A Textual Research of Cao Cao and an Unscrupulous Careerist
Previous discussions on Cao Cao's attached more attention to that he is a hero or an unscrupulous careerist,ignoring Cao Cao's attitude towards an unscrupulous careerist,the different relationship between different evaluators and Cao Cao,as well as the specific historical situation.In fact,Cao Cao regarded a hero and an unscrupulous careerist as a kind of characters.Due to the powerful political power contained in these two words,Cao Cao considered himself a an unscrupulous careerist when talking to himself,but a hero when talking to others.Different people have different cognitions on the same expression.Xu Shao's sarcastic words about Cao Cao were"the ruler of the world and the hero of the troubled times".However,according to Cao Cao,it was in line with Cao Cao's own expectations.Cao Cao had not the awkwardness of identity and role conflict no longer,and became satisfied and happy.
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