After receiving the edict from He Jin, Dong Zhuo, the envoy of Xiliang, was overjoyed. He gathered 100,000 cavalry and infantry, leaving his son-in-law Niu Fu to guard Xiliang. He then led his subordinates, Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou, and his son-in-law, Li Ru, to Luoyang.
During the march, Li Ru came to Dong Zhuo and said,"Although I received the imperial edict today, there were many ambiguous things in between. Why don't you send someone to report to the court? It's just and proper, and you can plan big things.”
"Good!" Dong Zhuo was overjoyed. Wenyou is indeed our son-in-law. Let's do it.”
Dong Zhuo personally wrote a letter and handed it to his bodyguard, telling him to hurry to Luoyang and hand it to He Jin.
Three days later, at the Great General's mansion.
He Jin took the letter and was overjoyed after reading it."Good! Help me thank Envoy Dong."
"I'll rush back to report.”The guard cupped his fists.
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In the study room of the inner courtyard of Grand Tutor Yuan's residence.
Guo Jia held a roll of bamboo slips and placed it on the table in front of Yuan Shao. He said,"Yes, the wife of Zhang Rang's son is Empress Dowager He's younger sister.”
"Sir, how could a eunuch have a son?”Zhao Yun, who was standing at the side, asked with some doubt.
"He's a godson, and he has more than one. At least a dozen." Guo Jia replied casually.
"No wonder! So that's how it is…There's this layer of relationship.”Yuan Shao muttered to himself without looking at the bamboo slips.
"Moreover, Zhang Rang's godsons are all experts at amassing wealth. They have taken a lot of the people's wealth from the local areas.”Guo Jia snorted coldly. As someone from a poor family, he hated corrupt officials the most.
"Alright, let's not talk about this for now. Who did He Jin send the summoning order to?" Yuan Shao was most concerned about this matter now.
"Western Liang's assassination envoy Dong Zhuo, Bingzhou Overseer Ding Yuan, Yanzhou Overseer Liu Dai, Chenliu Governor Zhang Miao, and others. If I'm not wrong, Dong Zhuo is already on his way to Luoyang.”Guo Jia analyzed.
"How about this, Fengxiao? I'll let Zilong stay by your side these few days to protect you. As for me, I'll bring Gongji and Bujun along with Dian Wei's guards!”Yuan Shao pondered for a moment and decided to let Zhao Yun protect Guo Jia.
"My lord, this…Alright then. I swear to protect Mister Guo.”Zhao Yun wanted to retort, but she didn't know what to say.
The next day, North Palace, Chongde Hall.
Great General He Jin stepped forward and showed Dong Zhuo's memorial from his sleeve to the courtiers.
After Zheng Tai saw it, he frowned and advised,"Dong Zhuo is a jackal. If we lure him into the capital, he will definitely eat people.”
He Jin patted his belly and waved with a smile."You're too suspicious. You're not worthy of planning big things."
Minister Lu Zhi also spoke up,"I know Dong Zhuo is a kind person. Once he was allowed to enter the palace, there would be disaster. It is better to stop them from coming, so as not to cause trouble.”
He Jin looked unhappy and said,"Minister Lu is still old and muddle-headed.”
"You! Alright then, I request to resign and return to my hometown.”Lu Zhi was about to get angry, but when he remembered that He Jin was the only one in the court, he became disheartened.
"I also request to resign and return to my hometown," said Zheng Tai, the Imperial Censor.”
"We all request to resign and return to our hometown." The nine courtiers stepped forward.
"Alright, it's all allowed." He Jin didn't even think about it and agreed with a wave of his hand.
Yuan Shao, who was among the courtiers, looked on coldly and thought," He Jin, you're not far from death.
After the retreat, He Jin secretly sent someone to Mianchi to meet Dong Zhuo, but Dong Zhuo listened to the advice of his counselor Li Ru and began to wait.
In Nangong, Zhang Rang had already received the news and hurriedly summoned the other Ten Attendants to discuss the matter.
"What a plan. If we don't attack first, we won't be far from being exterminated.”
"However, if the previous plan failed, would Butcher He still fall for it?”Zhao Zhong asked doubtfully.
"Isn't there still Empress Dowager He?" Zhang Rang replied after thinking for a moment.
"How about this? We'll arrange for axemen to wait for He Jin to enter the Jiade Gate of Changle Palace and kill him.”Zhao Zhong shouted with a ferocious expression.
"Alright, we'll head to Empress Dowager He's palace together later.”Zhang Rang looked around.
The rest of the Ten Attendants nodded in agreement. When he entered the palace, he saw Empress Dowager He, Zhang Rang, crying on the ground,"Today, the Great General has summoned foreign soldiers to the capital under false edict to destroy us. I hope that the Empress will consider our past relationship and spare our lives.”Empress Dowager He was a woman after all. Her ears were soft as she raised her hand and said,"You can go to the General's Mansion to apologize.”"If we go to the Prime Minister's Mansion to ask for forgiveness, we'll die," Zhang Rang shook his head and sighed.
I hope Your Majesty will summon the general into the palace. If you don't listen, we can only die in front of the Empress Dowager to apologize.”
Empress Dowager He then issued an edict to summon He Jin into the palace. He Jin received the edict and set off for the palace. At this moment, the main registrar, Chen Lin, stood in front of He Jin and advised,"The Empress Dowager's edict must be the plot of the Ten Generals. If you go…there will be disaster!"
He Jin waved his hand and said indifferently,"Younger Sister has summoned me into the palace, what trouble is there?”
Yuan Shao pondered for a moment, then bowed and said,"Great General, the matter has been exposed. Do you still want to enter the palace?"”
Cao Cao also did not agree with He Jin entering the palace rashly and suggested,"Great General, you can summon the Ten Attendants of the Eternal Court out of the palace first and then enter the palace. This is a foolproof move.”
"That's what a kid thinks," He Jin said with a smile. I am in charge of the world's military power, the ten constant attendants dare to kill me?”Yuan Shao suggested,"If the Great General insists on going, we will lead the troops to follow him in case anything happens."”
"Alright, as you wish."
Yuan Shao and Cao Cao each selected 500 elite soldiers. Yuan Shao let Wen Chou put on heavy armor and led the elite soldiers to the gate of Qingsuo Gate.
"Bujun, immediately let Fan Yong return to Yuan Mansion and tell Fengxiao that He Jin is about to enter the palace. Fengxiao knows what to do. At that time…when trouble strikes, listen to Fengxiao's instructions, understand?”Yuan Shao stood beside Wen Chou and whispered.
"My lord, I understand. Please be careful.”Wen Chou nodded.
"With Gongji and Dian Wei here, no one can hurt me.”Yuan Shao was very confident that even if Lu Bu came, he would be able to resist for a while.
Yuan Shao and Cao Mengde escorted He Jin to the gate of Changle Palace with swords in their hands.
In front of the palace. "The Empress Dowager has ordered the Great General to enter the palace alone. No one else is allowed to enter."”
"Meng De, what should we do?" Yuan Shao asked.
"There's no other choice but to wait!" Cao Mengde said helplessly.
At the same time, Fan Yong rushed back to the Yuan Residence.
He dismounted and ran to the inner courtyard. A few minutes later, he arrived at the inner courtyard and shouted,"Mr. Guo! Mr. Guo!"
"What is it?" Guo Jia covered her mouth with her hand and yawned.
"My Lord…asked me to come back…to tell Mister…He Jin is about to enter the palace.”Fan Yong said breathlessly.
"What?! He Jin will die! Mancheng! Mancheng!" Guo Jia's expression turned serious as he shouted towards another room.
"What is it? Mr. Guo?" Li Dian had just put on his clothes and had yet to put on his armor.
"Mancheng, put on your armor and bring your troops. I will go with you to control the Yulin Royal Guards and take over their military authority.”Guo Jia's words shocked Li Dian.
"Mister Guo, isn't the Left and Right Yulin Royal Guards under the Great General's command? Why?"
"Just now, the lord sent news that He Jin is about to enter the palace. He is courting death. Once He Jin dies, Luoyang will be in chaos. At that time, Dong Zhuo, the envoy of Xiliang, will definitely enter the capital. Dong Zhuo is a wolf. Therefore, we must hurry up and seize the military power of the Great General under Dong Zhuo.”Guo Jia calmly analyzed for Li Dian.
"Sir is indeed brilliant. Listening to you is better than studying for ten years. Sir, please wait a moment. I'll be right back.”Li Dian couldn't help but give Guo Jia a thumbs up.
"Mancheng, go to the left and right Yulin Royal Guards first, then the fifth battalion of the northern army. If they took down the five battalions of the northern army, they would have 10,000 soldiers, enough to protect themselves.”Guo Jia thought for a moment and said.
"But Mister, the five battalions of Tun Qi, Yue Qi, Infantry, Changshui, and Shesheng each have about two thousand people. I only have about two thousand five hundred people under me.”Li Dian said with a troubled expression.
"Kill! However, those who refused to submit would be killed without mercy! As long as Man Cheng kills the five lieutenants and the marquises under your command, you will be able to control the army.”Guo Jia gritted his teeth, a fierce look on his face.
"Right, Mister Guo, the lord left Wen Chou to lead the elite soldiers outside the Qingsuo Gate.”Fan Yong suddenly recalled.
"That's great. It's enough to have literary talent.”
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After three days and three nights of marching, Huang Zhong's 3,000 troops had already arrived at Henei Prefecture, not far from Luoyang City.
"Everyone, the lord has treated us well. After resting for fifteen minutes, the entire army will speed up and rush to Luoyang.”Huang Zhong rode on a lamp that was thousands of miles away and shouted at the soldiers behind him with the Great Xia Dragonfinch Saber in his hand.
"Yes! Swear loyalty to the leader! Swear to protect the safety of our leader!" The three thousand brainwashed soldiers raised their weapons and shouted.
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He Jin entered Changle Palace alone and walked to the front of Jiade Hall. Zhang Rang and Duan Gui came out to welcome him, and the axemen surrounded He Jin. He Jin turned pale with fright, drew his sword, pointed it at Zhang Rang, and shouted,"Zhang Rang, what are you trying to do?"
However, Zhang Rang laughed heartbreakingly and pointed at He Jin."You, He Jin, are a person who kills pigs and dogs. Without our recommendation to the former emperor, would you have the glory and wealth you have today? Stop dreaming! You seem to want our lives, so we'll take yours first. Go, kill him!”
The machetemen charged forward and hacked He Jin to death.
Zhang Rang stepped forward and cut off He Jin's head. He looked at He Jin, who had died with his eyes wide open, and laughed sinisterly."Butcher He, you're also today, pui!”After saying that, he even spat on the head.
Fifteen minutes later, Yuan Shao found that He Jin still hadn't come out, thinking that he couldn't be dead.
Outside the Changle Palace, he shouted,"Please get on the carriage, General!"”
Gulp! With a sound, a round object was thrown out. Yuan Shao focused his gaze and screamed,"Great General! How dare you kill the Great General! Follow me into the palace and kill the Ten Attendants to avenge the Great General!”
"Kill the Ten Attendants! Revenge for the Great General!"
Yuan Shao immediately drew his sword and turned to Dian Wei and Yan Liang behind him, saying,"Stay by my side and protect me.”
"Please rest assured, my lord. I swear to protect you!”Yan Liang gripped the steel spear in his hand tightly.
"I will open the way for the lord in front, and Gong Ji, you will be behind the lord.”Dian Wei took out his black iron halberds and ordered Yan Liang.
"Please rest assured Commander Dian, I understand.”
Kill! Revenge for the Great General!
A huge massacre was about to begin!
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