Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 3 Questioning

"Bullshit!"

Jian Shuo was furious, but suddenly stopped talking because the imperial guards had already entered Fanglin Garden not far away. He struggled in his heart and said hatefully, "Your Majesty can really save me?"

Pan Yin's sallow face was full of panic. He hesitated and whispered, "Emperor, there is the general in front and Zhang Rang and others behind. His Majesty said that only he can save you."

Jian Shuo's face was uncertain. After a long while, he turned around and said, "Everyone, follow me!"

He had no other choice. The Twelve Eunuchs were originally one and the same, and since he controlled the Imperial Guards, his status was even more special. Now Zhang Rang and others wanted to use him as a scapegoat, and He Jin was eyeing him covetously. He had no way out!

A sparse sound of footsteps was heard, and Jian Shuo looked back, and saw that there were only a dozen people left.

He was furious and wanted to say something to boost morale, but suddenly he saw Yuan Shao appear at the door not far away, so he immediately turned around and ran.

"Don't run, you eunuch Jian Shuo!" Yuan Shao shouted loudly when he saw him. He put on armor and held a gun, and chased after him on horseback.

The imperial guards shouted so loudly that the sound shook the plants and trees in Fanglin Garden, making them tremble.

When the imperial guards appeared, Yuan Shao didn't care whether they were friend or foe and just hacked them to death, then chased after Jian Shuo with all his might.

Jian Shuo didn't dare to boost morale. Under the guidance of Pan Yin, he went straight to Jingfu Palace.

Guo Sheng, one of the Twelve Attendants, who was ambushing Jian Shuo not far away, saw Jian Shuo walking away from another road. Seeing Yuan Shao's aggressive momentum, he did not dare to stay any longer and left quickly as well.

"Eunuch thief, where are you going?" Yuan Shao saw Guo Sheng, who had more men and horses, so he turned directly to Guo Sheng.

"Stop him!" Guo Sheng shouted and turned around and ran.

Yuan Shao led his men to charge forward and quickly killed all of Guo Sheng's men, then continued to chase Jian Shuo.

Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Empress Dowager He was very anxious. She kept looking out the door and asked from time to time: "Why hasn't the general come yet?"

Zhang Rang and others knelt on the ground, looking at each other, and no one dared to speak.

He Jin didn't come now, obviously he wanted to catch all the twelve eunuchs in one fell swoop and had no intention of stopping.

They now hoped that Guo Sheng could kill Jian Shuo and take over Jian Shuo's imperial guards, so that Jian Shuo could take the blame and they could also deal with He Jin with the troops.

Empress Dowager He was in a state of panic, and Liu Bian was also uneasy.

Although He Jin was his uncle, he would certainly not kill him, but this man was too powerful, indecisive, and did all kinds of stupid things. If he was allowed to kill all the Twelve Eunuchs and monopolize power, wouldn't he become a decoration or a puppet?

He is now a figurehead emperor without any power at all. No matter whether he falls into the hands of He Jin or the Twelve Eunuchs, he will not have a good life.

"Your Highness the Empress Dowager..." Pan Yin came in first and just started to greet and speak, but before he could finish his words, Jian Shuo rushed in with his men.

He held a big knife in his hand and glared at Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and the others. They were covered in blood, had disheveled hair and were filled with murderous intent.

Zhang Rang and the others were startled. They all got up and hid behind Empress Dowager He, saying urgently, "Your Majesty, save us."

Empress Dowager He was also shocked and her face turned pale, but she quickly protected Liu Bian and said to Jian Shuo in a trembling voice, "Jian Shuo, are you going to rebel?"

Liu Bian took a deep breath, stared at Jian Shuo, and waited for his next step.

Should a desperate person do something desperate, or should he try to survive?

Although Jian Shuo hated Zhang Rang and others who betrayed him, he did not lose his mind. He looked at Empress Dowager He, then stared at Liu Bian. After a moment, he fell to the ground and shouted, "I am innocent. Please save my life, Your Majesty!"

wooden club!

Liu Bian breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this guy was not confused. Seeing that Empress Dowager He was about to speak, Liu Bian stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Jian Shuo, I forgive your sins. Come, tell the general and the three ministers to go to Deyang Palace to wait for orders! Tell the eight captains of Xiyuan to withdraw their troops immediately, leave the palace, and wait on the spot. Otherwise, they will be treated as rebels and will not be forgiven! In addition, please ask grandmother and brother to come together. I have something to say."

When Empress Dowager He saw her usually timid son suddenly stand in front of her and say so many words, she couldn't help but be startled. She turned around and pulled Liu Bian and said, "Bian'er, you..."

Liu Bian pretended to be calm and comforted Queen Mother He, saying, "Don't worry, mother, I'm here, nothing will happen. Now we have to control the situation, the Forbidden Palace must not be in chaos!"

Empress Dowager He didn't know what to do for a moment. She looked at Liu Bian, then turned to Zhang Rang and others out of habit.

Zhang Rang and the others were about to speak when they heard this, but Liu Bian spoke first, "You were all left to me by my father. Even if you are guilty, I will be the one to punish you. I will never allow outsiders to harm you! I will discuss this with the general later."

Zhang Rang and the others looked at the little emperor, whom they had never cared about before, hesitated, looked at each other, and then all prostrated themselves and said, "We thank your Majesty for your mercy."

Seeing that Zhang Rang and the others did not cause any trouble, Liu Bian looked at Jian Shuo and said, "The emperor has entrusted you with the command of the eight commanders of the Western Garden, which shows his trust in you. I will not allow anyone to harm you. I ask you, how many people do you have?"

Jian Shuo was uneasy, and knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Chunyu Qiong and others have rebelled, and I only have more than 20 people left."

'enough. '

Liu Bian said decisively: "Take your men and escort me and my mother to Deyang Palace immediately!"

"Yes!" Jian Shuo stood up, put away his weapon, glanced coldly at Zhang Rang and others, and walked in front.

Liu Bian patted Empress Dowager He's hand, frowned, and strode outside.

Empress Dowager He was now confused and flustered. She did not refute but followed Liu Bian out of Jingfu Palace and turned to Deyang Palace.

Before he had gone far, Yuan Shao rushed over with a knife in hand, shouting, "Die, you eunuch!"

There were scattered imperial guards all around, but Yuan Shao didn't care about anything and just killed anyone he saw, all the way to Liu Bian.

The killing was very thorough, with corpses everywhere. He even led his troops to surround Liu Bian and his entourage.

Jian Shuo didn't expect Yuan Shao to be so ruthless. Fear was in his eyes, but he still stood in front of Liu Bian and Queen Mother He and shouted, "Yuan Shao, you are plotting treason!"

Yuan Shao ignored him and marched over with his troops, shouting, "Eunuchs! I will kill you all today!"

Seeing Yuan Shao coming towards them with a knife in his hand, he was mad with anger, and Empress Dowager He, Zhang Rang and others were so frightened that they could not utter a word.

Liu Bian clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. He knew that the most critical moment had come. He had no choice but to step forward and stand in front of Jian Shuo. He shouted at Yuan Shao, "Yuan Shao! I'm here. Do you want to kill me too?"

Yuan Shao paused when he saw Liu Bian coming out. He was covered in blood and held the knife at an angle, with blood dripping from the tip. He looked at Liu Bian and said coldly, "Your Majesty, the eunuch thief has usurped power, framed loyal officials, killed innocent people, and brought chaos to the world. I am here to rectify the emperor and eliminate the thief. Please get out of the way!"

Liu Bian did not expect Yuan Shao to be so disrespectful to him as the emperor. He began to panic, but his face became more and more majestic. He shouted, "How dare you! This is the forbidden palace! You led your troops in without permission, and even killed us in front of me. Your family has been three dukes for four generations, and you have been extremely favored. Are you not satisfied? Are you trying to usurp the throne?"

Yuan Shao's face changed slightly, and he immediately knelt on one knee and said, "I dare not! I am here to kill the eunuch thief..."

Seeing that Yuan Shao was suppressed, Liu Bian, who was surrounded by imperial guards, did not dare to act recklessly. He snorted coldly and said, "I have ordered the general and the three ministers to wait for orders in Deyang Palace. You must restrain the troops and horses now and do not act recklessly. You take 20 people with me to Deyang Palace. If you make any reckless remarks or move, you will be killed immediately!"