The first thing we need to know is that there were many outstanding figures in ancient history. They either give advice to the country, or they give advice to war, and so on. And one of them is the object of our discussion today - Jia Xu.
Jia Xu was one of the important advisors of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, and he won Cao Cao's trust and reuse. How did he become Cao Cao's confidant? The reason for this is his ingenuity and his unique insight into the situation.
Jia Xu has his own unique understanding and application of military strategy. He believed that "a soldier is also a trickster", so he advocated the use of flexible and changeable strategies to deal with enemy attacks. He also put forward the strategic idea of "attacking the heart first", believing that only by plunging the enemy into fear and confusion can the enemy be truly defeated.
Jia Xu also put forward important viewpoints such as "the law of the jungle" and "never forget the danger", and applied these theories to practice. At his suggestion, Cao Cao took a series of measures to increase his strength, while also being vigilant against the threats around him. These suggestions helped Cao Cao stabilize the domestic situation and enhance his ability to resist abroad.
So, how much influence did Jia Xu have on Cao Cao? We can see it from the following aspects:
Jia Xu provided many valuable suggestions and solutions. For example, the "Qingzhou Counter-Enemy Strategy" he proposed when Cao Cao attacked Liu Bei successfully divided and disintegrated Liu Bei's forces, enabling Cao Cao to smoothly unify the north.
Jia Xu's wisdom and courage deeply influenced Cao Cao. He once persuaded Cao Cao to give up attacking Sun Quan, because Sun Quan's strength was very strong at that time, and a rash attack would only lead to failure. Although Cao Cao did not take this advice, it did inspire Cao Cao to be more cautious in the future.
Jia Xu's loyalty also set an example for Cao Cao. Although he played many important roles in the power struggle, he always maintained his position and principles. This spirit deeply infected Cao Cao and others, enabling them to remain calm and rational in the face of difficulties.
Jia Xu's influence on Cao Cao was very great. Cao Cao was deeply impressed by his ingenuity, unique insights, and firm beliefs. At the same time, he also proved through his own actions that the value of a person is not based on the level of position or wealth, but on whether he can do something meaningful and contribute to himself and society.