Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 4 Your Majesty, You Can’t

Yuan Shao did not have the courage to rebel, and after hesitating for a while, he said, "I obey your order."

He was unwilling, but he could not go against the new emperor.

Liu Bian smelled the blood in the air and looked at the corpses around him, his heart beating like a drum. He had never imagined such a scene.

He gritted his teeth and said in a cold voice: "Everyone, follow me."

Jian Shuo felt a little relieved, but still be wary of Yuan Shao. He led the guards in front of Liu Bian and headed straight for Deyang Palace.

Empress Dowager He walked beside Liu Bian and wanted to grab his arm several times, but she didn't dare. She felt that her son was very different today, and his courage really surprised her.

Liu Bian seemed expressionless, but in fact his heart was in his throat. He looked straight ahead and walked towards Deyang Palace under the leadership of Jian Shuo.

Along the way, there were corpses everywhere, including eunuchs, palace maids, and imperial guards. There were also many people hiding in the rooms, and they did not dare to show up when they saw Liu Bian's large group.

Just by walking this short distance, Liu Bian could guess that at least half of the people in the palace were missing.

As the eight captains of the Xiyuan Imperial Guard, they most likely suffered heavy losses after killing each other.

Liu Bian had a tense face and knitted brows, and didn't say much. He was constantly thinking in his mind how to deal with He Jin and his ministers later.

A group of people came to Deyang Palace. He Jin and the three highest officials, namely, Minister of the Interior Ding Gong, Minister of Works Liu Hong, Grand Commandant Liu Yu, Minister of the Chancellery Wang Yun, and Counselor Cai Yong were all there.

Seeing Jian Shuo guarding Liu Bian, Queen Mother He, and Zhang Rang and others coming in from the side door, everyone had different expressions. They also caught a glimpse of Yuan Shao behind them, and couldn't help but look at each other, feeling confused.

He Jin held the hilt of the knife in his right hand, his face fierce and his eyes full of murderous intent, and strode forward, saying, "Queen Dowager, today I am here to eliminate the thief, let me kill this Jian Shuo!"

The others did not move, their hearts were as tense as strings, and they were extremely nervous.

Today's "upright king eliminates thieves" is actually a palace coup. It is hard to say how it will evolve and who will win or lose!

Liu Bian looked at He Jin approaching, his scalp tingling, his face cold, and he said in a deep voice: "General, you led your troops into the forbidden palace without permission, what do you want to do?"

As soon as this big hat was put on, everyone in the hall changed color.

He Jin was not in a hurry, the flesh on his face twitching, looking more and more ferocious, and said: "Your Majesty, the eunuch party is disrupting politics and framing loyal officials. The whole world is angry, and they are even trying to abolish the legitimate heir and establish a concubine, and control the imperial lineage of our Han Dynasty. I really can't tolerate it! Therefore, I and my colleagues have decided to correct the emperor and eliminate the thieves, support Your Majesty, and kill the eunuch thieves!"

He Jin spoke in a dignified manner. The three ministers in the hall as well as Wang Yun, Cai Yong and others all had solemn expressions and did not say a word.

Zhang Rang, Guo Sheng and the other eleven attendants were all terrified. They knelt on the ground and cried to Liu Bian, "Your Majesty, we are all the close ministers of the late emperor. We are loyal and have never overstepped the boundaries. Your Majesty is the legitimate son of the Empress Dowager and the crown prince of the Eastern Palace. How can we change your majesty? The general and his men led troops into the Forbidden Palace without permission. This is an act of treason with ulterior motives! We dare not speak nonsense and have served the late emperor and the Empress Dowager with all our heart. Please understand, Your Majesty..."

Eleven of the Twelve Eunuchs, except Jian Shuo, cried and tried their best to play the victim.

This scene caused He Jin and others' blood pressure to rise sharply and their anger surged.

He Jin's eyes widened, and he was about to draw his sword to kill these eunuchs on the spot.

Liu Bian was quick-witted and raised his hand to stop He Jin's action. He said coldly, "General, the Twelve Attendants are eunuchs. Even if they make mistakes, I will handle them. It is not your turn to lead troops into the Forbidden Palace! You are now second to none and have great power in the court. Now you have led troops into the Forbidden Palace and are killing people wantonly. You don't take me seriously at all! General! Are you tired of sitting in the general's chair and want to change the chair?"

As soon as these words were spoken, He Jin, the three ministers, and even Empress Dowager He and others were all horrified.

At this point in the situation, theoretically speaking, this is indeed possible!

He Jin was stunned for a moment. He really had never thought of this before. He immediately said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I just want to get rid of the thieves and support the country!"

Taiwei Liu Yu saw that the situation was not going well, so he quickly interrupted and said, "Your Majesty, it is true that the general was wrong to lead his troops into the palace, but the general is loyal to your majesty and to the Han Dynasty, and heaven and earth can bear witness to this. Your Majesty, please do not listen to the eunuchs' slander and wrongly accuse the loyal and good people."

Empress Dowager He reacted at this moment, took Liu Bian's hand and said, "Bian'er, you were appointed as the legitimate wife by your uncle. This Jian Shuo and Empress Dowager Dong..."

"Mother!"

Liu Bian interrupted Empress Dowager He, turned to look at her, and said, "Mother, I am the crown prince, and it is natural for me to succeed to the throne. It is in accordance with the will of heaven and has nothing to do with anyone else."

Empress Dowager He was stunned when she saw Liu Bian's expression. She opened her mouth but couldn't speak. She felt that her Bian had changed and she didn't recognize him anymore.

Seeing that Empress Dowager He had been frightened, Liu Bian immediately turned to Liu Yu and said in a cold voice: "What do you mean by eunuchs and traitors? Why didn't you lead troops to attack the Forbidden Palace when my father was still alive, but on the day I ascended the throne? If you attack the Forbidden Palace today, will you depose Huo Guang and enthrone him tomorrow? Or will you do the same as Wang Mang's usurpation?"

"I dare not!" Liu Yu fell to the ground and said loudly, his heart filled with horror.

In his impression, the emperor who had just succeeded to the throne was timid and cowardly, crying at the slightest provocation, and his statements were always disjointed and unclear. How come he was so clear and organized today, and every word he said was heart-touching?

The court officials also looked shocked and doubtful. Every word from the new emperor was full of accusations, which made them feel suffocated.

He Jin stared with a fierce look on his face. He wanted to argue but couldn't utter a word.

He was originally a butcher and had little knowledge and experience. He really wanted someone to talk to him and give him an excuse.

Si Tu Ding Gong, Si Kong Liu Hong, Shang Shu Wang Yun, Yi Lang Cai Yong and others had different expressions, some were shocked and some were puzzled.

Without giving them a chance to respond, Liu Bian turned around and shouted at Yuan Shao, "Your Yuan family has been loyal for generations, with three officials in four generations and many benefactors. Are your Yuan family elders so loyal to the emperor? Killing the eunuchs in the Southern Palace and besieging the emperor in the Northern Palace, is this what loyal ministers and generals have done since ancient times? Do you still have the law in your eyes? Do you still have me? Where is the dignity and prestige of the Han Dynasty?!"

Yuan Shao was shocked. He looked at Liu Bian and opened his mouth, but could not utter a word.

Heart-breaking!

He couldn't explain such heart-piercing words for a moment!

Liu Bian's angry shout also made the three ministers and other court officials look frightened. Who could bear such a rebuke?

The flesh on He Jin's face was as hard as iron, and his eyes seemed to be burning with anger.

Liu Bian had his hands clenched tightly behind his back, his back was stiff, his neck was rigid, and his brows were furrowed.

To others, this was extreme anger, but in fact only he himself knew that this was nervousness and fear!

This is not a good idea. If some idiot jumps out and confronts him head-on, or even rushes over desperately and stabs him twice, he will be finished.

'fine!'

Liu Bian was glad that he didn't have a club, but he knew that was not enough. After a moment, he snorted coldly and said, "Come here, take Yuan Shao to the prison and interrogate him strictly!"

"No!"

He Jin raised his head suddenly and said loudly.

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