said that Cai Yong was sent by Wang Yun to Tingwei for questioning, although he knew that he was not really biased towards Dong Zhuo, but he didn't want to force his words to confess.

As a historian, Cai Yong also wants to continue to write Han history.

In order to be able to realize his wish, he apologized to Wang Yun and said, "Although I am not a loyal minister, I also know the righteousness. The truth about the safety of the country in ancient and modern times is often heard and spoken, how can you betray the country and favor Dong Zhuo? I speak wildly, and woe comes out of my mouth. He requested that he be given the punishment of carving ink on his forehead and amputating his feet, in order to continue to complete the history of the Han Dynasty. ”

Most of the scholars sympathized with and wanted to rescue Cai Yong, and they pleaded with Wang Yun one after another.

Wang Yun, who has become arrogant and empty-eyed, can listen to it, and everyone's rescue of Wang Yun has no result.

When Taiwei Ma Riyan heard about it, he was anxious and hurriedly asked Wang Yun to intercede for Cai Yong: "Bo Ji is a genius of the world, and he knows a lot of stories of the Han Dynasty, so he should be allowed to continue to write the history of the Han Dynasty." Moreover, Bo Jiao is famous among scholars and doctors for his loyalty and filial piety, and if he is convicted and killed, he may lose expectations and the people's hearts will not be convinced. ”

"What carved the forehead and dyed the ink, and cut off the feet. The reason why Cai Yong asked for such a punishment was because he wanted to learn from Sima Qian. Wang Yun said, "In the past, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty did not kill Sima Qian, but let him write a history book. However, there are many slanderous sentences that have been handed down to future generations. Now that the country is in decline and the regime is unstable, we cannot allow treacherous and flattering ministers to write articles by the side of the young master. This will not increase the benevolence of the saints, but it will also expose us to slander and criticism. ”

Ma Riyan had no choice but to withdraw, and said to others with emotion: "Wang Yun probably won't last long!" ”

The crowd asked, "How so?" ”

Ma Riyan said: "Treating talents well is the lifeblood of the country's development, and allowing the national classics to be circulated is the guarantee of attaching importance to the national system and creation." Can a man like Wang Yun who does not pay attention to talents, cut off the lifeblood of the country, and hinder the circulation of national classics for a long time? ”

Cai Yong finally died unjustly in prison at the age of 60.

After Cai Yong's death, the government and the opposition all talked about it, and good ministers, virtuous people, literati, and people with lofty ideals all mourned it.

A good minister asked Wang Yun: "Dong Zhuo trusted Cai Yong because he wanted to use his prestige to gain fame and reputation, but Cai Yong did not help to abuse him." If he is in the same party as Dong Zhuo, knowing that Situ and the ministers hate Dong Zhuo, how dare he show sympathy in front of Situ according to his courage? ”

Wang Yun was silent.

Another virtuous man asked Wang Yun: "The historical record written by Sima Qian is a strange book that will be handed down to future generations, and its merits are incomparable." Write the historical facts directly, and do not conceal the mistakes of Emperor Xiaowu, how can it be regarded as slander? Situ thought that Xiaowu should kill Sima Qian as soon as possible, so as not to leave slanderous words. Situ fights righteousness to get rid of thieves, what is the slander? If you want to kill Cai Yong today, I am afraid that I will leave slander and discussion in the book, is there still an unrighteous act that can be seen by people? ”

Wang Yun couldn't cope.

There are also people with lofty ideals who said to Wang Yun: "Situ does not hesitate to be hypocritical, deviates from principles, and flatters and welcomes, which is justice; And Cai Yong was reused, and repeatedly advised Kuang Zheng Dong Zhuo's behavior, although he did not fully obey it, and corrected it, but he became a member of the same party. This is not fair. If future generations will unjustly kill Cai Yong, it can't be regarded as slander! ”

Wang Yun regretted it, but it was too late.

Sure enough, later generations of literati still handed down the historical fact that Wang Yun mistakenly killed Cai Yong.

It is said that Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo and sent Li Su to lead his troops to kill Dong Zhuo's son-in-law Niu Fu who was in Shaanxi with the emperor's edict.

Niu Fu led his troops to meet the battle, Li Su was defeated and retreated to Hongnong.

Lu Bu was furious, beheaded him with "frustrating the army's spirit", and hung his head from the military gate.

Niu Fu's military camp mutinied at night, hurriedly carrying gold, silver and jewelry, and led Hu Chi'er to flee to the north of the city with five or six relatives.

Hu Chi'er and others were greedy for money, killed Niu Fu, and sent the head to Chang'an to be dedicated to Lu Bu.

Lu Bu asked the reason, and the people who followed him said that it was Hu Chi'er who seized Jinbao and murdered Niu Fu.

Lu Bu was about to kill Hu Chi'er and persuaded Wang Yun to take the opportunity to pursue Dong Zhuo's old department in Liangzhou.

Wang Yun was extremely imprudent and capricious in how to deal with his old subordinates, first wanting to pardon all of Dong Zhuo's subordinates, but then explaining to his ministers: "I originally wanted to pardon them. Because he just couldn't help himself, he had to obey Dong Zhuo's dispatch and follow Dong Zhuo. Now, if they are suddenly accused of rebellion, and forgive them in a specific way, I am afraid that they will be suspicious and fearful, and their minds will not be able to bear it. Therefore, forgiving them without sin is not the best way to reassure them, but rather to let them suffer punishment. ”

Lu Bu wanted to reward Dong Zhuo's property to the ministers and generals, but Wang Yun did not allow it.

Wang Yun looked down on Lu Bu on weekdays and treated him as a swordsman.

Lu Bu thought that he had merit, boasted about himself, and was unhappy, and gradually disagreed with Wang Yun.

The Liangzhou army is Dong Zhuo's army, with strong combat effectiveness and loyalty to Dong Zhuo.

How to deal with Dong Zhuo's old ministry is a major matter related to Wang Yun himself and the Eastern Han regime.

Wang Yun attempted to deprive the Liangzhou generals of the power to lead the troops, ban all the Liangzhou soldiers, and put them under the control of the Kwantung officers and soldiers.

Later, someone said to Wang Yun: "The Liangzhou soldiers have always been afraid of Yuan Shao and the Kwantung officers and soldiers, if the Kwantung officers and soldiers are sent to recruit them, everyone in the Liangzhou soldiers will be worried about their lives, and it is easy to cause a mutiny." It is better to appoint Huangfu Song as the commander of the Liangzhou army and stay in Liangzhou for a long time in order to appease the army. ”

Wang Yun resolutely objected: "This is absolutely impossible. The officers and soldiers of Kwantung are the anti-Dong Zhuoyi army, and they are on the same front as us. Now that Dong Zhuo is dead, if Dong Zhuo's old troops continue to garrison the treacherous place, although the Liangzhou army has been appeased, the Kwantung officers and soldiers will be suspicious of slow treatment, so that they will be disheartened. ”

Li Dao, Guo Yan, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou and other Dong Zhuo's old troops led troops to Chenliu and Yingchuan counties, and when they heard the news of Dong Zhuo's death, they returned to Shaanxi.

Niu Fu was dead, there was no way to follow, and when he heard that all the people of Liangzhou in Chang'an City had been killed, he had to support his own army, but he did not see the imperial court pardoning the edict, so he sent people to Chang'an to ask for forgiveness.

Wang Yun said: "The reason why Dong Zhuo is so arrogant is because of these four people to help. Although there is amnesty for the whole world, only these four people cannot be pardoned. ”

Li Daowen reported: "If you don't ask for a pardon, it's better to disband and escape." ”

The strategist Jia Xu said: "If you dissolve the single line, you can capture it with the power of just one pavilion chief." It is better to spread the rumors of Liangzhou, arouse public anger, and add the military horses of the headquarters to enter Chang'an to avenge the Taishi. If it can be done, support the court to correct the world; If it fails, it's not too late to disband and escape. ”

Li Wei adopted Jia Xu's suggestion and spread rumors widely.

When the people of Liangzhou heard the news that Wang Yun wanted to disband the Liangzhou army, they spread rumors everywhere that Wang Yun was going to kill all the people of Liangzhou.

All of a sudden, the entire Liangzhou people were panicked and panicked.

The generals of the Liangzhou army had already become frightened birds, and they were deeply worried about their future, and when they learned that Wang Yun was going to cut their military power and disband the Liangzhou army, they were even more alarmed.

The desperate Liangzhou general pondered: Anyway, it's better to die than to die.

So he quickly summoned his subordinate sergeants, prepared to start an incident at the opportune moment, and told each other: Cai Yong was just a little favored by Dong Zhuo, and Wang Yun killed him indiscriminately. For us, not only does it not have the slightest intention of forgiveness, but it wants to be put to death. There is no alternative but to join forces.

Li Dao and Guo Yan saw that the time was ripe. Gather all the Liangzhou soldiers, a total of more than 100,000 people, and kill Chang'an.

Wang Yun hurriedly dispatched Hu Zhen and Xu Rong to organize the defense of Chang'an in Xinfeng (present-day northeast of Lintong, Shaanxi).

Unfortunately, because the imperial court had just quelled the civil strife, it was unable to effectively resist the Liangzhou army in a desperate battle, Xu Rong died in Xinfeng, and Hu Zhen led the crowd to surrender to the enemy.

Li Dao and Guo Yan led their troops to Chang'an.

The officers and soldiers of the Eastern Han Dynasty were vulnerable, and Chang'an was captured within ten days.

Lu Bu hurriedly led the troops to escape, met Wang Yun outside the green lock door, and beckoned them to flee together.

Wang Yun categorically refused: "Stabilizing the country is my greatest long-cherished wish." If the first emperor and his ancestors had spirits in heaven and could bless Sheji and bless the country with peace and well, I would be satisfied. If you don't get what you want, you should sacrifice your life and die to serve the court. The emperor is young, and he relies on us to assist. The court is in great trouble, if you abandon the emperor and only take care of your own life, you must not do it. As an important minister, not only can I not make the country safe and sound, but I will lead to the rebellion of the traitors, and I have a great responsibility! After you leave the city, please encourage the heroes of Kanto, and always think of the emperor and the country. ”

After speaking, he helped Emperor Han Xian to flee to Xuanping City Tower to take refuge.

Li Dao and Guo Yan entered Chang'an, stationed troops in Nangong Yemen, and killed the imperial servants Lu Kui, Dahonglu Zhou Huan, Cui Lie, the captain of the city gate, Wang Qi, the captain of the Yue cavalry, and countless officials and people.

Li Dao and others came to Xuanping Gate to see Huang Gai, made an appointment with the sergeant, shouted "Long live", and knelt down and kowtowed.

Emperor Xian snuggled up to the gatehouse and asked: "Qing did not announce the summons, entered Chang'an without permission, released troops, and acted as a prestige, what do you want?" ”

Li Wei said: "Dong Taishi is the minister of the imperial court and is loyal to His Majesty, but he was murdered by Wang Yun and Lu Bu for no reason. The ministers only came to take revenge, and did not dare to rebel. As long as he saw Wang Yun and avenged the Taishi, the minister withdrew from the army and went to the court lieutenant to receive the crime and accept the punishment. ”

Wang Yun was beside Emperor Xian, and when he heard this, he said to Emperor Xian: "The minister killed Dong Zhuo for the country. The matter has come to this point, and Your Majesty does not have to care about being a minister and delaying the major affairs of the state. Please go down to see the thief. ”

Emperor Xian couldn't bear to linger, only to hear Wang Yun shout "Wang Yun is here", that is, jump from the gatehouse.

Li Dao and Guo Yan pressed their swords and shouted angrily: "What crime was Taishi Dong killed?" ”

Wang Yun said: "Dong thief is guilty, and it is difficult to write about it. On the day he was executed, the people of Chang'an celebrated each other, haven't you heard of it? ”

Guo Yan said: "The Taishi is guilty, what crime do I have?" but he refused to forgive. ”

Wang Yun scolded: "Wang Yun only has one death, why should the traitor say more." ”

Li Dao and Guo Yan were angry, killed Wang Yun downstairs, threw his body in the city, and killed more than ten people from his wife and children's clan, and many of the sergeants and people in Chang'an City wept bitterly.

Luo Gong quoted Shi Ge to praise Wang Yun and said: "Wang Yun is strategic, and the traitor Dong Zhuoxiu is relevant. With hatred for the family and country, the eyebrows are worried about the temple. Heroic and loyal. So far, the soul and spirit are still around the Phoenix Tower. ”