Xiahou Shang
In late 220, Cao Pi usurped the throne from Emperor Xian, ended the Eastern Han dynasty, and established the Cao Wei state with himself as the new emperor. After his coronation, he elevated Xiahou Shang from a village marquis to a district marquis under the title "Marquis of Pingling District" (). Xiahou Shang was also appointed as General Who Attacks the South () and Inspector () of Jing Province, and put in charge of supervising military affairs in the southern frontiers of Wei.