The main character of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Yang Xiu
Yang Xiu was an important figure in Wei during the Three Kingdoms period and one of Cao Cao's advisors. He was talented, quick-witted, and good at thinking. He was one of Cao Cao's most outstanding strategists. When Yang Xiu was young, he was very smart and had once held an official position in the warehouse. When Cao Cao was recruiting talents, Yang Xiu received Cao Cao's attention and was hired as a strategist. In Cao Cao's strategy, Yang Xiu played an outstanding role in planning many important battles and decisions for Cao Cao, becoming one of Cao Cao's most trusted advisors. Yang Xiu's most famous incident was his suggestion to use fire to defeat Sun Quan's army in the Battle of Red Cliff. This suggestion allowed Cao Cao's forces to achieve a major victory in the war and laid the foundation for the establishment of Wei. Although Yang Xiu had a high status in Cao Cao's forces, he also had some shortcomings, such as being a bit arrogant and arrogant. He lacked patience and carefulness when dealing with complex problems. Sometimes, his decisions might not be accurate enough. Yang Xiu was a very outstanding figure during the Three Kingdoms period. His resourcefulness and talent made an important contribution to the establishment and prosperity of Wei.