A brief introduction to the battle of Cao Gui: It comes from Zuo Zhuan's Ten Years of Zhuang Gong, and tells the story of Cao Gui's comments on this incident in the battle of Long Shao, and his use of the principle of "gathering, then declining, and finally exhausting" to repel the powerful Qi State in wartime. This paper expounds how to correctly apply the principle of strategic defense in the struggle-only by "winning the trust of the people", implementing the correct policy of "when the enemy is exhausted" and choosing the favorable opportunity for counterattack and pursuit can we strengthen the enemy with small enemies.
During the Spring and Autumn Period, Qi and Lu were neighbors, both in today's Shandong Province, Qi was in the northeast and Lu was in the southwest. In 697 BC, Qi Xianggong ascended the throne, which is impermanent. His younger brother and Gong Zijiu fled to Ju and Lu respectively. In the second year, Qi Xianggong was killed by Gongsun's ignorance. In the spring of the third year, the Qi people killed Sun Ignorant, and his son first returned to the State of Qi and proclaimed himself emperor. Later, Duke Zhuang of Lu personally led the troops to escort the son back to China for a long time to compete for the throne. In August, Lu was at war with Qi, and Lu was defeated.
Qi Huangong forced Duke Zhuang of Lu to kill Gong Zijiu. In the spring of ten years, Duke Zhuang of Lu used the excuse that Lu had helped Gongsun Jiu compete for the throne of Qi State, and the two armies once again confronted Lu State. This is the battle of Qilu long spoon described in the article.
Appreciation of Cao Gui Debate
From a literary point of view, this is another excellent account. The author uses accurate materials and his ideas are ambitious. He not only summarizes historical experience in narration, but also vividly depicts characters in his writing. Cao Gui is the main character deliberately portrayed by the author. He has excellent intelligence and command ability, and can command soldiers calmly, calmly and decisively in the rapidly changing war. Cao Gui was the authority and commander-in-chief who won the war with a long spoon. The author's praise for his beauty is implicit in his detailed description.
This paper records Cao Gui's short and brave words and deeds, such as "Look", "Fight", "Please obey" and whether to join the war. These activities show the shrewdness and ability of a visionary counselor from the lower classes. The author skillfully uses the rhetorical devices of metaphor and contrast. By comparing Cao Gui with his "compatriots", he highlights Cao Gui's sense of responsibility and political enthusiasm for defending the country against the enemy.