To say that Cao Cao is a man who rewards his merits, but why does he value Xiahou Chun who has never won a battle? We can look at the characteristics of these two people respectively:
Let's talk about Xiahou Chun first; Xia Houchun, who was originally a famous soldier in the Eastern Han Dynasty, followed Cao Cao and became a famous soldier in front of Cao Cao. After Cao Cao established Wei, he naturally became the founding father of Wei. When Xiahou Chun was a child, his neighbors were famous for their bravery and resourcefulness. Xia Houdun became one of Cao Cao's earliest generals after his war with Cao Cao. However, when Cao Cao and Lu Bu were at war, Xiahou Chun was captured by Lu Bu and taken hostage. Later, he was shot in the left eye by an arrow, which also made great contributions to Cao Cao at the front. After the injury, he did not go to the front, but went behind the scenes to guard the rear camp for Cao Cao. He once led the army and civilians to block the Taishou River and build ponds to irrigate farmland, which brought many benefits to the people and became a figure who was quite loved and respected by the people. He also made a lot of contributions to Cao Cao. In addition, when Xiahou Chun was a soldier, he often urged himself to learn with an open mind. In addition, Xiahou Chunsheng is thrifty and good to soldiers. Before he died, he also distributed all his rewards, which earned him fame before and after his death.
It is easier to conquer the world than to rule it. In the early days of Wei, Cao Cao's heart was unstable and the situation was turbulent. Cao Cao is bent on stabilizing the political situation and governing the country. At this time, he needs to vigorously govern the country and win the respect and support of the people. Everything Xiahou Chun did was to pave the way for Cao Cao, which saved him many attempts. In the face of such a person who is deeply loved by the people and respected by the soldiers, how could Cao Cao not value him?