In the second chapter of the main text, Zhang Yide angrily rebuked the governor, He Guojiu, to plot the execution of Huan Shu

 

• Dong Zhuo, styled Zhongying, was from Lintao, Longxi. He held the position of Governor of Hedong and was naturally proud of himself. That day, if he neglected Xuan De, Zhang Fei was enraged and wanted to kill him. Xuan De and Guan Gong hurriedly stopped and said; "He is an official appointed by the imperial court. How could he be killed without permission?" " Fei said, "If I don't kill this fellow but instead obey his orders under his command, I'm actually not willing to accept it!" If my second elder brother wants to stay here, I will go elsewhere!" Xuan De said, "The three of us are destined to share life and death together. How could we be apart?" It would be better if they were all sent elsewhere." Fei said, "If so, it will slightly ease my hatred."

• So the three of them led their troops to join Zhu Jun that very night. Jun treated him with great kindness and united his troops to attack Zhang Bao. At that time, Cao Cao and Huangfu Song fought against Zhang Liang and engaged in a fierce battle at Quyang. Here Zhu Jun attacked Zhang Bao. Zhang Bao led an army of 80,000 to 90,000 bandits and stationed them behind the mountain. Jun ordered Xuan De as his vanguard to fight against the bandits. Zhang Bao sent his deputy Gao sheng to 搦战, and Xuan De sent Zhang fei to attack him. Riding a galloping horse and brandishing a spear, he engaged in battle with Sheng. After countless attempts, he stabbed Sheng off his horse. Xuan De led his troops to charge straight ahead. Zhang Bao immediately put on his hair and brandished his sword, performing demonic spells. Only to see a rumble of wind and thunder, a black gas descended from the sky, and it seemed that an infinite number of troops were charging towards it. Xuan De hurriedly returned to his army, and chaos broke out within it. Returning in defeat, he discussed with Zhu Jun. Jun said, "He uses sorcery. I can slaughter the blood of pigs, sheep and dogs in the future and make the soldiers lie on the mountain top." "Wait for the bandits to arrive and throw them on the high slope. This method can solve the problem." " Xuan De, upon receiving the order, dispatched Guan Gong and Zhang Fei, each leading a thousand troops, to lie on the high hill behind the mountain, and prepared them with the blood of pigs, sheep, dogs and filth. The next day, Zhang Bao waved the flag and beat the drum, led the army 搦战, xuan de went out to meet. At the moment of the confrontation, Zhang Bao performed a ritual. Thunder and lightning rumbled, sand and stones flew, black mist filled the air, and rolling horses and horses descended from the sky. Xuan De plucked his horse and left, while Zhang Bao led his troops over. Just as they were about to pass the mountain peak, Guan and Zhang Fujun fired their cannons, and filth was thrown everywhere. But in the air, paper figures and grass horses fell one after another to the ground. When the wind and thunder cease, the sand and stones stop flying.

• Zhang Bao, having understood the law, was eager to withdraw his troops. On the left, Guan Gong, on the right, Zhang Fei, both armies marched out. Behind them, Xuan De and Zhu Jun caught up at the same time. The rebel forces were defeated. Xuan De saw the banner of "General Di Gong" and galloped over. Zhang Bao fled in panic. Xuan De shot an arrow and hit his left arm. Zhang Bao escaped with an arrow and entered Yangcheng, holding his ground and refusing to leave.

• Zhu Jun led his troops to besiege Yangcheng and attack, while sending people to gather information about Huangfu Song. The spy reported, saying, "Huangfu Song achieved great victories. The imperial court, considering Dong Zhuo's repeated defeats, ordered Song to take his place." When Song arrived, Zhang Jiao had already died. Zhang Liang led his troops and was rejected by our army. Huangfu Song won seven consecutive battles and killed Zhang Liang at Quyang. The coffin of Zhang Jiao was sent to the capital, his body and head were beheaded. All the rest surrendered. The imperial court appointed Huangfu Song as the General of Chariots and Cavalry and appointed him as the governor of Jizhou. Huangfu Song once again reported to Lu Zhi that he had achieved merit but was not guilty, and the imperial court restored Lu Zhi's original position. Cao Cao, also for his meritorious service, removed the position of prime minister of Jinan and will immediately return to his post with his troops. When Zhu Jun heard this, he urged his troops and horses to attack Yangcheng with all their might. The situation of the bandits was critical. They assassinated Yan Zheng to Zhang Bao and surrendered. Zhu Jun then pacified several prefectures and submitted a memorial to present victory. At that time, three of the remaining members of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Zhao Hong, Han Zhong and Sun Zhong, gathered tens of thousands of people, watched the storm and burned the disaster, claiming to take revenge on Zhang Jiao. The imperial court ordered Zhu Jun to immediately suppress him with a victorious army. Jun, upon receiving the imperial edict, led his troops forward. At that time, bandits occupied Wan City. Jun led his troops to attack them, and Zhao Hong sent Han Zhong to fight. Jun sent Xuan De, Guan and Zhang to attack the southwest corner of the city. Han Zhong led his elite troops to the southwest corner to resist the enemy. Zhu Jun rode his own cavalry of two thousand men and directly took the northeastern corner. The bandits, fearing the loss of the city, hurriedly abandoned the southwest and returned. Xuan De covered and attacked from behind. The bandits were defeated and rushed into Wan City. Zhu Jun divided his troops and surrounded them on all sides. When the city was running out of food, Han Zhong sent people out of the city to surrender. Jun wouldn't allow it. Xuan De said, "In ancient times, when Emperor Gaozu gained the empire, it was because he was able to attract surrender and accept compliance." Why did you reject Han Zhong?" Jun said, "It's a different time. This is a different time." During the reign of Emperor Xiang of Qin in the past, the country was in great chaos and the people had no stable ruler. Therefore, they recruited defectors and offered rewards to persuade them to come. Today, the country is unified, but only the Yellow Turban rebels. If he is allowed to descend, there is no way to encourage goodness. Allowing bandits to plunder wantonly and surrender when they fail: Such a long-term ambition of a bandit is not a good strategy. Xuan De said, "We must not allow the invaders to surrender." Now surrounded by iron buckets on all sides, the bandits cannot surrender and will surely fight to the death. Even if ten thousand people are united as one, it is still not enough. But are there tens of thousands of people dying in the city? It would be better to retreat to the southeast and attack the northwest alone. The thief will surely abandon the city and leave, having no heart to fight. He can be captured immediately. jung

Zhu Ji was overjoyed and ordered Jian to attack the south gate, Xuan De to attack the north gate, and Zhu Ji himself to attack the west gate, leaving the east gate open for the fleeing bandits. Sun Jian was the first to ascend the city wall, killing more than twenty bandits. The bandits fled in panic. Zhao Hong galloped his horse and charged at Sun Jian with a spear. Jian leaped from the city wall, snatched Hong's spear, and stabbed him off his horse. Then, riding Hong's horse, he flew back and forth, killing bandits. Sun Zhong led the bandits out of the north gate and met Xuan De, who had no intention of engaging in battle and was only waiting to flee. Xuan De drew his bow and shot an arrow, hitting Sun Zhong and causing him to fall off his horse. Zhu Ji's army then followed to mow down the bandits, beheading tens of thousands and capturing countless others. Along the Nanyang route, more than ten counties were pacified. Zhu Ji led his troops back to the capital and was appointed as the General of Cavalry and the Prefect of Henan. Zhu Ji commended Sun Jian, Liu Bei, and others for their merits. Jian had connections and was appointed to another county as the magistrate. However, Xuan De had been waiting for a long time without being appointed. The three were gloomy and unhappy, so they strolled through the streets. Just then, Lang Zhong, the minister of state, arrived in a carriage. Xuan De saw him and introduced his achievements. Jun was shocked and followed him to the court to meet the emperor. He said, "In the past, the Yellow Turban Rebellion was caused by the Ten Standing Attendants selling official positions and titles. They only used their own relatives and spared their enemies, leading to great chaos in the world. Now, it is appropriate to behead the Ten Standing Attendants, display their heads in the southern suburbs, and send envoys to announce to the world that those who have meritorious service will be rewarded. Then, the whole country will be peaceful." The Ten Standing Attendants reported to the emperor, saying, "Zhang Jun is dishonest to his master." The emperor ordered the warriors to expel Zhang Jun. The Ten Standing Attendants discussed, "This must be someone who has contributed to defeating the Yellow Turban Rebellion but has not been appointed. Therefore, he is complaining. Let's just let him wait for a while before dealing with him later." Therefore, Xuan De was appointed as the deputy magistrate of Anxi County, Zhongshan Prefecture, Dingzhou, and went to take up his post on the appointed day.

• Xuan De dispersed his troops and returned to his hometown. He took along more than twenty of his relatives and followed Guan and Zhang to Anxi County Middle School to take up his post. In the first month of serving as a county magistrate, he did not cause any trouble with the people, and all the people were influenced. After taking office, he ate at the same table and slept in the same bed with Guan and Zhang. For instance, Xuan De sat at Chouren, with Guan and Zhang standing by his side all day long, never tiring. Before April arrived at the county, the imperial court issued an edict that all those who had achieved military merit and held the position of chief official should be dismissed. Xuan De is suspected to be in the process of being dispatched. When the governor of the post office arrived at the county, Xuan De came out of the city to welcome him and presented a bow to the governor. The inspector sat on horseback and replied with only a slight flick of his whip. Both Guan and Zhang Gong were furious. When they reached the inn, the governor sat high on the south side, and Xuan De stood at the foot of the steps. After a long while, the governor asked, "What is the background of County Magistrate Liu?" Xuan De said, "Bei is a descendant of Prince Jing of Zhongshan." Since the suppression of the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Zhuojun, he has fought over thirty battles of various sizes and achieved considerable success. As a result, he has been relieved of his current position. The governor shouted loudly, "You falsely claim to be a relative of the emperor and falsely report your achievements!" Now the imperial court has issued an edict, intending to eliminate these corrupt officials!" Xuan De stammered and walked away repeatedly. Return to the county and discuss with the county officials. The official said, "The governor's authority is nothing but through bribery." Xuan De said, "I have not caused any harm to the people. How can I give them any property?" The next day, the supervisor first reported to the county officials and ordered them to accuse the county magistrate of harming the people. Xuan De repeatedly went to ask for forgiveness, but was always stopped by the guards who refused to let him go.

• It was said that Zhang Fei had drunk several cups of silent wine and rode past the inn on horseback. He saw fifty or sixty elderly people crying bitterly in front of the door. Fei asked him the reason. The elders replied, "The governor forced the county officials and intended to harm Mr. Liu." We all came to complain bitterly, but were not allowed to be let in. Instead, we were beaten by the gatekeepers!" Zhang Fei was furious. He opened his round eyes, gritted his steel teeth, rolled off his saddle and dismounted. He walked straight into the inn. The gatekeeper could stop him. He rushed straight to the back hall and saw the magistrate sitting in the hall, tying the county official to the ground. Fei shouted loudly, "A traitor to the people!" Do you recognize me?" Before Du You could speak, he was already grabbed by Zhang Fei's hair and pulled out of the inn until he was tied to the horse post in front of the county. Climbing down the willow twigs, Du You whipped them hard with both legs, breaking more than ten twigs in a row. Xuan De was puzzled when he heard the commotion in front of the county. He asked around and replied, "General Zhang has bound one person and beaten him up in front of the county." Xuan De hurriedly went to take a look and saw that the person bound was Du You. Xuan De was astonished and asked him the reason. Fei said, "Such a villain who harms the people, it would be even better not to kill him!" The governor announced, "Xuan De Gong saved my life!" Xuan De was ultimately a kind-hearted person and shouted at Zhang Fei to stop. Beside him, Guan Gong turned and said, "Brother has achieved many great feats but was only appointed as a county magistrate. Now, he has been insulted by the governor." Among the thorns, I find no place to rest 鸾凤. It would be better to kill the governor and post, resign from office and return to one's hometown, and not seek grand plans. Xuan De then took the seal and the ribbon and hung it around the neck of the governor and the postman, scolding him, saying, "Since you have harmed the people, you should be killed." Now I'll spare your life. I have returned my seal and sash and am leaving now. The governor reported the matter to the governor of Dingzhou. The governor submitted a letter to the provincial government and sent someone to capture it. Xuan De, Guan and Zhang went to Dai Prefecture to join Liu Hui. Hui saw that Xuan De was a relative of the Han royal family and stayed at home without mentioning it.

• It is said that since the ten eunuchs held great power, they discussed with each other: But if anyone did not obey them, they would be punished. Zhao Zhong and Zhang Rang sent men to demand gold and silk from the soldiers who broke the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Those who did not comply were dismissed from their posts. Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun both refused to comply. Zhao Zhong and others all reported their dismissal from office. The emperor also bestowed upon Zhao Zhong and others the title of General of Chariots and Cavalry, and Zhang Rang and the other thirteen were all enfeoffed as marquesses. The worse the government was, the more the people grumbled. So the thief area in Changsha caused chaos. Zhang Ju and Zhang Chunfan of Yuyang: Ju was called the "Son of Heaven", and Chun was called the "Great General". The snowflakes on the official seal were in danger, and all ten eunuchs hid themselves without reporting.

• One day, the emperor was having a banquet with the ten eunuchs in the back garden. Liu Tao, a minister who advised the emperor, went straight to the emperor's front and was deeply grieved. The emperor asked him the reason. Tao said, "The world is in peril, yet Your Majesty still drinks with the eunuchs!" The emperor said, "When the country is at peace, what peril is there?" Tao said, "Bandits from all directions rose up and plundered the prefectures and counties." All the misfortunes were caused by the ten eunuchs selling their official positions to harm the people and deceiving the emperor and his superiors. "All the officials in the imperial court have left. Disaster lies now!" " All ten eunuchs, without their caps, knelt before the emperor and said, "The ministers are not compatible. We cannot live!" "May I beg for my life to return to the fields and use all my family property to support the military." Having said that, he burst into tears. The emperor angrily rebuked Tao, saying, "Your family also has attendants. Why can't you tolerate me?" Summon the samurai to push out and slay him. Liu Tao shouted loudly, "I will not hesitate to die!" Poor Han Dynasty, over four hundred years, has come to an end in an instant!

• The warrior brought out the pottery and was about to carry out the execution when a minister stopped and said, "Don't do it. Wait for me to advise you." All looked at him. Then, Chen Dan, the Grand Tutor, walked straight into the palace to advise the emperor, saying, "What crime did Liu Jianyi commit that led to his execution?" The emperor said, "To slander a close subject and blaspheme me." Dan said, "All the people of the world wish to eat the flesh of the ten attendants. Your Majesty respects them as if they were his own parents. If they have no merit, they will all be enfeoffed as marquesses." Feng 谞 and others have collated with the Yellow Turban rebellion, intending to cause internal strife: Your Majesty, if you do not reflect on yourself now, the state will surely collapse! The emperor said, "Seal 谞 for causing trouble. The matter is unknown." Among the ten eunuchs, are there no less than two loyal ministers? Chen Dan remonstrated himself by banging his head against the steps. The emperor was furious and ordered that both he and Liu Tao be imprisoned. That night, the ten eunuchs murdered him in prison. The emperor issued an edict appointing Sun Jian as the governor of Changsha to suppress the stars of the district. Within fifty days, a victory was reported, and Jiangxia was pacified. The edict then bestowed upon Jian the title of Marquis of Wucheng.

• Liu Yu was appointed as the governor of Youzhou and led troops to Yuyang to attack Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun. Liu Hui of Dai Prefecture recommended Xuan De to Yu in a letter. Yu Daxi appointed Xuan De as the commander-in-chief and led his troops directly to the bandits' lair, engaging in a fierce battle with them for several days to dampen their morale. Zhang Chun was single-minded and violent. The soldiers' hearts changed. The leader of the camp assassinated Zhang Chun, offered his head and led his troops to surrender. Seeing his defeat, Zhang Ju also hanged himself. Yuyang is completely at peace. Liu Yu reported to Liu Bei for his great merit. The imperial court pardoned him for the crime of whipping the governor and mail officer, removed him from the position of Secret Secretary, and promoted him to the rank of High Hall Commander. Gongsun Zan once again commended Chen Xuande for his previous achievements and recommended him as the commander of a separate department, serving as the magistrate of Pingyuan County. Xuan De was in the plain, with considerable wealth, grain, military and horses, restoring the old atmosphere. Liu Yu was meritorious in subduing the bandits and was enfeoffed as the Grand Commandant. In the fourth month of summer in the sixth year of Zhongping, Emperor Ling was seriously ill and summoned Grand General He Jin to the palace to discuss his funeral arrangements. Then He Jin rose up to massacre the family. As her younger sister entered the palace as a noble lady and gave birth to a prince named Bian, she was then made empress. Advancement is the responsibility of obtaining power. The emperor also favored Wang Meiren and gave birth to a son named Xie. He Hou, out of jealousy, poisoned Wang Meiren to death. The prince was raised in the palace of Empress Dowager Dong. Empress Dowager Dong was the mother of Emperor Ling and the wife of Liu 苌, Marquis of Jiedu ting. At first, as Emperor Huan had no son, he enthroned the son of the Marquis of Jiedu Ting, who was known as Emperor Ling. When Emperor Ling ascended the throne, he invited his adoptive mother to the palace and honored her as Empress Dowager. Empress Dowager Dong once advised the emperor to make Prince Xie the crown prince. The emperor also favored Xie and wanted to establish him. At that time, he was seriously ill. Jian Shuo, the Central attendant, reported, "If we want to establish an alliance, we must first punish He Jin to eliminate future troubles." The emperor followed his words and Xuan entered the palace. Entering the palace gate, Sima Pan Yin said to Jin, "You must not enter the palace." Jian Shuo intended to murder Gong." In a state of great shock, he hurriedly returned to his private residence and summoned all the ministers, intending to eliminate all the eunuchs. A person sitting on the table stepped forward and said, "The posture of a eunuch begins at the moment of confrontation and confrontation." The imperial court has spread far and wide. How could they all be punished? If the timing is not tight, there will surely be the disaster of the entire family being wiped out. Please examine it in detail. Upon closer inspection, it was Cao Cao, the commander of the imperial guard. Jin scolded, "How could you, a young person, know the great affairs of the imperial court!" Just as he was hesitating, Pan Yin arrived and said, "The emperor has passed away." Today, Sai Shuo discussed with the Ten eunuchs that the funeral would not be held in secret. Instead, he forged an edict to announce He Guojiu into the palace, aiming to eliminate future troubles and enshrine Prince Xie as the emperor."

• After all the officials had paid their respects, Yuan Shao entered the palace to receive Jian Shuo. Shuo Wang entered the imperial garden and was killed by the eunuch Guo Sheng under the shade of flowers. All the imperial guards led by Shuo surrendered. Shao said to He Jin, "Middle officials form cliques." Today, we can take advantage of the situation to wipe them out completely." Zhang Rang and other governors were in a panic. After reporting to He, they said, "The one who initially plotted to frame the Grand General was only Sai Shuo. He did not interfere in our affairs." Now, upon hearing what Yuan Shao said, the Great General intends to execute all the subjects. I beg Your Majesty for mercy!" Empress Dowager He said, "Don't worry. I will protect you." Issue an edict to announce how to enter. The Empress Dowager secretly said, "You and I come from humble backgrounds. Without Zhang Rang and others, how could we enjoy such wealth and honor?" Now Jian Shuo is not kind. Since he has been executed, why do you listen to others and want to kill all the eunuchs? When He Jin heard this, he came out and said to the officials, "Jian Shuo is planning to harm me. You can destroy his entire family." The rest need not be wantonly harmed." Yuan Shao said, "If the root of the grass is not eradicated, it will surely be the cause of death." Jin said, "I have made up my mind. Please do not say more." All the officials resigned. The next day, the Empress Dowager ordered He Jin to participate in the recruitment of the Secretariat, while the rest were all appointed to official positions. Empress Dowager Dong ordered Zhang Rang and others to enter the palace to discuss, saying, "He Jin's sister, at first, I promoted her." Today, his son has ascended the throne as the emperor. Both internal and external officials are his confidants. "His authority is too strong. What will I do?" Rang reported, "Your Majesty may attend the court and listen to the government behind the curtain." Confer the title of king upon Prince Xie. Jia Guo's uncle, Dong Zhong, held a high-ranking official position and wielded military power. "Important ministers and others: Great undertakings can now be planned." " Empress Dowager Dong was overjoyed. The next day, the court was established. Empress Dowager Dong issued an edict, enfeoffing Prince Xie as the King of Chenliu, Dong Zhong as the General of the Cavalry, and Zhang Rang and others to jointly oversee the administration of the state. Seeing that Empress Dowager Dong was abusing her power, Empress He held a banquet in the palace and invited Empress Dowager Dong to attend. When the wine was half drunk, Empress Dowager He rose to her feet, raised her cup and bowed again, saying, "We are all women. It is not appropriate for us to participate in state affairs." In the past, Empress Lu held great power and all a thousand members of her clan were executed. Now we should dwell deep in the ninth level. It is a blessing for the state that major matters of the imperial court are discussed by the ministers and elders themselves. I hope you will listen." Empress Dong was furious and said, "You poisoned the king and the beauty to death. You have set your heart on jealousy." Now, relying on your son as the ruler, I dare not speak rashly with your elder brother in the face of any progress! I

• In June, He Jin secretly had Empress Dong poisoned to death at the post station in Hejian. He then carried her coffin back to the capital and buried her in Wenling. Entering the hospital to pretend to be ill and not leaving. Yuan Shao, the commander of the Imperial Court, came to see Jin and said, "Zhang Rang, Duan GUI and others have spread rumors outside, claiming that you poisoned Dong Hou and intended to plan something great." If the eunuchs are not punished at this time, a great disaster will surely follow. In the past, Dou Wu wanted to punish Nei Shu, but his scheming was not meticulous, and he ended up suffering the consequences. Today, all the generals and officials of my brothers' departments are handsome men. If you do your best, the matter is within your control. This time of heavenly praise must not be missed." Jin said, "Let's discuss it." He secretly informed Zhang Rang from both sides and asked him to pass it on to He Miao. He also offered more bribes. Miao Ru reported to He Hou, saying, "The Grand General assists the new emperor. He is not merciful and is only dedicated to killing." Now, for no reason, he intends to kill the Ten eunuchs again. This is taking the path of chaos." Later, take his words into account. After a short while, He Jin entered Bai and intended to kill Zhongjuan. He Hou said, "The middle official is in charge of the imperial province. It's a story of the Han people." The late emperor has just abandoned the world. If you want to kill the old ministers, it is not to restore the ancestral temple. Jin was originally an indecisive person. After hearing the empress Dowager's words, he left meekly. Yuan Shao asked, "What's the big deal?" Jin said, "The Empress Dowager does not allow it. What should we do then?" Shao said, "We can summon heroes from all directions, lead troops to the capital and punish all the eunuchs and upright men." "Matters are urgent at this moment. The Empress Dowager must not disobey." " Jin said, "This plan is brilliant!" Then he sent 檄 to the towns and summoned them to the capital. Zhu Bo Chen Lin said, "No!" As the saying goes, "To catch sparrows and swallows with one's eyes closed is self-deception. Even minor things cannot be deceived to gain success, let alone state affairs." Now, the general, relying on the imperial might, commands troops with the vigor of a dragon and the gait of a tiger. The superiority or inferiority lies in his heart: If he wants to punish the eunuchs, it is like blowing a huge furnace to burn hair and ears. But when one swiftly strikes out with thunder and exercises power to make a decisive decision, then heaven and man will follow suit. However, in the face of the invasion of the capital, minister 檄, when heroes gather, each has their own thoughts: It is said that if one turns against others and gives them a handle, the success will surely fail and chaos will arise instead. He Jin laughed and said, "What a cowardly view!" " A person beside clapped and laughed loudly, saying, "This is a piece of cake. Why bother to discuss it?" It can be seen as Cao Cao. To eliminate the chaos at your side, you must listen to the wise men in the court for their advice. It's unknown what Cao Cao said. Let's listen to the following explanation.