Cao Jia

Cao Jia was a member of the Cao Wei imperial clan and the heir apparent of Cao Biao, Prince of Chu. The source material does not specify which chapter he appears in; he does not appear in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

Deeds

In the first year of the Zhengyuan era, Cao Wei issued an edict enfeoffing Cao Jia as Prince of Zhending in Changshan. In the first year of the Jingyuan era, his fief was enlarged, bringing the total to 2,500 households (according to the historical record).^[1]
According to Pei Songzhi’s annotation, after the Jin dynasty was established, Cao Jia was enfeoffed as Duke of Gaoyi. During the Yuankang era, he served alongside Shi Chong as a Doctor of the Imperial Academy, and later became Administrator of Dongguan. He once composed a poem for Shi Chong, who replied with a poem of his own. (According to the historical record)^[1]
The Jinshu by Wang Yin, cited in Pei’s annotation, records that Li Zhong, a Director of the Department of State Affairs, once recommended Cao Jia for appointment as an Attendant Gentleman of the Palace Guard outside the regular establishment, citing his abilities, learning, conduct, and other qualities.^[1]

Relationships

• Son and heir apparent of Cao Biao.^[1]
• Served alongside Shi Chong as a Doctor of the Imperial Academy and exchanged poems with him.^[1]
• Li Zhong once recommended Cao Jia for appointment as an Attendant Gentleman of the Palace Guard outside the regular establishment.^[1]