Cao Cao's father-son grievances are actually related to women? Cao Pi was reprimanded by his mother.
In 226 A.D., when Cao Pi was seriously ill in bed, his mother, Lady Bian, went to visit him, only to be surprised to find that the women who served him looked so familiar. Suddenly, Mrs. Bian suddenly opened, she pointed at Cao Pi angrily, and scolded loudly: "You are really not as good as a mouse or a dog, and you deserve to die!" ”
After Cao Pi died, Mrs. Bian still hated him to the core, so what did Cao Pi do, and who were those women, so that Mrs. Bian would curse her son so harshly?
Mrs. Bian visited Cao Pi and found that the ladies in her palace were Cao Cao's favorite concubines, and she felt dizzy, scolded Cao Pi for being inferior to pigs and dogs, and even cursed him for not having a pity to die.
Historical records record that Cao Cao had 15 wives, 12 of whom were the daughters-in-law of other people's families that he robbed. One might ask, why didn't he look for a young and beautiful girl?
In fact, Cao Cao's standard is to like beautiful women. In ancient times, women were relatively young when they married, and many girls married at the age of thirteen or fourteen, so when they became other people's wives, they began to get rid of immaturity and become more charming.
In addition to Cao Pi's liking for beautiful women, there are three reasons why he accepted his father's favored concubines: first, he inherited his father's disposition of not being picky; the second is that he took the lead and robbed Cao Cao of Zhen Mi's favor; The third is that the father and son may still have suspicions about this matter.
Your brother's death is unfortunate for me and a blessing for you. In getting along with Cao Cao, Cao Pi felt a lot of pressure, as if he was on thin ice. Therefore, Cao Pi's playfulness after succeeding to the throne may be revenge for the tense life, just like a rebellious child who is ruthlessly suppressed and becomes more rebellious.
Cao Cao had many wives and concubines and sons, but Cao Pi never received sufficient attention. Cao Cao was particularly fond of the "Yellow Beard" Cao Zhang, the son of Madame Bian, who was brave but lacked talent, but Cao Cao doted on him.
Regrettably, Cao Zhang's life was short, and he was even suspected by later generations of being killed by Cao Pi. Cao Cao's Yuan mate was not Madame Bian, but Madame Ding, a very independent woman who chose to divorce Cao Cao, and Cao Cao could not convince her.
The reason why they divorced was because Cao Cao took Lady Ding's adopted son, Cao Ang, to conquer Zhang Xiu. As a result, Cao Cao actually became interested in Zhang Xiu's aunt during the journey, which made Zhang Xiu, who had already surrendered, rebel again.
In order to save his father, Cao Ang gave his horse to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao was able to escape, but Cao Ang died because of it. Although Mrs. Ding is not Cao Ang's biological mother, she has long regarded her as her own.
She couldn't stand her husband's inability to control herself, and as a result, her son died in vain, so she resolutely filed for divorce.
It turned out that this father-son relationship also had an untidal knot in Cao Ang's death. At that time, Cao Ang sacrificed himself to save Cao Cao, and Cao Pi was also at the scene. In the end, Cao Ang died in battle, but Cao Pi was unharmed.
What would Cao Cao feel like in his heart? Of course, Cao Cao also has a son who he admires very much, that is, the talented Cao Zhi. In the matter of choosing Cao Pi or Cao Zhi, it is Cao Cao's entangled problem, and it is also the highlight of various film and television dramas.
On the surface, the two brothers have a harmonious relationship. However, once a talented person fights openly and secretly, the intensity can be compared to that of an immortal fight. Cao Pi praised Cao Zhi as: "The son loves the guests and is tireless in the final banquet." ”
And Cao Zhi was more direct to his brother's rainbow fart: "Pianpian my son, clever and sudden!" In other words, Cao Pi praised: "My younger brother is the most Lixian corporal, if you are a talented person, he will not feel tired when he invites you to eat and drink every day." ”
Cao Zhi was not to be outdone, and immediately replied: "Look at my brother of the handsome son, isn't that wisdom that ordinary people can't match, isn't it a god in the sky!" ”
Cao Cao's love-hate entanglement with Cao Pi and Cao Zhi belonged to Cao Zhi, but in the practical consideration of choosing an heir, he chose Cao Pi. From Cao Cao's decision to kill Cao Zhi's military advisor Yang Xiu, as well as Jia Xu's wise advice, we can see Cao Cao's deep understanding of the issue of establishing an heir.
Jia Xu mentioned the examples of Yuan Shao and Liu Biao, hinting at the shortcomings of Liyou, and formed a strong warning to Cao Cao. After Cao Ang's death, Cao Pi became the eldest son and became the biggest beneficiary.
As a politician, Cao Cao was able to put aside his personal likes and dislikes at the last moment and choose the most suitable Cao Pi as his heir.
This passage describes that Cao Cao's father and son are harmonious on the surface, but in fact, they cannot be reconciled in their hearts. On his deathbed, Cao Cao warned Cao Pi to be kind to his women, and even left a sum of money for them to choose their own future.
However, although Cao Pi took care of these concubines according to Cao Cao's will, his actions made his mother feel painful, so much so that his mother refused to see him again until Cao Pi's death.
Although Cao Pi is as open-minded as Cao Cao, paying tribute to his friends and learning to bark on a donkey, he also shows his cunning and thoughtful character. Cao Cao left the country to Cao Pi, probably because of this trait of his.
Cao Pi was not only an excellent writer and military strategist, but also a very scheming person, and it was this trait that made Cao Cao feel at ease to hand over the country to him. However, the issue of the father-son's personal morality is still regrettable.