During the court session, He Jin said to Yuan Shao,"Benchu, come to my mansion later.”
"Great General." Yuan Shao glanced at He Jin and replied with cupped fists.
In the General's mansion, Yuan Shao followed He Jin into the mansion. In the study, He Jin had just taken off his court clothes when he asked,""Benchu, why are you like this at today's court meeting?”
"Great General, please listen to Shao's explanation.”Yuan Shao first sat on the lower side and put down the wooden board.
"In the past, Dou Wu wanted to kill his inner favorite, but he was harmed instead because his words were leaked. The officials of the five battalions obeyed the eunuchs and were afraid of them. Now that the Great General had a younger brother like the Cheji General, he also had an important position. The brothers led the elite soldiers together, and the generals and officials under him were all handsome celebrities who were willing to do their best to report their orders. Things depended on grasping it. This was an opportunity for heaven to help. The general should eliminate the evil for the world and leave his name behind in future generations. Even Uncle Shen of the Zhou Dynasty was nothing!”Yuan Shao stood up and bowed.
"It's not that I don't want to be a eunuch, but you should know that eunuchs have been around the late Emperor for decades. They were conferred the title of Marquis and were favored by the late Emperor. I have to be on guard." He Jin sat down and wiped the sweat off his forehead.
"If that's the case, I'll return to the residence first. Uncle should be waiting anxiously.”Yuan Shao stood up and bid farewell to He Jin.
"Alright, that's all for today.”
" Old Master, Empress Dowager He has invited..." The butler leaned down and whispered into He Jin's ear.
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In the palace of Empress Dowager He in Nangong.
"Younger Sister, why have you summoned me today?" He Jin was a little confused and asked Empress Dowager He.
When Empress He heard He Jin's words, she chuckled and said,"Elder brother, don't believe the words of those officials. I know more about the palace than you do. Jian Shuo was the only one who plotted against you. It had nothing to do with Zhang Rang and the others.”
He Jin was very puzzled and asked in a questioning tone,"Empress Dowager! Why are you siding with Zhang Rang?"
Hearing He Jin's questioning tone, Empress He was a little dissatisfied, and her brows immediately furrowed.
He Jin also knew that he was too rash and hurriedly lowered his posture.
When Empress He saw this, her expression softened slightly and she said to He Jin,""Big brother! Think about it carefully, you and I are from humble backgrounds. If it weren't for Zhang Rang and the others, how could we have the high positions and high salaries we have today? Now Jian Shuo is unkind and has been killed. Why do you need to listen to others?
Do you want to kill all the eunuchs?"
"Empress Dowager is right, but how can we be sure that Zhang Rang and the others are sincere in submitting?”
Empress He smiled and shouted behind the peony embroidered screen,""Come out!"
A few figures came out from behind the screen. They were Zhang Rang and the others. When they saw He Jin, they knelt down and shouted,"Great General, please spare my life! Great General, please spare me!"
Zhao Zhong lowered his head and said," General, Jian Shuo colluded with Empress Dowager Dong to murder you. It has nothing to do with us!"”
"That's right, Great General!" Zhang Rang said. Jian Shuo has already been killed by the Great General. I hope that the Great General will spare our lives for the sake of the past! From now on, we will obey the general's orders.”
"That's right! In the future, we will obey the orders of the general.”
The remaining constant attendants also echoed.
He Jin saw that Empress He had already made up her mind to protect Zhang Rang and the others, so he could only follow this step down. He only heard him say to Zhang Rang,"For the Empress Dowager's sake, I'll let you off this time! But listen carefully, this won't happen again! If you plot against me again, don't blame me for not showing you any mercy!”
Hearing this, Zhang Rang felt as if he had been pardoned. He hurriedly kowtowed and kept saying,"Thank you, Great General, for not killing me! Thank you for not killing me, Great General!"
Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng, and the others also thanked him profusely.
He Jin glared at Zhang Rang and the others in disdain, bowed to Empress He, stood up from the banquet, and walked out of the palace.
He Jin returned to the General's residence. Sima Pan Yin, Chief Bookkeeper Chen Lin, and Counselor Cao Cao sat down. When they saw He Jin and Cao Cao stand up, they asked,""Great General, how did it go?"
He Jin looked around and said,"Jian Shuo plotted to kill me. There's no need to harm the others."
"Great General," said Cao Mengde anxiously,"if we don't get rid of the eunuchs, there will be endless trouble.”、
He Jin's expression was unhappy. He waved his sleeves and said,"I have made up my mind. Alright, that's all for today."
"This…Eh!" Chen Lin was just about to stand up and persuade He Jin when she could only look up at the sky and sigh helplessly.
Cao Mengde shook his head and strode out, saying,""An ordinary person without a plan can't achieve great things.”
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Grand Tutor Manor.
As soon as Yuan Shao returned to the manor, the butler Uncle Fu jogged over and whispered into Yuan Shao's ear,"Eldest Young Master, Old Master is looking for you in the study.”
"Alright, I understand. I'll be right there." Yuan Shao nodded and said.
"Dian Wei, immediately go to my study room to discuss matters with Feng Xiao and Mancheng.”As they walked towards Yuan Kui's room, Yuan Shao instructed Dian Wei behind him.
"I will go now. Please wait a moment, my lord.”After saying that, Dian Wei jogged out of sight.
In Yuan Kui's study.
The fragrance of tea permeated the air. Yuan Kui was resting with his eyes closed when Yuan Shao's footsteps sounded. Yuan Kui slowly opened his eyes and said,"Benchu, sit."
"Thank you, Uncle." Yuan Shao first bowed to Yuan Kui before sitting down.
"Today's court session, you…are still too impulsive.”Yuan Kui looked at Yuan Shao from head to toe and said with a hidden meaning.
"Uncle, are you worried about the safety of the Yuan Residence? Please rest assured, uncle. Once there is chaos, I will ensure your safety.”Yuan Shao immediately understood what Yuan Kui was implying.
Yuan Kui frowned and pondered for a long time before saying,""Luoyang is a land of death. I've already arranged for the road to go to Ruyang's hometown. Ben Chu, when are you leaving?"
"Is that so? When…it's time to leave, I'll leave.”Yuan Shao was alarmed. His arrival had already changed history, and he was powerless to do anything about it. However, Yuan Shao believed in one thing, wealth and honor came from danger.
"Benchu, politics is not as simple as you think. He's very complicated, can you understand?" Yuan Kui advised earnestly.
"Uncle, in this chaotic world, you should prioritize your life.”Although Yuan Shao did not understand Yuan Kui's words, he understood that he only had one life. To put it bluntly, he was a person who cherished his life.
"…Alright, I don't want to say anything else. I'll ask your strategist when I get back.”Yuan Kui let out a long sigh and ordered Yuan Shao to leave.
"Uncle, please take care of yourself. You are the pillar of the Yuan family. I'll take my leave first." Yuan Shao bowed to Yuan Kui and said.
"Go back and think about it."
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Bohai County, Nanpi City.
In the prefect's residence, the sound of hurried footsteps came from afar. Du Ji had an excited expression as he placed the bamboo slips in his hands on Fang Qiao's table and said excitedly,""We found them, sir. We finally found them. They are in Changshan County.”
Fang Xuanling put down the bamboo slip in his hand and said calmly,""Is that so? The Yan Clan of Hebei Province was a prestigious clan in Jizhou.”
Du Ji nodded." That's right. There's a son of a concubine in the Yan family of Hebei Province. His surname is Yan Liang." It is said that this man has the courage of ten thousand men.”
Fang Qiao pondered for a moment and said to Du Ji,""How about this, take my seal to the military camp in the suburbs and tell Tiande that I'm borrowing two people from him.”
"Who is it?" Du Ji asked in confusion.
"Zhao Zilong of Changshan, Taishi Ci of Donglai.”Fang Qiao said word by word.
"These two people are so highly regarded by Mister?”Through Du Ji's understanding of Fang Xuanling, he knew that the Prime Minister was a pillar of the country. Now, there was actually a general that could catch Fang Qiao's attention? Du Ji's curiosity was piqued.
"Zhao Zilong is a calm person. Most importantly, he is good at thinking. With a little training, he will become a famous general. Taishi Ci was filial by nature, good at riding (archery), and highly skilled in martial arts. Moreover, I once had a long conversation with Taishi Ci's mother. Taishi Ci was ambitious. These two people are both talented people in the world. I should cultivate them for you.”Fang Qiao spoke slowly.
Fang Qiao continued," Moreover, our army has been making huge movements recently. Han Fu, the herdsman of Jizhou, has already started to be on guard. He has placed troops at the border between Zhongshan and Changshan. We have to be on guard."”
"Sir is far-sighted. If Marquis Liu is still alive, I admire you.”After saying that, Du Ji turned and left.
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Yuan Shao returned to the study and found that everyone had arrived. He walked to the main seat and sat down.
" My lord, in today's court meeting…" Guo Jia shook his head. His meaning was obvious.
"The one who knows me is Guo Fengxiao." Yuan Shao pointed at Guo Jia with his right index finger and answered with a smile.
"Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Mancheng, are you injured today?”Yuan Shao's way of asking questions was very skillful. The first sentence was not about other things, but about the safety of his subordinates.
"Thank you for your concern, my lord. Although Jian Shuo's die-hard loyalists had obstructed me from bringing my troops to the Commandant's Department, I had managed to suppress the opposition after killing three Generals and five Station Commanders.”
"Are the soldiers injured?" Yuan Shao asked Li Dian again.
"No one was injured." Li Dian cupped his fists.
"Tell me, how many soldiers do you have under you? How many cavalry and infantry are there? How many archers?" Yuan Shao asked in detail.
"Excluding the 200 personal guards, Dian has a total of 3,000 soldiers, 200 cavalry, 500 archers, and the rest are light infantry.”Li Dian was very familiar with these things.
"Good, not bad. Mancheng is indeed good. How about this? I happen to have Master Wu and Six Tactics in my study. I'll give them to you. When you have nothing to do, read more military books. It will be of great help to your future.”As Yuan Shao spoke, he walked to the front of the bookshelf. Relying on the memories in his mind, he found Master Wu and Six Tao and personally handed them to Li Dian.
"Many…many thanks, my lord. Dian will study it to the death.”Li Dian couldn't believe his ears. For someone who loved military books, this was simply a dream. Li Dian's hands were trembling. His voice was trembling.
" Wu Zi " was written by the famous military strategist Wu Qi. Wu Qi had been an official in the Three Kingdoms and had a glorious record.
Six Tao, also known as Taigong Six Tao, Taigong Art of War. The Six Tactics of War was a book that gathered the great achievements of the pre-Qin military thoughts.
"Mancheng, you know everything about that aspect, but…this means that you're mediocre! Therefore, I hope that you can study the art of war of your ancestors well and become a general in the future. I believe in you!”Yuan Shao's words were shocking. In the end, he even patted Li Dian's arm and encouraged him.
"... Dian understands," Yuan Shao's words gave Li Dian a huge impact, and his mind started to become chaotic.
"Alright, go back and think about it carefully. What I said today, people can't be omnipotent, but…as long as there's one thing you're good at, then you're the best.”Yuan Shao said earnestly to Li Dian.
"My lord, my mind is in a mess. I'll take my leave first.”Li Dian left dejectedly.
"My lord, brilliant! Too incisive!" Guo Jia suddenly stood up and clapped his hands.
"Brilliant? In my opinion, a bootlicker is more like it."
"For now, my lord only needs to wait and see.”After the fight, Guo Jia returned to normal.
"Tell me?"
"Ever since Emperor Zhang, eunuchs and consorts have taken turns in power until today. Then, please think about it, my lord. Other than the He family, who else is there?”Guo Jia asked Yuan Shao.
"Han Ling Emperor's mother, Empress Dowager Dong.”Yuan Shao was reminded by Guo Jia's words.
"That's right. Prince Xie was adopted by Empress Dowager Dong when he was young. It was also because of Empress Dowager Dong's support that the Spirit Monarch wanted to change Liu Xie.”Guo Jia continued to analyze.
"Feng Xiao is saying that there will definitely be a battle between the He and Dong families?”
"Exactly."
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Late at night, in the third watch.
Nangong, Empress Dowager Dong's bedroom.
Empress Dowager Dong summoned Zhang Rang for a meeting late at night."He Jin's younger sister, back then I praised him. Today, his son ascended the throne, and all the officials inside and outside were the confidants of Madam He. Now that the He family is in power, it's simply covering the sky with one hand. What should I do?”
Zhang Rang lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying,""The Empress Dowager can attend the court and listen to the government. Prince Xie was granted the title of King, and his uncle Dong Zhong was appointed as a high official of the court. He held military power and put us in an important position. Great things can be planned."
Empress Dowager Dong was overjoyed.
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The next day, court.
Empress Dowager Dong decreed that Prince Xie be granted the title of King Chen Liu, his younger brother Dong Zhong the title of General of the Flying Cavalry, and Zhang Rang and other ten constant attendants to participate in the government. Empress Dowager He saw that Empress Dowager Dong monopolized power and held a banquet in the Southern Palace to invite Empress Dowager Dong to the banquet. When the wine was half drunk, Empress Dowager He stood up and raised the bronze cup."We're all women. It's not good for us to participate in the government. In the past, because Lu Zhi held great power, more than a thousand members of the Lu family were slaughtered. Today, we should stay in the palace. It is the country's fortune to leave the important matters of the court to the ministers and elders to discuss. I'm willing to hear your opinion."
When Empress Dowager Dong heard this, her face was filled with displeasure. She slammed the table and pointed at Empress Dowager He."You poisoned Beauty Wang to death and set yourself up to be jealous. Today, your son is the king, and your brother He Jin's power, how dare you speak nonsense! It's easy for me to let the general of the hussars take He Jin's head!”Empress He said angrily,"I have advised you with good words. Why are you so angry?”Empress Dowager Dong said disdainfully,"What knowledge does your family have to slaughter pigs and buy dogs?"”The two palaces competed with each other, and Zhang Rang and others advised them to return to the palace. How can I summon you in the middle of the night
The emperor went to the palace and told him what had happened before. He went in and out and summoned the three princes to discuss together.
On the morning of the second day, he sent a courtier to report that Empress Dowager Dong was originally a vassal concubine and should not stay in the palace for a long time.
In the middle of the year, Zhang He was still moved to Hejian for placement, and he left the country at the end of the day. On the one hand, he sent people to get up and send Empress Dong back. On the other hand, he ordered the imperial army to surround the house of Dong Zhong, the general of the hussars, and search for the seal. Dong Zhong knew that the situation was urgent and committed suicide in the back hall. The family mourned, and the soldiers dispersed.
In June, He Jin secretly sent people to poison Empress Dong in Hejian Posthouse, carried her coffin back to Beijing and buried her in Wenling.
When Yuan Shao heard this news in his residence, he couldn't help but sigh,""Glory and wealth are like fleeting clouds. After a hundred years, they will all be a cup of yellow soil!”
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