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The 17 pages that link to Cao Cao, each with the reason it gives.

• Three KingdomsRelated: His northern power laid the foundations for Wei, though he died before its formal founding.

• Battle of Red CliffsRelated: His southern campaign ended in defeat at Red Cliffs.

• Records of the Three KingdomsRelated: The work’s account of his career informs enduring debate over his political legitimacy.

• Cao WeiRelated: His victories and administration made the state his son Cao Pi could establish.

• Yellow Turban RebellionRelated: His early military career included service against Yellow Turban forces.

• Sima YiRelated: Sima Yi entered government under Cao Cao and later served his descendants.

• Dong ZhuoRelated: Cao Cao's rise belongs to the warlord era accelerated by Dong Zhuo's seizure of the court.

• Cao PiRelated: Cao Pi succeeded his father as ruler of Wei’s territories and political network.

• Zhou YuRelated: Zhou Yu’s forces fought Cao Cao’s expansion southward at Red Cliffs.

• Battle of GuanduRelated: His command and attack on Yuan Shao’s supply base shaped the battle’s outcome.

• Cao ZhiRelated: Cao Zhi’s father, Cao Cao made him a contender in the succession struggle.

• Hua TuoRelated: Accounts say Cao Cao summoned Hua Tuo to treat his recurring headaches and later imprisoned him.

• Eastern HanRelated: His control of the last Han emperor made the dynasty’s final years nominal rather than sovereign.