Eight Princes Music Lyric Total War: Three Kingdoms Soundtrack ( The Quatrain of Seven Steps)

The Seven Steps Verse, also known as the Quatrain of Seven Steps, is a highly allegorical poem that is usually attributed to the poet Cao Zhi. The poem s first appeared in the classic text Shishuo Xinyu, published in 430. The famed scene (79th hui) describes Cao Pi s suspicions of his brother Cao Zhi trying to usurp his rule (Cao Pi was also jealous of his brother s talents, particularly his masterful command of imagery). Consequently, Cao Zhi is summoned to the court and is issued an ultimatum in which he