So what is the missing sentence?

In daily life, we often use the phrase “Remind Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives” to describe people or things who arrive at the right time.

This famous saying has become a catchphrase for many people and is actually related to Cao Cao (155 – 220), an outstanding military politician in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history. Country.

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, after the struggle between factions and the uprising of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, the Han Dynasty was shaken. Han Linh De (156-189) died, Han Thieu Emperor (175-190) ascended the throne. However, after that, Dong Zhuo led his army into Luoyang, deposed Emperor Han Thieu and installed Liu Hiep, then 8 years old, on the throne, ie Han Hien Emperor (181 – 234). emperor, abuse, manipulate the government … make many people indignant.

In a time when Emperor Han Hien was chased by a coalition of Ly Giac and Quach Ti (two leaders who were plotting to usurp the throne), someone suggested Cao Cao, saying that he had just quelled the Yellow Turban rebellion. in Thanh Chau should be able to save the price.

It is noteworthy that while this news has not yet arrived, the coalition forces of Ly Giac and Quach Ti have attacked. At that time, while it seemed that there was no way out, Cao Cao suddenly ordered Xiahou Don to rescue the price in time, defeating the troops of Ly Giac and Quach Ti. Cao Cao achieved great success and was promoted to mandarin. From there, there is a sentence: “Remind Cao Cao, Cao Cao comes”, which means that Cao Cao came to save the price in time.

Cao Cao then brought Emperor Han Hien back to Xuchang, turning this place into the new capital of the Han Dynasty, and at the same time officially took the “son of heaven” to command vassals. This is also an important step for Cao Cao to develop his influence, achieve the hegemony, and establish a great career later.

The backside of a famous saying that no one dared to say

In fact, the sentence “Remind Cao Cao, Cao Cao comes” is still missing a clause. Full should be: “Remind Cao Cao, Cao Cao comes; escape right in front of your eyes, isn’t it worth laughing”.

The latter part of this sentence also originates from an event taking place in the Three Kingdoms related to Cao Cao and Lu Bu.

Accordingly, in 194, when Lu Bu was stationed in Puyang, Cao Cao led his army to attack this place. However, while fighting with Lu Bo, Cao Cao was successful in Tran Cung’s plan.

Cao Cao’s army suffered a great defeat, the barracks burned, and was even nearly captured by Lu Bu. Specifically, while fleeing in the middle of the sea of ​​​​fire, Cao Cao suddenly encountered La Bo holding a halberd, approaching and asking: “Where is Cao Cao?”. At that time, Cao Cao calmly pointed and replied: “The person riding the golden horse is in front”.

After listening, Lu Bu immediately ignored Cao Cao and immediately chased after the person in front. Thanks to that, Cao Cao escaped.

In this match, Cao Cao lost a lot and even burned his left arm. However, the funny thing here must be about Lu Bu. Because of the fact that Lu Bu caught Cao Cao but did not realize it, he even missed the opportunity to kill Cao Cao. That’s why the saying “Exit right in front of your eyes, isn’t it worth laughing”.

However, when Cao Cao came to power, no one dared to mention the latter part of this sentence. Because if Cao Cao hears, that person will not have a good ending.