Huangfu Mansion.
Huangfu Jianchang's health has improved a lot, but he rarely goes out recently because his brother Huangfu Jianshou is back.
He was holding a pen and lying on the table with a troubled face. He suddenly threw away the pen and said irritably: "After all the calculations, I'm still half way off!"
He owed Liu Bian 10 million yuan, but now he had only raised 50 million. If he could not pay it all in full by the time, he and his father would have to go to the army to guard the border.
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Suddenly, the window was pushed open and the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground was heard.
Huangfu Jianchang was startled. He turned around and saw the dark Shi'a, lying hard by the window, looking at him with blood on his face.
Huangfu Jianchang had a look of shock on his face. He quickly ran over, looked out the window, and quickly closed it. He squatted down and saw that Shi'a's lower abdomen was covered with blood. He felt a little panicked and said, "How did you come back alive?"
Shi Ada frowned, resisting the pain in his body, and said: "If you interrogate something from that thief's mouth, I have to tell you that you can't take it into the coffin."
Huangfu Jian long tilted his head and listened to the movement outside, and said, "You don't know how to lure people here, do you? If I die, there's no point in telling me."
Shi'a's lips turned white and he said in a short breath: "Don't worry, those losers can't catch up with me. I said, listen, someone sent a letter to Dong Zhuo, the governor of Bingzhou, ordering him to lead his troops to the capital to eliminate the thief King Qin. Also, there is Eight hundred thousand yuan and many treasures were quietly transported out of the city, and I tracked them for two days but couldn't find them."
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Huangfu Jian became anxious and said, "Why are you telling me this? Whoever asked you to do this is the same person you asked for!"
He is just a dandy waiting to die. Telling him such a big secret will kill him! ?
Shi A looked at him, smiled suddenly, and said, "I know many people in this capital, but in the end, I found that I can't trust anyone. I only trust you."
Huangfu Jian was stunned and looked at Shi A quietly. Growing up, he had accomplished nothing and no one looked down upon him. This was the first time someone told him, "I only believe in you."
While he was stunned, Shi Ah tilted his head and fell down.
"Hey, hey, don't die!"
Huangfu Jianchang looked horrified, patted Shi'a's face, suddenly woke up, laid him down, took off his bloody clothes, turned around and found a pile of medicine, silk cloth and the like.
These are the things he lacks most these days.
Huangfu Jianchang didn't dare to call anyone, so he hurriedly gave Shi'a first aid, pinched him, slapped his face, debrided and applied medicine. After working for a long time, he actually saved Shi'a. .
Shia is still unconscious, but his breathing is normal.
"His parents are so exhausted!"
Huangfu Jianchang wiped the sweat from his head and looked at his hands, which were covered in blood. He got up and gave Shi A a quilt, and then went to wash it.
After cleaning, he stood behind the closed door and looked at the door panel as if he could see outside. He secretly gritted his teeth and struggled for a long time. He glanced at Shi A and said bitterly: "I can't raise the money anyway." Even if you get money, you will die, so I will simply do you a favor and expose this matter to the sky!"
He was originally just a dandy who thought he was virtuous, but today, he decided to do something big and take a big risk for the words of an unrelated person!
Huangfu Jianchang changed his clothes, hid Shi Ah, leaned on crutches, opened the door, and left the house without telling everyone.
In the palace.
Liu Bian and Yuan Wei had a very pleasant conversation, and they had already talked about the administration of officials.
Although Yuan Wei knew that Liu Bian was deliberately delaying time and trapping him, he had no choice but to accompany Liu Bian.
"The Twelve Constant Attendants are disrupting the government and corruption and extortion of bribes are rampant,"
Liu Bian took a sip of tea and said: "But this does not mean that everyone is forced. Not to mention the local area, even in the imperial court, buying and selling officials is an open business, and the price is clearly marked. Except for me, At this location, there is almost nothing you can’t buy..."
Yuan Wei bowed with no trace of emotion on his face, as if he was respectfully listening to the holy teachings.
"The Qing family thought..."
"His Majesty."
Before Liu Bian finished speaking, Pan Yin hurried over and stood a little in front of Yuan Wei, with a nervous look on his face.
Liu Bian stood up with a smile and said, "Sit down for a moment."
Yuan Wei bowed and raised his hand, but his eyes were solemn.
'It's been almost two hours. Even if something happens, there should be results, right? ’ he thought to himself.
Liu Bian took Pan Yin out for more than twenty steps, looked at Yuan Wei in the small pavilion under the lights, and asked Pan Yin, "What's the matter?"
Pan Yin hurriedly waved to someone not far away, listening to the footsteps, and said: "Your Majesty, Huangfu Jianchang has entered the palace. He said that the Yulin army killed so many people that day, and someone paid to deliberately silence the Yulin army. , the confiscated money has been sent out of the capital. Moreover, someone pretended to be true and ordered Dong Zhuo to lead his troops into the capital to eliminate the thief King Qin!"
Liu Bian's eyes suddenly opened in anger. This was something he had been guarding against!
Immediately, he saw Huangfu Jianchang limping in from the corner of his eye.
Liu Bian took two steps forward, faced Huangfu Jianchang, and shouted in a low voice: "Are you telling the truth!?"
Huangfu Jianchang entered the palace in fear. Seeing Liu Bian's expression, he fell to the ground and said: "What the villain said is absolutely true. If there is any lie, I am willing to die by sword!"
Liu Bian's eyes were twitching, and his heart was shaking, but he quickly calmed down.
The Yulin Army killed so many people that day and deliberately silenced them. He could guess that it was not surprising. Although he cared about the money, it was not enough to move him.
What really made him angry was that someone was trying to order Dong Zhuo to go to Beijing!
During the palace change on the day he succeeded to the throne, he issued an explicit decree. Without his decree, no one was allowed to issue a document to mobilize troops to the local area!
Liu Bian took a deep breath, suppressed his emotions, stared at Huangfu Jianchang on the ground, and said: "Pretending? Who is correcting?"
After asking, Liu Bian regretted it. This was a stupid question. Who else could ask it? !
"I don't know." Huangfu Jian's long face was pressed to the ground, his lips trembling. He had avoided such major events before, but this time, he really risked his life to come to the emperor to expose it.
Liu Bian had no expression on his face. He turned around and looked at Yuan Wei in the small pavilion. He said in his heart: My uncle is really stupid. He is being manipulated by the Yuan family like this. I'm afraid he is still ignorant!
After calming down for a while, Liu Bian counted the time and said, "It's almost time. The general and Colonel Sili are sent to the palace."
"His Majesty!"
At this time, Zuo Li, who looked like a pretty boy, hurried over. Seeing that there were no outsiders around, he quickly stepped forward and whispered: "There is news from Hejian, saying that someone is planning to kill the Empress Dowager!"
Liu Bian looked at him, his frown slowly loosened, and his tense face gradually turned expressionless.
Zuo Li panicked and said fiercely: "Yes, I will go check it out right now."
Liu Bian ignored him and turned to look outside the palace.
There are only three people in the world today who have the courage, ability, and motive to murder Empress Dowager Dong: him, Empress Dowager He, and He Jin.
He didn't. If Empress Dowager He wanted to, she would not let Empress Dowager Dong go.
Then there is only one person left.
Liu Bian also remembered that the Empress Dowager Dong in history was poisoned to death by He Jin.
This uncle is stupid and arrogant!
"Okay, just today."
Liu Bian muttered to himself.
When Pan Yin listened, his heart felt like thunder and his scalp was numb.
No one knows more than Pan Yin. The words 'just for today' frightened Pan Yin.
Zuo Li naturally didn't understand, but he felt that the atmosphere was a bit strange, and his expression became cautious, and he did not dare to express his anger.
"Little man, little man, please leave!" Huangfu Jian said in a trembling voice.
Liu Bian retracted his thoughts, glanced at him, and said, "Go ahead. I'll see you again when I have time."
Huangfu Jian shook his long legs, crawled backwards, stood up, turned around and ran away.
Liu Bian looked at his back and said softly: "Before that, we have to make some preparations."
Originally, he didn't plan to take action against He Jin today, but after these things happened, he no longer planned to tolerate He Jin.
Although it's a little hasty, it won't cause a big mess.
Liu Bian looked at Yuan Wei, who looked like an ordinary old man in the small pavilion. His eyes flickered and he said, "With him here, it's easy to clean up any trouble."
After careful consideration in his mind, Liu Bian let out a breath and said, "Send someone to keep an eye on the Queen Mother's palace. If there is anything unusual, come and tell me immediately."
There is no empress dowager of the Han Dynasty who does not take the throne before the court. The empress dowager He also had this idea. Furthermore, the person Liu Bian wanted to deal with was her brother.
"Yes." Pan Yin said with a trembling tone.
Liu Bian continued: "When the general enters the palace, I order Jian Shuo to hold my military talisman and guard the palace."
"Yes." Pan Yin said more cautiously.
Liu Bian looked at Zuo Li out of the corner of his eye and said, "Take some people and keep an eye on the ministers' mansions. Any changes must be recorded in detail and reported to me."
Zuo Li didn't understand yet. He was frightened and excited at the same time. He raised his hand and said, "The villain accepts the order."
After arranging these, Liu Bian rubbed his face, walked towards the small pavilion, and said: "Go, remember to prepare some food for Sangong and the others. I will meet the patriarch of the Yuan family again."
Pan Yin and Zuo Li responded, each with their own emotions, and left in a hurry.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."
Before Liu Bian had taken a few steps, Pan disappeared and returned, looking excited and eager. He came behind Liu Bian and said: "Your Majesty, we are here!"
"Who's arrived?"
Liu Bian turned to look at him, but looking at Pan Yin's expression, his expression suddenly changed and he said in a deep voice: "So fast!?"
Pan Yin said: "Yes, we have arrived at Chengming Gate."
Liu Bian gritted his teeth and his face was as hard as iron.
He has been waiting for this day for too long!
Liu Bian took deep breaths, forced himself to calm down, and said, "Does the general already know?"
Pan Yin paused for a moment and said: "General Chariot and Cavalry was worried about something changing, so he returned to Beijing as quickly as possible. He didn't have time to inform us in advance. When we arrived at the city gate, the entire Luoyang City should know about it soon."
"He did the right thing!"
Liu Bian said without hesitation.
He walked back and forth, his thoughts racing.
Huangfu Song returned to Beijing early, which somewhat disrupted his arrangements and failed to lure He Jin into the palace in advance.
Suddenly, Liu Bian looked determined and said in a deep voice: "According to the plan, let him enter the palace!"
"Yes." Pan Yin responded and turned around.
"Block the news and don't let the Queen Mother know about it for the time being." Liu Bian said again.
"Yes, I understand." Pan Yin quickly responded and hurried to make arrangements.
He Jin had just calmed down the Yulin army, returned home to take a bath, and was about to enter the palace when he heard the news that Huangfu Song had entered the city with his army.
He Jin was so shocked that he ran all the way from the back hall to the front hall. Looking at Chunyu Qiong who reported the news, he shouted: "Who asked him to return to Beijing? How many troops did he bring with him!?"
Although He Jin was stupid, he also understood that if an army not controlled by him suddenly entered Luoyang City, the situation in the court would change drastically in an instant!
Chunyu Qiong was also panicked and said: "I don't know, I don't know. He appeared suddenly. There was no report before. He opened the city gate with your majesty's tiger talisman and has now entered the city. General, what's going on?" manage?"
When He Jin heard the word "Tiger Talisman", he didn't understand why. The flesh on his face twitched with anger, as fierce as a wolf.
"General, Your Majesty sent Xiao Huangmen to deliver the edict and invite the General to enter the palace." At this time, a servant came in and said.
Chunyu Qiong immediately said urgently: "General, you can't enter the palace!"
He Jin's chest was about to burst with anger. He gritted his teeth and made a humming sound. He wanted to draw his sword and kill people, his eyes were extremely gloomy.
He knew very well that his eldest nephew suddenly sent Huangfu Song to lead his troops to Beijing without telling him, either for others or to deal with him!
But He Jin didn't understand. He was the one who helped Liu Bian up. He was Liu Bian's uncle. Why did Liu Bian go with him and deliberately deal with him?
"Enter the palace!"
He Jin couldn't figure it out, yelled, and walked out quickly.
He was going to find Liu Bian to find out!
At this time, Xun You came in from the outside, looked at He Jin and said: "General, after entering the palace, don't talk too much. Everything is subject to His Majesty's wishes. Don't argue or change things!"
He Jin didn't like him at all, and he couldn't listen to him at this time, so he walked away angrily.
Chunyu Qiong wanted to pursue him, but Xun You held him back and said, "Your Majesty summons you, how can the general refuse?"
Chunyu Qiong was frightened and said with trembling lips, "That, this, but...hey!"
In the carriage, He Jin was holding a saber in his hand, the corners of his face were twitching, and his eyes were bloodshot, as if he wanted to choose someone to devour.
He Jin entered the palace without any hindrance. He was led by the eunuch and went straight to the small pavilion where Liu Bian was.
He had a hard face and acted as if no one else was watching him along the way. His steps were fast and he was extremely angry.
As soon as he approached the pavilion, He Jin saw Liu Bian. Yuan Wei was not in his eyes at all, and he shouted angrily: "Liu Bian! What are you going to do! I am your uncle, and I helped you up. Without me, where would you be?" Today is your day! You have to deal with me!"
Yuan Wei had seen He Jin a long time ago. Seeing that he was still there, he felt a little relieved, but when he heard his words, he knew he was going to be bad!
Liu Bian sat still, took a sip of tea slowly, and said without raising his head: "General, your words alone are enough to insult your three tribes."
He Jin entered the pavilion, looked down at Liu Bian condescendingly, his face twisted with anger, and shouted: "I helped you sit on the throne, but you want to bully my clan. Is there such a nephew in the world? Without me, you can control it Are you living in the imperial court? Without me, can you deal with those people!?"
Seeing He Jin like this, Yuan Wei sighed inwardly and shook his head.
How did this man become a powerful general?
Liu Bian stood up and looked at him.
Just as He Jin was about to speak, seven or eight imperial guards suddenly rushed over, holding He Jin down and kneeling in front of Liu Bian.
He Jin struggled violently and shouted: "Let me go! Let me go! Liu Bian, I am your uncle!"
Liu Bian expressionless, looked down at him, let him shout, and said calmly: "Uncle, you have been dismissed from office."
He Jin, who was yelling, trembled violently, raised his head, and looked at Liu Bian with extremely surprised eyes.
He was angry. He had been angry from the time he was in the house to here. He had always wanted to question Liu Bian, but he had never thought about the consequences.
Until Liu Bian's words, "Uncle, you have been dismissed from office."
He suddenly realized that his nephew was really attacking him!
Immediately, his eyes opened angrily and he shouted desperately: "Liu Bian, I am your uncle, I am your mother's brother! Queen Mother, Queen Mother, I want to see the Queen Mother!"
