Cao Zhi was born in the third year of Chuping (192), the third son of Cao Cao and Mrs. Bian (Mrs. Bian gave birth to four sons for Cao Cao: Pi, Zhang, Zhi and Xiong).

Cao Zhi was able to read The Book of Songs, The Analects of Confucius and the Ci and Fu of the Pre-Qin and Han Dynasties when he was in his teens, and a hundred schools of thought contended with each other. He is quick-thinking and sharp-tongued. When meeting Cao Cao, he often answers irrelevant questions and blurts them out. Cao Cao once read an article written by Cao Zhi and asked him in surprise, "Did you ask someone to write it for you?" Cao Zhi replied, "Whatever you say, just write an article. You just have to take the exam face to face. Why do you want to ask someone to do it for you! " In addition, he is frank and natural, does not pay attention to solemn appearance, gorgeous chariots and horses, and does not pursue splendor and wealth, which naturally suits Cao Cao's taste. Gradually, Cao Cao began to transfer his love to Cao Zhi.

In August of the 11th year of Jian 'an (2006), 15-year-old Cao Zhi arrived in Chunyu (now the northeast of Anqiu) with his father for the first time.

In January of the 12th year of Jian 'an (2007), he returned to Yecheng, and what he said in Seeking the Self-Test Table was "facing the sea in the east". /kloc-in September of 0/6, Cao Zhi followed his father to March northward to Liucheng (now Chaoyang, Liaoning). He said in "Seeking Self-Test Table" that "going north to announce the fortress" was the meaning of this trip, and "White Horse" was a portrayal of Cao Zhi's struggle with his father during this period.

In July of the 13th year of Jian 'an (2008), 17-year-old Cao Zhi went to Xinye with his father, and then fought in Chibi with his father and Sun Quan. In the 14th year of Jian 'an (209), Cao Zhi returned to his hometown in Bozhou with his father for the first time.

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In the 15th year of Jian 'an (2 10), when the Tongque Terrace built by Cao Cao in Yecheng was completed, his children were allowed to perform Fu on stage. Cao Zhi wrote Fu in one go on the stage, and Cao Cao was very surprised at Cao Zhi's talent.

In the 16th year of Jian 'an (2 1 1), in the first month of spring, Cao Zhi was named as the Plain Hou.

In the 19th year of Jian 'an (2 14), it was assigned to Hou Lin. In July, Cao Cao attacked Sun Quan and let Cao Zhi stay in Yecheng. Before leaving, he warned Cao Zhi: "I was only 23 years old when I served as Dunqiu, and I never regretted what I did at that time. Now that you are 23 years old, how can you not work hard to become stronger! " Cao Zhi was favored for his talent, so Ding Yi, Ding and others all came to help him. Cao Cao hesitated and almost made Cao a prince several times. However, Cao's popularity is too good, and he is brilliant. He is often willful, neglects gfd and drinks excessively. Cao Pi, on the other hand, used a series of stratagems to standardize his words and deeds and got a lot of support. Cao Cao named xelloss prince.

In the 22nd year of Jian 'an (2 17), Cao Zhi gained an additional 5,000 cities, with a total of 10000 fiefs.

Cao Zhi once galloped by car and opened Sima Gate without authorization. Cao Cao was very angry about this and ordered the bus in charge of Simamen to be executed, so Cao Zhi lost Cao Cao's favor.

In the 24th year of Jian 'an (2 19), Cao Ren was besieged by Guan Yu, and Cao Cao appointed Cao Zhi as the commander of the Southern Corps to lead troops to rescue Cao Ren. After the order was given, Cao Zhi was as drunk as a fiddler and was not ordered. Cao Cao regretted it and stopped using him.

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In the first month of the 25th year of Jian 'an (220), Cao Cao died of illness in Luoyang, and Cao Pi succeeded to the throne. Cao Zhishi was 29 years old, and he was the author of "Qing Shang Wen Di Chan Biao" and "On Wade". In the same year, Cao Pi proclaimed himself emperor. When Cao Zhi and Su Ze heard that Xelloss had abandoned Han independence, they all put on mourning clothes and wept for Han. Cao Pi said angrily, "I obeyed my destiny and became emperor, but I heard someone crying. Why? " After that, take strict preventive measures. Later, under the pressure of his mother Bian Shi, Cao Pi had to mobilize Cao Zhi many times. Cao Zhi's life changed from then on. He changed from a noble prince who lived a leisurely life to an object that was restricted and hit everywhere.

In the second year of Huang Chu (22 1), 30-year-old Cao Zhi moved to Houan Township (now Houcheng, Jinzhou, Hebei Province), with 800 households in the city; In July of that year, it was renamed Juancheng Hou (now Juancheng County, Shandong Province), which was the chronicle of Noda Huangque Brigade. This change of seal became an important turning point in Cao Zhi's life.

In April of Huang San (222), Cao Zhi, aged 3 1 year, was named Juancheng King, with 2,500 households. That is, on his way back to Juancheng after being knighted, he wrote the famous Luo Shenfu. In the Ode to Luoshen, the poet described a beautiful and affectionate goddess, regarded her as a symbol of her beautiful ideal, and entrusted her with her admiration and love for it. He also invented Luo Shen's story of seeking love, symbolizing his ardent pursuit of beautiful ideals; Finally, through the description of the failure of love, it shows that their pursuit of ideals is shattered.

Step 4 worry about life

In the fourth year (223), 32-year-old Cao Zhi moved to the king. In the sixth year of Huang Chu (AD 225), Cao Pi returned from the southern expedition, passed by Qiu Yong and met Cao Zhi, adding another 500 households.

In the seventh year of Huang Chu (226), Cao Pi died of illness and Cao succeeded to the throne, namely. Cao Zhi, who goes forward bravely, is eager to display his talents. He wrote passionately to Cao many times, demanding political appointment. Boxing heart can make a heart of stone move. But Cao _, who is too calm and rational, is like an ancient well, so humble. He only pays lip service to Cao Zhi's various confessions and demands. Cao still kept strict precautions and restrictions on him, and the situation did not fundamentally improve. During the period of Emperor Wenming 12, Cao Zhi moved to Chenjun several times.

In the third year of Taihe (229), 38-year-old Cao Zhi moved to Dong 'e, during which he devoted himself to writing and studying Confucian classics.

In the sixth year of Taihe (232), Cao Zhi was renamed Chen Wang. Cao Zhi died of depression in June of 1 1 at the age of 4 1, and was buried in East Ayushan according to his wishes. Later generations called him "King Chen" or "King Chen Si".