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Cao Hong vs Ma Teng
Cao Hong leads by 2.1 pts · 2 figures compared
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Cao Hong
General · Ancient
42.9Total
Ma Teng
General · Ancient
40.8Total
Basic Information
Born
169
156
Died
232
212
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
47.5
55.0
Political (20%)
35.0
30.7
Influence (20%)
47.1
47.1
Legacy (20%)
39.2
38.3
Leadership (15%)
35.4
33.5
Strategy (15%)
60.0
43.3
TOTAL
42.9
40.8
Cao Hong — Complete Timeline
197 AD
Rescued Cao Cao at the Battle of WanchengWar◆ Major
During Cao Cao's campaign against Zhang Xiu, Cao Cao was ambushed at Wancheng. Cao Hong provided his own horse to Cao Cao, allowing him to escape, and then fought a rearguard action to cover the retreat.
Three KingdomsBattleCao Cao
200 AD
Battle of GuanduWar◆ Major
Cao Hong fought under Cao Cao at Guandu against Yuan Shao. He led cavalry units and participated in the burning of Yuan Shao's supply wagons at Wuchao, contributing to the decisive Wei victory.
Three KingdomsBattleYuan Shao
Impact: regional
218 AD
Battle of HanzhongWar
Cao Hong led Wei forces against Liu Bei's invasion of Hanzhong. He initially defeated Wu Lan and other Shu generals but was later outmaneuvered by Liu Bei's tactics, contributing to the eventual loss of Hanzhong to Shu.
Three KingdomsBattleLiu Bei
Impact: regional
227 AD
Imprisoned for CorruptionPolitical Action
During the reign of Cao Rui, Cao Hong was accused of corruption and abuse of power. He was imprisoned, and his property was confiscated. He was later released but never regained his former influence.
Three KingdomsCorruptionCao Rui
Impact: nationaldestructive
Ma Teng — Complete Timeline
211 AD
Campaign against Cao CaoWar◆ Major
Ma Teng, along with other Liang province warlords, launched a campaign against Cao Cao. The coalition was defeated at the Battle of Tong Pass, leading to Ma Teng's capture and eventual execution.
Three KingdomsWarDefeat
Impact: regionaldestructive
212 AD
Execution by Cao CaoPolitical Action◆ Major
Ma Teng was executed by Cao Cao on charges of plotting rebellion. Ma Teng had been living as a hostage in Cao Cao's court after a failed campaign, and his execution triggered a revolt by his son Ma Chao.
Three KingdomsExecutionRebellion
Impact: regionaltragic
Expert Analysis
Cao Hong vs Ma Teng: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Cao Hong (General, Ancient era) and Ma Teng (General, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Cao Hong holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 60 compared to Ma Teng's 51. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Cao HongLeader
Mil: 47.5Pol: 35.0Inf: 47.1
42.9
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Ma Teng
Mil: 55.0Pol: 30.7Inf: 47.1
40.8
+2.1 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
45
35
Win Rate
40
40
Expansion
30
30
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
10
15
Diplomacy
25
35
Economy
15
30
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
20
20
Global
10
10
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
25
25
Longevity
20
15
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
35
40
Stability
20
25
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
45
35
Tactics
50
30
Reform
10
10
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