Chapter 15 Acting in Embarrassment
Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains, once a son of heaven and a courtier. No matter how majestic you were back then, when the grace is no longer there, who still knows whom.
Who are the ten permanent servants, the great eunuch of the Han Dynasty, throughout history, only Zhao Gao, who refers to the deer as the horse, is comparable to it, but when the Emperor Ling is returned to the dust, their hard days have also arrived. Maybe it's retribution.
When they saw that the foreign armies of the Quartet received He Jin's order and came towards the capital one after another, the ten permanent servants were really panicked, and the fear was far greater than the killing of the Empress Dowager Dong.
Originally, they thought that they could save their lives by currying favor with Empress Dowager He, but now if they face an unreasonable army forcing the palace, I am afraid that no one will be able to save them.
In the face of this, in desperation, Zhang Rang, who had not been out of the palace for a long time, ventured out. And even more strange, Zhang Rang, who returned to his house, actually knelt down.
Zhang Rang, Emperor Liu Hongyan of the Han Dynasty 'Father', how many people in the world can afford his kneeling.
It's strange that now in the house, there is really a person who can stand Zhang Rang's worship, especially at a critical juncture. This man was not an outsider, but the bride taken by his nephew.
It turned out that Zhang Rang's nephew was just a useless man, but now it seems that this is not the case, at least he married a daughter-in-law who is like a flower and has a strong background. The most important thing is that the relationship between the two is still very good.
Zhang Chuan's daughter-in-law is not an ordinary person, but the sister of the current Empress Dowager He's compatriots, and the serious aunt of the Son of Heaven.
also because of the relationship, the nephew and daughter-in-law became Zhang Rang's last straw. When I returned home, I was prostrate and pleaded affectionately.
It's really useful, and I don't know if it's because of the relationship with her husband, or because she wants to prove her right to speak in the He family, He immediately agreed to intercede.
Then she was smart, and she also went back to the house to bring her mother Wuyangjun and her second foolish brother He Miao, and the three of them entered the palace together, met her sister Empress Dowager He, and moved her feelings to reason.
The result is naturally leveraged, since the mother's family is here, the Empress Dowager He can still refute her face, and immediately agreed with a smile to mediate the matter. At the end, she called the ten permanent attendants, laughing and scolding them for even going to her mother's house.
Since they all agreed, Empress Dowager He didn't say anything casually, and immediately ordered He to enter the palace, and another exhortation to let him maintain a good relationship with the lieutenant.
Originally, he had made up his mind, but after listening to his sister's repeated requests, He Jin seemed to be soft-hearted again. Later, he went back to his home and complained bitterly to his subordinates.
But the arrow is on the bow and has to be sent, and now it is no longer He Jin who said that if he doesn't kill, he won't kill. Seeing that things could run aground.
Immediately, the fierce medicine came, and Ding Yuan, the first to enter Beijing, immediately burned Mengjin Pass, led the army into Beijing, and threatened to kill the eunuchs.
Seeing Ding Yuan's actions, He Jin expressed helplessness and hurriedly entered the palace to meet the Empress Dowager He. After the last discussion, Ding Yuan was promoted, since the army had entered Beijing, it was more appropriate to let him be in charge of the security of Beijing, and he immediately replaced Zhen Ju, except for Jinwu.
However, the matter is not over yet, Ding Yuan, an ordinary school captain, was promoted to the ruling Jinwu of Jiuqing, and he was happy for a while and temporarily stabilized. But Yuan Shao, who saw that something big was about to happen, was not so easy to fool.
Subsequently, in the name of He Jin, Yuan Shao falsely sent orders to various states to arrest the ten permanent servants and the families of relevant eunuchs, which had the intention of cutting down the grass and eradicating the roots.
He Jin also expressed helplessness about Yuan Shao's clear sword, but even so, he had no way out. Immediately, without concealment, he asked the Empress Dowager He for permission, killed all the regular attendants, and selected the third Lang to enter the palace to guard the eunuch's house.
Seeing such a battle, the ten permanent servants no longer had the heart to take chances, and they all said that Dou Wu would rise again in the past, and they seemed to be waiting for the last moment to come.
But without thinking about it, at this moment, a mysterious person appeared in front of Zhang Rang: "Zhang Changshi, can you be okay if you haven't seen you for a long time?" ”
"Who are you?" Zhang Rang, who had been running outside for a long time and was even more tired, did not expect that as soon as he returned to the bedroom, he saw a masked man who was leisurely looking at the books on his desk. Fortunately, he experienced a lot of major events, and in such a situation, he was not scared and called for help.
"Hahaha, I haven't seen you for a few years this time, and Zhang Changshi has forgotten Xiaoyou??" didn't think that Zhang Rang was still calm, and the person who came smiled unhurriedly, and then took off the masked towel even more magnificently.
"It's you......" Even though countless figures flashed in his mind just now, Zhang Rang only didn't expect him to appear here, and he unconsciously touched the saber on his waist in surprise.
"I didn't expect that! Zhang Changshi, you and I will meet in this way? Maybe you can't think of it, Jiang Qi has a great life, you sent so many people to assassinate me, but you didn't succeed......" I was very satisfied with the effect after I uncovered the face towel, and then the uninvited guest Jiang Qi sneered.
"What, what do you mean, the old man doesn't understand ......" Obviously, Zhang Rang didn't realize that Jiang Qi would say this, and he was shocked and scared into a cold sweat. He didn't dare to guarantee whether Jiang Qi really knew the truth, after all, he came in the middle of the night with this dress, and he didn't talk about love. Maybe the next moment it will erupt.
"There is no need to hide it, Zhang Chang's strategy to frame you is not clever, I think that you can provoke a fight between me and He Jin, so that you can reap the benefits of the fisherman." No need to ask, seeing the panic flashing in Zhang Rang's eyes at this moment, Jiang Qi immediately confirmed his guess, but only for a moment, he hid his murderous aura again, so he said kindly.
"The old man really doesn't know what you're talking about! But the old man was very curious, could it be that the prince came so late just to laugh? Zhang Rang is an old treacherous and cunning man, he didn't admit it so easily, and then put away his panic and laughed.
Jiang Qi didn't expect it, so he asked Zhang Rang to admit what he had done, but what if he didn't admit it, as long as he wanted to kill him, he didn't need a reason, and then got up and said: "Hahaha!" Yes, he is worthy of being Qi's opponent, and he can still talk and laugh freely if the conspiracy fails, but even if he is lucky, Qi doesn't want to kill people today. I've heard that you're having a hard time in the palace these days......"
"Didn't you follow the wish of the prince? If you want to come and kill me, won't you wait for a day or two! Why do you want to use the head of the person to repay the reward today? "The person who came is not good, not to mention that it is a special time now, and Zhang Rang immediately made a clear guess.
"If Ruoer's head can be exchanged for Qi's safety, Qi doesn't mind using it...... However, Baier waited for the gift, and threw a hot potato. For example, today, perhaps in addition to your ten permanent servants, He Jin hates Qi the most. Since he visited late at night, Jiang Qi didn't want to talk too much nonsense, especially when he was still in front of the enemy, and then took out the two seals of Yi Yanghou and Wei Wei in his arms.
Seeing Jiang Qi's actions, how smart Zhang Rang immediately understood that tonight was a worry-free life, but he had been an official for many years, although he didn't know what Jiang Qi was going to do, but out of nature, he would not let Jiang Qi occupy a leading position in the words, and immediately said: "Hahaha, I'm afraid the prince is mistaken, wearing two seals is something that scholars dream of, the old man does not deny it, he recommended you in front of the late Empress Dowager, but how to say that they are all lifted, the prince should be grateful, right?" ”
"Yes! Qi is grateful, so I'm here today to repay you for your promotion! A while ago, I don't know which person who didn't have long eyes sent someone to assassinate Qi, that scene of flesh and blood flying, fire and fire, Qi is palpitating! For the sake of a small life, not long ago, Xiushu sent someone back to Xihe, and my righteous brothers were also very righteous, not only sent 5,000 men and horses into Beijing to protect Qi, but also formed a new army of 100,000 for Qi to drive......" Ignoring Zhang Rang's pretense, Jiang Qi muttered to himself while pacing.
"What do you mean??" Shocked, when he heard Jiang Qi's smiling tone, Zhang Rang was stunned, now that the situation is chaotic, He Jin's army is pressing, there is no doubt that what he lacks most at the moment is soldiers and horses. Whether it was to survive or to remain in power, as soon as he heard that there were soldiers, he immediately lost his temper.
"Ding Yuan burned Mengjin is closed, you should know......" Since it came to the theme, Jiang Qi stopped laughing anymore and said solemnly.
"I know, because of this, Ding Yuan forced the palace, and was sealed by the Empress Dowager He to hold Jinwu, but does it matter??" Although he didn't deal with Jiang Qi, Zhang Rang also wanted to know what was in his gourd, and continued.
"As soon as I heard that Ding Yuan entered Beijing, Zhang Changzhi was in a hurry, right?" Seeing that Zhang Rang had also returned to his seriousness, Jiang Qi was happy in his heart, knowing that he had hit the sore spot, and immediately teased.
"I'm not afraid of the jokes of the princes, let me be afraid, the army enters Beijing, no more than fighting in the palace, there is no room for maneuver at all. Maybe one day, the army will enter the palace, and I think the prince will also know how He Jin sent troops to let Prince Bian ascend the throne first. Since he wanted to get out of Jiang Qi's thoughts, Zhang Rang naturally didn't dare to be tough, and even deliberately lowered his figure.
Seeing Zhang Rang's groveling appearance, Jiang Qi couldn't help but move in his heart, and secretly boasted, no wonder they were so favored: "The general is in charge of the world's soldiers, and the new army was originally built, and Jian Shuo can still compete with it, but as soon as Jian Shuo dies, all the people in Luoyang will return to He Jin, plus Ding Yuan's people, it is no wonder that you are afraid." Ding Yuan, Qi Lao also knows each other, he is He Jin's pawn, and there is no discount at all to implement He Jin's order, just like He Jin's order, which is pouring into the nest. What's more, now that he is in control of Luoyang's guards, he only needs to make an order, no need to say Qi, you should know the consequences? ”
"Let me know this, so I am anxious, I don't know if the prince can save me??" Now that he has said this, Zhang Rang couldn't guess Jiang Qi's thoughts, so he was in vain, and then knelt down even more shamelessly.
"The enmity between you and me, the enmity is as deep as the sea, you and I have wanted to kill each other more than once over the years! How? Aren't you afraid of the unicorn? Jiang Qi really underestimated Zhang Rang's ability to bend and stretch, and now looked at Zhang Rang, who was kneeling like a pitiful worm, and said.
"The prince can easily enter the palace alone, how simple it is to take his life, there is no need to be so troublesome, please make it clear, how can you live?" That's all so, Zhang Rang has nothing to worry about, and asked with a blank look.
"My Han Dynasty has always been the new monarch on the throne, which is the time when the power is handed over, and now He Jin is in the ascendancy, do you think he will leave him with trouble, just like killing the queen mother. Therefore, thinking about Dou Wu will not happen again, and there is only one step to go now! The timing was right, and Jiang Qi no longer hid, and immediately said clearly.
"Kill He Jin......" Zhang Rang is not stupid, why didn't he know what Jiang Qi meant, and immediately killed him.
"If Ruoqi's estimation is good, now the inner court is still in your hands, and it is also your last chance. When it comes to conspiracy and trickery, Qi is not as good as waiting, and how to do it does not need Qi to teach. If it happens, Qi will immediately send troops as backup, and now seven or eight out of ten generals in the central part of Beijing have been on duty under Qi, even if he has more than 20,000 people, Qi is not afraid of it, and ...... "Zhang Rang understands what he means, Jiang Qi has no scruples, and he has the whole way.
"With the words of the prince, let me rest assured. As long as He Jin dies, we can control the palace at any time, and the prince will control the defense of Luoyang, and everything will be safe. If it succeeds, let the queen mother worship the prince as the general...... "hit it off, and the unexpected joy is also, Zhang Rang didn't expect Jiang Qi to come tonight is this result, and said excitedly as if he was relieved of his burden.
"The general doesn't have to, if you often serve Qi and have merit, you can ask Your Majesty to let Qi Shu be on the side and be the pastor of the state!!" Now that the plan has come out, Jiang Qi naturally wants to talk about the conditions, and he said it immediately.
"Good! There is a prince here, and my border is too peaceful! "I'm afraid that Jiang Qi is not greedy, and now a request from the state pastor immediately made Zhang Rang's heart relaxed, and he seemed to really understand why Jiang Qi wanted to help him at this moment.
It's just that in embarrassment, Zhang Rang was very curious, why Jiang Qi would help him at this time, not to mention, he guessed just now that he had just sent someone to assassinate him, so he asked again: "Junhou, can you tell Rang, why did you save me?" ”
"Have you ever heard that the enemy of your enemy is a friend?" "Earlier, when you heard that Ding Yuan burned Meng Jin, were you frightened, hahaha, in fact, there is no need to be so nervous, did you think that Ding Yuan would have such a big courage to burn such an important pass as Meng Jin with a fire? If the estimate is good, it is for a certain family. Earlier, after He Jin summoned foreign troops into Beijing, he aroused the defense of a certain family, and then ordered Xihe and Sufang to start recruiting troops. Therefore, He Jin asked Ding Yuan to burn Meng Jin, most likely to prevent my Jiang Jiajun from crossing the river from. As for letting Ding Yuan lead troops into Beijing, in addition to putting pressure on the Queen Mother, he is ready to make a move against Qi. Otherwise, just a few people, a team of people is enough to deal with, why bother so much......"