| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 夏侯德, 夏侯德, Xiàhóu Dé |
| Other name | Hạ Hầu Đức |
| INFORMATION | |
| Died | 219 |
| Death Reason | Killed in action during the Hanzhong Campaign by Yan Yan. |
| FAMILY | |
| Relatives | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Cao Wei |
| Battles | Hanzhong Campaign |
Serving as an officer under warlord Cao Cao during the turbulent late Han dynasty, Xiahou De is renowned for his defensive role during the decisive mountain conflicts of the Three Kingdoms era.
The Role of Xiahou De in the Hanzhong Campaign
During the critical clashes of the Hanzhong Campaign (218–219 AD), Cao Cao tasked several trusted kinsmen and seasoned commanders with securing vital supply outposts. Xiahou De assisted supreme commander Xiahou Yuan in holding the rugged mountain passes against the advancing army of Liu Bei. Stationed around the strategic supply depots at Mount Tiandang and Mount Dingjun, his primary objective was to safeguard logistics and prevent enemy incursions into the Wei stronghold.
Literary Depiction in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In historical fiction, Xiahou De is portrayed as the chief commander stationed at Mount Tiandang alongside general Han Hao. When the forces of Shu Han advanced, senior generals Huang Zhong and Yan Yan orchestrated a coordinated ruse to lure the defenders away from their fortified posts. Believing the enemy was vulnerable, he led his garrison out in pursuit, which allowed Shu commandos to infiltrate the rear and ignite the vital granaries. In the ensuing chaos, veteran general Yan Yan ambushed the Wei commander and struck him down.
Historical & Literary Timeline
Defense of Mount Tiandang
Stationed at the essential Mount Tiandang supply base, he oversees fortified grain reserves against Shu Han’s offensive.
Fall of Tiandang and Death
Trapped by Huang Zhong’s tactical fire attack, he is slain in single combat by veteran warrior Yan Yan.
Key Relationships
Allies & Family
- Xiahou Yuan: Supreme commander and prominent clan leader who directed the defense of Hanzhong.
- Xiahou Shang: Clan relative serving alongside him across northern defensive garrisons.
- Han Hao: Senior general who co-commanded the fortified supply stronghold at Mount Tiandang.
Rivals & Enemies
- Yan Yan: Veteran Shu commander who ambushed and slew him amidst burning supply lines.
- Huang Zhong: Legendary warrior whose tactical maneuvers fractured the mountain fortifications.
- Liu Bei: Lord of Shu who launched the decisive campaign to conquer Hanzhong.
In Novel
Chapter 69
- Xiahou De (夏侯德, Hạ Hầu Đức): Xiahou De is a Wei officer associated with the Hanzhong campaign. He serves among the commanders attempting to hold the region against Liu Bei's advancing forces.
Chapter 70
- Xiahou De (夏侯德, Hạ Hầu Đức): Xiahou De participates in the fighting around Hanzhong. He is killed during the campaign, as Shu forces break through the Wei defenses.
History
Identification
- Xiahou De (夏侯德, Hạ Hầu Đức) is primarily known as a fictional character in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms tradition.
Role in the Novel
- He is presented as a relative of the Xiahou clan and as a military officer serving Cao Cao.
- His role is associated with the Hanzhong campaigns in the novel.
Classification
- Novel / Legendary.
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