The role of Xiao Huangmen (Chinese: 小黃門) was a role for a eunuch in the Han dynasty.^[1] The position, with a salary-rank of 600 shi or dan,^{[lower-alpha 1]} involved delivering and receiving messages between the imperial palace apartments and the outside court.^[4]

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A Xiao Huangmen's responsibilities were to follow the emperor, receive Shangshu memorials, preach the emperor's orders, and handle communication between the emperor and the harem inside and outside the palace.^[5]

The position's responsibilities and level of authority changed over time.

• Cai Lun (c. 50–121 CE)
• Ten Attendants (mid-second century CE)
• Cao Jie (fl.125 - 181 CE)