Cao Cao got a lot of talents in his own camp because of his great love, so there are many famous soldiers in his camp. Although Xia Houdun didn't achieve much compared with other big futures, he was highly valued by Cao Cao, and his official position has been rising all his life. First of all, when Cao Cao started his business, Xia Houdun always worked for him, so Cao Cao attached great importance to this person. Xia Houdun was indeed a very loyal general, which laid a solid foundation for his later development. Xia Houdun and Cao Cao were originally a family. Cao Cao, formerly known as Xiahou, became a member of Cao Shi because his ancestors gave him away. Although Xia Houdun suffered many wars and defeats, Cao Cao still attached importance to him, and Xia Houdun was also very loyal. Cao Cao is good at using tricks.

He doesn't like those unreasonable people. Xia Houdun is straightforward and never drags his time, which is why he is highly valued by Cao Cao. After Cao Cao broke the law, Xia Houyuan went to prison instead, and Cao Cao rescued Xia Houyuan. The relationship between these three people is getting closer and closer, and the relationship between the two families is getting deeper and deeper. Later, Xia Houyuan married Cao Cao's sister, Cao Cao's daughter married Xia Houchun's second son, and Xia Houyuan's eldest son married Cao Cao's cousin, which really narrowed the distance between the two families. The reason why these two men are shouldered by Cao Cao is not only because they are related by marriage, but also closely related to the talents of Xia Houyuan and Xiahou Chun.

In the battle with Lu Bu, he showed a strong and brave side, saved Yanzhou but was shot blind in one eye. After winning Xuzhou, Xia Houdun was appointed as the mayor of Gao 'an Town. He also presided over the construction of lakes by cutting off water, led soldiers to grow food, and helped people through the locust plague. Make him extremely outstanding in literary and artistic research and take charge of one-party government affairs. Xia Houdun is an extremely honest man, and it is recorded in the history books: "Although he was in the army, he taught as a teacher. Sex is clear, money is more, officials are not enough, and there is no cure. " Thus, Xia Houdun's character and talent are also outstanding. In 220 AD, Cao Cao died of illness, and Xia Houdun followed Cao Cao shortly after he was promoted to general.