Zhang Rang looked at Jian Shuo and said: "You don't understand that after Liu Bian takes the throne, even if he doesn't kill us, Queen He and He Jin will let you go? At this point, we have no way out, and neither do you. The only one The way to survive is to kill He Jin and establish a prince association instead."
Zhao Zhong followed: "Although you and we have some chemistry, who among us doesn't? Until today, the most important thing is to work together and share wealth. As long as things are done, we will take you as our leader."
Pan Yin stood behind Jian Shuo. As before, Zhang Rang and others did not know that Pan Yin had become Da Changqiu, so they only regarded Pan Yin as Jian Shuo's servant and spoke without hesitation.
Pan Yin felt chills running down his back. These people are still thinking about abolishing the establishment!
Jian Shuo stared at these people coldly and said: "If I had believed you, I would have been dead by now! Don't talk nonsense, hand over your friends and family property, I may be able to spare your lives, otherwise, the Yi people!"
Zhang Rang was unmoved and continued: "Jian Shuo, you are now in control of the imperial army. It is easy to trap and kill him. It is not a matter of changing the day. When the time comes, the Prince Association will be established. He is only eight years old. He is not just left to me." Manipulation? At that time, we will definitely be even more prosperous than the late emperor, with glory, wealth, power and money. We will have whatever we want, inexhaustible..."
Jian Shuo's eyes were cold and stern, holding a saber in his right hand, his expression constantly changing.
Seeing this, Guo Sheng added to his anger and said: "Jian Shuo, as long as He Jin is killed, Queen He will be nothing more than an ignorant woman, let alone Liu Bian's son. Such a great future is right in front of you. You have to think about it." clear!"
Jian Shuo didn't speak. The sword in his right hand trembled and made a slight collision sound.
A hint of coldness appeared on Pan Yin's sallow face. He took a step back calmly, put his hand into his arms, held the dagger, stared at Jian Shuo's back, turned his head left and right at the same time, and gave the eight guards beside him a Eyes.
The eight guards silently understood, already holding the handle of the knife with their right hands, staring at Jian Shuo with a serious look.
As long as he said something he shouldn't have said or made any move, the eight of them would pounce on Jian Shuo and chop him into pieces!
Jian Shuo seemed to feel something, his expression suddenly straightened, and he shouted angrily: "You should tell the truth honestly, you know the punishment in the palace better than me!"
After saying that, Jian Shuo turned around and left.
Seeing that he was not moved, Pan Yin felt relieved and left the dungeon.
Just after leaving the prison door, Jian Shuo paused and said solemnly to Pan Yin: "In the long autumn, I am loyal to Your Majesty. The sun and the moon can teach me!"
Pan Yin accompanied him with a smile and said, "The villain knows."
He hasn't changed yet, he is no longer an ordinary Xiao Huangmen.
Jian Shuo and Pan Yin are not close, because Pan Yin and He Jin are fellow villagers, and Jian Shuo has always been on guard against him, so Pan Yin seems to be his person, but in fact he is very distant.
After all, he has many of these little yellow gates.
Jian Shuo thought that what Zhang Rang and others had just said would definitely reach Liu Bian's ears. A smile appeared on his face, and his tone was much gentler, and he said: "Please keep the words of Zhang Rang and other traitors intact, General Changqiu." I can play it to Your Majesty in a moving way."
After saying that, he came closer and whispered: "There are some good things in my room. I have ordered them to be sent to Dachangqiu's room. I also ask Dachangqiu to say a few kind words in front of His Majesty."
Pan Yin was shocked. This was the first time someone gave him a gift, and it was Jian Shuo!
"Don't dare, don't dare,"
Pan Yin repeatedly refused, then moved closer and whispered: "Chang Shi, please say a few words. That Zhang Rang and others are destined to die, and they themselves know it. Your Majesty has succeeded to the throne, and both the government and the public know that. Not to mention Chang Shi, the powerful general He Jin dared to risk the world and change the situation? Zhang asked them to say so much, just to drag Chang Shi into trouble and vent his hatred! Furthermore, Your Majesty really As Zhang Rang and others said, are children who don’t understand anything?”
Jian Shuo was greatly alarmed and raised his hand and said: "What Dachangqiu said is that among our internal servants, loyalty to the emperor is the first thing..."
Seeing that Jian Shuo didn't move, Pan Yin secretly put down his worries and said, "Let's go back and report to Your Majesty."
Naturally, Jian Shuo had no objection. He was half a step behind Pan Yin and turned to Jingfu Hall.
Liu Bian was standing in front of Jingfu Palace, watching Empress Dowager Dong's carriage leave the palace.
Watching the carriage go further and further away, he said to himself: "Finally, one thing has been settled."
In just half a day, too many things happened. Sending away Empress Dowager Dong was one of the things Liu Bian could sort out among the myriad of things.
By sending her away, the inner palace will be mostly stable.
Turning around, he saw Pan Yin and Jian Shuo coming around the corner from a short distance away. He couldn't help but narrow his eyes and watch quietly.
This Jian Shuo is a very important person, and Liu Bian needs him to temporarily check and balance the outside group of relatives headed by He Jin.
When the two of them approached, Pan Yin nodded to Liu Bian calmly.
Liu Bian turned around and entered the main hall.
"good!"
he smiled. If Jian Shuo chooses to go all the way, he really can't find a second choice.
Then the two of them came in and saw a pile of silk in front of Liu Bian. After a pause, Pan Yin told Liu Bian exactly what happened in the dungeon.
Liu Bian listened thoughtfully, looked sideways at Jian Shuo, and said with a smile: "What they said is that it is actually possible to give it a try."
Jian Shuo knelt down with a pop and said in a humble tone: "Your Majesty, the late emperor has always taught me to be loyal to the emperor. You are the prince appointed by the late emperor. Your succession is in line with destiny. I will be loyal to your majesty without any second thoughts!"
Liu Bian remained silent for a while, and then slowly said: "I still believe in you, otherwise I wouldn't save you alone. Go, discuss with Cao Cao of Nangong about the cross defense of the imperial city, and come up with a note Come and give it to me."
Jian Shuo was too nervous to relax, so he bowed and said, "Yes. I will take my leave."
After Jian Shuo left, Liu Bian turned to look at Pan Yin and said, "Are you literate?"
Pan Yin was startled and said: "I know a lot about this villain. Your Majesty, just now..."
Liu Bian waved his hand and said, "Say later, stand next to me and read out these silk threads to me."
Pan Yin was a little confused, thinking that Liu Bian was tired, and quickly stood next to Liu Bian, looked at the top piece of silk, and whispered softly: "I will send you the memorial to Dong Zhuo, the governor of Bingzhou..."
Pan Yin thought, glancing at Liu Bian from the corner of his eye from time to time.
Liu Bian sat on his knees, lowered his head, looking at the words on the silk, carefully distinguishing them, and secretly memorizing them.
Pan Yin finished reciting one sentence and waited for a while before Liu Bian reacted and took out the next one.
Pan Yin did not doubt that he was there, and read again: "I am the Marquis of Duxiang and the General of the Left, Huangfu Song..."
'So this is Huangfu...'
Liu Bian remained calm and cursed in his heart. He had just been guessing for a long time.
"I am in charge of the gold, and I, Yuan Feng, would like to report: I have a humble life, and I have advanced to the Three Dukes, and my kindness has been repaid by heaven. I have inherited it from your majesty... I am old and frail, sick and thoughtful, so please allow me to return..."
'Yuan Feng...' Liu Bian remembered secretly.
As soon as I read this, I stayed up until midnight.
Liu Bian stretched, waved his hand, and said, "Okay, that's it for today. You can go and rest."
Pan Yin was puzzled. He read these dozen pieces of silk silk over and over a dozen times. He couldn't help but guess: Does His Majesty want to reuse these people?
At this time, Pan Yin suddenly remembered and looked at Liu Bian cautiously and said: "Your Majesty, Jian Shuo said before that there are many valuable things that he wants to give to the villain..."
Liu Bian stood up with a yawn and said: "You can keep it if you give it to me. From now on, Zhang asked those people to go and interrogate them alone, and seize their list of party members and all their family property into the central government."
Seeing that Liu Bian really didn't care, Pan Yin felt uneasy and cautiously stepped forward to lead Liu Bian to the palace.
Liu Bian was too tired. This day was really exciting, with intrigues and calculations, which overused his brain cells. He was nervous and excited, and he couldn't sleep due to tossing and turning.
Liu Bian couldn't sleep, and he didn't know how many people couldn't sleep either.
Pan Yin, who was guarding outside Liu Bian's bedroom, looked at the moonlight in the sky and still couldn't believe it. It was like he was dreaming. He had become an unattainable person?
Queen Mother He was so excited that her excitement danced in her palace.
Jian Shuo stood in front of Pinghong Hall, his shadow stretched very long.
What happened today was too sudden and beyond their expectations. Unexpectedly, they had to deal with it hastily. After dealing with it, there was fear, anxiety, hesitation, repetition, struggle, and entanglement.
The words of Zhang Rang and others kept ringing in his ears, and he knew that they were not all trying to drag him into trouble. There was a certain truth to them.
But he knew better that once he really did it, he would really be doomed.
That young man, His Majesty, is horribly scheming. If he showed any disloyalty today, he would probably be dead and his body would be cold.
Now he has only one way to survive, and that is to be loyal to the emperor and the new emperor!
Outside the palace, even more people were sleepless.
The new emperor's behavior was beyond their surprise. He was completely different from the weak, incompetent, cowardly person they thought he was in the past.
There were too many speculations here, which added variables to the Han Dynasty court, which was already like a boiling pot.
The huge palace, after the bloodbath during the day, is now very quiet, except for the dungeon next to Fanglin Garden.
Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and more than ten people were tortured separately.
No bells and whistles, just whiplash.
Within a dozen or so seconds, someone began to confess.
The people arranged by Pan Yin began to record the interrogation.
But looking at their list of cronies and the properties they confessed, the interrogator Xiao Huangmen was shocked.
There were still two tough talkers, but they just changed the torture device, and all the eleven regular attendants confessed.
At dawn, Huang Men, who was interrogating, prepared a confession, and a box of medium and small sizes was delivered to Pan Yin.
Pan Yin's hands trembled after just reading a few pictures, but he still resisted and continued reading.
He could guess that there were many members of these eleven permanent attendants, but the number of people involved was still more than he imagined.
The officials in the palace, the courtiers outside the palace, and local officials at all levels, just looked at Pan Yin and felt scared.
More than half of the feudal officials, including governors and state shepherds, bribed the Twelve Constant Attendants!
There are seven or eight officials at all levels in the court, including the three princes, and as many as a dozen generals of various kinds!
Among them was He Miao, the younger brother of General He Jin. His cavalry general was obtained by bribing Zhang Rang!
There are hundreds of chief officers and subordinate officers in each mansion!
The wealth of the twelve permanent servants is even more astonishing. Zhang Rang owns 2,000 hectares of land, Zhao Zhong has 3,000 hectares of land, and the total of the others is as high as 10,000 hectares!
Pan Yin had been in the palace for a long time and had seen some things about the world, but he was still deeply shocked.
He looked up at the two small yellow doors in front of him. This had been his for many years, and he still said in disbelief: "Are they all true? You..."
One of the Xiaohuangmen immediately said: "Da Changqiu, believe me. These are all true records. I have verified them several times. Moreover, those people are still there. Da Changqiu can check them at any time."
Pan Yin then looked down at the confessions again, thought about it, and said, "You guys wait here, I'll go see His Majesty."
He hugged the box and was about to turn around and push the door open.
"I heard it."
Liu Bian pushed the door open and stood at the door, looking at the sun before it came out, smiling and stretching.
Pan Yin looked nervous, holding the box and said: "Your Majesty, this..."
Liu Bian looked at the blue sky outside the palace and said, "Good weather like this doesn't come often. Don't let these things ruin your mood. Seal the box and guard it closely with Zhang Rang and others. No one is allowed to see it again. Anyone who knows the confession They are told to keep their mouths shut, and those who can’t keep their mouths shut will never be able to speak.”
Pan Yin felt cold and glanced at his two friends beside him.
The two little yellow men knelt on the ground and said: "You must keep your mouth shut, please, Your Majesty, spare your life!"
Liu Bian smiled and said: "I don't want to silence you, just keep your mouth shut. Go ahead."
"Yes, yes, I'm resigning." The two little yellow men almost peeed out of fright, and even crawled away on their knees.
Liu Bian looked at the box in Pan Yin's arms, thought for a moment, and said, "Give the box to me. I won't see anyone except my mother today. If anything happens, let the general and the others handle it."
Pan Yin handed the box to Liu Bian. When he saw Liu Bian entering the room, he was hesitating whether to leave or not. Liu Bian came out again and said, "Continue reading the silk for me."
Pan Yin was confused, but he still followed to the study.
The General's Mansion.
The main seat where He Jin was kneeling with a solemn expression was filled with people on both sides.
Ding Gong of the Three Dukes, Liu Hong, Liu Yu, plus Yuan Wei, the former Taifu and now the minister, Dong Chong, the hussar general, and Chen Lin, the chief secretary.
Originally, He Jin did not want to invite Dong Zhong, but this man was also a minister and was equivalent to half a prime minister. He discussed all major events, so he could not be left alone.
He Jin put his hands on his knees, his face was fleshy, his eyes were wide open, like a wolf like a tiger, he looked around and said in a deep voice: "I invite you here today, I believe you all know it. One is the funeral of the late emperor, and the other is the enthronement ceremony of His Majesty. . I have already drawn up the specific protocol. Chief Chen will show it to you later, and you just have to follow it. Today I want to ask, how can we rescue Ben Chu as quickly as possible?"
Obviously, after what happened yesterday, He Jin couldn't wait any longer.
Everyone was stunned when they heard this. You look at me, I look at you.
Whether it is the funeral of the late emperor or the enthronement ceremony of the current emperor, they are all very particular. Even the simplest position indicates the status in the new dynasty. How can we just mention it in one sentence?
Everyone immediately noticed that with the eldest nephew ascending the throne as emperor, He Jin, who was already powerful, seemed to become more arrogant and arbitrary.
Afraid of He Jin's power, he hesitated to speak.
