Uploaded July 2019 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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#ThreeKingdoms #CaoCao #DynastyWarriors Cao Cao (曹操) explained in Three Kingdoms animated documentary. Also known as the King of Wei (魏王), Meng De (孟德), Jili (吉利) and Aman(阿瞞), Cao Cao is a legendary Chinese warlord, politician, poet and martial artist. Renowned in history for his military and political brilliance, yet scorned in legend as a cunning, cruel and selfish despot.

00:43 Cao Cao and speak of the devil saying explained (說曹操曹操到)
01:11 How to say Cao Cao
01:51 Cao Cao history: Early Life
03:55 Cao Cao history: Yellow Turban Rebellion explained
05:30 Cao Cao history: Campaign against Dong Zhuo explained
08:45 Cao Cao history: Emperor Xian story and beating Lu Bu

Cao Cao rose to prominence during the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China, a period which ran from 220 to 280 AD. He was one of the era’s central figures.

Tales of his exploits are romanticized in the novel, ‘The Romance of the Three Kingdoms’ by 14th century Chinese author Luo Guan Zhong (羅貫中).

Speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives (說曹操曹操到). Narrated by Liz Tsai.

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