Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Chapter Three
Romance of the Three Kingdoms chapter 3, Cao Cao Boiled Wine and Disserted Heroes: Cao Cao boiled wine to discuss heroes and feast his ministers. Cao Cao asked his ministers who was the real hero. Someone replied that Liu Bei and Sun Quan were heroes. Cao Cao said that although these two people were heroes, they both had shortcomings and could not be judged only on the surface. He pointed out that true heroes should look at their strengths and weaknesses and be able to tolerate their strengths and weaknesses. Cao Cao said that he was the real hero because he could tolerate the shortcomings of others and solve problems with wisdom and courage. After saying that, he threw his glass on the ground and started drinking. The ministers were moved by his words and praised Cao Cao as a hero.