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Talk of Cao Cao and He Comes (Talk of the Devil and He Comes)

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It is said that one day, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was chased by killers. Some one recommended that Cao Cao could save his life, but the killer had already arrived before Cao Cao came. Yet Cao Cao managed to save Emperor Xian from an impasse. Later Cao Cao was granted a higher official title. It is the story of "Talk of Cao Cao and He Comes".

Cao Cao - Famous Person during the Three Kingdoms Period

A figure wearing white mask in traditional Chinese Peking Opera, conventionally, is treacherous and brutal. Cao Cao, a historic figure, is bestowed with such negative features on the stage due to the unfavorable remarks on his morality given in the classic historical novel The Romance of Three Kingdoms which represents orthodox feudalism.

Cutting Hair Instead of Head

Cutting Hair Instead of Head

Once, Cao Cao led his troops passing by a wheat field. As he cherished wheat, he ordered the army not to trample on the wheat field, and ordered to slay the disobedient.
Quench Thirst by Watching Plums (Console Oneself with Vain Hopes)

Quench Thirst by Watching Plums (Console Oneself with Vain Hopes)

One summer, Cao Cao led troops to a battle. It was extremely hot, so the marching speed slowed down.
Defining a Hero While Warming the Wine

Defining a Hero While Warming the Wine

From Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao wanted to pry into Liu Bei's thought to see whether he would like to rule the country.
Reviling Cao Cao While Beating a Drum

Reviling Cao Cao While Beating a Drum

Although Cao Cao was a poet, militarist and statesman, he has been accused as a treacherous official all through the ages.
A Feast at the Copper Bird Pavilion

A Feast at the Copper Bird Pavilion

After the crushing defeat of the red cliff battle, Cao Cao often thought of revenge; but as Sun Quan and Liu Bei had formed alliance, Cao Cao dared not rashly launch invasion.
The Copper Bird Pavilion

The Copper Bird Pavilion

The Copper Bird Pavilion is located in Santai Village, Linzhang County of Hebei Province. It is one of the three pavilions built by Cao Cao.