Cao Cao's Eight Tiger Riders, also known as the "Eight Tiger Generals", refers to the famous generals among the eight clansmen under Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period. Because these eight generals belong to the same volume in "Three Kingdoms" and are all outstanding heroes, they are deeply loved by modern netizens and are respected as the Eight Tiger Riders. The following is a detailed introduction to these eight generals:
Xiahoudun: The character Yuan Rang, a native of Pei Guoqian (now Bozhou, Anhui), Xiahoudun was a general under Cao Cao, since Cao Cao Chen Liu's army, he followed the expedition and held many positions. He was a fierce fighter, and at the age of fourteen he was recognized for his character and talents, and predicted that he would do something in the future. Xiahoudun often served as Cao Cao's bodyguard, responsible for guarding Cao Cao's safety.
Xiahou Yuan: The word is wonderful, Peiguo is a native of Peiguo, Xiahou Yuan is the younger brother of Xiahou Yuan and an important general of Cao Cao. He was good at running thousands of miles and making great achievements for Cao Cao in the Battle of Guandu. Xiahou Yuan's death in battle was a great blow to Cao Cao, and he lost a general who could fight well.
Cao Ren: The word is filial piety, Pei Guo is a person, Cao Ren is Cao Cao's younger brother, he is good at arching and riding horses, he does not practice inspection when he is young, and when he grows up to become a general, he becomes strict and obeys the law. Cao Ren played a major role in Cao Cao's entrepreneurial journey, and he was responsible for defending Jiangling after the Battle of Chibi, successfully resisting Zhou Yu's attack.
Cao Chun: The word is harmonious, Peiguo is a native of Peiguo, Cao Chun is the younger brother of Cao Ren, and one of the commanders of Cao Cao's elite troops "Tiger and Leopard Cavalry". He made great achievements in the campaign to pacify the north and was crowned the Marquis of Gaoling Pavilion.
Cao Hong: The word is cheap, Pei Guo is a man, Cao Hong is Cao Cao's younger brother, he has a generous personality, and has helped Cao Cao many times in the process of starting a business. In the Battle of Guandu, Cao Hong sacrificed his horse and rescued Cao Cao, saving Cao Cao from misfortune.
Cao Xiu: The word Wenlie, Peiguo is a person, Cao Xiu is Cao Cao's clan, he is brave and good at fighting, and has fought with Cao Cao many times. During the Battle of Hanzhong, Cao Xiu saw through Zhang Fei's plan and defeated Wu Lan.
Xiahou Shang: The word Boren, Pei Guo is a native of Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Shang is the son of Xiahou Yuan, he is good at planning, and has given advice to Cao Cao many times. Xiahou Shang once accompanied Cao Zhang to conquer Wuhuan and quell the rebellion in Daijun and Shanggu.
Cao Zhen: Zidan, Peiguo Zhenren, Cao Zhen is Cao Cao's clan, he is brave and good at fighting, and has fought with Cao Cao many times. During Zhuge Liang's first Northern Expedition, Cao Zhen successfully resisted Zhuge Liang's attack and regained lost territory.
These eight generals made great contributions when Cao Cao started his business, or guarded one side during the Cao Pi and Cao Rui periods, each with wisdom and courage, and was revered by future generations. They were not only Cao Cao's right-hand men, but also one of the famous military strategists and statesmen in Chinese history.