person
Cao Gui
also: Cao Mo, 曹劌
Warrior of Lu (7th century BC) who, by tradition, seized Duke Huan of Qi at swordpoint at a parley and forced the return of Lu's lost territory. A byword for desperate single-handed daring.
Reading notes
- The Art of War §11.3 Cao Gui
Warrior of Lu who seized Duke Huan of Qi at swordpoint at a parley (7th century BC) and forced the return of Lu's territory — daring with everything staked on one stroke.