I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 205 The Eunuch’s Situation

Things were going smoothly.

The scholar-bureaucrats did not want to let Qu Mu and Sun Lun go, and they did not want the eunuchs to forgive their past sins by contributing to their family property.

Coincidentally, Liu Bian thinks the same way now.

In this case, it is better to take this opportunity to let these two leaders use their remaining heat.

The last time he licked the bricks and tiles for the construction of the big man.

It left a strong mark on the New Han Dynasty.

There is a high probability that it will leave a mark in history!

This may be a beautiful thing.

Unfortunately, Qu Mu, as the party involved, was unwilling to accept such a beautiful death.

Because he is already the most outstanding among Empress Dowager Dong's tribe.

The crime of deceiving the emperor also involves treason. Doesn't it stand to reason that Your Majesty shouldn't be furious? Why does it seem like there are no mood swings at all?

Qu Mu was lying in a corner of the cell, covered in scars.

"Your Majesty, there have long been rumors that the traitor Zhang Jiao had colluded with Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong and accepted money from Zhang Jiao. Now judging from Qu Mu's testimony, this rumor is undoubtedly true! The two of them also visited the shrine. Taiping Road." Dong Cheng couldn't hide the excitement in his brows.

Generally speaking, jailers do not dare to boss around princes and ministers who have hopes of recovery. They are not only afraid of revenge by the person concerned, but also by the person's relatives.

If he can do this and successfully settle old scores - then the bright future will be...

There is only one exception, and that is when the person above gives a signal, one can only choose the lesser of two evils.

In fact, as the father of Dong Guiren and the biggest beneficiary of Dong's daughter entering the palace, he was suddenly promoted from a side branch of the Dong family to a true relative of the emperor, not the kind that took a few twists and turns at first.

Unfortunately, these two possible situations are the worst-case scenario for Qu Mu.

Of course, Dong Cheng would not think that he was the taller among the dwarfs, but confidently believed that he had just missed his talent before.

Huangmen North Temple is the imperial edict prison. This prison has an area specifically for the detention of princes and ministers of the DPRK.

none of them.

Dong Cheng was still making a last-ditch effort. He wanted to save Qu Mu first, because Qu Mu told him that he also knew the sins of other regular servants.

This is not Dong Cheng's first visit to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, this matter has been going on for many years, and the evidence may have been destroyed by Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong, but if you search carefully, you can always find the evidence!"

……

Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of a person and immediately shouted in a hoarse voice: "General Dong, General Dong, I have a treason case to report!"

Dong Cheng felt that this was not because he was lucky enough to have a daughter of the right age, but because of his actual ability.

I'm going to die, and no one can think about it!

Dong Cheng's beautiful thoughts were stagnated. His Majesty actually called him "Gong".

"I ask you, apart from Qu Mu's empty talk, is there any evidence?"

Even if you can’t find it, you can still make it!

Liu Bian looked at Dong Cheng. The latter had been in the army for a long time. When he first arrived at the court, his inner thoughts were not concealed at all. He was not at the same level as the old fox in the court.

He asked: "Who else knows about this?"

Dong Cheng glanced at Guo Sheng, who had been serving in the palace, occasionally directing the eunuchs such as Xiao Huangmen to deliver documents and other things.

He replied: "Before reporting to your Majesty, only I know." As soon as these words came out, Guo Shengdeng, who had been serving Liu Bian, couldn't help it and glared at Dong Cheng.

Liu Bian suddenly felt that Dong Cheng at this time was not as good as Dong Zhong.

At least Dong Zhong can "rather do nothing than make mistakes."

Liu Bian waved his hand: "Let's end this matter!"

Dong Cheng left in frustration.

Liu Bian had to lament that Shi Changshi was indeed too hateful, and he wanted to step on him whenever he had the chance.

But it’s good to make people hate you!

If everyone around him was saying good things about the eunuch, Liu Bian would be worried.

After Dong Cheng left, Guo Sheng did not express any opinions on Dong Cheng.

He and the younger Xiaohuangmen Guo Zhi were responsible for serving the emperor, one in charge of the outside and the other in the house. Guo Sheng has now completely replaced Zhang Rang's original role.

But Liu Bian suddenly thought of what Qu Mu once told Zhao Zhong. He asked Guo Sheng: "Where do the eunuchs and servants in the palace go when they get old?"

Guo Sheng inevitably connected the questions Liu Bian asked with Dong Cheng.

He didn't know where the emperor knew it from, but he didn't dare to hide it, and answered honestly: "I dare not deceive Your Majesty. In the past, there were many eunuchs and chamberlains in the palace who wanted to have a place to go after they were old and frail, and worshiped Taiping Road. But they They were also deceived, and later Zhang Jiao rebelled, and their offerings disappeared..."

Liu Bian was stunned when he heard this. He was really just paying attention to the eunuch's pension.

Liu Bian took advantage of the situation and said: "It just so happens that there is nothing important happening right now. Mr. Guo will tell you in detail."

Combining Guo Sheng's narration with Liu Bian's impression, things gradually became clear in Liu Bian's mind.

After all, there are only a small number of chamberlains who can be truly called eunuchs. Most of them cannot even pass the threshold of literacy and remain chamberlains without official rank all their lives.

Most eunuch chamberlains had no chance of leaving any heirs before becoming eunuchs.

Due to physical defects, eunuchs tend to become more and more feminine in general. Their status makes them incompatible with normal life. Coupled with their bad reputation, many eunuchs cannot count on their relatives after leaving the palace.

In this case, once a chamberlain leaves the palace due to old age, illness, etc., and has no money, he usually has no choice but to die.

The original spread of Taiping Dao in the palace took advantage of this. It was also an operation that Liu Bian was very familiar with - pay the money first, and provide for the elderly later. However, Taipingdao later suffered a thunderstorm.

Liu Bian frowned. There were four to five thousand eunuchs and servants in the northern and southern palaces of Luoyang. Their problems should not be underestimated. If they were left unchecked, they might become hidden dangers.

He asked: "Since this problem exists, what measures have been taken in the past?"

Guo Sheng shook his head and replied: "Most of the servants in the palace will save more money in private to maintain their livelihood after leaving the palace."

Liu Bian understood that it was unnecessary for him to ask.

The powerful eunuchs knew about it but didn't care, because they didn't need it and were suspected of trying to win people's hearts. The lowly chamberlains were concerned, but there was nothing they could do.

Liu Bian said bluntly: "I want them to be able to take care of themselves when they grow old. What do you think, Mr. Guo?"

The first thing that came to Guo Sheng's mind was to imitate the Taiping Road story, but he didn't dare to say it.

Liu Bian thought for a while and said: "Just follow the practice of Taiping Dao. All the chambermaids and maids can participate. They will contribute part of it, and the young master will also contribute part..."

"My mother always says that she has nothing to do lately. Mr. Guo went to collect some past practices and give them to her."

Empress Dowager He could do this, which could not only silence the ministers, but also win the hearts of the people in the palace for Liu Bian.

Empress Dowager He, who can still save money, has always hinted that she wants to have a grandson.

(End of this chapter)