"New Compilation of Stories from "Three Kingdoms"" 48: The Story of "One-Eyed General" Xiahou Dun

Xiahou Dun (? - 220 AD), named Yuanrang, was a native of Qiaojun in Pei State and a descendant of Xiahou Ying. When Xiahou Dun was fourteen years old, he was studying with his teacher. Someone insulted his teacher. Xiahou Dun killed him with a knife. From then on, he became famous for his violent personality. When Cao Cao began to raise troops, he appointed Xiahou Dun as General Bi, and he followed Cao Cao on his expeditions. After Cao Cao became General Fenwu, he appointed Xiahou Dun as Sima of the Military Department and led the army to garrison in Baima. Later, he was promoted to Lieutenant of Zhechong, and also took charge of the prefect of Dongjun, which Cao Cao once served.

When Cao Cao attacked Tao Qian eastward, he left Xiahou Dun behind to guard the strategically important Puyang. After Zhang Miao rebelled against Cao Cao, he ushered in Lu Bu. Cao Cao's family members were all in Juancheng. Xiahou Dun led the light cavalry to rescue and met Lu Bu on the road. After a fierce battle between the two sides, Lu Bu went to Puyang, attacked and seized Xiahou Dun's military supplies and supplies in the rear. Lu Bu sent people to Xiahou Dun to pretend to surrender, captured Xiahou Dun, and forced Xiahou Dun to hand over the treasure. Xiahou Dun's army was shocked and commotion. Xiahou Dun's general Han Hao led his troops to stand in front of the gate of Xiahou Dun's camp. He summoned the military officers and generals and ordered them to stand by and not move. Only then did the camps calm down.

Han Hao led his people to Xiahou Dun's residence and scolded the kidnappers: "You dare to kidnap the general, don't you even want to live? We are now ordered to fight against thieves, how can we do it for a general?" To condone you, the kidnappers kowtowed in panic and said, "We just want General Xiahou to give us some money to spend!" Han Hao reprimanded loudly, and quickly rushed in and killed Xiahou Dun before the other party could react. were able to escape. After Cao Cao heard about it, he said to Han Hao: "What you did can be used as a model for all generations." So he issued an order: "From now on, anyone who takes hostages must be killed on the spot. Don't worry about the safety of the hostages." From then on, no one was allowed to take hostages. Dare to take risks and take hostages.

After Cao Cao returned from Xuzhou, Xiahou Dun followed Cao Cao to conquer Lu Bu. In a battle, he was blinded by a stray arrow in his left eye. Later, Xiahou Dun also served as the governor of Chenliu and Jiyin. He was awarded the title of General Jianwu and the title of Marquis of Gao'an Township. At this time, there was a severe drought and locusts were everywhere. Xiahou Dun cut off the water of Taishou River and built a large pond. He took the lead in carrying earth to build trenches and advised the soldiers to plant rice fields, so that the people could tide over the difficulties. Then Xiahou Dun was transferred to Henan Yin. When Cao Cao pacified the Battle of Hebei, Xiahou Dun was in charge of Cao Cao's general rearguard. After conquering Yecheng, Cao Cao promoted Xiahou Dun to General Fubo, still led Henan Yin, and granted him permission to act without legal restrictions.

In the twelfth year of Jian'an, the imperial court recorded Xiahou Dun's military exploits and increased the number of fiefs by 1,800 households, adding to the original one, there were 2,500 households. In the 21st year of Jian'an, after Cao Cao returned from his southern expedition to Sun Quan, he sent Governor Xiahou Dun to station 26 troops and horses in the camp. Cao Cao ordered: "Wei Jiang can still enjoy the pleasure of gold and stone because of his military service, let alone a general with outstanding military exploits!" In the 24th year of Jian'an, Cao Cao marched into Mobei to attack Guan Yu, and usually asked Xiahou Dun to travel with him in the same car. , he could enter and exit Cao Cao's bedroom freely, and no other generals could enjoy this treatment. Finally, Xia Houdun paid homage to the former general and led the troops to return to Shouchun, and later transferred to Zhaoling. After Emperor Wen of Wei Cao Pi ascended the throne, he worshiped Xiahou Dun as his general. Xiahou Dun died a few months later.

Although Xiahou Dun was in the military, he personally invited teachers to receive education. He was a frugal man by nature and was not fond of money. He often gave away his extra money to others and never managed any property in his life. After Xiahou Dun died, he was given the posthumous title Zhonghou, and his son Xiahou Chong inherited the title. Cao Pi recalled Xiahou Dun's meritorious service, and wanted his descendants to be marquises forever. He would give Xiahou Dun's family food to thousands of households, and reward Xiahou Dun's seven sons and two grandsons to become marquises of Guannei.

Huang Qijun

Written on January 30, 2019 (the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month in the ancient calendar)

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