In 209 AD, after Cao Cao unified the north, he went south to expand his power to the south of the Yangtze River. In this year, Cao Cao's cousin Cao Ren guarded Jingzhou and became an important barrier against Eastern Wu. Jingzhou, as a key point between the north and the south, its geographical location was extremely critical for Cao Cao. At this time, Soochow was commanded by Zhou Yu, and they were not satisfied with the small world in Jiangdong, but also eager to expand their territory. This year's Battle of Nanjun was not only a contest between Cao Wei and Eastern Wu, but also a major test of Cao Ren's military talent.
Cao Ren, whose name is filial piety, is a native of Peiguo County, and has followed his brother Cao Cao since he was a child. Under the patronage of his brother, Cao Ren showed extraordinary military talent. In the fourteenth year of Jian'an, Cao Ren served as the general of Zhengnan and guarded Jingzhou.
In the late spring of that year, Zhou Yu of Eastern Wu led tens of thousands of troops to march to Nanjun with great momentum. When the news came, Cao Ren's subordinate Niu Jin took the lead out of the city to meet the battle, but was unfortunately besieged by Zhou Yu's army. The situation was critical, and Cao Ren decided to personally lead the elite cavalry to break through and rescue.
"General Niu is loyal and brave, how can I sit idly by?" Cao Ren broke through the siege and rescued Niu Jin, only to find that some of the soldiers were still trapped. Without hesitation, he rushed into the enemy line again, as if he were in a no-man's land, and finally rescued all the soldiers.
Chen Jiao, the chief historian of the city, witnessed all this, and couldn't help but sigh: "The general is really a celestial!" As soon as these words came out, Cao Ren's name "Heavenly Man" spread all over the world.
The pressure on the enemy forces did not decrease as a result. Zhou Yu's troops were strong, and the war continued. In the following months, Cao Ren constantly adjusted his tactics, from night raids to ambushes, and various tactics emerged one after another. His military talent was fully displayed, especially in a night attack, he led only a hundred horsemen into the enemy camp, broke the enemy army, and saved a city for Cao Cao's army.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this battle must be won! For the stability of the north, for the people of Jingzhou! "Cao Ren was impassioned in his pre-war mobilization, and his words inspired every soldier.
The war finally reached its climax in the autumn of the fourteenth year of Jian'an. Zhou Yu set up a siege with the intention of eliminating Cao Ren in one fell swoop. Cao Ren cleverly used the terrain and a small number of elite soldiers to cleverly break through the siege, once again frustrating Zhou Yu's plan. In this battle, Cao Ren not only showed his military talents, but also consolidated his prestige in the army.
After that, Cao Ren continued to guard Jingzhou until the last moment of his life. His ingenuity and fearless courage made him a barrier for Cao Wei. Although Zhou Yu is famous, in front of Cao Ren, he has never been able to fully gain the upper hand. Cao Ren's military career, as well as his victory in Namgun, became the most glorious chapter of his life.
Cao Ren's story is not only a legendary military journey, but also a profound celebration of loyalty and wisdom. In the troubled times, he not only saved a city, but also protected the lives of hundreds of people. His bravery and wisdom have become the focus of later generations, and his name and reputation as "celestial" have also become immortal legends. In the growth of a general, he saw the changes of an era. Cao Ren, the hero on the battlefield, spent his life interpreting what it means to be truly brave and fearless.