As soon as the modern special forces "Cang Lang" opened his eyes, he became the son-in-law of Cao Pi's eldest daughter - Xia Hourui. In 239 AD, Emperor Wei Ming died, and Cao Shuang and Sima Yi sharpened their swords. Everyone thought that this loser would only eat soft food, but they didn't know that he was watching with cold eyes: the more chaotic the court, the more opportunities he would have.
He volunteered to guard the border and headed north to Youzhou alone. On the surface, they nodded and bowed, but secretly eliminated their informants, trained troops in the fields, and developed new ordnance. Wuhuan's 100,000 cavalry invaded? Behead his king in one night! Cao Shuang urges troops? I listen to the announcement but not the tune! After ten years of dormancy, Youzhou became an independent kingdom that only recognized Xia Hourui and not Luoyang.
During the Gaoping Ling Incident, Sima Yi killed Cao Shuang. Xia Hourui raised the banner of "Qingjun Side" and led the Youzhou cavalry south. In the decisive battle of Luoshui, Sima Shi was beheaded in front of the formation, Sima Zhao was captured alive, and Sima Yi committed suicide in Gaopingling. The world was shaken.
Then he sent his troops to destroy Shu, flatten Soochow, and unify the country. Cao Fang abdicated in tears, and Xia Hourui ascended the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, with the country named "Zhou". He stood on the Taiji Hall with Queen Dongxiang and looked down at the ministers: "The people who called me trash back then are now kneeling at the foot of the mountain."
Son-in-law? It's just the best disguise.