Since ancient times, heroes have come out of youth, but in the long river of history, how many heroes can really deaf and deaf in troubled times? Today we will talk about those geniuses who were reused by Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period, and how they showed otherworldly intelligence in the war-torn era, and even changed the course of history. You must be familiar with Cao Cao's name, but do you know which "behind-the-scenes heroes" helped him to sweep through thousands of armies and almost unify the north? Do they hide the wisdom that we can draw on today?
Cao Cao, a generation of heroes of the Three Kingdoms, was highly respected by later generations for his political and military talents. A person's strength is always limited, and the reason why Cao Cao has been able to achieve great results is inseparable from his group of outstanding strategists. Among them, the contributions of Xun Yu, Guo Jia and Zhong Xuan are not insignificant. These people are not only think tanks, but also the key to Cao Cao's victories again and again.
The first thing to mention is Xun Yu, who is known as "Wang Zuozhicai". He is not only Cao Cao's main adviser, but also often recommends other talents to Cao Cao, which can be said to be the "architect" of Cao Cao's talent pool. The first person recommended by Xun Yu was his cousin Xun Yu. Xun Yu, whose name is Gongda, is six years older than Xun Yu, but he has more mature political wisdom than his age. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he was arrested for participating in the plot to assassinate Dong Zhuo, but he faced the predicament with a calm attitude and was finally released from prison unharmed. Cao Cao once commented that he was "foolish on the outside and wise on the inside", and this hidden wisdom made him an indispensable adviser to Cao Cao.
Next is Guo Jia, whose name is filial piety, and his intelligence can be described as a unique in history. Guo Jianian was reused by Cao Cao at the age of only twenty-seven, and it was quite legendary. At first, Guo Jia tried to assist Yuan Shao, but soon chose to leave because he recognized Yuan Shao's "scheming and indecisive" character. This keen insight allows him to accurately grasp people's hearts in troubled times. Later, Guo Jia took refuge in Cao Cao, and with his ability to "anticipate things like a god", he helped Cao Cao formulate many strategies to win thousands of miles. His death made Cao Cao lose his left and right hands, which shows his importance to Cao Cao.
Zhong Xuan, whose character is Chang, is also an important figure under Cao Cao. He made many military exploits in Cao Cao's expedition to the east and west, especially in the battle of Guandu, which won Cao Cao a key victory. Zhong Xuan is not only strong in martial arts, but also has outstanding political strategy, and has solved internal and external difficulties for Cao Cao many times.
In addition to these star strategists, Cao Cao's think tank also includes many other talents, such as Cheng Yu and Jia Xu. Although these people have their own strengths, what they have in common is that they can all provide Cao Cao with decision-making support at critical moments. For example, Cheng Yu, in the Battle of Guandu, it was his "grain burning strategy" that directly led to the shortage of grain and grass in Yuan Shao's army, so that Cao Cao was able to turn the tide and eventually win the battle.
Speaking of which, I have to mention Cao Cao himself. Cao Cao's success did not depend only on his strategists, but also on his own determination and use of talent. Cao Cao is good at observing people's hearts and perceiving every detail, and he is able to identify the real talents among the many talents and use them correctly in the right place. As he commented on Xun You, "Foolish on the outside and wise on the inside", Cao Cao can see through the wisdom hidden under Xun You's appearance, and this kind of vision and wisdom is the key to his great achievements.
Cao Cao gathered not only wisdom, but also loyalty. Although the strategists under his rule had their own policies and different opinions, they could put aside their personal gains and losses at critical moments and make suggestions for Cao Cao's hegemony. This kind of team cohesion and loyalty is another pillar that Cao Cao was able to gain a foothold in troubled times.
The wheels of history roll forward, and everyone has left some traces to a greater or lesser extent. Although Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Zhong Xuan and others may only be shining stars in the long river of history, their wisdom and strategy undoubtedly laid a strong imperial foundation for Cao Cao. These strategists are not only a legendary record, but also a valuable wealth of wisdom.
With the help of these strategists, Cao Cao grew from an inconspicuous petty official to the overlord of the north. Their wisdom and strategy solved countless internal and external difficulties for Cao Cao, and even changed the direction of the entire battle situation at some critical moments. The think tank behind these is an indispensable force for Cao Cao to achieve great things.
Looking back on the turbulent era of the Three Kingdoms, the reason why Cao Cao was able to become a generation of heroes was not only his extraordinary military talent and political wisdom, but also the outstanding think tank behind him. Some of these strategists came from their families, and some of them left halfway, but together they contributed their wisdom and strength to Cao Cao's hegemony. They are not only a record of history, but also a kind of inheritance of wisdom. In this day and age, we also need this combination of collective wisdom and individual talent to reach the top in our respective fields.