Cao Pi is not only an outstanding politician, but also a famous writer and poet. His literary background is so profound that he could write an entire article at the age of eight. His classic treatise is the first monograph on literary criticism theory in the history of China literature, and it is still widely circulated. As a poet, he makes good use of Yuefu theme, pays attention to the beauty of melody and has exquisite poetry content. Representative works include Yan Geling. Deep literary attainments are closely related to Cao Shi's family education. Cao Pi, Cao Cao and Cao Zhi are also called "Three Caos" and have made great achievements in the history of China literature.
Strangely, Cao Pi did not spread widely in later generations, and his reputation was poor. Generally, it is because of the struggle for the throne between Cao Pi and Cao Zhi, and Cao Pi's lewdness. Cao Cao's preferred prince is Cao Zhi, but Cao Pi is more mature in thought than Cao Zhi, relying on the power of former ministers and harem to replace Cao Zhi. After he acceded to the throne, he tried to get rid of him regardless of the goodwill of his brothers, leaving him with a narrow-minded and jealous reputation. Said xelloss romantic, unofficial history records, after the death of cao cao, xelloss regardless of morality and ethics will be his father's whole harem into his arms.
Cao Pi is a controversial figure in history, but it is undeniable that he has made great achievements in politics, economy and literature.
Cao Pi's Poems
Cao Pi has preserved about 40 poems so far. Various themes, mainly describing love, homesickness, parting and so on. All come from ordinary people, ordinary life scenes and wars. Poetry is beautiful and delicate, close to folk lyrics, with clever words, natural integration and long lasting appeal. Is a master of describing women's love and yearning.
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He is the originator of China's seven-character poem. The most famous is Yan Geling. It is said that when Cao Cao fought Wu Huan, Cao Pi wrote poems based on what he saw and heard in the ancient Yan State where the battlefield was located. Yan Xing is a kind of Yuefu style, written in the form of seven-character poems, and created a precedent for seven-character poems with rhyme sentences. From the perspective of a wife separated from her husband, she described the current situation of separation in the war at that time, expressed her thoughts for her husband and expressed her dissatisfaction with the hard life in the war turmoil. The whole poem has no old words, no deliberate embellishment, neat rhyme and strong emotion, and has been praised by scholars of all ages.
The ancients often compared him with his younger brother Cao Zhi, thinking that his poems were graceful and graceful, while Cao Zhi's ci was brilliant and magnificent. In contrast, the story of Cao Zhi's seven-step poems shows his sympathy for Cao Zhi, but ignores Cao Pi's poetic talent. Cao Pi is a poet who pursues objectivity. Unlike other poets, he doesn't pile up emotions out of thin air, but seeks truth from facts and describes them with ordinary things, and the situation naturally arises. Cao Pi's poems are like ordinary words, but they are clear and moving, tending to be feminine, while Cao Zhi's poems are vigorous and powerful, with high quality. This shows that Cao Pi's poems are not the kind of arrogance with genius, but that he confides in a normal way, which is closer to readers and more likely to arouse people's hearts.
Cao Pi's poems mainly focus on the objective things of life ontology, such as writing about trees, autumn, parting, war and so on. Count the thoughts of ordinary people and pour out your feelings. In layman's terms, Wei Wendi Cao Pi is more like Wen Qing as we say now.
As a ruler, his eyes are full of the thoughts and sufferings of these ordinary people, which shows his observation and sympathy for the lower classes. This shows the greatness of Cao Pi's poetry.
Cao pi's skills
Cao Pi was born in troubled times. As the son of a generation of lean Cao Cao, he is also proficient in everything. Three years old, four years old, arrow, painting, six years old, horse.
From the age of eight, culture, education, etiquette, music, riding and shooting can be compared with ordinary adults at that time. You can go out with Cao Cao at the age of nine. At the age of ten, he was defeated and captured in the March, and successfully rode away with his own intelligence.
At that time, it was said that Cao Pi's former commandos, with his eldest brother Cao Ang as the main commander and his cousin Cao as the lieutenant, confused the sight of Yuan Shao's army and entered the enemy hinterland with those who had already surrendered. They never thought of changing their minds temporarily, which led to the annihilation of this elite former commando. Everyone thought they were all killed, but three days later, xelloss appeared in front of everyone wearing cavalry clothes under Yuan Shao's account. What xelloss experienced in these three days, maybe only he knows. But this cleverness and courage really made Cao Cao and the generals very recognized.
It stands to reason that such a young man who fights bravely every day must be a military commander. He never thought that his literary attainments were beyond the reach of ordinary people. His poems, with the theme of sadness and love, are touching, sad and delicate, but they do not lose the beauty of Cao Pi. Under the circumstances at that time, Cao Pi's poetic style was very valuable.
When Cao Pi was young, he grew up and grew up. As a teenager, his skills reached the top ranks of all walks of life at that time. Throughout his youth, he fought with his father, but this experience also paved the way for him to become an emperor in the future.