Cao Cao had twenty-five sons.
1. Cao Pi, who forced Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to abdicate the throne in 221 AD, became Emperor Wen of Wei.
2. Cao Zhang, nicknamed Huang Xuer, was a brave general who once defeated Daijun Karasuma. In 225 AD, he was appointed king of the city.
3. Cao Zhi was good at literature and once wrote "Ode to the Goddess of Luo". Although he was favored by Cao Cao, he ultimately failed to compete with his brother Cao Pi for the throne, and he has done nothing politically since then. In 225 AD, he was established as King Chen Si.
4. Cao Xiong, died early, and King Xiao Huai.
5. Cao Ang, who was tested for integrity when he was young, was killed by Zhang Xiu.
6. Cao Shuo died early and mourned the king.
7. Cao Chong, a famous child prodigy, once used a wonderful method to weigh an elephant.
8. Cao Zheng was granted the title of King of Pengcheng in 232 AD.
9. Cao Yu was named King of Yan in 232 AD.
10. Cao Lin, named King Peimu in 232 AD.
11. Cao Gun was named Prince Gong of Zhongshan in 232 AD. When he was seriously ill before his death, Wei Ming Emperor Cao Rui took great care of him, and he was given a generous burial after his death.
12. Cao Xuan was granted the title of Marquis of Xixiang in 211 AD and became the Huaiwang of Jiyang.
13. Cao Jun was named King Chenliu Gong in 232 AD.
14. Cao Ju died young.
15. Cao Qian was named King of Zhao in 232 AD.
16. Cao Shang died early, and Linyi mourned the young master. ?
17. Cao Biao was named King of Chu in 232 AD. In 251 AD, he rebelled against Taiwei Wang Ling and was sentenced to death.
18. Cao Qin passed away early and just lost his son. ?
19. Cao Cheng died early, and he died in Gucheng. ?
20. Cao Zheng was named Mr. Yidai in 217 AD.
21. Cao Jing passed away early, and his son was in mourning. ?
22. Cao Jun was granted the title of Duke Fan An in 217 AD. ?
23. Cao Ji died early and was the mournful son of Guangzong. ?
24. Cao Hui was named the Lingwang of Dongping in 232 AD.
25. Cao Mao has always been at odds with Cao Cao and Cao Pi. In 232 AD, he was granted the title of King Leling.
Anecdotes and Allusions to Cao Cao
Hitting the Dragon with Water
When Cao Cao was ten years old, he was swimming in the Longtan and suddenly encountered a ferocious crocodile. The crocodile opened its teeth and claws and attacked Cao Cao, but Cao Cao was not afraid and dealt with the crocodile calmly. The crocodile couldn't eat it, so it ran away.
After Cao Cao returned home, he did not mention the crocodile to his family. Later, an adult cowered in fear when he saw a snake. Cao Cao laughed and said innocently: "I was not afraid of a crocodile in Longtan, but you are afraid of a snake. How ridiculous!" When everyone asked, Cao Cao told the truth. Marvel at the courage of young Cao Cao. ?
Inspiring Yuan Shao
When Cao Cao was young, he and Yuan Shao often liked to be rangers. The two of them once went to see someone getting married, took the opportunity to sneak into the owner's garden, and shouted in the middle of the night: "There is a thief!" Everyone in the green house ran out to see, and Yuan and Cao drew their swords and robbed the bride. .
After they ran out, they lost their way and fell into thorns. Yuan Shao could not move. Cao Cao shouted again: "The thief is here!" Yuan Shao was frightened and anxious, and quickly jumped out, and the two of them finally escaped.