Cao Zhang

Cao Zhang (Chinese曹彰, Pinyin Cao Zhang, W.-G. Ts'ao Chang; Zì子 文, ZiWen, Tzu -wen, * 189 in China, 223 in China † ) was a son of the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. He was also a general under his father and his army had led to brilliant victories over the Wuhuan strain.

Life

Cao Zhang was the fourth son of Cao Cao with Princess Bian. He distinguished himself already made ​​in his youth in archery and armed duel. Although Cao Cao criticized his lack of interest in academic studies, Cao Zhang could not imagine any other career as a military.

He married a daughter of Sun Ben, a general of the southern warlord Sun Quan, Cao Cao with before the Battle of Chibi (208 ) sought understanding. She bore him sons Kai Cao, Cao Cao and Wen Ti

When the Wuhuan - tribes rose up 218 on the northern border of the Wei Empire, Cao Zhang led as General of Resolute Cavalry an army of infantry and cavalry against them. But because the rebels were outnumbered, Cao Zhang moved back to the defensive and defended all important passes and routes. Because the rebels no longer were progressing, they gave up and withdrew. Cao Zhang, although wounded, led to their persecution. The Xianbei leader Kebineng looked at a 10,000 -man army, which consisted mainly of cavalry to follow the developments. When he saw Cao Zhang's glorious victory, he submitted to him. For the troubled times on the northern border were over.

Cao Zhang sped on westward to the Hanzhong campaign against Liu to participate In. When he reached Chang'an, he realized that the war was already lost. Cao Cao still promoted him to General of the Elite Cavalry and left him in Chang'an, to defend it against further attacks from Liu Bei.

Soon after Cao Cao 220 returned to Luoyang, he fell ill. When Cao Zhang was still on the way to him, Cao Cao died. His successor Cao Pi sent all his brothers, Cao and Zhang return to their previous post because he feared that they would fight for his position. 222 he appointed Cao Zhang King of Rencheng. The following year, ill Cao Zhang, as he intended to go to the imperial court in the capital. He died soon after and was posthumously awarded the title of General Wei ( = mutgebend ).

Cao Cao Fang Zhang's grandson, a son Cao quays, was later adopted by the emperor Cao Rui and followed him 239 on the throne.