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Chapter 30. How did Cao Cao defeat Yuan Shao at the Battle of Guandu? [Three Kingdoms]

November 10, 2025

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Rob

The Battle of Guandu (200 CE) stands as one of the most pivotal military confrontations in Chinese history- a battle where the weaker side triumphed over the stronger in which Cao Cao, with only 70,000 troops, triumphed over Yuan Shao’s colossal force of 700,000.
Why did Xun Yu choose Cao Cao? [Three Kingdoms]

November 2, 2025

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Rob

The most renowned strategists of the Three Kingdoms period include core figures such as Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Jia Xu. They were celebrated for their outstanding strategic planning, military tactics, and political acumen, playing a decisive role in shaping the geopolitical landscape of the Three Kingdoms.