What is at a peak is certain to decline. He who shows his hand will surely be defeated. He who can prevail in battle by taking advantage of his enemy's doubts is invincible.

Cao Ju (曹矩) died at a young age. He was also skilled in poetry and martial arts and wrote many war journals. Cao Pi became the first emperor of Cao Wei after forcing Emperor Xian of Han to abdicate.

He was also skilled in poetry and martial arts and wrote many war journals. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled Emperor Wu of Wei. Cao Cao (IPA: [tsʰɑ̌ʊ tsʰɑ́ʊ]?; 155 – 15 March 220)style name Mengde was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years.