Preface
Who can survive on their own in the Game of Thrones? Why did the extremely clever prodigy Cao Chong end up becoming a pawn? What kind of secrets did he hide in his life?
Chapter 1 A gifted prodigy
In 200 AD, the world was in turmoil, and Cao Cao unified the north with iron-blooded means and established the Cao Wei regime. In this changing era, a boy named Cao Chong was quietly born.
Cao Chong showed extraordinary intellect from an early age, and at the age of six he performed amazingly. It was a sweltering summer afternoon, and Cao Cao's horse officer had let his precious saddle suffer from the bite of a rat because of a momentary negligence. Ma Guan's face was pale, and he knelt in front of Cao Cao tremblingly, waiting for the verdict of fate.
At this moment, the young Cao Chong walked up to Ma Guan and comforted him softly, and at the same time had a plan in his heart. Three days later, Cao Chong's new clothes were "accidentally" bitten by a mouse, and he pretended to be sullen, which attracted Cao Cao's attention and worry.
At this moment, Ma Guan, as arranged by Cao Chong, came to ask for guilt. Cao Cao's attention was diverted, and Ma Guan's crime seemed to become insignificant. Cao Chong's wit saved a person's life invisibly in this way.
This incident not only showed Cao Chong's wisdom beyond his age, but also made Cao Cao look up to this son. Under Cao Cao's harsh rule, Cao Chong's astuteness undoubtedly became a unique light.
Chapter 2 Becoming famous and winning the favor of his father
In the same year, an elephant from afar was sent to Xudu as a gift. The arrival of this elephant made the whole city boil. People rush to see this legendary beast, its huge body and long nose, all of which show a kind of exotic mystery and majesty.
The ministers talked about the elephant, but no one could accurately measure its weight. At this moment, Cao Chong stood quietly aside, a hint of cunning flashing in his eyes.
He ordered someone to fetch a large stone, and everyone laboriously lifted it, and Cao Chong personally supervised the weighing. Then he had more similar stones brought and placed them beside the elephant one by one, until the elephant seemed displeased and did not want to move any more.
Cao Chong announced the stop, explaining that the total weight of the stones was the weight of the elephant. This ingenious approach amazed everyone present, who marveled at the six-year-old prodigy. Cao Cao's face showed a proud smile, and he appreciated Cao Chong more than ever.
Cao Chong's wit once again became the focus of everyone, and his talent also made Cao Cao even more fond of this son. However, behind this applause and praise, Cao Chong's fate has quietly buried a shadow.
Chapter 3: Brotherly Jealousy and Power Struggle
As Cao Chong's fame spread in the capital of Xu, an ominous aura began to brew in the shadows of the court. Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, the two elder brothers of the Cao clan, were originally eyeing Cao Cao's favor and the inheritance to the throne, and now they feel an unprecedented threat.
At a banquet, Cao Chong's wit once again became the focus of attention, but it also inadvertently ignited the fire of jealousy between the brothers. Cao Pi's eyes were as sharp as a beast under the cover of the wine glass, while Cao Zhi vaguely expressed his dissatisfaction in his poems and songs. The battle between the two shifted from light to darkness, from words to deeds, and the atmosphere in the court became more and more tense.
Cao Chong seemed unaware of this, his mind still pure, focused on the puzzles and strategies that fascinated him. However, his innocence is particularly fragile in this maelstrom of power.
On a chance night, Cao Chong wandered alone in the garden, his shadow in the moonlight looking lonely and helpless, unaware that he had become a pawn in the struggle of his brothers.
Chapter 4: The unfortunate death of the prodigy and the grief of Cao Cao
Just when Cao Chong's talent was about to reach its peak, a sudden illness quietly came. His face was growing paler and his body was thinning. Cao Cao was so anxious that he called for famous doctors, but he was never able to stop the deterioration of his condition.
The atmosphere in the court became heavy, and everyone's hearts were filled with uneasiness and apprehension. Finally, on a stormy night, Cao Chong closed his eyes full of wisdom. Cao Cao fell to his knees in front of his son's bed, tears blurring his eyes. His voice echoed through the empty palace, filled with pain and anger.
Cao Pi and Cao Zhi came to offer condolences, but Cao Cao just looked at them coldly, and the doubts in his heart were like dark clouds. Cao Chong's death, like the fall of a superstar, caused Cao Cao's heart to suffer a great blow. He began to wonder if there was a more sinister conspiracy behind the tragedy.
Cao Cao's heart was filled with pain and self-blame, and he realized that his once-favored son might be a victim of this power struggle. And the truth of all this is like the starlight swallowed by the night, which is difficult to pursue.
Chapter 5: The Ruthlessness of Power and the Darkness of the Human Heart
Cao Cao was reluctant to leave Cao Chong's grave for a long time, his heart was like being covered with frost, cold and heavy. Game of Thrones never stops, even in your own family. Cao Chong's death is like a mirror, reflecting the darkness and sinister in the depths of people's hearts.
Cao Cao began to reflect on whether the power and unity he had pursued over the years was really worth the price. Everyone in the court was touched by the tragedy, but they also had their own plans in their hearts.
The battle between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi did not stop because of Cao Chong's death, but became more intense. They fought in secret, trying to find an opportunity in Cao Cao's grief. A trace of sadness flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he realized that he had thought that he could control everything with power, but he did not expect to be controlled by power in the end.
epilogue
Cao Chong's life is like a spring dream, short and beautiful. His ingenuity had made the entire Cao Wei proud, and his tragic death shocked and grieved everyone. However, behind all this, there is a ruthless power struggle and the darkness of the human heart.
Cao Chong's story has become an eternal warning, reminding future generations that in the game of thrones, there is no eternal winner. Whenever future generations mention this prodigy, they will not only admire his intelligence, but also feel the impermanence of fate and the complexity of people's hearts.
On the chessboard of power, everyone can become a pawn, and the real winner, perhaps, only time will tell. Cao Chong's life has become a microcosm of history, making us think deeply about the dangers of power and the dark side of human nature.