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Cao Ang
Cao Ang
Cao Ang (onyomi: Sō Kō) is the eldest son of the warlord Cao Cao. His mother was a concubine named Lady Liu, who died young. Along with his younger siblings, Cao Shuo and Princess Qinghe, he was then raised by Cao Cao's wife Lady Ding who treated him like her own son. He is best known for saving his father's life during Wan Castle, where he gave his own horse to his father, and with no other means to escape died in battle. His younger half-brother, Cao Pi, would later become their father's successor.
Because of his filial and selfless act, he assured that Cao Cao lived on and laid foundation to the future kingdom of Wei. Contents 1 Role in Games 2 Character Information 5 Historical Information 6 Romance of the Three Kingdoms 7 Trivia Role in GamesDynasty WarriorsIn Dynasty Warriors 8, Cao Ang is given more time than he notably had in history as his only battle recorded was Wan Castle. He is at Cao Cao's side in the beginning campaigns as a young and impressionable heir with much to learn of the battlefield, but can only be found in camp up until Hulao Gate where he closely follows Cao Cao's lead. (more TBA) If the player goes back for Cao Ang, he survives Wan Castle and continues to appear in later events. If Cao Cao or Cao Pi are being played, Cao Ang will follow as a bodyguard if spoken to before the battle in camp. Otherwise, he holds main camp or acts on his own accord when needed. (more TBA) Warriors OrochiIn Warriors Orochi 4, Cao Ang is pulled from his would-be death at Wan Castle by an unknown figure and into Orochi's distorted realm. (mora TBA) Character InformationPersonalityUpon his introduction, Cao Ang is seen as a role model for his younger siblings. Virtuous, kind, and well-versed from a young age, his mother commented of how warm his presence is towards peasants and nobles alike. Of his siblings, Cao Ang is notably close to his younger half-brother Cao Pi, who was far more diffident at the time in contrast to Cao Ang's self-assuredness. Cao Ang spends a lot of his downtime with Cao Pi as well as the rest of his siblings. It is revealed, however, that Cao Ang is often faking his self-confidence. In fact, he confides in Cao Pi that he struggles to see himself fit to one day step in the role of their father. (more TBA) Character Symbolism[ --- ] Voice Actors
RelationshipsCao Cao(Father) (TBA) Cao Pi(Younger half-brother) (TBA) Li JiayiCao Ang and Li Jiayi were married out of arrangement, and despite already being husband and wife, Cao Ang was determined to court her properly and earn her love. Beyond his infatuation with her, he shows great interest in how well-versed she is in battle and strategy as well as her approach at handling situations. (more TBA) Cao QingxiaCao Qingxia is the daughter of Cao Ang and Li Jiayi. While she was too young to have any memory of her father, Cao Ang loved her dearly in the short time they had together. Although Cao Ang's titles went to Cao Jun's son due to having no sons of his own, Cao Qingxia honors her father's memory by acting as his sole living legacy outside of the political world. Like him, she is kind and virtuous, and wields the same weapon type. Lady DingCao Ang was very close to his adoptive mother and frequently heeded her advice. His death ultimately lead to Cao Cao and Lady Ding's divorce, as she blamed the former for Cao Ang's death. Cao YingnaAs Cao Ang's younger half-sister and the only biological child to Lady Ding, the two grew up together became very close. Similarly to Lady Ding, Cao Yingna couldn't shake off the feeling that her father had blame in Cao Ang's death, although she was able to gradually overcome this anger and grief. Quotes
Historical InformationCao Ang was Cao Cao's first son. His mother was Lady Liu, but she died young and he was raised by Cao Cao's wife Lady Ding, who treated him as if he were her own son. Cao Ang had two siblings, Cao Shuo and Princess Qinghe. Cao Shuo died young, and Princess Qinghe would marry Xiahou Mao. Not much was recorded for his early life. When he reached adulthood, Cao Ang was nominated as "xiaolian" and recommended for Incorrupt and Filial Piety. In 197, he accompanied his father on his campaign against Zhang Xiu. Although Zhang Xiu surrendered at first, he launched a surprise attack on Cao Cao at Wancheng shortly afterwards. Cao Cao was injured and his horse was killed, thus Cao Ang offered him his own steed. Cao Cao was able to escape, but Cao Ang was killed by in battle by Zhang Xiu's men. After Cao Pi's ascension of the throne, Cao Ang was posthumously granted the title Duke of Feng Dao. In 224, he was further elevated to become Prince of Feng Dao. In 229, Cao Rui changed his title to Prince of Feng Min. Since Cao Ang died without any children, Cao Wan, the son of Cao Jun, became Cao Ang's heir. Romance of the Three KingdomsIn chapter 16 of the novel, Cao Cao was attacked at Wancheng by Zhang Xiu. Soon after Dian Wei launched his last defense against the invading forces, Cao Anmin lent his fine horse to Cao Cao and was killed. Wounds had already been inflicted on the horse, and an arrow had already pierced Cao Cao's right arm. During the escape the horse was struck in the eye by an arrow and toppled over, to which Cao Ang offered his own horse to his father who rode on. Cao Ang was then killed in a volley of arrows. His sacrifice is mentioned in chapters 18, 68, and 78, usually when Cao Cao spoke of his succession. Trivia
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