Farmers of Shu Han

Chapter 1283 After Escape

In June of the fifth year of Yanxi, the three tribes of Xiahou fled to Luoyang separately.

Xia Houxuan, whom the great Wei Shilin hoped for, took the initiative to stay to cover Xiahou's family.

Sima Shi imprisoned Xia Houxuan on the charge of "backing the emperor's imperial edict and secretly communicating with the western thieves", and ordered a judge to sentence him to death.

Sima Zhao pleaded with tears, but Master Sima remained indifferent, and cut him in half on the streets of Luoyang a few days later at the fastest speed, and at the same time passed his head to the streets for public display.

As soon as this incident happened, Luoyang was shocked.

Master Sima hadn't shown up for several months, but he didn't expect to make such a big move as soon as he showed up, which shocked all parties in Luoyang at once.

Then the Taifu Mansion successively issued decrees to rectify Luoyang. Although it could not completely stabilize the hearts of Luoyang, it at least cleared up the chaotic Luoyang.

As for the Xiahou family who fled, Xiahouwei went to Xuchang.

As expected, Cao Shuang, in the name of the emperor, pardoned Xiahou's ban on leaving Luoyang privately, as Sima Shi expected.

At the same time, under Xiahouwei's repeated requests, he sent envoys to Luoyang to keep Xiahouxuan.

It is worth mentioning that instead of making any difficulties in this matter, the Taichung Sangou reached a rare united front and persuaded Cao Shuang to find a way to rescue Xia Houxuan from Luoyang.

Xia Houxuan and the Taichung Sangou were not only "Four Compassionate and Eight Compassionate" in the early years, but they were also the targets of the "Fashion Case".

He Yan, in particular, once publicly declared that "it is only deep, so it can understand the aspirations of the world, and Xiahou Taichu is also."

The relationship is not close.

But it is a pity that General Cao's reaction is not only far behind Sima Yi, but also lags behind Sima Shi.

In the past, Cao Shuang only wanted to fish out Xiahouxuan because of Xiahouba Xiahoumao.

In addition, his status as a general and auxiliary minister was given by Cao Rui.

Pulling a Xia Houxuan can be said to be a talent.

But to lift Cao Rui's ban on the entire Xiahou family, it would take the risk of violating the first emperor's edict, and Cao Shuang naturally did not have that courage.

Now that the matter was approaching, Cao Shuang had no choice but to bite the bullet and sent someone to rush to Luoyang with the edict to lift the Xiahou clan's ban.

It's just that it was a step too late after all. Xia Houxuan's head had already spread throughout the streets of Luoyang, and was finally buried hastily.

The news spread back to Xuchang, Xia Houwei and others, but there was no other way but to be sad and sad.

Cao Shuang also seemed to feel a little sorry, so he specially appointed Xia Houwei as a regular servant on horseback, and led the governor of Liangzhou 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, seems to be treated better.

Knowing that the son-in-law of the state of Wei, Xia Houmao, came to join the great Han, the Han Lord Liu Chan was overjoyed, not only met him in person in the court hall, but also made him the general of Wei Zhen and the Marquis of Shun.

After Xia Houmao heard about the reward from Emperor Han, he burst into tears on the spot:
"The ancestor of the minister followed the emperor Gaozu. The Han Dynasty lasted for more than [-] years, and the Xiahou family ate Han Lu for more than [-] years. Although the minister is unworthy, he also has the ambition to follow the ancestor..."

"it is good!"

Feng Da Sima, who was sitting at the forefront of the ministers, couldn't help but exclaimed:
"Although the Great General of Zhenwei was lost, he was able to abandon the thief and turn to the wise. This can be said to be the opposite of knowing what is wrong."

Then, he bowed his hands to the emperor who was sitting on it:
"This is also the reign of the Holy Lord of the Han Dynasty, so that he can influence the world and make people from afar come and vote."

Meng Huo, the censor Zhongcheng who was nominally in charge of the order of the court, saw Feng Da Sima being so rude, so he stood up and spoke without permission.

The corner of his mouth twitched, and he subconsciously turned his head to look in another direction.

Then he saw the big man sitting on the top, smiling as if he had eaten magpie droppings.

The corner 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 block everyone.

With Da Sima taking the lead, General Jiang Wan followed suit:
"What Da Sima said is very true. The Holy Lord is in the court, all the officials are loyal, and the emperor and ministers work together. The Great Han will have today's prosperity."

"As long as your majesty can do what the prime minister said, consult the good way, read the elegant words, and follow the late emperor's last edict, why worry that the Han Dynasty can't prosper?"

"That's right, that's for sure." Fatty Liu said happily, "The words of the late emperor and Xiangfu are deeply in my heart, and I dare not forget them for a day."

"Waiting for the three prosperity of the Han Dynasty, this is the reason why loyal people inside and outside forget their lives."

Xia Houmao couldn't help feeling a little dazed when he saw the harmony between the monarch and his subjects in the court.

Thinking of how Cao Rui treated himself and what happened to the Xiahou family, Xiahoumao couldn't help but sighed again.

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On the second day after being sealed, Xia Houmao appeared in front of the gate of Da Sima's mansion and handed in his invitation.

Knowing that Xia Houmao came to visit, Feng Da Sima was quite surprised:

"Xiahou Zilin? I thought he would wait a few more days anyway!"

Xia Houmao would come to visit him, which was already expected by Feng Da Sima.

The only thing Feng Da Sima didn't expect was that Xia Houmao was so impatient that he came to the door so soon.

"Take him to the lobby."

"Here."

Xia Houmao, who was led to the front hall of Da Sima Mansion, saw the person sitting on the main seat, hurriedly walked a few steps, stepped forward and saluted respectfully:
"My next official, Xia Houmao, pays my respects to Da Sima."

"General Xiahou is very polite, please hurry up."

Feng Da Sima got 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 affection of his in-laws. I thought that General Xiahou might not be free these days."

In fact, this family banquet was mainly a gathering of the relatives of the Xiahou family. Mrs. You of the Da Sima's mansion was considered to be the niece of the Xiahou family.

So yesterday he went to the palace early to accompany the banquet, and he didn't leave the palace until the moment before the key was released.

Although Feng Da Sima can be regarded as Xiahou's nephew and son-in-law, but the relationship is finally separated by another layer.

Of course, another reason was that he didn't want to enter the palace to meet the empress to avoid embarrassment.

So he didn't go to this family banquet.

But through Mrs. You, Feng Da Sima knew the details of the family banquet.

If the guess is correct, after the banquet in the palace last night, even if Xiahoumao and Xiahouba hadn't talked all night, they would probably have been drunk endlessly.

Because Xiahoumao not only escaped by himself, but also brought Xiahouba's wife and son with him.

Xia Houba, who had stayed in the Han Dynasty for many years, was overjoyed to see his wife suddenly, and naturally he was extremely grateful to Xia Houmao.

It has to be said that Xia Houmao may indeed be greedy for money and has no military talent, otherwise, he would not have been tricked so badly by someone Feng when he was guarding Chang'an in his early years.

But in terms of drilling, he is indeed a good player.

Grabbing Xiahouba is equivalent to being recognized by the Zhang Xiahou family.

In addition, the relationship between Adou and the Xiahou family, as well as Xiahoumao's status in Wei State.

He has just arrived in Dahan, and he has already gained a firm foothold.

Right now, I'm afraid he just woke up from a hangover, so he immediately came to Da Sima's mansion to deliver greetings.

"I didn't expect the general to come to visit today. It's so radiant, so radiant!"

Xia Houmao even said that he did not dare:
"Since Mao has reunited with Zhong Quan and his clan sister, there will be plenty of time to talk about love in the future, so don't worry about this day and a half."

"On the side of Da Sima, Yu Gong, Da Sima is a pillar of the great man, his name is spread all over the world, he has admired him for a long time, but he regrets that he never met him."

"Privately, Da Sima has a close relationship with our Xiahou family. If Mao didn't take the initiative to come and visit, wouldn't it be rude?"

Xia Houmao's words caused Feng Da Sima to burst into laughter:
"General Xiahou is really too polite!"

As Feng Da Sima said, his eyes began to fall on the young man behind Xia Houmao.

But seeing this person, he has a handsome appearance, is more than seven feet long, and has a handsome beard and eyebrows, which makes people know that he is definitely not a mediocre person.

"Presumably the person behind General Xiahou is Uncle Tai Shan Yang?"

The door post sent by Xia Houmao also has a name on it, the surname is Yang, the first name is Hu, and the word is Shuzi.

"Go back to Da Sima, that's right."

Seeing that Feng Da Sima noticed him, Yang Hu hurried forward and bowed his hands deeply:

"Hu met Da Sima, and thanked Da Sima."

Feng Da Sima took a three-point surprise and asked with great interest:
"You are Uncle Yang? You have never seen me, why are you thanking me?"

"Xie Da Sima was able to save his uncle's life when his uncle was defeated, so that Hu's wife and family would not have to suffer from the pain of losing their father, and so that Hu would not have to feel the sorrow of losing his uncle."

Feng Da Sima heard the words and nodded:
"I heard that Uncle Yang is a sincere and pure filial person, it seems to be true."

This time, it was Yang Hu's turn to be a little surprised:
"Hu's false name can actually be heard by Da Sima?"

Da Sima Feng laughed and pointed to the seat:
"Sit down, sit down, sit down and talk slowly."

The Xiahou family was Cao's closest in-laws, not one of them.

If the Xiahou family and the Cao family can be made to break openly, the blow to Cao Wei's hearts will be very huge.

So Mr. Feng, of course, spent a lot of money on the Xiahou family.

Why did Xia Houba go from being captured in front of the battle to surrendering to the enemy in front of the battle?
Why can Xia Houmao's caravan repeatedly get good things from the big man that others can't get?

Even Xia Houxuan and his wife's current fame cannot do without the secret advocacy of some "big Wei celebrities" funded by Feng.

Of course, some of these celebrities know the source of their funding, and some don't know it at all.

Not to mention Xia Houba who was stranded in the Han Dynasty, his relationship with Wei State had already been investigated by someone from Feng.

As Xia Houba's son-in-law, how could Yang Hu be missed?

"If I remember correctly, Uncle Yang was once recommended as a senior strategist. Later, the puppet Wei Yanzhou prefecture government conscripted you four times as an officer, a scholar, and even the five prefectures also appointed you, 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 famous all over the world, knows this, and he knows it in such detail.

The young Yang Hu suddenly showed surprise:

"Going back to Da Sima, it's true. Hu feels that he is still young and not very knowledgeable, so it is better to study more first."

Feng Da Sima nodded approvingly: "It's rare! Uncle is so young, he can look down on fame and fortune, and he is a person who attaches great importance to love. It's rare in the world!"

After Xiahouba was captured, many in-laws cut off relations one after another for fear of being implicated.

Only Yang Hu, without the slightest scruples, often came to comfort the family members, sympathized with the relatives, and got close to the grace, more than usual.

This action alone shows his character, which 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: "The Da Sima has won the prize, and Hu dare not be the one."

After letting them sit down, Da Sima Feng looked at Yang Hu and continued:

"I'm not flattering you. My uncle's family members who were left behind in Wei State dare not have any relationship with them."

"Only your uncle, you are not afraid of getting involved, and you take care of his family more than ever before. Isn't this emphasizing love and righteousness?"

Yang Hu, who was sitting under Xia Houmao, quickly bowed and replied:
"Hu is my uncle's son-in-law, and since my uncle is not here, it is only natural for Hu to take care of my aunt."

Feng Da Sima nodded: "That's why I say you are a sincere and pure filial person."

Then he looked at Xiahoumao, and then back at Yanghu:

"So this time, uncle, he was actually worried, so he personally escorted your aunt over here?"

"Great Sima Mingjian."

Feng Da Sima smiled, and asked meaningfully:

"Escorting family members to flee Luoyang, especially to Chang'an, if there is a little carelessness along the way, it will be life-threatening."

"If the news I got is correct, Uncle Yang, you are the most outstanding student of the Taishan Yang family, and the Yang family is so relieved to let you come here?"

When Yang Hu heard this, his original respectful expression changed slightly.

Yang Hu, who has just passed the weak crown years and has never had any official experience, no matter how smart he is, he can't compare with the far-sighted ghost king.

Not to mention that behind the ghost king, there is a fox who is about to become a master.

Noticing the change in Yang Hu's expression, Feng Guiwang smiled lightly again, and then looked at Xia Houmao:
"Actually, I have a question in my heart. I really want to ask General Xiahou, but I don't know if General Xiahou is willing to answer my question."

Xia Houmao hurriedly replied:
"Great Sima, please ask, Miao will know everything and say everything."

"Okay, then I'll take the liberty to ask." Da Sima Feng coughed lightly, "General Xiahou didn't go east but went west, and he didn't go to Xuchang to come to Chang'an. It was indeed a very wise decision."

"But I want to know, the general's decision to flee to Luoyang..."

Da Sima Feng's gaze turned to Yang Hu again, "Did Uncle Yang know about it in advance, or did he only find out when it happened? Then he decided to follow?"

As soon as these words came out, not to mention Uncle Yang, even Xia Houmao's face changed drastically.

Seeing the expressions of the two, Da Sima Feng's eyes flashed, then he picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Xia Houmao couldn't hold his breath at first, and couldn't help turning his head to look at Yanghu.

Yang Hu smiled wryly and stood up:

"Don't dare to hide it from Da Sima. In fact, the decision to come to Chang'an was first proposed by Hu."

"Oh?"

Feng Da Sima put down his teacup, and looked at the two of them twice.

Although Feng Da Sima's gaze was calm, he didn't look at it.

But Xia Houmao's heart beat faster still.

He also stood up involuntarily:
"Going back to Da Sima was indeed suggested by my uncle. It was precisely because I heard what my uncle said about the pros and cons that I decided, um, to abandon the dark and turn to the bright."

Seeing that both of them stood up, Feng Da Sima actually smiled and stretched out his hands to press:
"What are you so nervous about? Sit down, sit down, I'm just curious."

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's reputation shook the world, and the thieves were frightened when they heard about it, and it was not without reason.

And Yang Hu's heart was also shaken wildly.

But with just a few words, he already felt that he was almost seen through by Da Sima.

(End of this chapter)