Instead, he put the pen down on the case, stood up and leaned on the couch, gently rubbing the root of his nose with his hands to relieve the sore eyes. He also recalled in his mind what Qin Lang had just said about Xia Houhui's behavior after he took office.

Indeed, it was his special instructions to make Xia Houhui wait outside the palace for a long time, to sit at the same table with Mao Zeng, and to deliberately not let him accompany him.

In order to test Xia Houhui's personality.

This is not because he was bored in the palace and looking for fun.

But it was really a helpless move.

Because Cao Wei had "replaced" the Han Dynasty for less than ten years, the clan and Qiao Pei heroes who relied on them to control the border could no longer survive - Xia Houshang died in his prime and Cao Xiu died after the Battle of Shiting, so Huainan,

There are already two candidates for the governorship of the three war zones of Jingxiang and Yongliang who are not clan members or patriarchs.

This is because Wei Wen and Cao Pi's reign was too short and did not cultivate the pillars of the society.

It has also become Cao Rui's top priority.

After all, people's hearts have been lost since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, and the process of the Wei Dynasty replacing the Han Dynasty was not a destiny like Shang Tang's destruction of Xia or King Wu's defeat of Zhou. So, as an emperor, how dare you not foresee the loss of military power?

But Cao Rui is now helpless.

Looking at the many underachievers in the clan and Qiao Pei, he could not find a good man.

There is no need to mention Xia Houxuan who offended him.

Cao Shuang, who was promoted to the palace and held an important position by him, was courteous but indecisive and had no opinion; Xiahou Xian and Cao Zhao were talented but conceited; Qin Lang was cautious but had no passion to kill himself to serve the country.

Each has its shortcomings, and none of them are outstanding.

In other words, they are not too old and there is still the possibility of improvement or gain.

In other words, the most important thing when choosing to be the emperor's commander in chief and the commander-in-chief of the town is loyalty, and a little bit of ability is not a problem.

However, things are not peaceful now!

Shu and Wu were disobedient and raised troops to invade in successive years. The swords of the world were not extinguished. Out of concern for the long-term peace and stability of the country, Cao Rui's heart of "thinking of good generals in times of national calamity" became increasingly intense.

This was the main reason why he tested Xia Houhui's character.

Because Xia Houhui looked very different among other clans and heroes, even Cao Rui felt that it was unusual.

First, he has filial piety.

After the death of his father Xia Houyuan and his mother Ding, Xia Houhui observed the period of filial piety for them, but now few people can abide by it.

Especially the children of nobles or nobles who can enjoy the lovable influence of their fathers.

Secondly, he does not seek fame or popularity.

In his early years, Xia Houxuan, who was famous in the capital, repeatedly invited Xia Houhui to travel with him. However, instead of taking the opportunity to make friends with the powerful and make himself famous, Xia Houxuan left the capital and returned to his hometown of Qiao County to study in isolation.

Fame and fortune are at your fingertips, but those who practice diligently are certainly impressive.

Finally, people will behave differently after suffering great calamity.

Cao Rui knew that Xia Houhui had a young literary reputation, but after being drowned and killed several times, he changed his behavior drastically and began to study behind closed doors and practice archery and horsemanship diligently.

Therefore, he felt that Xiahou Hui should be "enlightened" and no longer superficial as a son of a distinguished nobleman.

Now after listening to Qin Lang's answer, he realized that Xia Houhui was not dignified enough to maintain his identity during the test. After facing the unusual calmness, Cao Rui also felt that it was time to take him with him for investigation.

"Come, summon Xiahou Zhiquan to accompany you."

"only."

The small yellow door waiting outside the hall responded respectfully.

After a while, he came back in small steps, bowed and bowed, "Your Majesty, Xiahou Zhiquan is not allowed to take a bath today. It is not forbidden."

"Hugh Mu?"

Cao Rui, who was about to get up and go back to the palace, heard this and repeated it in surprise.

When he unconsciously glanced at the pile of documents that he had just approved, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
Chapter completed!