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Cheng Yu

Cheng Yu was a prominent Chinese strategist and politician during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. He served under the warlord Cao Cao and was known for his intelligence, political acumen, and strategic thinking. Cheng Yu played a key role in advising Cao Cao on governance, military campaigns, and diplomatic matters, helping to strengthen Cao Cao’s power and influence. His efforts contributed to Cao Cao’s consolidation of northern China and laying the groundwork for the eventual state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.