Casual talk about Xiahou Cheng

Fifth, "He had a friendship with Emperor Wen as a commoner; at every banquet, when he sat down, even the eloquent scholars could not surpass him. Many of the renowned figures of the world often sought his company." From this statement, it is evident that this individual possessed not only physical courage but also considerable literary talent, at least in terms of oratory skills. In the era of the Three Kingdoms, which valued reputation highly, it can be inferred that his fame was indeed significant.

Thirdly, "At the age of sixteen, he saw a charging tiger in the fields and attempted to chase it away with his horse, but was unable to do so; he shot it down with a single arrow." In the novel, when I claimed that he could shoot a phoenix returning to its nest, it was certainly an exaggeration. However, at the age of sixteen, shooting down a tiger with one arrow clearly demonstrates his remarkable strength, and it can be inferred that his archery skills were indeed quite impressive

First, let us take a look at the content related to "Records of the Three Kingdoms"

This discusses several points

In the "Biography of Xiahou Yuan," it is noted in the "Records of Literary Discussions" that Xiahou Yuan's third son, Xiahou Cheng, served under Sun Zhan, who wrote a preface for him, stating: "Cheng, styled Shuqian, from a young age enjoyed gathering children, becoming their leader. In play, he would often simulate military formations and battles, and anyone who disobeyed would be punished severely with whips, causing others to dare not oppose him. Yuan found this remarkable and wanted him to read the biography of Xiang Yu and military texts, but he refused, saying, 'If I can do it, I will do it myself; how can I learn from others?' At the age of sixteen, while farming with Yuan, he saw a charging tiger and urged his horse to chase it, but was forbidden to do so. He shot it down with one arrow. His name became known to Emperor Taizu, who took his hand and joyfully said, 'I have found you!' He had a friendship with Emperor Wen as a commoner, and at every banquet, he would dominate the conversation, leaving even the most eloquent debaters unable to prevail. Many of the renowned figures of the time sought his company. He passed away at the age of eighteen.

Xiahou Cheng is a character in "Records of the Three Kingdoms" who never had the opportunity to appear, and he is not mentioned at all in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". In fact, if we take a look at the content of "Records of the Three Kingdoms", it can be said that this person was also a talented general who died young. In this book, I have chosen to write about him as an important supporting character, which is based on certain grounds

Some people say that I belittle Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei; in fact, I should say that I hold these two in high regard. Zhang Fei faced off against Yan Xing and even found the time to nearly defeat Xiahou Cheng. Zhao Yun, under the protection of several top experts, almost managed to kill the protagonist. It should be said that I have not belittled them. Must the protagonist be killed by Zhao Yun for it to be considered that I have not belittled Zhao Yun?

Certainly, this is a novel in itself. I have some reservations about Ma Chao as a person; historically, his reputation is not as impressive as depicted in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." I intend to critique him a bit. However, there will still be opportunities for him to demonstrate his abilities later on; it is not a matter of completely dismissing him. As for the reader Xiao Fang who mentioned that he is one of the Five Tiger Generals, I can only say that the Five Tiger Generals are a concept from "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," while my setting is based on "Records of the Three Kingdoms." Instances of one-on-one combat are quite rare, especially on the battlefield.

First, "From a young age, he enjoyed military affairs - gathering children to play as if they were soldiers, and he acted as their leader. Any violation of the rules would be met with strict punishment, and none dared to oppose him." This indicates that he had a fondness for soldiers from a young age and possessed considerable authority, managing to keep a group of young companions in line. This aspect bears similarities to the accounts related to Deng Ai, as recorded in the "Biography of Deng Ai": "Whenever he saw high mountains or large lakes, he would often measure and sketch the locations of military camps, which amused many at the time." In comparison, Xiahou Cheng seems to excel even further.

Fourth, "Famed for the Great Ancestor, the Great Ancestor expressed his delight by saying: 'I have gained you!'" As more people came to see Cao Cao, it is likely that those who could elicit such an evaluation possessed quite high qualities

I hold this character in high regard in the novel. Aside from the fact that he followed Cao Chong, there is nothing particularly exaggerated about him compared to the others in the book. Even without other reasons, he would not necessarily be at a disadvantage against Ma Chao. Furthermore, with the guidance of Deng Zhan, a true martial arts expert, it seems quite normal for him to gain an advantage in a one-on-one fight using modern techniques. My impression is that martial arts in the Han Dynasty primarily focused on wrestling, and since Ma Chao is from the western region, it is reasonable to assume that when he opens his arms, he intends to engage in a wrestling hold. However, if he suddenly encounters someone using modern striking techniques, it is entirely possible that he could be caught off guard.

Secondly, "Yuan Yin Qi said, 'He reads the biography of Xiang Yu and military books, but refuses, saying: 'If one is capable, one can rely on oneself; how can one learn from others?'' This point is somewhat similar to Xiang Yu, who also did not read military books or learn swordsmanship, yet was a genius in warfare