In June of the fifth year of Yanxi, the three Xiahou clans fled Luoyang separately.
Xiahou Xuan, who was favored by the great Wei Shilin, took the initiative to stay and provide cover for the Xiahou family.
Master Sima imprisoned Xia Houxuan on the charge of "disobeying the late emperor's edict and secretly communicating with the Western thieves" and ordered a judge to sentence him to death.
Sima Zhao cried and begged for mercy, but Sima Shi was indifferent, and as quickly as possible, he beheaded him in half on the streets of Luoyang a few days later, and his head was displayed to the public at every street entrance.
As soon as this incident came out, Luoyang was shocked.
Master Sima had not shown up for several months. Unexpectedly, when he showed up, he would make such a big move, which immediately shocked all parties in Luoyang.
Then the Taifu Mansion issued decrees one after another to rectify Luoyang. Although it could not completely stabilize the people of Luoyang, it at least cleared up the chaotic Luoyang.
As for the Xiahou family who fled, Xiahou Wei went to Xuchang.
As expected by Master Sima, Cao Shuang pardoned the Xiahou family's ban on leaving Luoyang privately in the name of the emperor.
At the same time, at Xia Houwei's repeated requests, he sent envoys to Luoyang in order to protect Xia Houxuan.
It is worth mentioning that the Taichung Three Dogs not only did not make any difficulties in this matter, but instead reached a rare united front and persuaded Cao Shuang to find a way to rescue Xia Houxuan from Luoyang.
Xia Houxuan and the Taichung Three Dogs were not only "smart and wise" in their early years, but they were also the targets of the "glitz case".
In particular, He Yan once publicly declared that "it is only because of its depth that it can reach the aspirations of the world. This is what Xiahou Taichu is."
The relationship is not close.
But it is a pity that General Cao's reaction not only lagged far behind Sima Yi, but also lagged behind Sima Division.
In the past, Cao Shuang only wanted to fish out Xiahou Xuan because of Xiahou's domination of Xiahou Mao.
In addition, his status as a general and an auxiliary minister was given by Cao Rui.
Pulling in Xia Houxuan can be said to be a talent-loving one.
But to lift the ban imposed on the entire Xiahou clan by Cao Rui during his lifetime, he would risk violating the late emperor's edict. Naturally, Cao Shuang did not have the courage.
Now that things were coming to a head, Cao Shuang had no choice but to bite the bullet and have someone rush to Luoyang with the edict lifting the ban on the Xiahou family.
It was just a step too late after all. Xia Houxuan's head was hastily buried after word spread throughout the streets of Luoyang.
When the news came back to Xuchang, Xia Houwei and others had no choice but to feel sad and sad.
Cao Shuang also seemed to feel a little sorry, so he specially appointed Xia Houwei as a regular attendant to lead Liangzhou governor from afar.
He also let Xia Houxuan's son inherit the title as a show of favor.
However, compared to Xia Houwei, Xia Houmao, who finally fled to Chang'an, seemed to be treated better.
When he learned that Xia Houmao, the son-in-law of the Wei Kingdom, had come to join the Han Dynasty, Liu Chan, the leader of the Han Dynasty, was overjoyed. Not only did he personally receive him in the court hall, but he also made him the general of the Wei Dynasty and made him a vassal prince.
After hearing the reward given to him by the Emperor of Han Dynasty, Xiahou Ma burst into tears on the spot:
"My ancestors followed Emperor Gaozu. The Han Dynasty ruled the world for more than 400 years. The Xiahou family lived in Han Dynasty for more than 400 years. Although I am unworthy, I still have the ambition to follow my ancestors..."
"good!"
Feng Da Sima, who was sitting in the front row of the ministers, couldn't help but praise and praise:
"Although the general who suppressed the Wei Dynasty lost his way, he was able to abandon the thieves and turn to the bright side. This can be said to be true after being confused and knowing."
After saying that, he bowed his hands to the emperor sitting on top and saluted:
"Only when the Holy Lord of the Han Dynasty is in office can he influence the world and let people from far away hear about it and come to vote."
Meng Huo, the censor Zhongcheng who was nominally responsible for the order of the court, saw Feng Da Sima being so rude and spoke directly without permission.
The corners of his mouth twitched and he subconsciously turned his head to look in another direction.
Then he saw the burly emperor sitting at the top, smiling as if he had eaten magpie shit.
The corners of Meng Huo's mouth twitched again and he sighed deeply.
Forget it, today is a good day, as long as His Majesty is happy.
There is no need to cause trouble for everyone.
With Da Sima taking the lead, General Jiang Wan also stepped forward:
"What Grand Sima said is absolutely true. When the Holy Lord is in the court, all ministers are loyal, and the emperor and ministers work together, so that the great Han Dynasty can be as prosperous as it is today."
"As long as your Majesty can, as the Prime Minister said, consult the good people, listen to the elegant words, and follow the late emperor's edicts, why worry about the Han Dynasty not being able to prosper three times?"
"Yes, yes, that's for sure." Fatty Liu said happily, "I remember the words of the late emperor and my father-in-law deeply in my heart, and I will not forget them for a day."
"When the Han Dynasty flourished three times, all the loyal and righteous people at home and abroad forgot about themselves."
Seeing how harmonious the monarch and ministers in the court were, Xia Houmao couldn't help but be a little confused.
Thinking again of how Cao Rui treated him and what happened to the Xiahou family, Xiahou Mao couldn't help but sigh.
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The day after he was granted the title, Xiahou Mao appeared in front of Da Sima's mansion and handed over his invitation.
When he learned that Xia Houmao had come to visit, Feng Dasima was quite surprised:
"Xiahou Zilin? I thought he would wait a few more days!"
Feng Da Sima had long expected that Xia Houmao would come to visit him.
The only thing that Feng Dashima didn't expect was that Xia Houmao was so impatient that he came to the door so quickly.
"Take him to the front room."
"Here."
Xia Houmao, who was led to the front hall of Da Sima Mansion, saw the person sitting on the main seat, quickly walked a few steps, stepped forward and saluted respectfully:
"Xiahou Mao, the lower official, pays homage to Grand Sima."
"General Xiahou is so polite. Please get up quickly."
Feng Da Sima stood up and stretched out his hand to help:
"I heard that His Majesty held a family banquet in the palace last night to express the love between the in-laws and the family. I thought that General Xiahou might not have any free time these days."
This family banquet is actually mainly a gathering of relatives of the Xiahou family. The right wife of Da Sima's family is also the niece of the Xiahou family.
So yesterday I went to the palace early to accompany the banquet, and didn't leave the palace until just before the palace gate closed.
Although Feng Da Sima can be regarded as Xiahou's nephew and son-in-law, there is still another layer of separation between them.
Of course, another reason was that he didn't want to enter the palace and meet the queen to avoid embarrassment.
So he didn't go to the family dinner.
However, through Mrs. Right, Feng Da Sima knew the details of the family banquet.
If your guess is correct, after the banquet in the palace last night, Xiahou Mao and Xiahou Ba were probably drunk non-stop, if not talking all night long.
Because Xiahou Mao not only escaped by himself, but also brought Xiahou Ba's wife and son with him.
Xiahou Ba, who had stayed in the Han Dynasty for many years, was overjoyed when he suddenly saw his wife. Naturally, he was extremely grateful to Xiahou Mao.
It has to be said that Xia Houmao may indeed be greedy for money and not have any military talent. Otherwise, he would not have been so miserably cheated by Feng when he was guarding Chang'an in his early years.
But he is indeed a good hand when it comes to drilling camps.
Taking control of Xiahou Ba is equivalent to gaining the approval of Zhang Xiahou.
In addition to the relationship between Adou and the Xiahou family, there is also the identity of Xiahou Mao in Wei.
We had just arrived at Dahan, and we had already established a firm foothold.
I'm afraid he just woke up from the hangover and immediately came to Da Sima's mansion to deliver a greeting card.
"I didn't expect that the general would come to visit today. It's so radiant and radiant!"
Xiahou Mao repeatedly said that he did not dare:
"Since Mao has reunited with Zhong Quan and his clan sisters, there will be plenty of time to talk about love in the future, so there is no need to worry about this day and a half."
"On the Da Sima side, as for Yu Gong, Da Sima is a pillar of the Han Dynasty. His name is spread all over the world. I have admired him for a long time, and I just wish I had never met him."
"As for Yu Zi, Da Sima is quite close to our Xiahou family. If I don't take the initiative to come and visit, wouldn't I be disrespectful of etiquette?"
Xia Houmao's words made Feng Dasima burst out laughing:
"General Xiahou is so polite!"
As Feng Da Sima spoke, his eyes began to fall on the young man behind Xia Houmao.
But seeing this man, he has a handsome appearance, is more than seven feet long, and has a beautiful eyebrows. One can tell at a glance that he is definitely not a mediocre person.
"Presumably the person behind General Xiahou is Uncle Taiyang?"
The door post that Xia Houmao sent had a name on it, with the surname Yang, the given name Hu, and the courtesy name Shuzi.
"Go back to Da Sima, exactly."
Seeing that Feng Da Sima noticed him, Yang Hu quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply:
"Hu has met Da Sima and thanked Da Sima."
Feng Da Sima was surprised and asked with great interest:
"Are you Uncle Yang? You have never seen me, why are you thanking me?"
"Thank you to Grand Sima for being able to spare my uncle's life when he was defeated, so that Hu's wife and family would not have to suffer the pain of losing their father, and Hu would not have to suffer the sorrow of losing his uncle."
Hearing this, Feng Da Sima nodded:
"I heard that Uncle Yang is a sincere, pure and filial man, which seems to be true."
This time, it was Yang Hu’s turn to be a little surprised:
"Hu's false reputation can actually get into the ears of Da Sima?"
Feng Da Sima laughed and pointed to the seat:
"Sit down, sit down, sit down and speak slowly."
The Xiahou family was originally the closest in-law to the Cao family, bar none.
If the Xiahou family and the Cao family can be allowed to break openly, it will have a huge impact on the hearts of Cao Wei.
Therefore, Mr. Feng naturally spent a lot of money on the Xiahou family.
Why did Xiahou Ba go from being captured in front of the battle to surrendering to the enemy in front of the battle?
Why could Xia Houmao's caravan repeatedly get good things from the Han that others could not?
Even if Xiahouxuan and his wife are as famous as they are now, it is indispensable for some "famous people in the Wei Dynasty" funded by someone Feng to secretly encourage them.
Of course, some of these celebrities know the source of their funding, while others do not know it at all.
Not to mention Xiahou Ba who was stranded in the Han Dynasty, his relationship with the Wei State had long been investigated thoroughly by someone sent by Feng.
As Xiahou Ba's son-in-law, how could Yang Hu be missed?
"If I remember correctly, Uncle Yang was once recommended as a senior official. Later, the Yanzhou Prefecture of the puppet Wei Dynasty recruited you as an official and a scholar four times. You were even appointed by the five prefectures one after another, but you rejected them all?"
This is not a secret in Wei State.
But Feng Da Sima, who was far away in the west and was famous all over the world, actually knew this, and he knew it in such detail.
Young Yang Hu suddenly showed a look of surprise:
"Back to Grand Sima, it is indeed true. Hu feels that he is still young and not knowledgeable enough. It is better to study more knowledge first."
Feng Da Sima nodded approvingly: "It's rare! At such a young age, my uncle can look down on fame and wealth, and he is also a passionate person. It's rare in this world!"
After Xiahou Ba was captured, many in-laws severed ties for fear of being implicated.
Only Yang Hu didn't have the slightest scruple. He often came to comfort the family members, sympathized with the relatives, and showed kindness and kindness, which made him feel better than usual.
This act alone shows that his character is extremely rare.
"My uncle has a good son-in-law!"
Yang Hu seemed a little flattered to receive such personal praise from Feng Da Sima: "Da Sima has given me the award, but I don't dare to deserve it."
After letting the two people sit down, Feng Da Sima then looked at Yang Hu and continued:
"I don't mean to be too flattering. My maternal uncle's family members left behind in Wei State are not allowed to interact with each other in any way."
"Only your uncle is not afraid of being implicated, and you take better care of his family than before. What does this mean if you don't value affection and righteousness?"
Yang Hu, who was sitting under Xia Houmao, quickly leaned over and replied:
"Hu is the son-in-law of my maternal uncle. It is natural for Hu to take care of my maternal uncle when my maternal uncle is not here."
Feng Da Sima nodded: "That's why I say you are a sincere, pure and filial person."
Then he looked at Xiahou Mao and then back at Yang Hu:
"So this time, my uncle is actually worried, so he personally escorted your aunt here?"
"Da Sima Mingjian."
Feng Da Sima smiled and asked meaningfully:
"Escorting the family members to flee Luoyang, especially to Chang'an. If you are not careful along the way, your life will be in danger."
"If the information I got is correct, Uncle Yang, you are the most outstanding disciple of the Taiyang family. How can the Yang family feel free to let you come with you?"
When Yang Hu heard this, his originally rather respectful expression suddenly changed slightly.
Yang Hu, who was just past his prime years and had never had any experience in officialdom, no matter how smart he was, could not compete with the far-sighted Ghost King.
Not to mention that behind the Ghost King, there is a fox who is about to become a spirit.
Noticing the change in Yang Hu's expression, King Feng Gui smiled calmly again, and then looked at Xia Houmao:
"Actually, I have a question in my mind. I really want to ask General Xiahou. I just wonder if General Xiahou is willing to answer my question."
Xia Houmao quickly replied:
"Excuse me, Grand Sima. I will definitely tell you everything I know."
"Okay, then I'll take the liberty to ask." Feng Dasima coughed lightly, "General Xiahou did not go east but west, and came to Chang'an instead of Xuchang. It was indeed a very wise decision."
"But I want to know the general's decision to flee Luoyang..."
Feng Da Sima's eyes turned to Yang Hu again, "Did Uncle Yang know about it in advance, or did he find out about it when the incident happened? And then he decided to follow him on the spur of the moment?"
As soon as these words came out, not only Uncle Yang, but even Xia Houmao's expression changed drastically.
Seeing the expressions of the two people, Feng Da Sima's eyes flashed, then he picked up the teacup and took a sip.
Xia Houmao was the first to lose his temper and couldn't help but turn his head and look at Yang Hu.
Yang Hu smiled bitterly and stood up:
"I dare not hide it from Da Sima. In fact, the decision to come to Chang'an was made by Hu first."
"oh?"
Feng Da Sima put down his tea cup and looked at the two of them twice.
Although Feng Da Sima's eyes were calm and without any scrutiny.
But Xia Houmao's heart beat faster.
He also stood up involuntarily:
"It was indeed my uncle's suggestion to go back to Da Sima. It was precisely because I listened to my uncle's explanation of the pros and cons that I decided to abandon the dark side and join the bright side."
Seeing both of them standing up, Feng Da Sima smiled and stretched out his hand to press down:
"Why are you so nervous? Sit down, sit down quickly, I'm just curious."
Xia Houmao and Yang Hu looked at each other before taking their seats again.
Although there were ice mirrors all around the house, Xia Houmao still wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Feng Da Sima was famous all over the world, and the thieves were frightened after hearing about him. It was not without reason.
Yang Hu's heart was also filled with shock.
But just a few words made him feel like he was almost seen through by Da Sima.
(End of chapter)
