In all kinds of opinions about the origin of wine, Du Kang is really related to the brewing of wine. His historical contribution lies in the creation of the brewing method of wine. Zanjiu is sake brewed with thick sorghum, that is, wine brewed with grain. Du Kang laid the foundation of China's wine-making industry, and was honored as the originator and saint of wine-making by later generations, also known as the ancestor of wine. Later generations used "Du Kang" to refer to wine.
During the Three Kingdoms period, Cao Cao wrote the famous "Short Songs", one of which is: "Be patient with your heart and never forget your worries. How to solve your worries? Only Du Kang. " Highly praised the wonderful efficacy of Dukang wine.
China has a long history of ancient winemaking, and has made outstanding contributions to the winemaking industry, which cannot be accomplished by one person, but Du Kang is a representative. In a sense, the legendary Dionysus Du Kang represents the civilized spirit, scientific spirit and primitive spirit of the ancient people in China.
Cao Cao has a soft spot for Dukang wine.
Cao Cao has a soft spot for Dukang wine, and wrote down a famous sentence handed down from generation to generation, "How can I solve my worries? Only Du Kang" is related to his deep feelings for Shangqiu. He studied in Suiyang, occupied a place now, established an army in his own city (now Ningling), received financial support in Xiangyi (now Suixian), and won the support of General Dian Wei and Liang, an important official.
It can be said that Shangqiu is a prosperous place of Cao Wei. Cao Cao, who is entrenched here, often leads his troops to solve his worries with wine after the war, and his favorite drink is the mellow Dukang wine produced in Luncheng, and he has won many victories with his wine.