Why were both Han Dynasty destroyed by eunuchs and relatives?

It's easy to understand that the eunuch is in power. After all, he often accompanies the emperor, and it is not uncommon for future generations to see it. And the relatives seem to be exclusive to the big man. Liu Bei originally thought that the emperor was young when he ascended the throne, so the queen mother was autocratic, so he supported his relatives. Legacy to the next generation.

However, when he puts himself in his shoes and lives in the moment. Only then did I gradually understand that although the crux of my relatives came from the Queen Mother. But the reason why the Queen Mother was able to rule was because of women's rights.

Maybe. Among the dynasties, the Han Dynasty had the highest status of women.

Women can not only remarry, enjoy the inheritance rights stipulated by the Han law, operate granges, shops, and various industries, but also be knighted. He had his own food and many servants and heads.

And the appearance of eunuchs is also closely related to relatives.

Because of the relatives, they are completely dependent on the queen mother. Once the new emperor ascends the throne and the queen mother delegates power, her relatives will also lose power. Therefore, the emperors of the present Han Dynasty, after ascending the throne, have repeatedly cleaned up the huge group of relatives left by the previous dynasty. The means are the same, when he was young, he first relied on eunuchs to eradicate relatives; When the new emperor's relatives sat down, they began to cooperate with the party members to eradicate the eunuchs.

And so on and so forth.

Therefore, fundamentally speaking, the repeated battles between relatives and eunuchs are all about the struggle for the old and new imperial power.

After reading the newspaper, Liu Bei read Cui Lie's handwriting again. mentioned that Taiwei Duan Ying committed suicide in fear of crime, and the emperor asked the ministers who could succeed him.

The three dukes and the four mansions recommended Liu Kuan, the captain of the guard, to succeed him as the captain.

Liu Kuan, the word is Rao. A native of Huayin County, Hongnong County. Famous ministers, clans. The fifteenth grandson of Liu Bang, the ancestor of the Han Dynasty, and the son of Situ Liu Qi. In his early years, he successively served as General Peng, Situ Changshi, Donghai Xiang, Shang Shuling, Nanyang Taishou and so on. For the government to be lenient, he is called the elder in the sea. In this dynasty, he was recruited as a doctor in Taizhong and lectured in Huaguang Palace. Later, he was transferred to Shizhong, Tun Cavalry Captain, Zongzheng, and Guangluxun. In the fifth year of Xiping, he was appointed as a lieutenant on behalf of Xu Xun, and later was exempted due to a solar eclipse and worshiped the captain.

In other words, although the three princes are high, their power is light and very unstable. Two or three years at most, one or two years at least. Few people sit for long. It is because, whenever there is a calamity, heaven warns of it. The Son of Heaven will make a scapegoat for the Three Princes. Except for the position of one third duke. Therefore, the third prince became the scapegoat of the Son of Heaven. There is always the danger of being deposed. It is precisely because it is a high-risk occupation that the emperor sells official titles and ranks as the third duke, so he only needs 10 million yuan. Baume & Mercier can also be discounted.

The reason why Liu Bei thought of these was because Cui Tingwei's handwritten words revealed his intention to buy officials.

Five million dollars can be a lieutenant.

Anping Cui's has become a huge fortune by virtue of the sale of Sangsong Spring Brew. It's just five million dollars, which is really not enough. Cui Lie is mainly afraid of his reputation and will be weakened by buying officials.

This has been true historically. In the second year of Zhongping (185), Cui Lie spent five million dollars to serve as Situ. Although he is a very popular minister, his heart is not at ease. One day, he asked his second son Cui Jun: "I am the third prince, what do people outside say?" Cui Jun replied: "My father had a good reputation when he was young, and he served as a taishou, and everyone said that you should be the third official." Now that your father has become Situ, the people of the world are disappointed in you. Cui Lie asked, "Why is this?" Cui Jun replied: "People dislike you for having a copper smell." ”

This is the source of the allusion to the 'copper smell'.

Things are different now. Previously, Cui Lie was a court lieutenant, and although he was Jiuqing, he could not participate in the final decision-making circle. Therefore, most of the news sent back to Lou Sang is inaccurate. It's even far from it. Although the rights of the three public are not as good as before, they are in a high position. Whenever a policy is issued, His Majesty must first consult the opinions of the three dukes. As a result, the emperor's thoughts, after bargaining, can only be known to the three dukes in the end.

Cui Tingwei learned a lot of news from his colleagues. How can rumors be accurate. Every time Liu Bei's edict is sealed, there are big discrepancies in the news, and this is the case.

As he said in his letter, if he can be ranked among the three princes, the news must be accurate.

In this way, there is Zuo Feng inside, and Cui Lie outside. Liu Bei can know the movement of the court in the forbidden court. How to deal with it is also targeted.

Cui Tingwei informed Liu Bei of such a private matter. In addition to showing goodwill, there is also a deep meaning.

A few years ago, in order to save Cai Yong, Liu Bei had a lot of maneuvers inside and outside the court. Cui Lie's second son, Cui Jun, is the right man of Linxiang. There will be correspondence with Cui Lie. Knowing that Cai Yong was pardoned, Cui Lie realized that the young prince had a lot of connections in the ban. This wants to use the connections of the young prince to sell his official position and add help.

Since the sale of officials in Xidi, there has been an endless stream of people selling officials. Sangong and Jiuqing are also among the sellers. Even if it is the three princes and the four mansions, the new Taiwei candidate recommended by the civil and military officials, Liu Kuan. It is rumored that the emperor also asked him to pay 5 million before he could take office.

The reason why Geng Yong came to the township construction site in person was to ask Liu Bei what he meant.

Liu Bei thought for a while and said, "Six hundred miles urgently sent a letter to Zuo Feng, the commander of the Yellow Gate, to inquire about the betrayal of the official captain." ”

"Whoa!" Geng Yong then returned by boat.

Ten days later, Zuo Feng's secret letter was returned.

Yes, there is indeed a thing. The saint has ordered someone to communicate with Liu Kuan, and if he wants to be appointed as a lieutenant, he needs to pay 10 million "palace repair money". The so-called "money for repairing the palace" is obviously "money for buying officials". Liu Kuan did not refuse, but only said, 'Wechen and try to raise'.

He also said that if Cui Lie wants to buy an official, he can go through His Majesty's Fu Mu Mrs. Cheng. Fu's mother is a nanny who is responsible for tutoring and caring for the children of nobles. This Mrs. Cheng is obviously the closest person to His Majesty.

Liu Bei thinks it's feasible. Then he took the time to return to Lousang and discuss with Cui Jun, the right man.

Cui Jun said: The minister's father gave up his name and bought an official. In addition to being able to understand the inside and outside of the court, he also has selfish intentions. Ranked as the third duke, a very human minister. It's the lifelong wish of those of us who read. Fathers are no exception. When the lord and the crown enter Beijing, the courtier's father is in the court, or he can help.

The teacher is upright.

Although he has firmly sat in the position of Shangshu, it is estimated that it is difficult to make further progress. Cui Lie, who can have a heart for himself among the three princes, does have many benefits. As Cui Jun said, after the crown, Liu Bei's trip to Luoyang is estimated to be inevitable.

This and the two family members made a plan to help Cui Lie buy officials.

Remove the buying official. Liu Bei still has one more thing for Cui Jun to do.

Then he took out a celadon flat pot and placed it on the table. When the cork is opened, the smell is strong for a while.

Without waiting for the two family members to ask, Liu Bei smiled and said, "This is the essence of wine." ”

"The essence of wine?" Geng Yong asked with a smile.

"Yes, yes." Liu Bei said: "Take a good pine spring brew, steam it out, and condense it into essence." Hence the name: alcohol. ”

According to Liu Bei's estimate, it is about 30 degrees. At this point, it is already highly alcoholic.

So he took three wine cups and filled them. The monarch and the minister drank to each other, and the two family members were first shocked and then delighted. The throat is like fire, and the heart is like iron. When the alcohol rises, a sip of belching erupts. I can't help but fill the room.

"Suck the jade liquid to quench your thirst, and bite Zhihua to cure your hunger." Geng Yong's mouth was written: "Sure enough, it is the essence of wine." ”

Liu Bei said with a smile: "The essence of fine wine is comparable to jade liquid elixir. Even if it's a bad wine, alcohol can be very useful. ”

"What's the use?" Cui Jun asked. Tsui's brewing started. Since the sale of Matsusensen, no one cares about the inferior sake brewed at home. If it can be steamed into alcohol, it is naturally excellent.

"Alcohol kills the disease and heals the wounds." Liu Bei explained the effect of alcohol sterilization and disinfection in detail.

Geng Yong already understood what Liu Bei was thinking. Then he smiled and said: "The lord wants Anping Cui to sell alcohol instead?" ”

"Yes, yes." Liu Bei nodded happily: "The alcohol made is all sold to Lousang." Save it for later use. ”

"Yes." Cui Jun bowed solemnly.