This novel follows the timeline lightly and focuses on describing Cao Cao's great military exploits and achievements in his life. When he was young, he was promoted to be a filial and honest official. When he was appointed as the Northern Wei of Luoyang, he enforced the law strictly. He participated in the suppression of the Yellow Turban Uprising, and later spent all his wealth to attack Dong Zhuo. He took Yanzhou, divided and lured more than 300,000 Yellow Turban troops to surrender, and formed the Qingzhou Army. Welcome Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to Xu County, unify the north, defeat Yuan Shu, Tao Qian, Lu Bu and other forces, defeat Yuan Shao in the Battle of Guandu, and then attack Wuhuan from the north to unify the north. He also became prime minister, took Hanzhong, and was granted the title of King of Wei. His implementation of the farming system and other measures restored and developed the social economy and laid the foundation for the Cao Wei regime.
