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Biography

Xiahou Yuan
StylenameMiaocai
PERSONAL
ClanXiahou
HometownQiao, Pei
Rank81,
Born
Died
Appears
TITLES
General Who Attacks the West
Held
Appointed byCao Cao
Marquis of Bochang
Held
SuccessorXiahou Heng

Xiahou Yuan is a younger cousin and general of the warlord Cao Cao.

He would be posthumously regarded as the general who contributed the most to the foundation of the Cao Wei dynasty by Cao Pi.

Early Life

Xiahou Yuan is born in Qiao County, Pei State; the son of Xiahou Wen. In his youth, he accepts responsibility for a severe crime committed by his cousin, Cao Cao, who helps him to evade punishment.

Later, he is forced to abandon his son during a famine, in order to adopt Xiahou Ji, the daughter of his late relative.

Service under Cao Cao

7 Upon learning that his cousin is raising troops at Chenliu Commandery, Xiahou Yuan travels to join him as a subordinate, and is appointed as Major of S About: Xiahou Yuan - DBpedia Association JUKI