I, Liu Bian, Sanxing Han Dynasty

Chapter 81 On Eunuchs

Liu Bian added: "When I read the history of this dynasty, I saw that during the reign of Emperor Huan, Liang and Ji were abolished by private words, causing harm to the country and the people. He was arrogant and domineering, and no one could rule it. However, when Emperor Huan killed Liang and Ji, only the five princes helped him, why didn't he see the 'Three Lords' at this time? 'Where are the figures of the others? When I read this, I thought, if there is no help from the five princes, when will Liang Ji be killed?"

The five princes were the five eunuchs who assisted Emperor Huan in killing Liang and Ji.

Of course Lu Zhi can say that there are many upright people who died for opposing Liang Ji, but he cannot deny that at that time, sycophants were in high positions, more officials chose to be wise to protect themselves, and some scholars avoided conquest.

It can also be said that Chen Fan and others were also targeted by Liang Ji for various reasons.

Although there are various reasons, the fact is that these five eunuchs played an irreplaceable role in Liang Ji's death.

"Because the eunuchs have no external support and no other foundation, the power in their hands has only one source and cannot be betrayed. Therefore, Master Lu thinks, how should I treat those who clamor to eradicate eunuchs and replace them with scholars?" Liu Bian He continued, "In addition, let alone how can scholars replace eunuchs to take care of the daily life of their father and mother?"

Replacing eunuchs with scholars was the method adopted by Dou Wu and Chen Fan, and He Jin also followed the same approach.

Lu Zhi was not surprised that Liu Bian knew this. He did not completely agree with this and said: "It is not necessary to remove all eunuchs. They just serve His Majesty like ten regular servants and cannot do what a gentleman advises. In the past, there was impeachment I sent a letter to Your Majesty from the Ten Constant Attendants, but there was no reply. I asked Your Majesty, but he said that I had never seen it. When I asked the Immediate Attendant Huangmen, I only made excuses and omissions."

Lu Zhi's idea was a bit like prohibiting eunuchs from participating in politics, but unfortunately it was also unrealistic.

For example, now, as long as Liu Bian can ensure the safety of the ten permanent servants, Zhang Rang and others will also ensure the safety of Liu Bian's food and travel. If he were a scholar, Liu Bian would be worried that he would become easily soluble in water.

Moreover, if the ten permanent servants are replaced by scholars, won't they become flattering and hide memorials?

Liu Bian did not continue to talk about the necessity of eunuchs, but asked: "In Master Lu's opinion, how can it be called guilty?"

Lu Zhi replied: "It is a crime to deceive the emperor and ignore the superiors. It is a crime to block the way of speech. It is a crime to frame loyal ministers. It is a crime to be greedy and collect money. It is a crime to allow your disciples and disciples to wreak havoc on the place."

Liu Bian suddenly sighed: "It seems that there is no difference between the crimes that eunuchs and scholars can commit!"

Lu Zhi was stunned for a moment.

After thinking about it, Liu Bian seemed to have no problem with what he said.

But he immediately reacted and replied: "If any official does this, he will be severely punished according to the law, but eunuchs can often escape punishment."

As for why the eunuchs were able to escape punishment, the reasons are self-evident.

Liu Biandao: "In the final analysis, according to Master Lu's idea, whether a person is guilty or not should not be based on whether he is a noble or a eunuch, but should be judged by the law, right?"

Although Lu Zhi felt a little strange, he believed that what Liu Bian said was reasonable. He nodded and admitted, but still emphasized that it was difficult for eunuchs to punish crimes.

Liu Bian assured: "Today is different from the past, and it will be different from now on!"

For more than a year, Lu Zhi could naturally see that Zhang Rang and others had very limited influence on Liu Bian. He no longer bothered with eradicating the eunuchs and only wanted to concentrate on cultivating the prince.

Hearing this, he sighed with emotion: "Your Highness's words are enough."

Liu Bian added: "In the previous dynasty, Zhang Shuo, the magistrate of Yewang County, committed a crime and fled to his brother Zhang Rang's home. Li Ying, the then Sili captain, led people to break into Zhang Rang's home and executed Zhang Shuo without trial. . Zhang Shuo is guilty and can be brought to trial. If he is found guilty, he should be punished according to national laws. But what is the difference between Li Ying's actions and lynching? These past things may have had reasons and cannot be investigated, but they must not happen again in the future. "

At that time, Li Ying also used the incident of Confucius' execution of Shao Zhengmao, plus similar stories in "Book of Rites" and "Spring and Autumn", which left Emperor Huan speechless and could only turn around and blame Zhang Rang's younger brother for committing the crime first. crime.

Lu Zhi did not use this prevarication to excuse Liu Bian, but smiled bitterly and said: "Although this move means to obey power in a hurry, it is indeed illegal."

In the struggle against the eunuchs, the role of the scholars was never that of the white lotus.

"As long as Master Lu understands my thoughts, most of the disciples of Shi Changshi have been recalled to Kyoto. If there are those who commit crimes outside, they will definitely not be tolerated."

Finally, Liu Bian added: "I know that the general wants to imitate Zhong Jugong and plan to eradicate the eunuchs. I can't stop him from such nonsense. After all, the general is my uncle. If Master Lu is free, he might as well do it for him." I will pay attention to a few things to prevent the general from doing anything drastic."

Bullshit?

Lu Zhi understood.

He invited Yang Biao, Cai Yong and other friends to the dinner party, as well as Zhu Jun and his disciple Liu Bei and others.

During the banquet, Liu Bian secretly conveyed Liu Bian's attitude towards the eunuch - Do you want the eunuch to die? From now on, let’s find evidence of the other party’s illegal crimes.

Yang Biao and Ma Rixi, who was not in Luoyang, had originally been less active in the group of scholars assembled by He Jin to eliminate the eunuchs because of Liu Bian's appearance, but they still maintained more or less contact. Now Yang Biao simply made up his mind and stopped contacting him in the future.

As for Chen Yi.

Everyone had a tacit understanding and didn't say a word, just let him go!

People always have to look forward.

After the banquet, Cai Yong, after discussing with Lu Zhi, went to visit his friends and relatives Yang Xu who had been in great distress.

Lu Zhi was thinking about who should help the prince pay attention to the general.

After Liu Bian finished talking to Lu Zhi, he called Zhang Rang and said with a smile: "I thought Guild Zhang sent someone to eavesdrop on my conversation with Master Lu!"

Zhang Rang said hurriedly: "How can I have the courage, veteran?"

"Actually, it doesn't hurt to hear it, so I don't have to repeat it again."

"I never had such intention!" Zhang Rang secretly rejoiced in his heart. He originally had this idea, but missed the opportunity to hide the people due to hesitation.

The ten regular servants seem to be united, but in fact they all have their own ideas when it comes to interests.

No one among the current ten permanent attendants envied Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong's close relationship with the emperor.

And Guo Sheng, relying on the first-mover advantage, as the first official to come into contact with Liu Bian before entering the palace, and being close to the palace, wanted to be the next Zhang Rang.

In order to gain Liu Bian's trust, he revealed many secrets, including the locations in several palaces that Liu Bian proactively asked about that were suitable for Tibetans to eavesdrop.

Liu Bian then recounted some of the conversation with Lu Zhi. When it came to Emperor Huan and the five princes destroying Liang and Ji together, Zhang Rang suddenly burst into tears.

"We, the disabled people, are grateful to the Heavenly Family for not abandoning us and entrusting us with important responsibilities. We should break our bodies to pieces to repay our great kindness."

Liu Bian thought it was true and said to Zhang Rang: "You must tell all the ministers not to cause your family members to break the law."

……

However, the group petition initiated by He Yong and others ended up with loud thunder and light rain.

After all, it is a crime of rebellion. Without someone with weight to take the lead, it will not make any waves. But those in high positions know very well that they are not willing to be found out as "sympathizing with the rebels" one day in the future.

Even Yangxu could only say that there was no need for another trial.

The trial location was finally set at Ma Shi in the eastern suburbs of Luoyang. A group of criminals were released from prison and sent to Dongshi in prison cars.

On the day.

Most of the manpower of the four commanders in Luoyang's east, west, south and north were mobilized to maintain order, and Henan Yin Yuan Shu was ordered to be present in person to prevent chaos.

Some radical Tai students shouted, "There must be someone slandering" and tried to cause trouble, but they were immediately stopped by Yuan Shu's men.

Yuan Shu would not spoil them.

The main criminal was questioned one by one in front of the people, and with the solid evidence, it was irrefutable.

Among the people watching, there were some particularly enthusiastic people who explained Chen Yi's identity to the uninformed people - what? Don’t know who the three gentlemen are? Does Chen Fan, who was a Taiwei, know? do not know either? What about taking care of everything? Sanjun is more famous than them, okay, you don’t even know, then you just need to know that he is Sanjun’s son!

If nothing else happens, for a long time in the future, when the people of Luoyang mention the three monarchs and Chen Fan, they will have to think of Chen Fan's son who was tried in public for treason.

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