Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 5 Still Can't

The other ministers followed suit and sat up straight. Although they did not say anything, they all tried to stop him.

It was not just because the Yuan family had three dukes in four generations and had great prestige, but also because Yuan Shao's decision to lead his troops into the palace was their collective support and decision, either explicitly or implicitly.

The civil service group's hatred for the eunuch party has been going on for a long time, and they have long wanted to wipe them out completely!

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Liu Bian ignored He Jin and turned to Zhang Rang and the others, saying, "As eunuchs, you don't want to serve the emperor, but are so bold and reckless, with evil intentions, and intend to depose the emperor! Jian Shuo, take all these eleven people to the Forbidden Palace and detain them. I want to know everything!"

Jian Shuo was already worried about being a scapegoat, and when he saw that Liu Bian was going to punish Zhang Rang and his gang, he was excited and said immediately, "I obey your orders. Come on, capture him!"

Zhang Rang and the others were startled and fell to their knees. Before they could say anything, they heard footsteps rushing out of the other side door: "No!"

Liu Bian turned his head and saw an elegant old woman over fifty years old with gray hair walking out with a child of seven or eight years old. She looked gloomy and said to Liu Bian, "They are all the close ministers of the late emperor. You want to arrest them as soon as you ascend the throne today. You are really filial!"

The crying and shouting of Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Guo Sheng and others stopped instantly. They looked at Queen Dowager Dong and Liu Xie, and then looked at Liu Bian.

The outer court officials did not respect him, and the inner palace did not allow him to do so. Liu Bian felt angry and looked at Jian Shuo coldly, saying, "What are you waiting for!"

Jian Shuo was startled and shouted, "Take him away!"

The imperial guards, who obeyed Jian Shuo's orders, immediately rushed towards Zhang Rang, Guo Sheng and the other eleven eunuchs left behind by Emperor Ling.

"Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager, please save us..." Everyone cried out to Empress Dowager He again, their voices were very sad and came from the bottom of their hearts.

"Liu Bian!"

Before Empress Dowager He could say anything, Empress Dowager Dong glared at Liu Bian and shouted, "You are disobeying your grandmother! This is unfilial!"

The Han Dynasty still attached great importance to filial piety. Except for the scoundrel who founded the country, almost all descendants had harems interfering in politics, and the emperor had very limited room for resistance.

But Liu Bian ignored him and just stared at Jian Shuo.

Jian Shuo had no way out. Facing Liu Bian's cold eyes, he waved his hand and said, "Take him away!"

Zhang Rang and others kept crying and shouting, but were still dragged away by the imperial guards.

Empress Dowager Dong's face turned blue with anger. She was so angry that she couldn't utter complete words. She could only glare at Liu Bian and say "okay, okay".

Empress Dowager He did not say anything. She had been deceived by Zhang Rang and his people before. She never expected that this group of people would collude with Empress Dowager Dong to try to seize the throne from her son!

Seeing Zhang Rang and others being captured, she felt happy and couldn't help but glance at Empress Dowager Dong with pride.

Liu Bian ignored Empress Dowager Dong, dealt with Zhang Rang and others, then stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at He Jin who was kneeling on the ground with an expressionless face and a majestic look.

Now, it is time to deal with Yuan Shao.

He Jin and Liu Bian looked at each other and immediately understood, and a look of hesitation appeared on their fierce faces.

He Jin was certainly happy that Liu Bian dealt with Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and other eunuchs who competed with him for power, but Yuan Shao entered the palace on his orders and was his man!

Ding Gong, Liu Hong, Liu Yu, Shang Shu Wang Yun and others from the Three Dukes remained silent. They were celebrating the handling of the Ten Attendants, but in their opinion, Yuan Shao was not wrong.

To eradicate traitors for the country has been their wish for many years!

However, faced with the new emperor who had just ascended the throne and was strong and decisive, they could not directly confront him.

Therefore, silence.

Liu Bian could see what they were thinking, and he looked directly at He Jin and said, "General, are you going to disobey my order?"

The flesh on He Jin's face twitched and he felt a little annoyed. Why was this nephew, who usually didn't dare to speak loudly to him, so aggressive today?

He suddenly raised his head and looked around Liu Bian with a fierce expression.

In his heart, this eldest nephew has always been timid and cowardly. Someone must have instigated him to behave like this today!

When other court officials saw this scene, their faces turned pale and they were filled with alarm!

Is He Jin going to disobey the emperor's order in public? !

The confrontation between the emperor and his subjects has always been a bad omen!

Liu Bian's sudden action scared everyone.

Queen Mother Dong hugged Liu Xie tightly, watching nervously and coldly.

Empress Dowager He was still in a panic and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Jian Shuo had been guarding Liu Bian and was also very nervous.

He Jin is too powerful, and now most of the imperial guards in the palace are under his control. If things go wrong, He Jin could order Yuan Shao to wield his sword again and kill whoever they want to kill!

The repeated silence of the courtiers made Liu Bian even more furious and nervous, but he had no way out. He gritted his teeth and said calmly, "General, I am asking you a question. Are you going to disobey my order?"

He Jin didn't find anyone who could instigate Liu Bian in this way. Seeing Liu Bian asking questions again, he became even angrier and his expression became more ferocious.

Liu Bian's words pushed both of them to the edge of the cliff.

If He Jin did not agree to deal with Yuan Shao, the emperor and his ministers, uncle and nephew would fall out in front of all the civil and military officials in the court, and the consequences would be unimaginable.

If He Jin agreed, it would mean that he, the great general, would be slapped hard in the face at this special moment. Not only would it be unbearable for him mentally, but it would also be a huge blow to his authority!

After He Jin quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind, the flesh on his face twitched, and after a burst of anger, he said, "Yuan Shao is guilty. Come, take him to the Supreme Court. I want to interrogate him personally."

This was a solution that He Jin came up with out of helplessness. He took Yuan Shao to the Supreme Court, and he had the final say on what crime Yuan Shao committed.

Immediately, the imperial guards stepped forward, arrested Yuan Shao and led him out.

Yuan Shao didn't say a word, threw away the knife in his hand, remained calm, and went to the market with righteous indignation, and walked out of Deyang Palace on his own.

After Yuan Shao left, everyone in Deyang Palace seemed to breathe a sigh of relief for some unknown reason.

Empress Dowager He's tense expression gradually relaxed, and she gave He Jin a forced smile.

Jian Shuo's heart was pounding, and his eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Liu Bian.

Although the Three Dukes and Wang Yun and others were not so happy with Yuan Shao being taken away, the confrontation between the monarch and his subjects had ended, and their frozen expressions gradually relaxed.

Only He Jin had a face as hard as steel, eyes fierce and angry, and he suppressed his anger.

He never expected that his own nephew, whom he had personally helped to get to the top, would go against him on the first day!

Liu Bian's hands, which were tightly clenched behind his back, suddenly loosened. He was shocked to find that not only were his palms sweaty, but they were even bleeding, and his back was icy cold!

Liu Bian's body shuddered, and he forced himself to control himself. He straightened his neck, lowered his head slightly, and said with sore eyes, "Jian Shuo, draft the decree."

Jian Shuo was startled, and quickly raised his hand and said, "I'm here."

Everyone in Deyang Palace was looking at Liu Bian. They all had a look of surprise and doubt, and had no idea what the young emperor who had just ascended the throne was going to do!

Everything he did today was beyond their expectations!