2. Related story: Cao Cao offered a knife.
In order to get rid of Dong Zhuo, Wang Yun and Cao Cao decided to assassinate Dong Zhuo. Cao Cao stabbed Dong Zhuo to death with a seven-star knife, but was found. On the spur of the moment, Cao Cao hid himself in the name of offering a knife. Later, he hurried out of Dong Xiangfu, thus saving his life.
Extended information Cao Cao served as the prime minister of the Eastern Han Dynasty and later named Wang Wei, which laid the foundation for the establishment of Cao Wei. After his death, posthumous title became King Wu. After his son Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor, he was honored as Emperor Wu, with the temple name Mao.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the world was in chaos. In the name of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Cao Cao conquered all directions, wiped out the separatist forces such as Er Yuan, Lu Bu, Liu Biao, Ma Chao and Han Sui at home, surrendered to Xiongnu, Wuhuan and Xianbei in the south, unified northern China, and implemented a series of policies to restore economic production and social order, expand reclamation, build water conservancy projects, reward farmers and mulberry, attach importance to handicrafts, resettle refugees and implement ".
Under Cao Cao's rule, the politics of the Yellow River valley gradually became clear, the economy gradually recovered, the class oppression was slightly alleviated, and the social atmosphere improved. Some measures taken by Cao Cao in the name of Han have positive effects.
Cao Cao does not pay attention to false reputation in employing people. He chooses officials because he knows the law and can govern the country according to law. With Cui Yan, Mao Jie is responsible for the election, "they are all honest people. Although it was famous at that time, it couldn't get in. " Thrift guides people, so people all over the world are inspired by honesty and thrift. Although your minister, dare not cross. "The social atmosphere has improved.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-Cao Cao