This kind of political marriage makes the two families have close relations and vital interests. Become an online grasshopper. After Cao Cao started his army, the people he led were basically divided into two factions. One is the clan of Yingchuan and Runan. Most of these people are civil servants and in-laws, and their relationship is very complicated and close. The other faction is a military commander group with profound background, with Cao Caoxia and Hou Shi family as associates. They are all relatives of Cao Cao. Take charge of military power and control the most important things.
The farther away from Cao Cao, the more alienated the civilian population. Some civil servants protested that Cao Cao called himself Gong Wei and were also executed. Cao Cao is increasingly trusting the Xiahou family related to his interests. Entrust the important task to the descendants of Xiahou family. Power needs checks and balances, and one side should not be too strong. In order to restrict the clan civil service group, it is necessary to foster the Xia Hou Shi family.
Therefore, the Xia Hou Shi family is the defenders of the Cao Wei regime. During the period of Cao Pi, the death of Xia Houshang also greatly changed this situation. With the decline of Xiahou family, Sima Shi became more and more bloated. In the end, Cao Wei also let Sima Yi overhead. Cao Cao never imagined that his carefully designed love affair did not escape the wheel of history. Later, the descendants of Xiahou family failed to keep their family business. Even a wise ancestor can't control his dying days and his mediocre offspring.