three kings

Chapter 88 Chaos in the capital

The next morning.

Fan Wu told Sun Can about Fan Qi's plan.

Sun Can has always had great ambitions, so the more talented people under his command, the better.Fan Jiajun has been practicing martial arts since he was a child, practicing the art of attacking and killing. They are all good players, and they agreed to Fan Qi's plan without even thinking about it.

Fan Qi took Sun Can and others to the depths of the valley.Inside is a very spacious school field, more than 100 people are riding tall horses and sprinting in line in the school field, very heroic.

The person who took the lead was Fan Shan whom I met yesterday.

When everyone went to the school platform, Fan Qi stopped everyone from training, saying: "You are all descendants of Marquis Wuyang in the early Han Dynasty, and you have the militant blood of Marquis Wuyang running through your body. Today, I decided to let you go out for a trial. Follow this General Sun and revive the reputation of my Fan clan, what do you think?"

The clansmen in the audience were overjoyed to hear each one, and said in unison: "I would like to listen to the arrangement of the patriarch."

Sun Can stepped forward and said: "Since you are willing to follow me, Sun Can, then you are a member of my Sun Family Army. Although I cannot guarantee that each of you will become a great general, as long as you can bravely kill thieves without fear of life and death If so, then you will definitely get the merits and respect you deserve.

Although you are brave, you are nothing special. If you enter our barracks, you are new recruits. If you want to prove your bravery to the world, then you must show your strength on the battlefield and use your ability to make meritorious deeds. You can do it ? "

Fan Shan proudly said: "Of course we can. Our Fan family is a born fighter and can accept all tests."

"Well, from now on, you are a member of my Sun's army." Sun Can accepted the more than 100 soldiers in a loud voice.

This hunting trip not only strengthened everyone's friendship, but also took in a group of brave soldiers, which can be regarded as a fruitful harvest.

There are a total of [-] members of the Fan clan who followed Sun Can, but all of them are the elites of their clan. Although it cannot be said that everyone is a master, ordinary generals may not be their opponents.

Back in Wanjun, a group of people went through the south gate to the government office.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the corner of Sun Can's eyes. The figure was very familiar, like Cai Yan.

Sun Can immediately got off his horse and gave a casual order, then chased after the figure, and as soon as he turned into an alley, he bumped into Chang Shi Gu Yong.

Just as he was about to go around, he heard Gu Yong say: "General, come back, I have something to report to the general, and the general will follow me to the government office to talk."

Sun Can said anxiously: "Let's put things aside first, I have urgent matters now."

Unexpectedly, Gu Yong stopped Sun Can and said: "The general's government affairs are related to the safety of the people, and they are public affairs, while the general's affairs are private affairs, how can we discard private affairs because of public affairs?"

Sun Can thought to himself: "Maybe the figure just now is just an elephant, not her." So he said, "Okay!" Then he walked towards the government office.

Gu Yong looked back, sighed and followed to the government office.

"Wan County has a bumper harvest this year. Do you agree to take advantage of the low grain price to buy grain? Also, the wooden bridge in Chencun Village has been in disrepair for a long time and needs to be repaired. I wonder if the general will allocate money to repair it?" Gu Yong said to Sun Can as soon as he arrived at the government office. There was something to discuss.

"What else?" Sun Can asked with some surprise.

Gu Yong shook his head, "Not anymore."

A black line fell from Sun Can's forehead, and suddenly he felt an urge to hit someone, so he gave Gu Yong a hard look, and said, "Buy, dial." Two words answered Gu Yong's so-called big thing.

Compared with the peace of Wan County, the imperial city of Luoyang appears to be turbulent.

The fifth year of Zhongping, that is, the winter and November of [-] AD.

Liu Hong became more and more disgusted with He Jin's domineering, and finally in mid-November, he set up eight captains in Xiyuan in Luoyang, namely, the captain of the upper army, the captain of the middle army, the captain of the lower army, the captain of the Dian army, the captain of the assistant left, and the assistant of the army. Right school lieutenant, left school lieutenant, right school lieutenant.

Xiaohuangmen Jianshuo is the captain of the upper army, Yuan Shao, the captain of Changshui, is the captain of the middle army, Bao Lian is the captain of the lower army, Yilang Cao Cao is the captain of the Dian army, Zhao Rong and Liu Yang are the left and right captains of the assistant army, Xia Mou , Chunyu Qiong is the captain of the left and right school.All are governed by Jian Shuo.Jian Shuo of Xiaohuangmen was in charge of all the armies and was directly ordered by the emperor.

Jian Shuo was very powerful for a while, almost commanding all the military power in Luoyang, and even He Jin was under his orders.

He Jin was stunned by Liu Hong's reorganization, and before he recovered, the military power in his hand fell into Jian Shuo's hands.

In February of the following year, Liu Hong's condition was very critical after the onset of illness, and he immediately summoned ministers to discuss the funeral and establish an heir.

Because Liu Hong loved Wang Meiren especially in his later years, he gave birth to the prince Liu Xie, who was raised by Empress Dowager Dong, wife of Emperor Xiaoren Liu Chang.Empress Dowager Dong especially favored Liu Xie, and repeatedly asked Liu Hong to make Liu Xie the crown prince.However, Liu Hong kept in mind the principle of the Han royal family establishing the elders and establishing the sons, so he hesitated.

Jian Shuo knew that Liu Bian was He Jin's nephew and would never allow him to become emperor, so he secretly discussed with Queen Mother Dong.Jian Shuo said: "If you want to establish the prince Liu Xie, you must first get rid of the general He Jin, so as to avoid future troubles."

The battle in the palace was cruel, so Empress Dowager Dong agreed with Jian Shuo's opinion and killed He Jin after only a little thought.

Unfortunately, Pan Yin, the head of the guard, overheard this matter.

Pan Yin immediately reported to He Jin.Panicked, He Jin immediately returned home, and immediately summoned Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others to discuss important matters.

Yuan Shao had no plans, but he liked to show off, so he said first, "As the saying goes, the first to attack is the strongest, and the last to suffer. You should immediately lead the army into the palace and punish the eunuchs."

Cao Cao was originally the prime minister of Jinan. Like Sun Can, he hated corrupt officials very much. As soon as he took office, he severely punished many corrupt officials in his territory.

It's a pity that Cao Cao's luck was not as good as Sun Can's. Sun Can's punishment of corrupt officials was well received by the people, but Cao Cao's punishment of corrupt officials offended the ministers in the court.

Soon, the imperial court ordered Cao Cao to be transferred to be the prefect of Dongjun.The prefect of Dongjun was one level higher than Prime Minister of Jinan, and happened to be on the same level as Sun Can.It can be said that Cao Cao was promoted to an official position, but he actually disagreed.Dongjun is located in a remote place, and Cao Cao has no power and power, so if he goes there, he will be assassinated.

However, no matter who Cao Cao is, there are no more than a hundred people in the world who can harm him.He immediately realized the key.The so-called big man can take it up and put it down, and then he took corresponding measures, that is, resigned from office, and quit on the grounds of reporting illness.

Later, he was invited by He Jin to enter Luoyang and served as a lieutenant of Dianjun.Cao Cao ended his seclusion without hesitation, rushed to Luoyang to report, and became He Jin's staff again.

Hearing Yuan Shao's ignorant words without thinking through his brain, he immediately retorted: "There are countless imperial guards and eunuchs in the inner palace. If you fight with swords and swords in the inner palace, the world will say that I will ignore etiquette and force the palace to threaten your majesty. Not only will you It would make people laugh and be accused of disloyalty."

Yuan Shao retorted: "Isn't the great general Huo Guangxi Nian famous in history because he forced the palace? The situation at this moment is similar to that of the past."

While the two sides were arguing endlessly, Pan Yin sent another envoy to say: "Your Majesty has passed away, if the matter of succession is not dealt with and Empress Dowager Dong is allowed to take the opportunity to seize power, the lives of Prince Liu Bian and Empress He will be in danger. "

Cao Cao thought for a moment, and immediately said: "At this moment, the situation is extremely critical. The only way to do it today is to uphold the throne first. Please, the general, immediately summon the three princes and ministers of civil and military affairs in the name of He Hou, and first help the prince to ascend to the Ninth Five-Year Zun." In addition, in order to prevent the military academy captain Jian Shuo from obstructing us by force, we should mobilize the soldiers loyal to us in Luoyang City to escort the ministers into the palace and complete the inauguration ceremony of the new emperor. Zhao Zhong, Duan Gui and others in the court have made good friends with Empress He. They should be persuaded to stand on our side, or remain neutral, so that the eunuch group headed by the ten permanent servants in the palace will be split. As soon as the crown prince ascends the throne, he will be able to eliminate the disadvantage of eunuchs arbitrarily interfering in politics according to the Dahan system, and protect my great Han foundation for a hundred years."

Cao Cao's analysis was sensible and thoughtful, and he was able to come up with such timely good strategies and recipes in times of crisis. All of you here accept and agree with him.

He Jin immediately mobilized 5000 people from Luoyang's external army in the name of a general, led by Lieutenant Yuan Shao of the Chinese Army, Cao Cao of the Lieutenant of the Dianjun, and Chun Yuqiong of the Right Lieutenant, respectively, to deploy defenses around the palace, and strictly prohibited other troops from approaching the palace.

When Jian Shuo knew the information, it was too late. In addition, Guo Sheng, Zhao Zhong and others turned against each other, and Duan Gui and others were unwilling to participate in this matter. Jian Shuo was helpless and was executed by He Jin.

Liu Bian successfully became the emperor.

Guo Sheng, Zhao Zhong and others escaped catastrophe because they protected He Hou.But they are very clear that He Jin's ultimate goal is to eliminate the eunuch group in the court.

Therefore, they immediately acted again, flattering He Jin's family, saying that they were very loyal to Queen Mother He, and on the other hand, they discussed with Queen Mother Dong about how to move He Jin down.

Empress Dowager Dong immediately said that his brother Dong Zhong had a heavy army stationed in Sili, which could resist the soldiers of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

The next day, Empress Dowager Dong decreed that the prince Xie be the king of Chenliu, and Dong Zhong be the general of hussars, and go to Luoyang to assist the new king.

Instigated by Empress Dowager Dong, Dong Zhong was very arrogant and privately brought elite troops into the capital.

As a result, Dong Zhong's army and He Jin's army stared at each other in Luoyang City and became hostile to each other.

Because Liu Bian successfully became the emperor, Empress Dowager He's wish was fulfilled, and she did not want Liu Bian's throne to be threatened, so she was willing to make peace with Empress Dowager Dong.But I don't want Empress Dowager Dong not only to not buy Empress Dowager He's account, but to make Liu Bian and Empress Dowager He give up everything.

Empress Dowager He was furious, so she consulted with He Jin.

Soon, He Jin secretly sent people to poison the Empress Dowager Dong in Hejian Yiting, and forced the hussar general Dong Zhong to death in Luoyang.

So far, no one in Luoyang is He Jin's opponent, but He Jin's actions have annoyed one person, that is the young emperor Liu Bian.

(End of this chapter)