Wei Ni

At sunset, the setting sun shines, and the Huai River flows eastward.

The cold air suppressed by the sun during the day began to erode and shroud, and the eyes were full of cold forests and withered grass, and the world was full of desolation.

At the end of the first month of the seventh year of Taihe (233 A.D.), there is still no spring in Huainan Shouchun, but it has quietly arrived and descended on people's hearts.

Under the urging of Emperor Cao Rui, the temple recorded the attack on Wancheng with extremely high efficiency!

People such as Man Chong, Sun Li, and general Zhang Yingle Fang each had rewards for increasing their households.

And Xia Houhui, who was designated as the first meritorious service, also ushered in an unbelievable reward. He was a backbone general who was transferred to the fourth rank, transferred from Guanneihou to Dutinghou, and ate two hundred households.

The backbone general was first established by Wei Wu Cao Cao, and Zhang Liao served as the post.

At that time, the rank of general was still the same as that of other miscellaneous generals, but it was the intention of the most elite general in the army to take the "backbone" in order to crown Zhang Liao's bravery and skill in fighting.Later, after Cao Cao became the duke and the king, the Zhongjian general became the general of the Cao Wei Zhongjun, serving as Xu Chu, who was always guarding Cao Cao and following the south and north.

Later, Cao Zhen, who participated in the battle of Xiabian and made great contributions, was appointed by Cao Cao as the backbone general; but when he returned to Chang'an from Wudu County, he was directly transferred to the central leader to take charge of the palace ban and Gyeonggi.

It can be said that this position has already stepped into the center with one foot.

Because in Wei's system, the fifth rank and the fourth rank are a natural moat, and crossing over is like crossing a dragon's gate.

The rank is the fourth rank and it is a military position attached to the Chinese army. It has the opportunity to lead the Chinese army to go out to fight and crusade alone, and also has the opportunity to become a front-line commander in one fell swoop.Especially in today's Luoyang Central Army, the backbone, the center base, and the third battalion of the Wuwei already have independent responsibilities, and their actual status is the same as that of the Xiaoqi General and the Guerrilla General, and they are almost not subject to the constraints of the Central Leader.

Yes, Xia Houhui is now at the same level as Qin Lang.

But Xia Houhui knew that this favor was given to him in advance by the emperor Cao Rui.

Because Cao Zhuan, who had the merit of beheading generals, only rewarded some property, and did not increase food households or relocate jobs.

The master is promoted by leaps and bounds, and the deputy is not transferred. The relationship is clear at a glance-the difference between gaining a position and gaining real authority.

The emperor was implying that in the future, the responsibility and authority for the reform of the scholar family would fall on Cao Zuan, and Xia Houhui would be transferred from Huainan to Luoyang, the capital.

In this way, it is difficult to say who has benefited the most.

Moreover, when the meritorious service was rewarded, the emperor Cao Rui used the merits of the new army as an excuse, and took advantage of the reform of the scholars, so that Yongliang and Jingxiang also began to form a new army of 2000 people, and the Huainan army increased to 5000 people.

Among them, Xia Houhui led 3000 people, while Cao Zhuan divided [-] into an independent army. Although it was still under Xia Houhui's control in name, Man Chong could also directly order the dispatch.

In other words, in the Huainan Army, the two are equal in actual authority.

Xia Houhui didn't feel much about it.

When Cao Zui came to Shouchun to take up his post earlier, he vaguely guessed the emperor Cao Rui's mind.

It's just that he can't tell when the emperor will let himself off the affairs of Huainan and return to Luoyang to take up his own job.

It should be fast too.

Cao Zuan had only been in Huainan for nearly a year, and the emperor revealed his heart to the officials and Huainan generals; another year later, when Cao Zuan's resume looked good and he became familiar with affairs, he should be transferred back.This is also roughly consistent with what Cao Zuan said earlier, that the emperor asked him to accumulate meritorious service and become the prefect of Anfeng within two years.

Naturally, since she knew that she would not be in Huainan for long in the future, Xia Houhui also left some traces in advance.

For example, in the new army that is about to expand its recruitment, he also went to Li Changshi in advance to discuss privately with the candidates for the three thousand-man governors under his command.

These three people are Deng Ai, Jiao Yi and his follower Gou Quan.

Li Changshi had no objections to Deng Ai and Jiao Yi's candidates.

After all, these two people also participated in the attack on Wancheng, and they also made contributions. The change from 500-man governor to [-]-man governor is a normal promotion, and there is nothing to say.

But Gou Quan and Li Changshi were a little embarrassed.

He felt that after reporting to Man Chong, there was a high chance of being beaten back.

There is no way, Gou Quan, who was born as Xia Houhui's subordinate, has too deep a personal brand, which is inconsistent with the system of promoting generals in the army.

But he is not easy to refuse.

Because it was Wang Qiao who served as the deputy to Cao Zhao.

You can't favor one over another.

"It's not because I'm selfish, or I'm trying to embarrass Chang Shi. I wanted to ask Chang Shi to see if Jiang Gongjun, the chief officer of the cavalry scout battalion, could be transferred to the post, but Zhang Qidu took the lead and asked him to be transferred to the cavalry song as a deputy, so I had to retreat. Moreover, I will retire and return to Luoyang in a few days. It happened to coincide with the time when the new army was expanding its recruitment. Supervising soldiers are familiar with performing martial arts, and he also has meritorious service in the attack on Wancheng, so he can ensure that General Manchu and Chang Shi don’t have to worry about the combat power of soldiers recruited by expansion and causing troubles.”

Xia Houhui explained it like this.

It made Li Changshi feel quite reasonable, so he gave it to Man Chong.

What is unexpected is that Man Chong just glanced at it, and immediately agreed without asking half a word.

It was so refreshing that even Li Changshi was surprised.

Originally, he had already prepared the draft and waited for Man Chong to persuade him when he refused.

"Why doesn't the general think about the candidates?"

With doubts, Li Changshi asked a question.

And Man Chong also spoke concisely and hit the nail on the head, "The new army is the government implemented by His Majesty, and it is a line of its own."

It also made Li Changshi instantly understand.

Shijia and Tuntian Ke are humble people, and they can easily be won over and turned into private party members.

The emperor Cao Rui and Xia Houhui finally managed to make these people willing to fight for the country. There is no reason for the noble family to find a gap to install someone and steal the power as soon as the situation is opened.In this way, at the time of enrollment expansion, the selection of generals from the initial new army is to maximize the benefits of the new army to the community.

Moreover, Xia Houhui has been changed to a backbone general, how could Man Chong not know the emperor's mind?

It's just the position of Superintendent of Thousands of People. Isn't it good to follow Xia Houhui's wishes.He is going back to Luoyang, and using his past as a junior general of the new army is also a move to ensure that the new army will continue to be "pure"~
February in February.

Because the green dragon was found in the well of Mopi, Jia County, Yingchuan County, Yuzhou, the emperor Cao Rui came out of Guangcheng Pass to look at the dragon at Mopi, so Dingyou (February [-]th) was changed to the first year of Qinglong, and Mopi was called Longpi.

Well, Gongsun Yuan asked someone to bring the head of Sun Quan's envoy to Luoyang to show his loyalty.

Previously, he sent envoys to Jiangdong to profess his vassal to Uncle Sun, but it was just a normal operation of long-distance and short-term attack.

Or in other words, he didn't have such thoughts at all.

After all, Jiangdong and Liaodong are far away, and Cao Wei is just around the corner.

Once he raises the anti-flag, maybe Wei's army has entered Liaodong for several months, and Jiangdong's rescue has not arrived yet!
But when Sun Quan sent envoys to make him the king of Yan, and nearly ten thousand soldiers came to watch the ceremony and made such a big battle, he had to make a choice.

Because this kind of thing can't be hidden from Wei Guo.

Either accept Sun Quan's canonization as the king of Yan, and start preparing for Wei's Northern Expedition; or swallow Sun Quan's gift, and send the head of the Soochow envoy to Luoyang by the way.

The lesser of two evils.

Gongsun Yuan quickly made a choice.

He directly beheaded all the Jiangdong envoys Zhang Mi and Xu Yan who had come ashore, accepted all the gifts in return and the soldiers guarding them, and then sent someone to lure the Wu soldiers who were still on board.

Just a pity.

He Da and the others who stayed on board realized that there was something wrong and were not fooled. After being attacked by a warship sent by Gongsun Yuan, they fled back to Soochow with the remnants of the soldiers.

However, Gongsun Yuan didn't care.

Dang even sent envoys to Luoyang with the heads of Zhang Mi, Xu Yan and others.

To show his loyalty, and hope that when Wu State may resend its navy to attack Liaodong, Wei State can also send troops to rescue.

After the emperor Cao Rui learned about it, he went back to Luoyang.

Not only did he want to discuss with the temple masters, what position should be conferred on Gongsun Yuan to appease him, but he also wanted to carry out the previous move that Xia Houhui mentioned privately that the right son of the Liaodong family Haoyou came to Luoyang to study.

There's never been a better time than now, isn't it?

How dare Gongsun Yuan, who played tricks on the thief Wu Sunquan, refuse Wei Guo's "good intentions" on some trivial issues?

Besides, counting the time, Xia Houhui has almost returned to Luoyang.

Just looking for him to fill in the gaps.

That's right, after the military exploits were rewarded, Xia Houhui took a two-month vacation for the reason of coming back to get married.

This reason will naturally not be rejected.

Anyway, it is impossible for Jiangdong to send troops to attack in the spring, and he will not be impeached for ignoring his duties and delaying military affairs when he returns home during this period of time.

However, what the Emperor Cao Rui didn't know was that after Xia Houhui learned that he was watching the dragon in Mopi, Jia County, he changed his route and came directly to Wancheng, Nanyang County.

The reason is that Xia Houhui knows Cao Rui quite well.

With the character of the emperor, he has already arrived in Jia County, so how could he not go south to Wancheng, Nanyang to hunt?

It just so happened that after he came to Wancheng, he could also visit Xia Houru who is now guarding Jingxiang.

Xiahouru is of the same generation as him, but much older. If Xiahouhui asks his permission to handle all the trivial matters before the marriage in his name, Wang Su will not feel impolite.

As for whether Xia Houru, who had little contact with him before, is willing.
Isn't the emperor Cao Rui by his side!
If Xia Houhui asked in front of the emperor, how could Xia Houru shirk it!
Therefore, when Xia Houhui rushed to Nanyang Wancheng, he found that he and the emperor Cao Rui were staggered.

Well, it's not a waste of time.

Xia Houru was quite surprised that he came all the way to visit.

After learning about his intentions, a gleam of joy appeared on his face.

He and Xia Houhui haven't released five clothes yet, so he will not refuse such a small effort.The bond of flesh and blood from the same family makes him very happy to have the opportunity to do something for You Qi's young people or younger generations.

As for Xiahouhui being favored by the emperor, and his son Xiahouxuan being deposed and imprisoned by the emperor, he didn't think too much about it.

Because not everyone puts their minds on the flies.

So he readily agreed.

Not only did he send his subordinates back to Luoyang first, and asked his family members to come forward at that time, but he also wrote a letter to Wang Su, apologizing as the host of the marriage, claiming that he did not dare to leave his post and return to Luoyang because of his duties.

That's all, he stayed Xiahou Huiduo for a day and asked him about his military affairs.

It can be regarded as the experience in the missionary army.

In fact, Xia Houru himself is quite strategic.

Not to mention his early achievements with Cao Zhang in overthrowing Wuhuan in the North, for example, when Cao Zhen served as General Zhenxi in his early years, he supervised the rebellion between him and Zhang Ji, governor of Liangzhou, Hexi Corridor, Lushuihu, Haoyou clan, and Qianghu tribes.

The outcome of that battle was astonishing.

There are more than 10 levels of beheading alone, 110 prisoners, [-] sheep, and [-] cattle.

Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, although the three major battles of Guandu, Chibi, and Yiling were of great significance, there were not as many prisoners as this one.And after this battle, the countries in the Western Regions were shocked, and they all sent envoys to join Cao Wei, which also allowed Wei to regain control over the Western Regions.

It can be said that Xia Houru's insignificant achievements and reputation in the court, as well as his current depression, not seeking merit but seeking no faults, were really buried by Cao Pi, who "seemed no one like a king".

So, when he said goodbye to Xia Houhui, he said this.

"Although my body is not as strong as it used to be, I can still guard Wei Guo's borders for ten or eight years, and I should encourage it when I am young."

The meaning is obvious: he hopes that Xia Houhui will have a good job in the future, and work hard to accumulate merits and experience. After ten or eight years, when he is old and weak, he will have the opportunity to transfer to Jingxiang to succeed him, so that the Xiahou family will not break the inheritance of the town and border governor.

For this kind of encouragement, Xia Houhui sincerely thanked him.

But there is not much to be emotional about.

Anyway, Xia Houru must have mentioned this kind of words to Xia Houxian when he returned to Luoyang to take office.

After all, judging from the current situation, if the Xiahou clan can renew the honor of the heroes in the future, then he and Xiahouxian can hope to do so.

It is worth mentioning that when Xia Houhui, who was left for an extra day, continued on his way back to Luoyang, Jingzhou Governor Guanqiu Jian chased him over and "encountered" and went with him.

It was indeed by chance.

He only took two or three retinues on fast horses, and he didn't bring any luggage.

According to him, he was ordered by the emperor to go back to Luoyang to report on his duties, and he didn't dare to delay, so he hurried north.

But Xia Houhui knew that he had learned of his whereabouts, so he hurried over to join him.

The reason was that the two met for the first time, so he exchanged shallow words and said directly that the emperor Cao Rui called him back to discuss the matter of Liaodong, and also recounted Xia Houhui's previous advice to the emperor on the matter of Liaodong.

In this way, Xia Houhui was told that he was the minister of Qiandi.

He is the absolute confidant of Emperor Cao Rui.

And vaguely told him that he might be transferred to Youzhou to serve in the future, and he would become one of the generals in the crusade against Liaodong.

Therefore, he also took this opportunity to discuss privately with Xia Houhui. Apart from business cooperation and calling the children of the Liaodong family to study in Luoyang, is there any other means to increase the chances of winning? (end of this chapter)