Cao Cao was born in the county of Qiao in 155. His father Cao Song was a foster son of Cao Teng, who in turn was one of the favorite eunuchs of Emperor Huan. Cao Cao was known for his craftiness as a ...

Chinese archaeologists have found what could be the tomb of Cao Cao, a skilful general and ruler in the third century who was later depicted in popular folklore as the archetypal cunning politician.

Emperor CAO Cao (155AD–220AD) is one of the most famous persons in Chinese history that had changed the history of East Asia. He claimed to be a descendant of Marquis CAO Can and therefore was of ...

Cao Cao was a fiery Chinese warlord and a shrewd politician who strategized his rise to power towards the turbulent end of the Eastern Han dynasty. He effectively became head of the Han central ...

Through short-term and regional-scale wars, Cao Cao continued to expand his power. In 196, Cao Cao found Emperor Xian and convinced him to move the capital to Xuchang as per the suggestion from Xun Yu ...