Kan Ze

Kan Ze (闞澤, onyomi: Kan Taku) is a scholar of humble origins. As a vassal of Wu, his honest opinions were often valued by Sun Quan.

His name is incorrectly spelled as Han Ze in certain titles.

Role in Games
While not present in the Dynasty Warriors series, his contribution to the Battle of Chibi is used as a scholar quiz in the seventh installment.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, Kan Ze is an adviser-type officer with high intelligence and political ratings. Early games list his birth year as 158.

Voice Actors

 * Masaaki Ōkura - Romance of the Three Kingdoms drama CD series

Historical Information
Kan Ze (?-243), style name: Derun (德潤), was born from a family of peasants in Shanyin, Kuaiji. His love of academics led him to become an expert in calendar science as well as a contributor to Confucian studies. He also received valuable positions in Qiantang and Chen counties during his stint as a civil servant. When Sun Quan heard of his talents, he was immediately recruited.

Known for being cautious and amiable towards his peers, Kan Ze found the use of torture abhorrent and once convinced Sun Quan to pardon his fellow official Lu Yi for committing a sexual offense. In 229, he rose to the rank of imperial secretary and was eventually appointed as the crown prince's tutor. His death in 243 made Sun Quan mourn to the point where he spent days without eating.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
The novel has Kan Ze play a role in Cao Cao's downfall at Chibi. To ensure that Huang Gai's fake defection succeeds, he disguises himself as a fisherman and puts on an act to make the ruse convincing enough. In another chapter, he discourages Sun Quan from subduing Guan Yu through Lu Su's ploy alone. He is also responsible for nominating Lu Xun as commander-in-chief during the Battle of Yiling.