In Fiction
In chapter 19 of Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Lü Bu ordered Hou to be flogged 50 times for breaking the ban on liquor. The incident sowed the seed of discord between Lü and his generals, who were already dissatisfied with him.
Hou then plotted with his colleagues Song Xian and Wei Xu to betray Lü Bu to Cao Cao. That very night, Hou stole the Red Hare, Lü Bu's steed, and headed for Cao's camp outside the city. The next morning, Cao's army launched an attack on the city. Song Xian and Wei Xu turned against Lü Bu and captured him and handed to Cao's forces.
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