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 had Xia Houxuan imprisoned and ordered a judge to sentence him to death on the charge of "disobeying the late emperor's edict and secretly communicating with the Western thieves".
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 successive decrees to rectify Luoyang. Although it could not completely stabilize the people of Luoyang, it at least made the chaotic Luoyang clear.
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 actually reached a rare united front and persuaded Cao Shuang to find a way to rescue Xia Houxuan from Luoyang.
Xia Houxuan and the Three Dogs of Taichung were not only the "four wise and eight wise" in their early years, but they were also the targets of the "glorious" scandal.
In particular, He Yan once publicly declared that "it is only deep, so it can reach the aspirations of the world, and Xiahou Taichu is the same."
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, because Xiahou dominated Xiahou Mao, Cao Shuang only wanted to fish out Xiahou Xuan.
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 run the risk of 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 clan.
But it was still a step too late after all. Xia Houxuan's head was hastily buried after the news spread throughout the streets of Luoyang.
The news was sent back to Xuchang, Xia Houwei and others, but they 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 servant of Sanqi, and he was appointed as the governor of Liangzhou from afar.
Xia Houxuan's son was also allowed to inherit the title as a show of favor.
However, compared to Xia Houwei, Xia Houmao, who finally fled to Chang'an, seemed to have a higher salary.
When he learned that the son-in-law of the Wei State, Xia Houmao, had come to seek refuge with 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, and 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."
After saying that, he bowed his hands to the emperor sitting on top and saluted:
"This is also the only way that the Holy Lord of the Han Dynasty can influence the world and make 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 Great Sima said is absolutely true. When the Holy Lord is in the court, all ministers are loyal, and the emperor and ministers work together, the 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 that the Han Dynasty cannot prosper three times?"
"Yes, yes, that's for sure." Fatty Liu was so happy that he kept saying, "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 his ministers were in the court, 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 let out a long 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 greeting card.
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 would have no time to spare during 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 is that he does not 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.
Being able to grasp Xiahou Ba is equivalent to gaining the approval of the Zhang Xiahou family.
In addition to the relationship between Adou and the Xiahou family, there is also the identity of Xiahou Mao in Wei.
I had just arrived in Dahan, and I 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 even said that he did not dare:
"Since Mao has reunited with Zhongquan 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, and 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 me, Grand 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 kind!"
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 beard. 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 Xia Houmao sent me also had a name on it, surnamed Yang, given name Hu, and given name Shuzi.
"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:
"How could Hu, with his false reputation, reach the ears of the Great 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-laws of the Cao family.
If the Xiahou family and the Cao family can be allowed to break openly, it will have a huge blow to 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 Houzhuo'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 the secret advocacy of some "famous people in the Wei Dynasty" funded by someone Feng.
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 four times to serve as a scholar, scholar, and even the five prefectures, but you rejected them all?"
This is not a secret in Wei State.
But Feng Da Sima, who is far away in the west and is famous all over the world, actually knows this, and he knows it in such detail.
Young Yang Hu suddenly showed a look of surprise:
"Back to Grand Sima, it is indeed true. You feel that you are 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 care less about fame and fortune, 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 maternal 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 am not trying to show you any favors. My maternal uncle left the family records in Wei State, and no marriages can be exchanged."
"Only your uncle is not afraid of being implicated, and you take more care of his family than before. Isn't this a great deal of 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 Jia Juan out of 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 here?"
When Yang Hu heard this, his originally rather respectful expression suddenly changed slightly.
Yang Hu, who had just passed his prime years and had never had any experience in officialdom, no matter how smart he was, could not compare to 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, Feng Guiwang smiled indifferently 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 you 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 gaze 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 face changed drastically.
Seeing the expressions of the two people, Feng Dasima'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 heartbeat still sped up.
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 to ask."
Xia Houmao and Yang Hu looked at each other before sitting down 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 tremors.
But just a few words made him feel like he was almost seen through by Da Sima.