The rise of Cao Cao benefited from the complicated social situation in the late Han Dynasty. The chaos in the world at the end of the Han Dynasty provided a stage for Cao Cao to display his talents. At the same time, Cao Cao's success was not smooth sailing. From the very beginning, Cao Cao was in the central plains, the main battlefield of feud between princes at the end of Han Dynasty, and was a strong enemy on all sides. If he is not careful, he will collapse. But Cao Cao not only stayed put, but also gradually eliminated the vassals who occupied the Central Plains and unified the northern part of China. At the same time, Cao Cao worked hard to develop and strengthen his own political and military group and became the founder of Cao Wei Empire. & gt& gt Early Success >> Cao Cao (155-220), nicknamed Meng De,No. Ayun and Geely,No. Peiguo Bridge. Born into a eunuch family. Cao Cao's grandfather, Cao Teng, experienced four emperors in the Eastern Han Dynasty. His official position was constant, long in autumn and long in pavilion. Cao Song, Cao Cao's father, is Cao Teng's adopted son. He once served as a captain, fu and Qiu. After two generations of management by Cao Teng and Cao Song, when Cao Cao was young, the Cao family had become a big family with certain strength and influence in politics and economy. & gt& gt What role did Cao Cao's eunuch family background play in his growth? Later scholars generally believed that it caused Cao Cao to be looked down upon by famous families, so he was unwilling to cooperate with Cao Cao. But judging from Cao Cao's early experience, this view is debatable. & gt& gt First of all, Cao Teng, Cao Cao's grandfather, had a very good relationship with aristocratic families. The biography of Cao Teng in the Later Han Dynasty says: > >; (Cao Teng) He is a famous person in China, such as Chen, Bian Shao, Nanyang Yangu, Zhang Wen, Hongnong Zhanghuan, Yingchuan Tangdian, etc. At that time, the prefect of Shu county was left in Tengzhou for bribing officials, and Yizhou secretariat planted his book in Guanguan, played by the prefect, on charges of illegal Tengzhou. The emperor said, "Books come from the outside, not from the past." Then sleep and play. Tengfei Xianjie, often called a capable official, is beautiful at the right time. & gt& gt Thus, although both of them are important members of the eunuch clique, Cao Teng is very good at establishing good relations with aristocratic families. The extensive social relations established by Cao Teng laid a good foundation for Cao Cao to win the support and support of aristocratic families in the future. & gt& gt Secondly, judging from Cao Cao's circle of friends in his early years, Cao Cao did not become an object of contempt because of his family background. & gt& gt The History of the Three Kingdoms and Liang Wudi quoted Shu Wei's words: > >; The world-famous Qiu, seeing Mao, is different. He said: "I have seen many celebrities in the world, but there are no princes!" You are good and self-sufficient. I am getting old! I am willing to rely on my wife. " So the reputation is getting heavier and heavier. & gt& gt Biography of the Three Kingdoms Yuan Shaozhuan: >> (Yuan) Shao is dignified in appearance, capable of being a corporal, with many scholars, and Mao has little contact with him. & gt& gt The Three Kingdoms and the Biography of Zhang Miao: >>, Zhang Miao, Zhang Ren and Shou Dongping. Without chivalrous news, help the poor, lose loved ones without love, and return with more scholars. Mao and Yuan Shao are friends of Miao. & gt& gt Biography of the Later Han Dynasty: > >; When I first saw Cao Cao, I sighed, "If the Han family dies and the world is safe, this person is also." & gt& gt Li Yingchuan in the later Han Dynasty: > >; When Cao Cao was young, he was different from his talents and would die, saying that Zi Xuan and others said that "the times will be chaotic, and there is no fault of Cao Cao in the world." Zhang is very kind to me, not your relatives. Although you don't come with me, you will still come back to Cao Shi. "From it, avoid troubled times. & gt& gt The Old Story of Xiangyang: > >; Cai Mao, a native of Xiangyang, is proud. & gt& gt Wei Wu kisses less. & gt& gt From the above records, all the aristocratic families, court ministers and henchmen can become friends of Cao Cao, which also shows that people at that time did not avoid Cao Cao because of his eunuch family background. & gt& gt But Cao Cao's dissoluteness in his early years also made him form a very bad impression in many people's hearts. " "The History of the Three Kingdoms and Emperor Wudi" bluntly pointed out: "It is not surprising that Mao is less alert and has the right to count the classics, but he is extravagant and does not cure the industry. "Many examples of this are also recorded in many materials. & gt& gt Mao is a servant who seldom flies eagles. He wanders excessively, and his uncle speaks some songs. Mao suffered greatly, and then he met his uncle on the road, which was a defeat for Yang. When my uncle asked him why, Mao said, "Stroke is an evil wind. "Uncle sued Song. Song frightened, called Mao, Mao also replied. Song asked, "Uncle said you had a stroke, but the situation is already very bad? "Mao said," I didn't have a stroke at first, but I lost my love for my uncle, so I lost my ears. Song is very confused. After my uncle told me something, Song didn't reply, so Mao wantonly benefited. ("The History of the Three Kingdoms, Emperor Wu" quoted "Biography of Cao Zang") When Wei Wu was young, he tried to be a ranger for Yuan Shao. Seeing people get married, I sneaked into the master's garden and cried at night: "There is a thief coming. "Lu middleman is out of view, and the emperor pulled the blade to rob the bride and Shao also. When he lost his way and fell into thorns, Shao could not move. Di Fu shouted, "The thief has arrived! "Salt forced since the vote, all out of the question. (Shi Shuo Xin Yu) >> When Cao Cao was young, he often offered gifts humbly and asked for help for himself. He despised the man and refused to be the right person. Cao Cao threatened to wait for the gap. He had no choice but to say, "You are a traitor and a hero in troubled times. "Fuck, leave. (Xu Shaochuan in the Later Han Dynasty) Zong Shilin and Wei Wu were contemporaries, but they were very thin and didn't make friends with them. (Shi Shuo Xin Yu) >> From the above different records, it can be seen that Cao Cao's family background did not bring him any trouble, but his personal conduct in his early years was criticized. But with a prominent family background, Cao Cao's road to being an official was smooth sailing. & gt& gtXi Ping three years (AD 174), Cao Cao named Xiaolian as Lang, and later Wei Yilang, Jin anxiang and Luoyang Beiyilang. During this period, Cao Cao began to show his political stance gradually. & gt > The History of the Three Kingdoms, Emperor Wudi, quoted Cao Zang's Biography: "Mao first entered Wei Zhou and studied four courses. Five-colored sticks were made, and there were more than 10 on the left and right of the county gate. Anyone who violates the ban and does not avoid the strongmen will be clubbed to death. A few months later, Emperor Ling fell in love with Xiao Huangmen's uncle Jian Shuo and killed him. If the capital is seized, it will not be committed. I am familiar with the salty disease in my favorite subject, but I can't hurt him, so I recommended it, so I moved to Dunqiu stage. & gt& gt The History of the Three Kingdoms Emperor Wu quoted Wei Shu as saying: "First, General Dou Wu and General Chen Fan tried to kill eunuchs, but they were killed. Mao wrote to Chen Wu and others, saying that they were upright and framed, evil was rampant in the DPRK, good people were bruised, and their words were very sincere; Lingdi can't use it. " & gt& gt "The History of the Three Kingdoms Emperor Wu Di": "At the end of Guangxu, the Yellow Scarf rose. Worship a captain, beg Yingchuan thief. Moved to Jinan, state-owned more than ten counties, the chief attached to the nobility, filthy, so play eight; The county boundaries are awed by the prohibition of obscenity and traitors fleeing. For a long time, Li Wei was also the satrap of Dong Jun; If you don't obey, you will return to your hometown. " & gt& gt "The History of Liu Taochuan": "At that time, the children and guests of the tribute officials of Qiu Xu and Zhang Ji were afraid to ask. Although they were corrupt, there were 26 people who benefited from the rectification of remote counties. The official complained to Cao Cao, who talked with him for a long time and said,' This official and his actions led to the party's selfishness. The so-called owl was released and the husband and wife were imprisoned. His words were honest and sincere, and the emperor gave concessions and benefits, so all the people who sat on the levy paid tribute to Lang. The eunuch resented it, so he framed it and died in prison.