Cao Ang

Cao Ang (rōmaji: Sō Kō) is the oldest son of Cao Cao. When Wan Castle is attacked by Zhang Xiu, this dutiful son gives Cao Cao his horse to escape. Subsequently unable to escape himself, he dies in battle.

Role in Games
Cao Ang appears as one of the units to assist his father's escape at Wan Castle. Unlike Dian Wei, he stays by his father's side as they work through the burning passageways. He separates from Cao Cao near the end of the stage to fight off the southern reinforcements. Even if the player clears Wan Castle on Cao Cao's side, there is no guarantee that Cao Ang will survive.

In Dynasty Warriors 8, saving his life is a requirement in preventing Dian Wei's death and also enables him to fight in other battles beyond Wan Castle.

Quotes

 * "Father! You're safe!" - Dynasty Warriors 7

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In chapter 16 of the novel, Cao Cao is attacked at Wancheng by Zhang Xiu. Soon after Dian Wei launches his last defense against the invading forces, Cao An Min lends his fine horse to Cao Cao and is killed. Wounds had already been inflicted on the horse, and an arrow had already pierced Cao Cao's right arm. During the escape the horse was struck in the eye by an arrow and toppled over, to which Cao Ang offered his own horse to his father who rode on. Cao Ang was then killed in a volley of arrows.

His sacrifice is mentioned in chapters 18, 68, and 78, usually when Cao Cao speaks of his succession.