After Cao Rui repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, he issued an edict to summon Xiahou Xuan back to the city.

Xiahou Xuan has been training troops outside the city recently. In addition to the normal eight formations, there are also city offensive and defense and mountain forest combat.

The inspiration of the city's offense and defense comes from Xiahou Ji.

Xiahou Ji fought with Zhuge Liang twice in Chencang and Hechi. Although he had completed his mission and defended the city, he also felt the terribleness of Zhuge Liang. First, all kinds of new combat tools emerged one after another, and second, the combat effectiveness of the Shu army grew rapidly. Xiahou Ji even came to a conclusion: in the foreseeable future, with the same force, the Wei army had no possibility of winning, and defending the city was the only feasible way.

The inspiration for mountain forest combat came from Cao Zhan.

Cao Zun was able to make such a big noise in the hinterland of Jiangdong with hundreds of troops and almost killed Lu Xun, which was undoubtedly due to his so-called guerrilla tactics.

The basis of guerrilla tactics is elite soldiers. Whether each soldier is well-trained is the key to whether guerrilla tactics can be realized. Only in this way can a cluster of fire be gathered and a scattered star is everywhere.

It seems that the experience of two people points to a result: elite soldiers.

Only elite soldiers can defeat the more with few, fight against the masses with few, and even come and go freely in the hearts of the enemy.

Xiahou Xuan was naturally unwilling to let Xiahou Ji. Cao Zhan was beautiful and wanted to make achievements. Since he had no chance to fight yet, training became his only sustenance.

Xiahou Xuan was still looking forward to being recalled to the city.

He knew that Wu Qiu Jian had just been transferred to Youzhou and the governor of Jingzhou was temporarily vacant, and perhaps the emperor would let him take over. If he could go to Jingzhou, he would not only have the opportunity to participate in the actual battle, but also be able to spend time with the famous general Zhang He, and ask for benefits sooner or later, which is undoubtedly good news.

His father Xiahou Shang once fought side by side with Zhang He and had a high reputation for Zhang He.

The emperor did not intend to appoint Xiahou Xuan as the governor of Jingzhou. After asking about some training situations, the topic turned to Xiahou Xuan's mother and sister.

Princess Deyang and Xiahou Yan often leave the city recently and live in Buzhou Villa in the north of the city for most of their time.

"I heard that Yunliang gave the villa to your sister?" Cao Rui said with a slight silence, even a little joking.

Xiahou Xuan was a little embarrassed. After Xiahou Xu's mouth, this matter was no longer a secret. "Just just a joke, how can you take it seriously? Buzhou Villa was given by Your Majesty? How can you give it to someone casually? It's just that Yunliang is not in Luoyang for the time being and has entrusted the sister to take care of her."

Cao Rui nodded. "Speaking of this, it has been more than half a year since Yunliang went to Jiangdong. Although he was furious, he had some results. Now Sun Quan is busy asking inside. I'm afraid he won't ascend the throne for a while. Yunliang's hard work is also worth it. Waiting for him to come back? He needs to give a heavy reward."

Xiahou Xuan bowed and bowed. "Your Majesty is wise."

"Reward merits and punishments, the legacy of Emperor Wu." Cao Rui waved his hand and was silent for a moment. Then he smiled and said, "I heard that he was quite happy with Sun Luban, the daughter of the King of Wu. He might marry Sun Luban. I don't know whether it is true or false."

Xiahou Xuan was surprised? After thinking for a while, he quickly said, "I think it's not very likely."

“Why?”

"All the kings and fathers are in Luoyang? How could he stay in Wuchang? As a surrender? Even if he is rich and noble, he cannot be free? It is not what he wants. The daughter of the King of Wu may be noble to others, and for him, it is not worth mentioning. My great Wei has a beautiful woman with both virtue and tolerance, so why should the barbarians in Jiangdong?"

Cao Rui nodded in agreement. "You are right." He paused and said, "As a royal family, if he is in the Great Wei Dynasty, it is also a pity. But this is not completely remedy. Taichu? Does the younger sister have a special liking for Yunliang?"

Xiahou Xuan was stunned and finally realized after a while. "Your Majesty?"

Cao Rui said with a smile: "You have inherited your father's title. Your mother's title will be left to your younger sister in the future? How about it?"

Xiahou Xuan was both surprised and happy, and didn't know what to do for a moment.

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After leaving the palace, Xiahou Xuan got on the horse and his thoughts slowly calmed down.

The emperor made a promise, but the position of this princess was not easy to inherit. She did not receive any reward without merit. If her sister Xiahou Yan wanted to inherit this title, there was a prerequisite: marry Cao Miao.

It is not so much a reward to Xiahou family, but rather a reward to Cao Miao.

Including his sister Xiahou Yan, it is part of the reward.

The mother and sister may be happy to see it happen, after all, for Xiahou Yan, this may be the result of all his wishes.

But Xiahou Xuan knew better that this matter was not as beautiful as it seemed. The emperor said that rewarding merits and punishments was the last lesson of Emperor Wu. Cao Miao did make contributions, but whether his contributions deserve such heavy rewards is a questionable matter.

Rewarding the merits is a dangerous thing in itself.

Xiahou Xuan returned to the mansion. As expected, his mother and sister were not in the city, but were still in Buzhou Villa outside the city. Xiahou Xuan did not stop and turned around and came to Sima's private residence.

The Grand Marshal Sima Yi kept complaining about his illness and closed his door to thank the guests. However, Xiahou Xuan was a relative, not a guest, and could open his door and come directly to Sima Shi's side courtyard. Before he could enter the door, he heard a depressed cry in the courtyard.

Xiahou Xuan was stunned, then accelerated his pace and walked into the yard.

The crying was Xiahou Yuqin, the maid Xiahou Hui brought when she got married. Xiahou Hui was holding a whip in his hand, and then whipped Xiahou Yuqin, who had grown up with her since childhood. Her thin clothes were torn and covered in blood.

Sima Shi sat in the corridor, frowned slightly, and quietly watched everything in the courtyard. The moment he saw Xiahou Xuan come in, a chill flashed through his eyes, and then turned into a gentle smile.

"What's going on?" Xiahou Xuan lowered his face and shouted. Yuqin was not only Xiahou Hui's playmate, but also his playmate. Although he was a master and servant, he was actually similar to his sister. He was originally a member of the Xiahou clan.

Seeing Xiahou Xuan's vigorous and yelling at the stern voice, Sima Shi's mood was even darker, as if several insects were biting their hearts. He felt indescribable and the smile on his face became even brighter.

He sighed. "Yuanrong, look, a little bit of trouble has caused trouble in the whole family. Now Taichu is coming to the door, how can I explain it?"

Xiahou Hui put away his whip and stepped forward to salute. "Yuqin was arrogant and neglected her master. Xiaoshi punished her brother and made her laugh. Brother, why did you come suddenly? Xiu Shu? Have you been watching it when you go home?"

Xiahou Xuan glared at Xiahou Hui, suppressed his anger, walked to the steps, and bowed to Sima Shi. "Ziyuan, have you recovered?"

Sima Shi laughed and shook his hand. "I'll ask you Ji Yan, you've recovered well. But I'm far behind you, Taichu."

Xiahou Xuan smiled awkwardly. "Ziyuan, people have different luck. If you accumulate strength and achieve great things late, you may not be as successful as a young man."

Sima Shi laughed loudly and reached out to invite Xiahou Xuan to the hall. "It is better to share the same words with Taichu than reading thousands of books. I am currently studying and I am confused about it. I want to ask Taichu to be confused. When my mind moves, Taichu comes, and I am worthy of the leader of the Four Congs."
Chapter completed!