Cao Rong's indulgence in alcohol in the later period of his reign made Sima Yi even more afraid of him
Emperor Cao Rong of Wei Ming, a seemingly mediocre and incompetent emperor, stabilized the situation in Wei and ruled Wei for more than twenty years. How did he use wine to confuse people's hearts, secretly strategize, and become the first political strongman in the Three Kingdoms period step by step?
In 226 AD, at the age of 23, Cao Ei ascended the throne of Emperor Ming of Wei. How would the young ruler behave in the face of an army of powerful ministers?
Coordinate strong ministers with understanding the hearts and minds of the people.
As soon as Cao Ei ascended the throne, he faced tremendous pressure from his ministers who were eager for imperial power. The biggest headache for him is Sima Yi, who leans towards the government and the opposition. This scholarly strategist was not only talented, but also ambitious. Cao Rong knew that if he wanted to sit on the throne, he had to confront Sima Yi head-on.
However, the young emperor realized that with his current imperial power and authority, it would be difficult to confront a political veteran like Sima Yi directly. Therefore, he decided to take it step by step, seemingly tolerant and generous, but in fact secretly prepared a step-by-step plan.
Cao Ei announced to the four vice-ministers that he would leave the affairs of the court to the right people and that he would retain effective powers. The four ministers breathed a sigh of relief, expecting that the emperor would take their advice. However, Cao Rong soon sent them to represent the clan as the frontier**, which directly weakened their power in the capital.
This move stabilized the ministers and gave them time to rebel. Cao Rong temporarily solved the problem of the ministers and bought time for himself. At the same time, he secretly observed these ministers and figured out their thoughts. This arrangement laid the foundation for him to deal with traitorous ministers in the future.
In the face of the superior Shu Han army, Cao Rong sent Sima Yi to defend the city. This move not only weakened Sima Yi's forces, but also relieved Cao Yi that he had no time to care about the power struggle in the capital.
After several years of stability, Cao Ei gradually took control of the dynasty. He used his power to gradually eradicate the opposition and encourage his followers. Soon, he formed the core of his own power.
The wine is charming, but it is mysterious.
More and more people began to talk about Cao Rong's ignorance of the government and the company of beautiful women all day long. His seemingly uninhibited lifestyle belies the fact that he is in a position of power.
In fact, Cao Rong never relaxed on the court. He knew the movements of his ministers like a cover. He took the opportunity of drinking and having fun to confuse Sima Yi and other powerful people so that they could see it clearly. In fact, this is just a subtle trap set by him.
It deliberately displays the chaotic and lazy side of politics in order to force treacherous ministers to give up, exposing their weaknesses and ambitions. In his seemingly uninhibited life, his eyes and ears were everywhere. He knew every courtier's every move. As soon as someone dares to raise an objection, he will give him a fatal blow.
During this period, the pressure of the Northern Expedition of Shu Han continued to decrease. In order to defend against the Shu army, Cao Rong began to reduce his support for Sima Yi's army, claiming that the treasury was empty and unable to pay for the army.
This inevitably angered the upright Sima Yi and demoralized him. This fueled his rebellious ambitions, and also laid the groundwork for Cao Rong's later eradication of traitorous ministers. On the other hand, Cao Ei became more carefree during this period. He spends his days chatting and laughing with beautiful women, who apparently don't know that he is drunk.
Actually, this is just a superficial behavior. Cao Rong secretly observed the ministers' every move. At this time, the ambitious Sima Yi finally couldn't control himself, and prepared to set up a private court and secretly rebel. However, all his actions are controlled by Cao Ei, which is exactly what he wants.
The end of betrayal, the pinnacle of power.
Sima Yi's behavior exposed his rift, and Cao Rong jumped like thunder and beheaded Sima Yi all over the house. This huge move put an end to the most treacherous minister of the Three Kingdoms and shook the government and the opposition. After Sima Yi's death, Cao Ei's imperial power reached its peak. No force dared to resist him. He disguised himself with wine, lured his courtiers, exposed their weaknesses, and then got rid of them in one fell swoop. This calculation of power is unassailable.
But the covert power struggle continues. Cao Ei discovers that his past drunken tricks have been revealed, and he must change his strategy to consolidate his power.
In order to prepare for the upcoming power struggle, he began to personally deal with political affairs and choose his loyal partners. At the same time, he keeps a close eye on all his opponents and prevents them from forming political parties.
Thus, under the strict control of Cao Ei, the imperial power of Wei reached its peak. No one dared to openly oppose the emperor, and opponents could only carefully hide their opposition. The power of the emperor was all-encompassing, and opponents could not escape his control.
Even Cao Ei's half-brother Cao Shuang was not spared. He was talented and very popular, but he was ostracized by the emperor. Under Cao Ei's strict supervision, the entire court was censoring him, for fear that if he made a slight mistake, the emperor would punish him.
Power struggles, laws of chaos.
After Cao Rong's death, the entire imperial court breathed a sigh of relief. People thought that this drunken monarch was mediocre and incompetent, but they did not expect him to be so clever in the use of power and so tightly organized in secret organizations.
Cao Rong reigned for more than 20 years and skillfully used various power techniques. He retreated as advance, and generously held the powerful hostage; He indulges in wine, but in fact sets a trap. seems to be an absurd way of dealing with the world, but it is actually a profound power technique. Cao Ei's ingenious power tricks terrified everyone.
He even defeated the most treacherous minister of the Three Kingdoms. Cao Rong has the power to scheming, which is why Cao Cao admires him. His story also reminds us that in the troubled times, if we want to understand the true meaning of power and scheming and break out of our own world in the red dust, we must keep a clear head. In troubled times, the wise survive, and the fool eliminates. We must be like Cao Rong and recognize the true meaning of power and conspiracy in order to survive in the troubled times.
Cao's life is a game of opportunity and power. After years of patience, he finally killed the first traitor of the Three Kingdoms with overwhelming force. Such a ruthless and decisive tactic is like a bloody storm. Thousands of years later, Cao Ei's deep blue eyes and the deep imprint he left in the troubled times are still unforgettable.