Cao Shen

曹參
Cao Shen
Source: wikipedia.com
Born
?
Died
190 BC
Also known as
Cao Can
Book mentions
3
Roles:
general politician
Factions:
Han dynasty (primary) Liu Bang
Links:
Appears in 3 chapters:
  • Chapter 43 — Zhuge Liang Disputes With The Southern Scholars; Lu Su Denounces The Majority Opinion.
    The Supreme Ancestor's Prime Minister from whom Lu Ji derives Cao Cao's pedigree - turned against the argument: a minister's descendant is by heredity a servant of Han.
  • Chapter 73 — Liu Bei Becomes The Prince Of Hanzhong; Guan Yu Marches To Attack Xiangyang.
    Paired with Xiao He in Fei Shi's parable as the old companion who accepted Han Xin's elevation without complaint.
  • Chapter 105 — The Lord of Wuxiang Leaves A Plan In The Silken Bag; The Ruler of Wei Removes The Bronze Statue With The Dew Bowl.
    Named in Du Fu's second elegy, paired with Xiao He, as one of the founding Han chancellors Zhuge Liang is ranked beside.