掾

汉代公府掾吏作为最高国家行政机关的基本成员，在国家政治生活中起着十分重要的作用，是皇帝和三公的重要参谋和助手。

As the main members in Gongfu , which was the highest organ of state administration , the official business played an important role .

司马懿初为曹操的文学掾，在征伐张鲁时立大功。

Sima Yi began his career as Secretary of Literature under Lord Cao . Sima 's first military action was against Zhang Lu in Hanzhong . Sima Yi 's strategies were a success and Lord Cao was greatly impressed .