cao Cao, the witty gamer, found an opportunity in the chaos. When he rescued Emperor Xian of Han and placed him in Xuchang, this was not only the salvation of a weak emperor, but also the pinnacle of Cao Cao's political wisdom. Instead of being rude to the emperor like the others, he showed respect and protection, an act that greatly enhanced his political image and moral prestige.
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5.Use the emperor to consolidate power:
With the emperor as a moral and political shield, Cao Cao began to skillfully use this to consolidate his power. In the name of the emperor, he issued decrees, mobilized the army, and rectified the **. To outsiders, he was loyally assisting the emperor, but in reality, he was subtly increasing his control. Every decision and action, although ostensibly for the sake of the Han family, was actually to consolidate Cao Cao's own position.
6.Establish a new order:
Cao Cao not only stopped at consolidating power, he had the foresight to begin to establish a new order. He carried out reforms, encouraged agriculture, valued education, promoted culture, and even attracted many talented people, including poets, scholars, and strategists. This series of measures allowed his regime to be based not only on force, but also on cultural and moral support.
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Cao Cao's story, like a wonderful epic, still echoes with a deep afterglow at the end. His political wisdom and strategy have shaped a unique history in troubled times. By serving the Son of Heaven and not being subordinate, Cao Cao not only consolidated his position, but also brought temporary stability to the Han family. His political career was as much a display of power and wisdom as it was a deep reflection on morality and responsibility.
Under the influence of Cao Cao, the political pattern and cultural development of the Three Kingdoms period took on a new look. His story teaches us that in turbulent times, wisdom and foresight are more important than mere force. His life is a kind of inspiration for later generations of politicians, and it is also a kind of reflection on us today. In the long river of history, although Cao Cao's figure has gradually drifted away, the thoughts and enlightenment he left behind will always shine with the light of thought.