Xu Zong, a native of Qian County during the Three Kingdoms period, was the grandson of the famous general Xu Chu and the son of Xu Yi. Xu Zong's grandfather, Xu Chu, was a general under Cao Cao, known for his loyalty, and made many achievements on the battlefield, winning Cao Cao's trust. His father, Xu Yi, also inherited Xu Chu's courage and was also an outstanding general.
At that time, the political situation in Wei was complicated, the Sima family gradually grasped the power of the court, and the emperor surnamed Cao had lost his actual dominance. Despite this, the Xu family has always maintained loyalty to the royal family, which began in the time of Xu Chu. Although the status of the royal family is not as good as before, the Xu family still adheres to their loyalty to the royal family, and this loyalty has also deeply affected Xu Zong.
When his father Xu Yi followed Zhong Hui to attack Shu, Xu Zong firmly believed that his father would be able to make military achievements. He believed that as long as his father could come back from his military exploits, then the Xu family would be able to fight against the Sima family and gain more power for the royal family.
Soon after, news came from the front line, and Xu Zong was shocked and saddened when he learned that his father Xu Yi had been killed by Zhong Hui for failing to repair the road. He couldn't believe that a general who had made great contributions to his country could be killed for such a reason. Zhong Hui's behavior was undoubtedly an unscrupulous trampling on the heroes, which made Xu Zong feel deep despair.
He originally expected that the ministers in the court would be able to uphold justice for the Xu family and stand up for Xu Yi's grievances, but the reality was cruel. The court was full of the power of the Sima family, and no one dared to stand up and challenge the authority of the Sima family. Xu Zong's appeals and expectations were ultimately disappointed, and he felt the despair of being alone.
In the end, it was the emperor who stepped forward and let Xu Zong inherit his father's title, and the matter came to an end. But Xu Zong's loyalty to the imperial court and hope for the future were shattered by this incident. He watched as the Sima family weakened Cao Wei's country step by step, and finally usurped the throne, but he was helpless and unable to prevent it from happening.
Xu Zong's later years may have been spent in loyalty to his father and family and a sense of powerlessness against reality.