So (hypothetically) they desecrated Mengde's body to destroy Wei's metaphysical power, hoping to strengthen Jin, but in so doing they destroyed the spiritual force holding together Cao Cao's greatest legacy: bringing order and stability to the northern heartland.
The two greatest risks to Cao's Cao's regime that he was able to resolve: a succession crisis and a military invasion by a powerful northern adversary. Cao Cao's body is desecrated, and the succeeding dynasty is quickly ruined by a succession crisis and a military invasion by a powerful northern adversary. Truly, Cao Cao's ghost was crafty and full of guile.
And thank you for not missing the opportunity to take a thinly veiled shot at Sima Yi, always appreciated.
So (hypothetically) they desecrated Mengde's body to destroy Wei's metaphysical power, hoping to strengthen Jin, but in so doing they destroyed the spiritual force holding together Cao Cao's greatest legacy: bringing order and stability to the northern heartland.
The two greatest risks to Cao's Cao's regime that he was able to resolve: a succession crisis and a military invasion by a powerful northern adversary. Cao Cao's body is desecrated, and the succeeding dynasty is quickly ruined by a succession crisis and a military invasion by a powerful northern adversary. Truly, Cao Cao's ghost was crafty and full of guile.
And thank you for not missing the opportunity to take a thinly veiled shot at Sima Yi, always appreciated.