Cao Cao 曹操

History × Myth

Cavalry Commandant, participated in the suppression of the Yellow Turbans, later became Emperor Wu of Wei.

In history — Records of the Grand Historian

Chancellor of the Eastern Han, King of Wei, fought multiple battles against Sun Quan. Chancellor of the Eastern Han, defeated by the allied forces of Sun Quan and Liu Bei at the Battle of Red Cliffs. Cao Cao's courtesy name, Sun Quan admired his studiousness.

In myth — Investiture of the Gods · Classic of Mountains and Seas

Cavalry Commandant, participated in the suppression of the Yellow Turbans, later became Emperor Wu of Wei. Colonel of the Imperial Guards, participated in court politics. Advised He Jin not to summon outside troops, later participated in the execution of eunuchs, extinguished fires, and requested the Empress Dowager to act as regent.

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