The Three Kingdoms era was a splendid time, with countless heroes yet to emerge, and Cao Cao was one of them. As one of the three main protagonists in the Three Kingdoms, what was Cao Cao like as a person? A hero or a traitor? It has always been a hot topic of discussion among book fans. There are countless classic words in Cao Cao's life. I think three sentences are the most classic among them.
1. I would rather let the world down than let the world down me. This is really the sentence that Cao Cao is most famous for. The meaning of this sentence is that I would rather let the people of the world fail me than let the people of the world fail me. It is a value that puts self-interest first. Zhuge Liang also once commented that Cao Cao was a capable minister in governing the world and a traitor in troubled times. It can be said that this is a very vivid portrayal of Cao Cao. Some people say that they liked Liu Bei when they were studying in the Three Kingdoms when they were young. They thought he was kind-hearted and that all the Yuan generals under his command were also extremely righteous. Later, when I got older, I began to like Cao Cao, his heroic nature and his wanton behavior.
2. There is no one alone in the world. I don’t know how many people are called emperors and how many people are called kings. This sentence is also one of Cao Cao's more famous sentences. It was a sentence that Cao Cao said after his defeat in the Battle of Chibi. At that time, some people said that Cao Cao's defeat would be like a lost dog. Cao Cao also used this sentence to fight back against these people. It means that you only say that I lost the battle, but do not recall what I have done before, and ignore the achievements I have made before. If it weren't for me, Cao Cao, would you still be able to ridicule me here? ?This also reflects Cao Cao’s heroic spirit.
3. Why do I need anyone to defend my actions? This sentence is also very consistent with Cao Cao's personality. It means that I, Cao Cao, never consider others when doing things. I only have my own principles and I don't need others to dictate my affairs. Go your own way and let others tell you what to do. As long as I am worthy of God and worthy of my heart, that is enough.