His main deeds:
In 2 15, Liu Bei sent a general to the next debate, and Cao Zhen led the troops to defeat other generals of Liu Bei as a partial general and became a backbone general. Later, Cao Zhen followed the army back to Chang 'an and took the lead.
Cao Cao was very worried that Xia, who was guarding Hanzhong in 2 19, was killed. Cao Zhen was ordered to collect Shu's soldiers and wait until Liu Bei's army was defeated in the rising tone. Later, Cao Cao personally went to Hanzhong to withdraw his troops and asked Cao Zhen to go to Wudu to meet Cao Hong and other officials.
In 220, Cao Pi succeeded to the throne and appointed Cao Zhen as the general of Zhenxi. Ren Yong, the commander-in-chief and military affairs officer of Liangzhou, recorded his merits and entered Dongxiang Township. Zhang Jin and others rebelled in Jiuquan, and Cao Zhen sent general Fei Yao to conquer and win, and killed Zhang Jin and others.
In 222, Cao Zhen returned to Luoyang and was appointed as the general of the army, commanding all military affairs at home and abroad. Later, Cao Zhen and Xia Houshang conquered Sun Quan, attacked Niuzhutun and won, becoming the generals of Zhong Jun.
In 226, Cao Pi was seriously ill and recruited Cao Zhen, Chen Qun, Sima Yi and others to support him by testamentary edict. After Wei Mingdi Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, Cao Zhen was appointed Shao and promoted to general.
In 228, Zhuge Liang of Shu came out of Qishan, and Nan 'an, Tianshui and Anding rebellions echoed Zhuge Liang from afar. Cao Rui and Wei Mingdi sent Cao Zhen to Yancheng to defeat Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi in Gu Jie. Yang Tiao, a citizen of Anding, coerced local officials to occupy the city of the moon, and Cao Zhen marched into the besieged city. When Yang Tiao heard that General Cao Zhen had come in person, he tied himself up. Cao Zhen expected Zhuge Liang to attack from Chencang next time, so he sent generals Zhao Hao and Wang Sheng to defend Chencang and build the city.
In 229, Zhuge Liang really surrounded Chen Cang, because Wei was ready and could not be conquered. Cao Zhen Zengcheng because of merit, the former * * * two thousand nine hundred households.
In 230, Cao Zhen went to Luoyang to see the emperor, was promoted to Fu, and was given a sword to go to the temple, but did not go to court. Cao Zhen suggested cutting Shu, and Cao Rui agreed. So in August of the same year, Cao Zhen sent his troops from Chang 'an and went south via the Meridian Road. Sima Yi went against the Hanshui River and joined forces with Nanzheng. Some soldiers and horses from all walks of life took the inclined valley road, and some entered Wuwei, which was catching up with more than 30 days of heavy rain. Some plank roads were cut off, so they withdrew their troops and returned. Cao Zhen returned to Luoyang sick and died soon.
As can be seen from the above, Cao Zhen is not the cowardly general who has accomplished nothing, lost everything and often lost the battle as described in romance films and movies! Reflection also describes one thing about Cao Zhen, which is enough to show his tolerance and morality! Cao Zun and Zhu Zan died early, and Cao Zhen sympathized with them, saying that "begging for food city was honored and praised". On the other hand, Di Wei's "beauty as an adult gentleman" agreed to his request. When Cao Zhen went to war, the soldiers did not get a reward, so they used their own property as a reward. The real talent of Cao Zhen's military commanders should be said not to be under Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang. Cao Zhen became a prefect not because he belongs to Cao Shijia, because his surname is not Cao! Mainly because of Sun Quan's exploits in the south, Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi were highlighted in the romance, and Zhuge Liang wrote Cao Zhen as a fool during the Northern Expedition. In fact, the early wars were mainly led by Cao Zhen. It was not until Cao Zhen died that Sima Yi, Zhuge Liang's "lifelong enemy", dragged on with Zhuge Liang for four years after Cao Zhen. Cao Zhen didn't lose the battle with Zhuge Liang, but Sima Yi and Zhuge Liang met for the first time and killed Zhang He. However, Sima Yi also knows the truth and is very tolerant. Knowing that he was no match for Zhuge Liang, he persisted until Zhuge Liang died. At that time, Sima Yi had about 300,000 troops, while Zhuge Liang had only 65,438+10,000 troops. When Zhuge Liang cut the Central Plains. Sima Yi didn't go to war at all. Zhuge Liang sent troops, Wei was not fully prepared, and Nan 'an, Tianshui and Anding counties surrendered. Di Wei ordered Cao Zhen to guard Tancheng and Zhang He to attack Jieting. Cao Zhen defeated Zhao Yun and Deng Zhi's commanding division in Jiguan Valley, and Zhang He occupied the street pavilion. Zhuge Liang and the army. Yang Tiao stayed in the city, and Cao Zhen was surrounded by soldiers. Yang Tiao said to the others, "I have lowered my ears since the general came." As long as you tie yourself out and surrender, all three counties will surrender.
Zhuge Liang cut the Central Plains twice. Cao Zhen accurately predicted that Zhuge Liang would attack Chencang when he cut the Central Plains, so he recommended Zhao Hao to defend the city. (Romance and film and television are once again arrogant enough to highlight Sima and Zhuge) Zhuge Liang later really failed to capture Chencang and retreated. The new version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms actually says that Zhao Hao is Sima Yi's own army, which is a bit unreliable. Zhao Hao is also my favorite general of the Three Kingdoms. Zhao Hao on TV performed impetuously and committed suicide. What a surprise! During Zhuge Liang's period in the Three Kingdoms, not only the Northern Expedition of Shu, but also Cao Zhen took the initiative to lead the army to the Western Expedition. Just because of the continuous heavy rain, the road was broken, and Cao Zhen transferred troops. Every time Cao Zhen goes to war, he shares weal and woe with the soldiers. If the reward in the army is not enough, he often gives his family wealth to his subordinates, so the foot soldiers are willing to help him. Cao Zhen fell ill and returned to Luoyang. Ming Di personally visited his mansion and expressed his condolences. After Cao Zhen's death, posthumous title became the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty. His son Cao Shuang succeeded to the throne. To commemorate Cao Zhen's achievements, Ming Di issued a decree saying: "Cao Fu is really a loyal and upright man. He assisted Wei Wu and Wei Wendi in handling political affairs. At home, he never relied on the love of his royal relatives, and abroad, he never showed his arrogance to ordinary people. He can be said to be a gentleman who can keep his position and save it. He has the virtue of modesty and hard work. " So Cao Zhen's five sons, Cao Xi, Cao Xun, Cao Ze, Cao Yan and Cao Ai, were all made princes.
Judging from the description of the reflection above, Cao was indeed a respectable military commander, but his sons were so angry that they finally lost to Sima's family!