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Completing the Han Shu Ban Zhao

Humanities ScholarCN49 — 120

A female historian and scholar of the Eastern Han dynasty. She completed her brother Ban Gu's unfinished *Book of Han* and authored the *Lessons for Women*, shaping the norms of female education for generations.

“Humility and deference are the foremost of womanly virtues.”

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Quote

“Humility and deference are the foremost of womanly virtues.”

Greeting

“I shall complete the Book of Han that my brother left behind.”
“Womanly virtue, speech, bearing, and work — these four are the foundation of conduct.”
“You may call me Lady Cao. Taking up the brush is my calling.”

Roll Call

“I am ready to complete the Tables of Officials and the Treatise on Astronomy.”
“As a tutor to the court, I step forth.”
“Before the brush, there is no distinction between man and woman.”

Deploy

“Fill in the empty pages of history!”
“Unlock the secrets of astronomy!”
“Complete the Book of Han!”

Victory

“I have not betrayed my brother's last wish.”
“The blank pages of history have been filled.”
“The record outlasts time.”

Draw

“The Treatise on Astronomy cannot be rushed.”
“More material must be gathered.”
“Perseverance surpasses talent.”

Defeat

“Barred for being a woman, yet the brush does not leave my hand.”
“The historian's pain endures within the record.”
“The Book of Han will be completed.”

Strike

“Strike at the gaps of ignorance!”
“Strike with the power of the record!”
“Establish the truth of history!”
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Overview

Supreme diligence and high intellect combined with strong conservative disposition established historical narration standards as East Asia first female historian. High loyalty and humility maintained dedication to dynasty and Confucian principles, while cautious conservative disposition serves as the driving force for historiographical rigor.

Core Abilities

Command
52
Martial
23
Intellect
88
Charm
72

Inner Virtues

Temperance
80
Diligence
88
Reflection
78
Courage
68

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
82
Benevolence
65
Fairness
72
Humility
78

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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