In the turmoil of the Three Kingdoms, the Cao Wei Empire led by Cao Cao rose from obscurity to the leader in the competition for hegemony, and its glory was not caused by Cao Cao's alone, but the result of a gathering of heroes and a combination of civil and military forces.
His generals and strategists showed their strengths, and Cao Cao himself was even more discerning, and the way of employing people reached a state of supernatural beauty, showing the excellence of a generation of heroes.
In Cao Cao's grand cause, Wenchen was like a think tank, carefully laid out behind the scenes, and used strategy to create a silent victory; And the military general is the sharp sword in his hand, defending the hegemony with blood and sweat.
It was their side by side that laid a solid foundation for Cao Wei. Cao Cao's nine tiger generals can be called his right-hand men, and their heroic achievements make Cao Cao full of confidence when he conquers the Quartet.
Who are these nine famous generals who jointly wrote the glorious chapter of Cao Cao's history?
Cao Cao's younger brothers, Cao Ren, Cao Chun and Cao Hong, although he adhered to the principle of selecting meritocracy, did not neglect family affection.
As his closest relatives, they were not only superior in martial arts, but Cao Cao knew their deep-seated trust, which allowed him to not only discover their talents, but also use the blood ties of kinship, relying on their loyalty and being handy in employing people, which undoubtedly saved him a lot of worries.
Among Cao Cao's many heroic disciples, Cao Ren can be called the leader of the army, and since following Cao Cao in the early days, his great military exploits are like bright stars.
In the battle of Yuan Shu in the fourth year of the early peace, Cao Ren emerged and established his prominent position in Cao Wei with brilliant achievements.
Whether it was the iron-blooded battle against Lu Bu or the important moment to welcome Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, he shouldered heavy responsibilities and performed many miraculous feats. Not to mention the indispensable strategic wisdom shown by Cao Ren in the confrontation with Tao Qian and Liu Bei.
His bravery and loyalty made him the leader of Cao Cao's camp.
He not only participated in the glorious victory of the Battle of Guandu, but also resolutely held Jiangling after Cao Cao's Battle of Chibi and resisted the powerful offensive of Eastern Wu.
His heroic performance left a deep mark on later generations, and then defeated Ma Chao, Su Botian Yin, and Hou Yin one after another. When Guan Yu waved his army to the Northern Expedition, he showed tenacious defense in the Battle of Xiangfan and successfully resisted Guan Yu's fierce offensive.
Cao Ren is undoubtedly the immortal hero who wins more with less and resists the strong with the weak.
Although compared with the heroic brother Cao Ren, the younger brother Cao Chun's military exploits are slightly inferior, but he resolutely chose the combination of elegance and martial arts, and at the age of 18, he bid farewell to pen and ink and devoted himself to Cao Cao's command.
In the battle of Nanpi in the tenth year of Jian'an, in the face of Yuan Tan's rout, Cao Chun personally ended the enemy's escape with the courage of a tiger and leopard, and planted the banner of victory under the horse.
Subsequently, he continued to fight side by side with the tiger and leopard cavalry under the command of Zhang Liao, successfully conquered Wuhuan, and made great achievements.
Therefore, he was not only named the Marquis of Gaoling Pavilion, but also after Cao Ren's death, he was crowned as the Marquis of Wei, paying equal attention to honor and strength, and writing his legendary chapter.
Cao Hong, Cao Cao's heroic cousin, has been following Cao Cao since Dong Zhuo's rebellion. When Cao Cao was in trouble, he stepped forward and offered his horse to his lord, showing unparalleled loyalty and courage.
Whether it was the beacon fire in Yanzhou or the feat of conquering Liu Biao in Jingzhou, he was very meritorious. In the Battle of Guandu, he successfully resisted the strong enemy and defended the camp;
The battle of Xia Zhi was even more than one enemy, resisting Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, Wu Lan and other fierce generals, once again proving his bravery and resourcefulness.
In Cao Cao's camp, Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, two non-related but important supporters, were not only his in-laws, but also firmly chose Cao Cao in the early days, and jointly helped Cao Wei establish a solid foundation with loyalty, witnessing the glorious rise of Cao Cao's family.
Since Cao Cao's uprising, Xiahoudun has firmly followed the left and right, experienced the beacon fire of the conquest of Dong Zhuo, calmed the turmoil in Yanzhou, and made many miraculous achievements in the strong duel between Tao Qian and Lu Bu.
His image is particularly unique, the single eye reveals tenacity and bravery, and the left eye that has lost its light is the mark of being injured by a flying arrow when he fought bloodily to recover Yanzhou"Cyclops"The title not only symbolizes his valor, but also becomes a significant symbol of his legendary career.
Xiahou Yuan's close bond with Cao Cao was not limited to the relationship between in-laws, their deep trust stemmed from Xiahou Yuan's righteous deeds in his early years, and he once stood up for Cao Cao's crimes, and this loyalty was remembered by Cao Cao, so he entrusted him with important tasks.
Xiahou Yuan's talent is brilliant, and his key contribution to the victory of the Battle of Guandu has been his key contribution, and in the battle of pacifying Changyu and conquering Ma Chao and Han Sui, he has repeatedly performed miraculous feats and followed Cao's army to win glory again and again.
In the seventeenth year of Jian'an, Xiahou Yuan captured Liang Xing with his own hands, and this heart-wrenching crusade made him crowned as the Marquis of Bochang Pavilion, with great achievements and fame.
Behind Cao Cao's brilliant career, the new generation of his family also shines brightly. The descendants of the Cao family and the Xiahou family showed extraordinary talents, represented by Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen and Xiahou Shang.
Especially Cao Xiu, as Cao Hong's nephew, he was born in the war era and had to face the turmoil of the times at a young age.
At that time, even Cao Cao's clan could not be spared from the turmoil, and the young Cao Xiu was forced to disperse with his family, witnessing the hardships of life and the strength of growth.
When Cao Xiu lost his father, he resolutely trekked through mountains and rivers and devoted himself to Cao Cao's family business in the Central Plains. This loyalty and determination deeply touched Cao Cao, and from then on, Cao Cao regarded Cao Xiu as his own, pouring endless care and expectation.
Cao Xiu lived up to his trust, and in the key battle of Jian'an in the twenty-third year of Jian'an, he saw through Zhang Fei's strategy, won a complete victory, and dealt a severe blow to Shu Han.
After Cao Pi ascended the throne, Cao Xiu repeatedly performed miraculous feats on the battlefield of the Eastern Wu Dynasty, and shocked Jiangdong until Emperor Cao Rong of Wei Ming ascended the throne, and he was named the Marquis of Changping with great grace, and his outstanding achievements were forever remembered.
Cao Zhen, not the Cao family's bloodline, is the son of Qin Shao, because Qin Shao was killed when he was serving Cao Cao, Cao Cao remembered Qin Shao's merits and adopted him.
Although he was not related, Cao Cao devoted himself to training, and Cao Zhen repaid it with sincerity, and Cao Cao believed in his ability and entrusted the tiger and leopard with the heavy responsibility.
Cao Zhen has repeatedly made military exploits, and when Cao Pituo was lonely, he was chosen to assist future generations. After Emperor Wei Ming ascended the throne, he was promoted to general, and became an important minister of the imperial court.
Xiahou Shang, as a blood relative of Xiahou Yuan, with the honor of the family, Cao Cao had high hopes for him and entrusted him with important tasks early. He rose to prominence from the early days of the army in the army to lead the army independently, and made many military achievements.
With Cao Pi's ascension to the throne, Xiahou Shang was promoted to the general of the expedition to the south, leading the expedition to Shu Han and Eastern Wu. Especially in the Battle of Jiangling, his heroic performance won him the title of Marquis of Changling, demonstrating his outstanding military talent.
Under Cao Cao, there is a brave general who is not a relative but is highly trusted, and that is known as"Tiger idiot"of Xu Chu. He was once a lone ranger, specializing in resisting thieves.
Since the first year of Jian'an, Xu Chu joined Cao Cao's command and was entrusted with the important task of being a lieutenant, since then, his loyalty and bravery are like a tiger, wholeheartedly guarding Cao Cao's safety, and becoming an indispensable iron general by Cao Cao's side.
In the second year of Jian'an, Xu Chu followed Cao Cao with enthusiasm, and with his brave subordinates, he personally won the first rank of many enemy troops, and his outstanding military exploits could not be ignored.
Cao Cao had a good eye for the British and promoted him to the rank of lieutenant, demonstrating his bravery and loyalty. The battle of Guandu was full of dangers, and the enemy's assassination plot surrounded Cao Cao.
However, Xu Chu was like an iron wall, guarding every inch of the ground, ensuring the safety of Cao Cao's life. Cao Cao remembered this loyalty of life and death, and repaid him for his endless life-saving grace in the way of being named Guan Neihou.
Since then, Xu Chu's name has been closely linked to Cao Cao's fate, and loyalty and bravery shine side by side.
Although Xu Chu's resourcefulness was slightly lacking, his loyalty was like a mirror, never interfering in military decision-making, and his honest duty won Cao Cao's deep trust. When Cao Cao passed away, Xu Chu was extremely sad, and even ** to show his condolences.
Cao Pi ascended the throne, he guarded as always, and after Cao Ei succeeded to the throne, he was still unswerving, guarding the three dynasties of the Cao family with sincerity. His bravery and loyalty, like the title of Mu Xianghou, are imprinted in the hearts of every generation of Cao Wei monarchs.
Although Cao Cao is often associated with cunning and cunning, he showed a conviction and openness to those who were loyal to him, which was what made him unique as a brilliant leader with profound insight and an ambitious overlord.