Cao Shen

Can Cao (Chinese曹参; † 190 BC) was a politician of the Chinese Han Dynasty.

Can Cao joined the rebel Liu Bang on, the later Emperor Gaozu of Han, and helped him with the capture of the city Xianyang. In 201 BC, was charged by the emperor Cao Can Marquis. He later held the post of Chief Minister ( to 193 BC) and also applies his legal reforms because in addition to Xiao He as one of the tragendsten politicians of his time.