Zhong Yao

Zhong Yao is a general, politician, and calligrapher for Wei. He served Cao Cao and Cao Pi during his lifetime, but he is better known for his written compositions. He is Zhong Hui's father.

Role in Games
He remains absent from most of the Dynasty Warriors series, but he is now an officer under Cao Cao in the Online adaption for the Chi Bi expansion. He appears as a randomly placed general in the Battle of Chi Bi and Jing Province.

Historical Information
Born in modern Xu Chang, Henan, he was at one time the Grand Administrator of Chang An. Following Cao Pi's death and Cao Rui taking the throne, Zhong Yao was appointed as a Grand Tutor of Wei in 226. As a student of Cai Yong, a famous calligrapher, he also contributed to the development of standard script (kaishu), and is known as the "father of standard script". His famous works include the Xuānshì Biǎo, Jiànjìzhí Biǎo, and Lìmìng Biǎo, which survive through handcopies, including by Wang Xizhi.

Zhong Yao's son Zhong Hui was also a calligrapher and a general of the Wei who conquered Shu with Deng Ai.