Rebellious Wei.

Summary

. In March, as spring ended, Grand Marshal Cao Zhen died, leading Emperor Cao Rui to appoint Cao Shuang as his successor and grant titles to Cao Zhen's five sons. Military adjustments were made in response to the Shu troops emerging from Qishan, promoting Xia Hou Ru to oversee defense in Jingxiang and focusing on soldier training and agriculture. Si Ma Yi was reassigned to Yongliang to resist the enemy. Court discussions suggested fortifying Long Right and destroying wheat fields to hinder Shu supplies, but the Emperor disagreed due to drought and the need for sustenance for troops. Meanwhile, the Wuling County's Five Streams Barbarians were raising troops, and Sun Quan was preparing for potential conflict, waiting for the right moment to act. By mid-autumn, after the war between Wei and Shu concluded, an absurd tactic of feigned surrender was attempted, which surprisingly succeeded, giving Xia Hou Hui the chance for military recognition. .

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