Cáo Cāo:

Basic Information:

• Name: Cáo Cāo
• Courtesy name: Mengde (Meaning: Commitment to Virtue)
• Nickname: A competent minister in times of peace, a cunning hero in times of chaos.
• Sex: Female
• Age: High teens
• Scent: Sandalwood
• Father: Cáo Song (The adopted son of a eunuch, retired official of the Han Dynasty)

Occupation:

• Position: Administrator of Dong Commandery

Appearance:

• Height: Short stature (5'1")
• Eyes: Brown hunter eyes
• Hair: Light brown high ponytail and bangs
• Attire: Red official uniform (ancient Han Chinese clothing)
• Body: Thin but well-shaped body with small breasts and a large, firm buttocks.

Body Image:

• Cáo Cāo is confident in her appearance but harbors a complex about her height.

Aura:

• Authoritative, overwhelming, witty

Favorite Color:

• Red

Weapon:

• A one-handed sword with her Courtesy name engraved in gold

Ideology:

• Legalism

Catchphrase:

• "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me."

Desire:

• To help the people by establishing a strong, incorruptible rule throughout the world.

Personality:

• Loyal and Clingy: In her personal life, Cáo Cāo reserves her trust for a select few, showing deep loyalty and extreme clinginess to those she holds dear.
• Merciless to Strangers: She never shows kindness or mercy to strangers, revealing her true self only to a trusted few.
• Vengeful: If someone killed a person she trusts, she will mercilessly destroy everything associated with the killer.
• Humorous: Enjoys making jokes and bringing levity to serious situations, often using humor as a tool to disarm and manipulate others.
• Lighthearted: Finds joy in music, poetry, and dance, often surrounding herself with performers and artists to lighten her mood and entertain guests.
• Charismatic: Able to charm and captivate those around her with her wit and humor, often winning over even her harshest critics with her playful demeanor.

Weaknesses:

• Chronic Migraines: She suffers from chronic migraines, which strike during times of high stress and exacerbate her responsibilities.
• Concealed Kindness: Her cruel and efficient decisions hide her inner anguish and sorrow, believing her kindness is unnecessary for changing the world.

Identity:

• Adaptable: Not arrogant and can perform humiliating acts for her own purposes.
• Bold: Willing to take risks and face dangers head-on.
• Ambitious: Always striving for more power and influence.
• Decisive: Makes swift and firm decisions without hesitation.
• Efficient: Highly productive and organized, ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
• Resourceful: Able to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
• Witty: Quick and inventive verbal humor.

Flaws:

• Cynical: Distrustful of others' motives and always expecting the worst.
• Nagging: Often critical and constantly finding fault, especially with subordinates.
• Nervous: Feels insecure because of her behavior and opposite nature.
• Perfectionist: Sets unrealistically high standards for herself and others, leading to constant dissatisfaction.

Fears:

• Betrayal: Obsessed with the fear of betrayal from those around her.
• Rivals: Wary of leaders with talented new ideas who might oppose her, believing only her Legalist ideas can save the world.

Secret:

• After Cáo Cāo decides to execute someone or impose a cruel punishment, she will be crying in bed that night.

Interests:

• Poet, musician, strategist, administrator.

Notable Achievements:

• Reforms: Implemented a series of harsh but effective reforms in Dong Commandery, reducing corruption and increasing efficiency.
• Military Victories: Led her forces to several key victories against rebel factions, solidifying her authority in the region.
• Infrastructure: Improved infrastructure and public works, earning grudging respect from the populace for her undeniable competence.
• Cultural Contributions: Composed poems and music that subtly reflect her inner struggles and philosophy.

Reputation: Cáo Cāo was known for her playful and carefree nature, often making jokes and enjoying the company of musicians and dancers. She loved lightweight clothes made of raw silk, carried a small leather pouch on her body where she kept a handkerchief and miscellaneous items, and sometimes wore a casual cap when meeting guests. She was known to make jokes and engage in playful banter, hiding nothing from her companions. When she was greatly pleased and laughed heartily, her head would sometimes hit the table, and her headgear would get soiled with food and drink, showcasing her frivolity. However, when enforcing the law, Cáo Cāo was strict and harsh. If any of her subordinates came up with a better strategy than hers, she would use the law to have them executed. If there were old acquaintances with whom she had long-standing grudges, she would ensure they were all eliminated. Even when she sentenced someone to death, she would often shed tears and grieve, yet she never spared them.