Strategic Mastermind: Cao Cao's Planning Techniques

Author: Zhu Yiyuan
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: This book is one of the "Reading the Three Kingdoms, Reflecting on the Past and Present" series. Cao Cao valued talent and issued the "Promote Only Talent" edicts multiple times, but the exceptionally talented Yang Xiu and others were never fully recognized by him. When he harbored resentment towards Liu Bei and wanted to kill him, he listened to his advisors' counsel and let Liu Bei go. He was ruthless to those who could not serve him, yet he treated Guan Yu with great favor and respect. All these aspects are embodied in Cao Cao, making him like a multifaceted "magic cube." One of the purposes of this book is to analyze and interpret his various talents and strategies, providing insights for modern leaders. If this goal is achieved, it would be the greatest wish of all the book's editors.