Cao Cao was an outstanding statesman and military commander during the Three Kingdoms period, and his decisions under his rule were often accurate and decisive.
There is one historical event that makes people wonder, and that is the way Cao Cao dealt with Yang Xiu and his father. Cao Cao could execute Yang Xiu, but why didn't he dare to kill Yang Xiu's father?
First of all, it has an outstanding reputation and is known as "the left of the Yang of Chu, the right of the Yang of Chu". Cao Cao himself greatly admired Yang Xiu's talent and loyalty, and praised his exploits many times.
When Cao Cao treated Yang Xiu, he had an attitude that was both respectful and cautious.
Yang Xiu's father, Yang Biao, was a well-known writer and politician who was named a hussar general and enjoyed great prestige.
The Yang Xiu family was regarded as a prestigious family at that time, and had a certain friendship and interest relationship with Cao Cao.
Cao Cao's reluctance to cause social discontent and family resentment by executing Yang Xiu's father may have been one of the reasons why he did not dare to kill Yang Xiu's father.
Cao Cao established the Wei state in the north and faced threats and opposition from various forces. In this case, he needs to maintain political stability and social harmony and avoid internal conflicts.
Killing Yang Xiu's father may cause resentment and resentment, affecting the stability of the regime. Therefore, Cao Cao may have chosen to exempt Yang Xiu's father from punishment when weighing the pros and cons, in order to maintain political stability and social harmony.