In the first year of Jiaping, Sima Yi staged a coup and killed Cao Shuang, the general in charge of Wei. Xia Houxuan, Cao Shuang's cousin and Xia Houba's nephew, was recalled from the front by Sima Yi, and Guo Huai took his place.

Xia Houba had always been at odds with Guo Huai, thinking that it would be harmful to his health. He was very afraid, so he fled to Shu Han, lost his way in level tone and was trapped in food. After learning this, Shu Han sent someone to see Xia Houba.

Xia Houba's story:

On one occasion, Xia Houba, a chariot-riding general of Shu at that time, wanted to make friends with Zhang Ben, a bold and heroic general of Shu with a good reputation. He said to Zhang Ben, "Although I am lenient with my first step, I am old and should understand this."

But Zhang Ben said, "I don't know the Son, and the Son doesn't know me. The road is there, He Yun is worried! I hope that after three years, Xu Chen will speak. " Once again rejected, I can't even make friends at this time. However, Xia Houba's position in Shu Han has been constantly improved, which is a little compensation for his life experience.