In order to calm the grandmother's fears, Premier Hau played down his military ambitions and acted the dutiful son by applying for transfer to the staff of Ku Chu-t'ung.
為了讓奶奶安心，日後有「一代強將」之稱的郝院長，當年竟也「英雄氣短，兒女情長」了一回，申請調任顧祝同的隨從參謀。