The timing of his death was ironic since Zhen Luo was being granted within the family, meaning that both a marriage and funeral ceremony were being held at once. His death caused Cao Cao to slump into a great depression. Unfortunately, Cao Chong was also born with a frail body and died of illness when he was 13. His father particularly adored him, some sources claiming more than Cao Pi. All the vassals that knew him admired him and held great expectations for his future. A studious hopeful lad, he was very insightful, benevolent, and respected for his age. Cao Chong - Cao Cao's eighth son, style name was Cangshu.The plan failed and he was ordered to commit suicide when he was 57. Conspired a mutiny with Wang Ling to replace Cao Fang. Cao Zhi dedicated a poem to him, Zeng Baima Wanghu. Loved literature and poetry and was close to Cao Zhi. Served his father and his older brother, being appointed Chu Wang (Prince Chu). Cao Biao - Cao Cao's seventh son, style name was Shuhu, mother was Sunji.Posthumously honored by Cao Rui as Huaixiao Wang (Prince Huaixiao) The Book of Wei states that he died due to illness. Cao Xiong - Cao Cao's sixth son, style name was Zilie, mother was Bianshi.Cao Zhi - Cao Cao's fifth son, skilled with poetry and was dubbed "poet sage" by his father.He was Cao Kai's father, which made Emperor Cao Fang his grandson. Cao Zhang - Cao Cao's fourth son, brave youth nicknamed by his father "Yellow Beard".Posthumously honored by Cao Rui as Shang Wang (Prince Shang) in 229. Sickly and is suggested to have died when he was young due to his scant mention in records. Cao Shuo - Cao Cao's second son, mother was Lady Liu.Cao Ang - Cao Cao's eldest son, mother was Lady Liu.It's unknown if his name was misreported or if they are two separate people. His name is a contrast to the Book of the Later Han and Wushu, the former reporting that Cao Song's son was named Cao Ji and the second book making no mention of Cao De's name. Shared the same fate as his father, reportedly being one of the first people killed whilst guarding a gate. Accompanied his father's return back to Yanzhou. Cao De - Cao Song's son, Cao Cao's younger brother.Posthumously honored by Cao Pi as Tai Huangdi (Emperor Tai) in 220. Cao Cao became furious once he heard the news and led troops to avenge him. According to the Wushu, Tao Qian's subordinate Zhang Kai killed him during the journey. After distinguishing Cao Cao to lead in his place, Cao Song decided to return home to Yanzhou. Answered draft for the Yellow Turban Rebellion and went with his family to Xuzhou. A modest character of restraint who valued piety, he rose in ranks to be Grand Commandant. Cao Song - Cao Cao's father, originally born within the Xiahou family and was Xiahou Dun's uncle (younger brother of the latter's father), style name was Jugao.Posthumously honored by Cao Rui as Gao Huangdi (Emperor Gao) in 229. Eventually appointed as the highest rank for a eunuch and died in an unknown date. Became despised by Liang Wang, the possible heir to the throne who hated eunuchs, and expressed his mutual anger to him. Cao Teng's actions threw a wrench in Liang Ji's plans and led to the enthronement of the young heir. His colleague told him to firmly express what he believed, but Cao Teng took one glance at the child and commended him instead. During the appointment of the young Emperor Zhi, he questioned the judgment of placing the child on the throne and shared his uncertainty with Liang Ji. Didn't cause a single mistake in his 30 years of service. A eunuch who served four generations of emperors of the Han, he didn't heavily judge people and was well liked for his accepting character. Cao Teng - Cao Cao's grandfather, style name was Jixing.Cao Huan (260 ~ 265 AD) - Cao Cao's grandson.Cao Mao (254 ~ 260 AD) - Cao Pi's grandson.Cao Fang (239 ~ 254 AD) - Cao Cao's great-grandson.Cao Rui (226 ~ 239 AD) - Cao Pi's eldest son.Cao Pi (220 ~ 226 AD) - Cao Cao's second son.Sima Yan, the grandson of Sima Yi, took over and created the Jin Dynasty. Over the years the Sima family slowly gained more and more control of the Wei Dynasty. In 220 AD Cao Cao passed away and left his holding to his son Cao Pi, who, in turn, disposed of the young Han Emperor and created the Wei Dynasty. His power continued to grow until, in 216 AD, Cao Cao was crowned King of Wei. He was given the title Duke of Wei in 213 AD. The Kingdom of Wei was created by Cao Cao. In Kessen II, their army is symbolized by the color red. In Dynasty Warriors and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the country is symbolized by the color blue and a Chinese phoenix. Wei (魏), also known as Cao Wei (曹魏), is one of the three influential kingdoms in the Dynasty Warriors, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dynasty Tactics series, and Kessen II.
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