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Cao Cao: A general and tomb-raiding ringleader
Makers and Shakers of Chinese History
English - November 25, 2020 23:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHistory Society & Culture china history fame fun confucius makers and shakers Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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When Cao Cao needed money to support his military ambition, he initiated a special profession, which he named “Fortune-seeking Captain.” In reality, he was a leader of a tomb raiding team who stole gold, silver, and other treasures from the dead. Tune in to hear more fascinating details about the legend of this general.
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