In other words, Cao Cao, a traitor in troubled times, although there is a lot of controversy, he is undoubtedly an all-round hero. In the long history of China, he left a strong mark.
In ancient times, warfare did not rely on muskets and artillery as it does now, but more often it was a contest of numbers and cold weapons. However, Cao Cao, relying on his talents, led all the soldiers and generals to pacify the northern heroes and barbarians in one fell swoop, and finally became the strongest overlord in the Three Kingdoms Struggle.
Cao Cao not only excelled in military affairs and governance, but he was also quite accomplished in literature, just like his famous sentence in "Turtle Although Shou": "Lao Ji is in the woods, and his ambition is thousands of miles", which is not an exaggeration.
However, an outstanding talent like Cao Cao should be admired by future generations, but he is not a perfect person. One of his hobbies is snatching other people's wives, especially those who are still in style. In feudal society, this behavior was regarded as dishonorable, and the evaluation of him was much negative.
Why did Cao Cao have such a hobby? On the one hand, he was a military strategist, a politician, etc., and at the same time a man of letters, which was an important factor in the formation of character in feudal society. When it comes to the literati of ancient China, many people will think of "good wine" and "amorous", and Cao Cao is no exception.
In that era, entertainment and pastime were extremely scarce, and Cao Cao, who was a gentleman, was also an amorous person who liked women. Unlike other literati, Cao Cao is particularly interested in those who still have a demeanor and a certain amount of experience, which may be understood as his feminine charm.
In addition, Cao Cao was extremely possessive, and he was even more eager to snatch other people's wives. This reflected the malaise of feudal society - the possessiveness of men with power. According to the records of historical facts and wild historical materials, Cao Cao is indeed a very lascivious person. According to physiological and medical analysis, Cao Cao's physical characteristics belong to the energetic type, which also explains why he is interested in the ** who still has a good demeanor.
Third, about Cao Cao's unique preference - snatching other people's wives and concubines, we may be able to interpret it from a different angle. Under the influence of ancient feudal thoughts, Cao Cao, as a person from a "eunuch family", was prejudiced against him by many aristocratic families. As a result, his enemies tend to seize on this sore spot and ridicule him as a "eunuch queen".
For a man of eminent stature, this ridicule is undoubtedly a huge blow. In order to prove his strength and maintain his dignity as a man, Cao Cao would snatch the enemy's wives and concubines as his own trophies after each victory. In doing so, he is not only showing his strength, but also insulting his opponents. In a turbulent era, what kind of man is a man who can't even protect his wife and concubine?
Although this method seemed a little "alternative" in that war-torn period, it was understandable for Cao Cao in that environment. After all, even if he likes beautiful women, he can't snatch them on the street at will.
However, we must face the fact that the natural law of "the law of the jungle" will never change. Although we can understand Cao Cao's behavior of snatching other people's wives and concubines, it is indeed difficult for people to accept. From the perspective of historical figures, we should analyze them comprehensively and objectively, and we cannot only see their strengths and ignore their shortcomings.
Although Cao Cao, this brilliant hero, has many shortcomings that cannot be ignored, our research on him should go beyond superficial impressions and conduct an in-depth and comprehensive analysis. Only in this way can we truly understand history and learn from history.
Cao Cao Cao is a hero or a traitor