Cao Zhi, whose name is Zijian, was an outstanding writer in Shu Han at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the son of Cao Cao. The story of his life is full of legends and twists and turns, among which the battle with his brother Cao Pi is particularly eye-catching.
There are some key historical accounts about the second half of Cao Zhi's life. After Cao Cao's death, Cao Zhi was in trouble due to a sibling dispute. It is recorded that Cao Pi took a relatively tolerant stance towards Cao Zhi when he inherited his father's legacy.
Cao Pi left Cao Zhi in the capital and allowed him to continue to live a stable life, which reflected Cao Pi's emphasis on family unity. He knew that in this chaotic era, only the unity of the family could maintain the status of the Cao family.
Although Cao Zhi lost the opportunity to inherit the throne, he did not give up his talents and ambitions because of this. On the contrary, he devoted all his energy to literary creation and became a bright star in the literary world in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.
His poems are known for their boldness, freshness and beauty, especially "Luo Shen Fu", which has been passed down through the ages and has become an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese literature. Through his literary achievements, he managed to occupy an important place in the history of later literature.
Although he was repeatedly excluded and suppressed by Cao Pi in the second half of his life, Cao Zhi did not give up his determination to pursue his ideals. On the contrary, with his unremitting efforts, he gradually won the support of some important ministers and literati, and won a place for himself in the imperial court.
Cao Zhi's life is full of legends, and his achievements in the field of literature have made him a literary master admired by later generations. His talent and tenacity have also made him one of the most memorable figures in history.
Perhaps, Cao Pi's tolerant attitude towards Cao Zhi also stems from his cherishing of family affection, as well as his maintenance and consideration of the Cao family.
The second half of Cao Zhi's life was full of twists and turns, but he used literature and firm will to leave a unique mark on the long river of history. Cao Pi considered his family affection and treated Cao Zhi with a tolerant attitude, so that he could continue to pursue his dreams.