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Historical figures who want to quench their thirst with plum blossoms

The historical figure in the allusion of "looking at plum to quench thirst" is Cao Cao.

In the Southern Song Dynasty, Liu Yiqing wrote Hypothesis of the World: "Wei Wu lost his way in the battle and the whole army was thirsty, so he said,' There is a great Meilin in front, so forgive him, and sweet and sour can quench his thirst.' When the foot soldiers smell it, they can get the source with their mouths full of water. "

The "Wei Wu" in this article is Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of Wei.

Attached translation:

Cao Cao led the troops on the rugged mountain road. The weather is very hot and the soldiers are thirsty. So he ordered: "There is a large piece of merlin in front, and the plums are sweet and sour, which can quench your thirst." Hearing this, the soldiers were full of saliva and refreshed. Finally, (the troops) took this opportunity to walk quickly to the front water source.