Chapter 647 Family Trial
It is said that Xiahou Ba's brother and sister have a deep love for each other, and they discuss how to save Xiahou Chen from death. Xia Houjuan has a pure nature. Although she is anxious, she can't figure it out. Fortunately, Xiahou Ba was very resourceful and had already sent someone to invite Cao Pi, who was a close friend of Xiahou.
Among Xia Houyuan's four sons, the eldest Xia Houheng only read books by sages. The third Xia Houcheng, the fourth Xia Houwei and his niece Xia Houjuan all had a martial arts background. Only the second Xia Houba was good at both civil and martial arts and was wise. Therefore, Xiahou's brother and sister usually listened to Xiahou Ba's ideas. Today, Xiahou Juan felt a little relieved when she heard that Xiahou Ba had made arrangements, so she had no choice but to go into the city together and rush to the mourning hall, agreeing to be patient for the time being and wait for Cao Pi to come and save her third brother.
After pressing the Xiahou brothers and sisters aside, Cao Zhang inspected the damage to the ancestral temple, purchased a longevity memorial tablet, and arranged the memorial hall for Cao Song and others. All the relatives of the Cao family gathered in the mourning hall. Several hostages died in each case, and there was a burst of crying. Only then did everyone know that even Cao Ang was dead, and they were secretly wondering. They didn't know if anyone had informed Madam Ding and Madam Bian.
After Cao Zhang finished crying and offering sacrifices to Cao Song, he set up a seat in the mourning hall, arranged for Cao Yu to sit down, and announced: "Unfortunately, the old patriarch, Grandpa, died at the hands of thieves. Fortunately, Yang Feng and Han Xian have already been crowned heads, and the great revenge has been avenged. The country cannot do it." A clan cannot be without a master for a day without a king. Now my father has been ordered to appoint Mr. Cao as the new clan leader. Everyone has come to see him."
Everyone paid homage to the new clan leader one after another, but Cao Yunuonuo refused to take it seriously, saying that he was just taking charge of the clan on behalf of Meng De. After the clan members paid their respects, Cao Zhang suddenly stood in awe, pulled out his sword and said: "There is another important matter in the mourning hall today. The grandfather of the clan died unfortunately, and it was mostly related to the guards of this county, the guard general Xia Hou He is said to be responsible for failing to protect him, and the consequences will be extremely serious!"
There was a buzzing sound in the mourning hall immediately. It was Xia Houheng, the eldest brother of Xia Houyuan's family, who was sitting in the corner with a red face and said nothing.
Cao Zhang stretched out his hand to suppress the discussion and continued: "The state has national laws and families have family rules. How to deal with Xia Houcheng's crime of leaving his post without authorization can comfort the souls of the deceased in heaven and calm the emotions of the clan and family members. It will be decided by the whole clan meeting today. "
Hums of discussion immediately began to spread again, and the family members of the dead hostages, including several of Xiahou Dun's wives, began to shed tears. Cao Zhang ordered: "Bring Xia Houchen up!"
Xiahou said that he was tied up with five flowers and dragged to the middle of the mourning hall, where he knelt down facing Cao Song's memorial tablet. At this moment, Xia Houba and Xia Hojuan also entered the mourning hall. Seeing their eldest brother Xia Houheng sitting blankly in the corner, they couldn't help but stand next to Xia Houheng. The three brothers and sisters held hands secretly, as if they were connected and comforted each other.
Cao Zhang stood beside Cao Yu and interrogated Xia Houcheng in the name of the clan leader. Xia Hou said he dared not plead guilty, but he still couldn't help but defend himself: "Third brother of the Cao family, if a man dies, it's no big deal. But I feel aggrieved to die like this. Can you allow me to take the blame and perform meritorious service in battle? I would rather die in battle than a man." But he returned wrapped in horse leather."
Cao Zhang couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. Xia Hou said that his martial arts skills were not inferior to Cao Zhang's. If he went to the battlefield, he would not be a tiger general. Cao Zhang squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, but it was a pity that this Xia Houcheng was not his confidant.
Cao Zhang spoke again, but he asked Cao Yu: "Clan leader, Xiahou said that he neglected his duty that day and failed to fulfill his duty to defend the city, which caused the bandits to march in. Unfortunately, my grandfather died and the clan temples were destroyed. He has committed a heinous crime." Crime. Before my grandson came, my father told me that Xia Houcheng must be severely punished. Now, according to the family law, what crime should Xiahoucheng deserve?"
Although Cao Yu was full of poems and books, at this time he felt like he was being played by a chess general, and he was speechless. According to clan regulations, although there are regulations such as expulsion from the clan, immersion in pig cages, beheading, etc., there is really no precedent for executing one's own children.
Cao Yu did not dare to speak out because he was afraid of offending Xia Houyuan's family. You must know that although Cao Cao is the nominal Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, Xia Houyuan is his right-hand man. Now if he kills Xia Houchen, no one dares to say anything, but who can guarantee that there will be no future settlement?
Cao Zhang cursed the old fox in his heart, and had no choice but to continue asking: "Clan leader, is there any crime of beheading in the family regulations?"
Cao Yu couldn't hide, so she could only nodded slightly and said solemnly: "It seems that there is, disobeying parents, being unfilial to relatives... Look at my brain, I'm so confused that I can't remember it. Can someone check it out?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a person suddenly limped in from outside the mourning hall, and said with an angry look: "What are you investigating? I know that Article 38 of the family regulations states that anyone who causes heavy losses to the ancestral temple personnel will be executed!"
When Cao Zhang saw it was Cao De, he saluted quickly, ordered someone to move another chair, and said, "Uncle, sit down carefully and talk. Is what uncle said just now really one of the family rules and mottos?" Cao Yu lowered his head and secretly shouted no. Wonderful, Cao De nodded and said: "This kid neglected his duty and even opened the four doors and ran to the lake to fish! He killed the old patriarch and also caused many families to lose their sons and husbands. How can he let go of such a serious crime so easily? "
Cao De became more and more angry as he spoke, his eyes turned red, he turned to look at the crowd and said, "Is anyone from Xia Houyuan's family coming? If you have anything to tell Xia Houcheng, just tell me!"
The three brothers Xia Houheng looked at each other in confusion. Xia Houba shook his head sadly. As the eldest, Xia Houheng had to stand up and respond: "Uncle! Xia Houheng is here."
Cao Deyi continued to scold him, and the scolding became more and more unpleasant. Xia Houheng did not dare to speak, but silently lowered his head and listened. Xia Houcheng and Xia Houjuan couldn't listen anymore. Xia Houcheng pinched his neck and shouted: "Don't be so arrogant, Mr. Cao De. I, Uncle Xiahou Quan, can only do things for myself, just kill me!" Xia Houjuan also frowned. Li Mo was about to kill him, but Xiahou Ba grabbed him and shook his head slightly to stop him.
When Cao De saw Xia Houcheng's lack of respect, as if he was the one who had done something wrong, Cao De was so angry that the Three Corpse Gods jumped violently. If his legs and feet were not inconvenient, he would have stood up and chopped people. Seeing that the scene was almost over, Cao Zhang stretched out his hands and shouted: "Come here, stop Xia Houcheng's mouth!"
Xia Houcheng's mouth was blocked and his voice was silenced. Cao De also took his seat again, taking care of his leg injury. Cao Zhang pulled Xia Houheng in front of everyone and said, "Xia Houcheng's crime has been found out and he confessed. Uncle Xiahou Miaocai is not here. The eldest son of the family, Xia Houheng, is doing the job. Today, at the clan meeting, according to Article 38 of the family rules and mottos, it was decided that when the funeral is held seven days later, Xia Houheng will be beheaded in front of the ancestral spirit, and he will not be allowed to enter the ancestral temple after his death. Boquan, can you? Have any objections?"
As soon as this statement came out, it was not Xia Houheng's turn to speak. Xia Houjuan started to make a loud noise. For a while, the mourning hall was filled with uproar and the quarrel turned into a pot of porridge. Not less than Xia Houyuan's close family members have also been supporting him, saying that Xia Hou's confession would not lead to death, and it would be enough for him to perform meritorious service for his crime. Why would he kill his own clan members for no reason?
Seeing the chaos, Cao Yu quickly stood up and, together with Cao Zhang, suppressed everyone's voices. Cao Zhang's face was also red, thinking that if his father, Cao Mengde, was here, how dare you not say anything. The anger in his heart rose, blood surged, and he said hatefully: "Whether you agree or not, family motto is not a plaything, this matter Let’s decide! My 30,000 troops are already on the way to keep you safe. Anyone who disagrees will be punished with Xia Hou!” After saying this, he flicked his sleeves and walked out of the mourning hall regardless of the embarrassment next to him.
These words were full of threats. Who could resist his 30,000 strong soldiers? Xiahou Ba and Xiahou Juan walked up to their brother and watched Cao Zhang's men escorting Xiahou Cheng back together. Xiahou Ba murmured: "Brother, please go and worry. I have sent someone to ask for Cao Pi. There will be news in three days."
Xia Houheng's eyes lit up: "Second brother, we are saved! But in just seven days, can Cao Zihuan make it here?"
If you want to know what happens next, listen to the explanation next time.
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