Second, the case:
Cao Cao mainly appointed talents in his early years.
First of all, he put forward the idea of meritocracy, which broke the tradition of needing a gate valve and status at that time. Secondly, Guo Jiaqi, who was informal and dissolute in his personal life, often complained to Cao Cao, who laughed it off. Jia Xu's design killed Cao Cao's eldest son and beloved Dian Wei, but later Jia Xu took refuge in Cao Cao, who treated him with courtesy and never embarrassed Jia Xu.
Third, interpretation:
1, Cao Cao thinks: "between heaven and earth, people are expensive", "if you lose your virtue for your country, you will die". In order to realize the ambition of unifying the world, he ordered three times to be thirsty for talents. In the fifteenth year of Jian 'an (2 10), he put forward the principle of "meritocracy is promotion" in the order of seeking talents, which broke through the fence of employing people based on family history. In the 19th year of Jian 'an (2 14), he further emphasized in "Selecting Teachers without Abandoning Short Preface": "Those who have a husband and a career may not be able to make progress, and those who are enterprising may not be able to make progress. Chen Ping is faithful, Su Qin is faithful to evil, while Chen Ping pacifies Hanye and Su Qin helps Yan. From this perspective, the agent can be abolished! If the heart is clear, there will be no stagnation, and the official will not be abolished. " In the 23rd year of Jian 'an (2 17), Cao Cao listed Yi Yin, Fu Shuo, Guan Zhong, Xiao He, Cao Can, Han Xin, Chen Ping and Wu Qi. In the order of not arresting people by virtue, it is said that although "Yu Xiao is humiliated", "one soldier and one pawn can become a king, which has been known for thousands of years." To this end, he ordered: "Today, those who put immoral people among the people, those who dare to face the enemy and laugh at them, or those who are heartless and unfilial and have the skill of governing the country and using troops, all know something, and there is nothing left." Three orders to seek sages truly reflect Cao Cao's desire to seek sages in order to become a king. In his poems, he also repeatedly emphasized the importance of talents.
Cao Cao attaches great importance to talents, does not stick to one pattern, and appoints people on their merits, so by his side, counselors are like rain and valiant soldiers are like clouds.
Yu Xun is a very capable and resourceful person. According to historical records, he first went to Yuan Shao, but when he saw that Yuan Shao was unsuccessful, he went to Cao Cao. Actually, there is another way of saying it.
Cao Cao destroyed 300 thousand Qingzhou soldiers just to send troops to the Central Plains so that he could be king and dominate. There were soldiers and generals, but no advisers. Cao Cao went to Mount Tai to consult a monk. The monk gave him a trick and said to him, "When soldiers enter the Central Plains, whoever dares to scold you will take it apart."
On this day, Cao Cao invaded Xuchang, and the soldiers came to block it, and the soldiers came to rob it, which could hurt the people. Early the next morning, posts were posted on the four city gates, which read: "Cao Cao plundered and robbed, and the people were miserable." If the army is not strict, it will be difficult for a long time. " The inscription below reads "Xuchang Yu Xun"
When Cao Cao saw the post, he flew into a rage: Better than Xun, how dare you scold me by name? Enough! Just want to send someone to arrest, suddenly remind of the monk to kit, open on see, it read six sentences:
"I didn't speak until noon, and the sky overlapped. For ten years, the grass grew, and the two handles were pulled or pulled. Before I went to Jiang Ziya, I was very happy to meet Bay and Minister. "
Cao Cao is an extremely clever man. Think about it: isn't this a crossword puzzle? What is said at noon is words, and what is said at noon is "commitment"; The overlap between the sun and the flat moon is "constant"; Ten days is ten days, and the word "ten days" is prefixed with cursive script to read "ten days"; Adding two apostrophes to the word "or" is a word "rice"; I like meeting Bay and being a minister. Isn't this "being a minister" a "virtuous" word? "Xuchang Xun Yuxian", hum! This Yu Xun is more talented than Jiang Ziya! Cao Cao was overjoyed and immediately wrote a famous card and sent Coss to invite him.
Coss came to Xunfu, handed in his business card, and his family took it to see Xunxun. Yu Xun took the business card and put it aside: ah-hide, ah-hide, your shelf is really big! "I can't see it if I go!" Coss was turned away, and in return, Cao Cao insisted on leading the troops to arrest people. If Cao Cao is thirsty, how can he let Coss fool around? Ride on a high horse and ask for more happiness. Who knows that Yu Xun has hid out. Cao Cao braved the snow and came to Yu Xun's manor again. Zhuang Ding said that Master had gone out to visit relatives and friends, and I don't know where he went. Cao Cao had to go home disgruntled.
When Cao Cao didn't see Yu Xun, he thought about it and looked forward to dusk, and almost fell ill. On this day, I suddenly heard that Yu Xun was worshipping his ancestors in his temple. Cao Cao was busy preparing gifts, and Pegasus invited him. At this time, Yu Xun was studying in his temple. When he saw someone coming in, he just pretended not to know. Watching, the book "pa da" fell to the ground. Cao Cao bent down to pick it up and offered it with both hands. He said, "Gong Xun, I'm Cao Cao from Qiao County. I'm here to visit you." Yu Xun said, "You have the wrong person. I am a wild grass in the village, and I know nothing about military affairs. You'd better ask others for wisdom. " Seeing that Cao Cao refused, he even said, "I've heard for a long time that Mr. Cao has a talent for running the country and keeping the country safe. Mr. Wang doesn't want anything to do with Meng De. Is it because I run the army and disturb the people? Are you still angry with me? " Yu Xun was moved by Cao De's frankness and asked, "Aren't you afraid that I will scold you?" Cao Cao said sincerely, "Mr. Wang is right, and he scolds well. He will scold more in the future." Yu Xun said that he had leg disease, so Cao Cao immediately took his mount, respectfully let Yu Xun ride it, and insisted on pulling the horse down. The military band played a welcome song all the way and invited Yu Xun to join the army.
Since then, Cao Cao has been even more powerful, listening to Yu Xun's advice, rectifying military discipline, governing the country and reassuring the people, and visiting talented people all over the world, and his strength is getting stronger and stronger.