Xiahou Mao

夏侯楙
Courtesy name: Zilin (子林)
Ancestral home
Qiao County, Pei (Bozhou, Anhui)
Book mentions
55
Roles:
general
Factions:
Cao Wei (primary)
Relationships:
Princess Qinghe Wife
Appears in 4 chapters:
  • Chapter 91 — Sacrificing At River Lu, The Prime Minister Marches Homeward; Attacking Wei, The Lord Of Wuxiang Presents A Memorial.
    Xiahou Mao; the Wei commander sent against Zhuge Liang's first invasion. Inept; relies on his Cao kinship. Will be repeatedly outmanoeuvred through chapters 92-93.
  • Chapter 92 — Zhao Zilong Slays Five Generals; Zhuge Liang Takes Three Cities.
    Xiahou Mao; captured by Zhao Yun in the opening; Zhuge Liang uses him as leverage.
  • Chapter 93 — Jiang Wei Goes Over To Zhuge Liang; Zhuge Liang Reviles Wang Lang.
    Xiahou Mao; used by Zhuge Liang as the patsy for the Jiang Wei feint; eventually released back to Wei.
  • Chapter 102 — Sima Yi Occupies The Banks Of River Wei; Zhuge Liang Constructs Mechanical Bullocks And Horses.
    Xiahou Mao; named in passing.