This paper analyzes the decrees by relating them to Cao Cao?s synchronic endeavors to build a new kingdom and provides a new angle to dig for the historical connotations of his talent-before-everything advocacy.

• 本文将三令与同步进行的曹操建国活动联系起来分析 ,可以为开掘唯才是举的历史内涵提供一个新的认识角度。