Cao Chun (?-210) was the younger brother of Cao Ren. He led Cao Cao's elite unit, the Wildcat Riders. Following the Battle of Chibi, he set out to help Cao Ren defend the Nan Territory but was defeated by Wu general Zhou Yu. During the fighting, Nanjun was taken by Liu Bei's Zhao Yun. Historically, he was very studious and greatly respected shcolars and teachers.