Cao Teng, courtesy name Jixing, was a eunuch who lived during the Eastern Han dynasty of China.
11 Facts About Cao Teng
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Cao Teng served as an Attendant at the Yellow Gates in the Han imperial court during the reign of Emperor An.
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In 120, when Emperor Shun was still a prince, Empress Dowager Deng appointed Cao Teng to serve the prince because Cao Teng was honest, modest and prudent.
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Cao Teng gained the trust of Emperor Shun and became his personal friend.
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In 126, after Emperor Shun ascended the throne, Cao Teng was promoted to Central Regular Attendant, the highest possible rank for a court eunuch.
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Cao Teng took Liang Ji's side and urged him to defy his critics, and soon the majority backed down.
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Cao Teng was later promoted to Empress's Chamberlain and was placed in charge of the household of Empress Liang Nuying.
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Cao Teng served as Coachman of the Changle Palace of Empress Dowager Liang Na.
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Cao Teng stayed in the court for 30 years, having served four emperors, and was said to have never made big mistakes.
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Once, a provincial governor Zhong Hao found evidence that Cao Teng had received bribes and tried, unsuccessfully, to impeach Cao Teng.
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Cao Teng was remembered by his contemporaries for his personality and integrity.