Cao Cao (155 - 220) was a native of Pei Guoqiao (Hao County of Anhui). Cao was the prime minister of Han Xian Di, who proclaimed himself the king of Wei. His son Cao Pei succeeded him as the Emperor, known as Wei Wu Di. In the thirteen year of Jiangan during Dong Han Dynasty, Cao Cao united the northern army and was ready to conquer the south. Cao trained his navy in Wuci and began his southward expedition in July. He was opposed by Liu Bei and Sun Quan. Who joined forces against him. In November, the Battle of Chibi broke out. Cao was badly defeated and had to escape desperately.
THE SEA
I come to see the boundless ocean
From Stony Hill on eastern shore
Water rolls in rhythmic motion,
Islands stand amid its roar.
Tress on trees, from peak to peak,
Grass on grass, lush far and night,
Autumn winds blow drear and bleak,
Monstrous billows surge up high.
Sun by day, moon by night
Appear to rise up from the deep.
The Milky Way with stars to sleep.
How happy I feel at this sight!
I sing this poem in sheer delight.
