Han Dynasty Achievements

Chapter 87 It's Wrong After All

Hearing this, Empress Dowager He's face really changed. She stood up suddenly and asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

Liu Bian's face was stiff and he didn't feel much. He smiled and said, "When have I ever lied to my mother? Have I ever regretted anything I promised my mother?"

There was some struggle in Empress Dowager He's eyes. After a moment of helplessness, she had to reveal the truth: "Bian'er, the He family has received great favors in the past. Without that benefactor, there would be no mother, and you would not be where you are today. He is not pleading for the Yuan family, he just doesn't want to start a massacre. You, you should not kill so many people. You are the emperor, you must be benevolent..."

Liu Bian would naturally not let the Yuan family go. As the saying goes, if you don't cut the grass at its roots, it will grow again when the spring breeze blows. Especially for a family like the Yuan family, they must be wiped out, otherwise there is no telling what kind of trouble will come in the future.

Liu Bian could no longer hold on, so he said, "Mother, the officials in the court have different thoughts, and it is difficult to guess who they are. They should not be trusted. The imperial decree cannot be issued."

After Liu Bian finished speaking, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Empress Dowager He became anxious and went forward to call out to him. Seeing that Liu Bian was feverish and sweating, she went to urge the doctor.

Not long after, Tang Ji came back and the two women hurriedly fed Liu Bian medicine.

This whole process lasted for half an hour, and only when Liu Bian was safe did Empress Dowager He breathe a sigh of relief and walk out of the bedroom.

Tang Mao followed behind Empress Dowager He in silence.

Empress Dowager He was very conflicted. As the current empress dowager, she was very eager to repay the great favor, but her son was obviously more important, which made her hesitant.

"Governor Tang, what do you think I should do?" Empress Dowager He asked as she walked slowly.

Tang Mao had been waiting for Empress Dowager He to ask a question, and immediately said, "Empress Dowager, I think that a bloodthirsty ruler is not the behavior of a wise ruler."

Empress Dowager He frowned. In her heart, it didn’t matter whether the ruler was wise or not, her son’s throne was the most important.

The father-in-law actually didn't help his son-in-law. She felt a little dissatisfied with this relative.

Outside the palace gate.

As time went by, many people began to feel anxious.

Xun You and Zhong Yao went to the palace several times to ask to see Liu Bian, but were turned away by Pan Yin.

Si Tu Ding Gong and Si Kong Liu Hong never showed up from beginning to end.

Zuo Li deployed personnel throughout Luoyang City, waiting to arrest people and confiscate their properties.

Outside Luoyang City, Cao Cao and Xu Rong joined forces and were almost at Runan County.

In front of the gate of Yuan Mansion.

Yang Biao, Dong Zhuo and Wang Yun did not say anything and waited quietly.

Yang Biao and Dong Zhuo were somewhat indifferent, but Wang Yun was the most determined. He vowed in his heart that he must get rid of the Yuan family today!

A fast horse came running from the direction of the palace. The guard jumped on the horse and landed behind Wang Yun. He stepped forward and whispered, "My Lord, there is nothing unusual in the palace, and there is no decree."

Wang Yun immediately turned to Yang Biao and Dong Zhuo and said, "I want to take action. Please make the decision!"

Yang Biao had already calmed down and just nodded.

Dong Zhuo sat up straight, drew his sword, and shouted, "The Yuan family is breaking the law, they deserve to be killed! If anyone tries to stop us, I'll kill them on the spot!"

The imperial guards, who had been prepared, rushed to the door quickly, broke it open with almost no effort, and swarmed in.

The backyard of Yuan Mansion.

Servants kept coming to report, and the originally peaceful Yuan Mansion suddenly became a mess.

The women and children of the Yuan family were crying and shouting, and the servants were also in a panic.

Yuan Kui stood up slowly with a blank expression on his face, leaning on his crutches, and looked quietly in the direction of the gate, saying softly: "One wrong step, all wrong steps."

He has been having a strange thought recently. If Yuan Shao had wiped out the eunuch party when he led his troops into the palace for the first time, would there not have been so many problems afterwards?

Or, if He Jin failed to kill the eunuch party and was killed instead, and Dong Zhuo entered the capital, wouldn't the situation be completely different?

Yuan Ji stood beside him, his face as hard as iron, gritting his teeth.

Behind him were several cousins, holding swords in their hands, looking ready to fight to the death.

Seeing the imperial guards rushing over, Yuan Wei said, "Forget it. Perhaps you can still keep your life."

Yuan Ji said nothing. He didn't believe it at all. At this point, how could the Yuan family survive?

The imperial guards rushed over, and although some servants resisted, they had no chance or possibility at all. Including Yuan Wei, more than 20 direct descendants of the Yuan family were all captured.

Wang Yun sat on his horse, looking down at the prisoner Yuan Wei, and suddenly he felt proud and said loudly, "Take them all to the Supreme Court!"

The imperial guards obeyed the order and escorted the Yuan family to the Supreme Court.

Countless people who dared not show their heads but kept staring at the Yuan family saw this scene, and the news quickly spread throughout the entire Luoyang city.

Wang Yun was escorting the Yuan family and suddenly turned to the military officer behind him and asked, "Where are the Yuan family's followers?"

The military officer said, "I was ordered to arrest the Yuan family, and I don't know the rest."

Wang Yun frowned. He only arrested the Yuan family but didn't have the list of their accomplices. Glancing at the Yuan family members in the prison car, his face darkened. He said, "Go to the Supreme Court as soon as possible, interrogate them strictly, and order them to hand over the list of their accomplices!"

The imperial guards responded and accelerated their advance.

At the same time, troops from the Huangmen Beisi Prison were spread all over Luoyang City, arresting people according to the list.

Guangyang Gate.

Zuo Li was in a teahouse not far away. He saw people coming and going at the city gate. Another one was recognized and taken away. He turned around and said to the Zhonghuangmen beside him with a smile: "Whose number is this?"

The Zhonghuangmen laughed and said, "This is the seventh one."

Zuo Li's eyes were filled with sinister smiles as he said, "These people didn't know how to run away long ago. They are really stupid to run away now."

The Zhonghuangmen was about to agree, but suddenly asked, "Your Excellency, then, am I seeing things wrong? Why does he look so much like General Dong?"

Zuo Li was startled and looked in the direction of his sight. In a caravan transporting grains, Dong Zhuo, who was wearing coarse cloth, was seen. Even though he was in disguise, his tall figure and conspicuous red lips betrayed him.

Zuo Li's snow-white face turned gloomy, and he laughed, "Go and tell them to close the city gates. All the city gates are closed. Have someone keep an eye on Dong Zhuo and don't let him escape from the capital!"

"Yes." Zhonghuangmen responded and trotted away quickly.

On the street, the man pretending to be a strong man pushing a cart could not help but get excited as he saw he was about to reach the city gate.

As long as he leaves this city gate, he will be a local emperor again. He no longer has to please people everywhere in the capital and live in fear every day!

"Under orders, close the city gate!" The Yulin Army guarding the gate shouted, and then the city gate was quickly closed.

Li Su, who was standing behind Dong Zhuo, saw this and whispered, "Lord Dong, I'm afraid the court has reacted and closed the city gates to prevent Yuan's followers from escaping."

Dong Zhuo was suspicious and asked, "Then, is there any other way?"

He couldn't stay in Luoyang City for a moment longer.

Li Su saw the city gate guards coming over and said hurriedly, "Mr. Dong, we can't get away for now, let's go back and discuss it."

A flash of hatred appeared on Dong Zhuo's face. He was filled with rage and unwillingness, but he could only turn around and follow the convoy.

Zuo Li had a full view of them. When he saw Dong Zhuo coming back, he looked even more pleased and shouted, "Let's go to other gates to see if there are any other ministers who want to leave the city."

There were more than twenty people following Zuo Li from behind and in front, clearing the way on both sides, with great momentum.

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