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Cao Cao

Cao Cao

20138.01 Season41 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Cao Cao is a man born into privilege but shaped by the brutal power struggles of his time. Rising through the ranks with his strong leadership, he allies with figures like Yuan Shao and Liu Bei, navigating rebellion, palace intrigue, and war.

NetworksAnhui TelevisionLeTV

Top Cast

Sun Hongtao

Sun Hongtao

Yuan Shao

Zhang Yujie

Zhang Yujie

Cai Wenji

Zhao Lixin

Zhao Lixin

Cao Cao

Leo Ku

Leo Ku

Kong Rong

Cecilia Han

Cecilia Han

Diao Chan

Yue Hong

Yue Hong

Old Bao

Emn Chen

Emn Chen

Cao Ang

Zang Jinsheng

Zang Jinsheng

Xun Yu

Ma Danni

Ma Danni

Tang Ji

Jie Gong

Jie Gong

Madame Bian

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookrivalryhistorical fictionpolitical intrigue based on moviecostume drama

About Cao Cao

Cao Cao is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of based on novel or book, rivalry, historical fiction, political intrigue , based on movie, costume drama. it stars Sun Hongtao, Zhang Yujie, Zhao Lixin. Cao Cao is a man born into privilege but shaped by the brutal power struggles of his time. Rising through the ranks with his strong leadership, he allies with figures like Yuan Shao and Liu Bei, navigating rebellion, palace intrigue, and war.

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