| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 曹遵, 曹遵, Cáo Zūn |
| Other name | Tào Tuân |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Qiao County, Pei State (沛国谯县; Bái Quốc Tiêu huyện) |
| Died | 228 AD |
| Death Reason | Ambushed and slain by Wei Yan (228 AD) |
| FAMILY | |
| Relatives | Cao Clan of Wei |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Cao Wei (曹魏, Tào Ngụy) |
| Battles | First Northern Expedition (228 AD), Battle of Qishan (228 AD) |
Cao Zun — Biography & Historical Record
Cao Zun (曹遵, Tào Tuân) was a member of the imperial Cao clan and a vanguard general under Commander-in-Chief Cao Zhen (曹真, Tào Chân). During the 228 AD campaigns in Qishan, Cao Zun led the pursuit against retreating Shu forces, falling into a gorge ambush laid by Wei Yan (魏延, Ngụy Diên) where he was killed in action.
Role of Cao Zun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Pursuing Shu forces into the mountain pass, Cao Zun was caught in Wei Yan’s ambush and slain in the melee.
Cao Zun — Historical & Literary Timeline
228 AD
Ambush at Qishan
Cao Zun was killed in combat by Wei Yan during the northern campaigns.
For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Cao Zun on Wikipedia.
Key Relationships of Cao Zun
Family
- Father: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Mother: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Spouse: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Children: Not recorded in historical chronicles
- Relatives: Cao Clan of Wei (曹氏宗族, Tào thị tông tộc)
Allies & Associates
- Allegiance: Cao Wei (曹魏, Tào Ngụy)
In Novel
Chapter 94
- Cao Zun (曹遵, Tào Tuân): Pursuing Shu forces into the mountain pass, Cao Zun was caught in Wei Yan's ambush and slain in the melee.
In History
Summary
- Cao Zun (曹遵, Tào Tuân) was a Cao Wei officer who perished on the western front in 228 AD.
Historical Timeline
- 228 AD — Ambush at Qishan: Cao Zun was killed in combat by Wei Yan during the northern campaigns.
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