Chapter 3: The Rise of Cao Cao
Bab 3: Bangkitnya Cao Cao Cao Cao, seorang ahli strategi yang ambisius, mulai mengkonsolidasikan kekuasaannya dengan memanipulasi kaisar.
Cao Cao was a hero with grand ambitions. Born into an official's family, he was intelligent and resourceful from childhood, harboring military strategies. In this chaotic era, he realized that only possessing powerful military forces could protect himself and achieve great things.
Cao Cao began recruiting soldiers and horses, building his own army. He employed talented people regardless of their background, selecting officials based on merit alone. This way of employing people attracted many talents to join him.
Cao Cao's first major victory was suppressing the Yellow Turban Army. He led his army to fight bravely, destroying tens of thousands of Yellow Turban troops and incorporating their elite forces. This victory greatly increased Cao Cao's strength.
Subsequently, Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao and captured Jizhou. This campaign was known as the Battle of Guandu, a famous battle in Chinese history where the few defeated the many. Relying on exceptional military talents, Cao Cao won this critical victory.
Cao Cao's rise alerted other warlords. They realized that Cao Cao was a formidable opponent and had to unite to confront him. However, Cao Cao's strength had become unstoppable, and his ambitions were growing ever larger.
With the passage of time, Cao Cao gradually unified the north, becoming the most powerful warlord in the north. His goal was no longer merely self-preservation, but to unify all of China and become the ruler of the realm.