Chapter 452: The emperor has no moral principles, so he should ask the emperor to abdicate
In the private meeting, He Jin almost cried his eyes out when he faced Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and a series of other eunuchs.
He apologized and expressed regret at the same time, saying that Yuan Wei was really nothing and could not provide him with the promise of victory.
Originally, they thought they were awesome and could handle everything, so they were floating. But now they realize that they are too young and don't think comprehensively about the problem.
They thought about it and found that they still needed to form an alliance with the Shi Changshi to fight against the increasingly powerful Lu Zhi and Liu Bei alliance.
Faced with He Jin's arrival, Zhang Rang, on behalf of Shi Chang Shi, used the kind of rhetoric that He Jin and Yuan Wei had expected.
"How can we eunuchs dare to discuss cooperation with the distinguished general? This is really embarrassing to us! The general must not say this. We eunuchs are not worthy of the general's condescension."
Facing Zhang Rang's eccentric temperament, He Jin was unhappy, but he decided to stabilize his emotions.
"Zhang Changshi, let's not say those meaningless words. The Xiyuan Army, the emperor's personal army, is led by Jian Shuo. Doesn't this matter prove anything?"
He Jin said slowly: "The emperor did not choose you, but chose Jian Shuo. This is the attitude of the emperor. The emperor is like this. Do you still think that you should stand by the emperor? The situation in Luoyang has reached this point.
Without the protection of military power, can you still sit back and relax?"
Zhang Rang said nothing.
The other regular attendants did not speak.
He Jin felt that his persuasion was effective, so he decided to further strengthen his offensive.
"The emperor doesn't trust him, and Jian Shuo shows off his power. Can you guys tolerate such a thing? You have made great contributions to the emperor, but in the end you ended up like this. I feel worthless for you. And once Jian Shuo becomes powerful, you will
Weak, what awaits you is to take your place, isn't it?"
Visible to the naked eye, He Jin felt that the expressions of Zhang Rang and others had changed.
There is no calmness at all, only worry, dissatisfaction, and resentment remain.
Seeing Zhang Rang's expression, He Jin knew that he had made the right bet.
The eunuchs were not without resentment towards the emperor; they were also resentful. They also felt the emperor's alienation and wariness towards them, and this resulted in considerable emotions.
As long as this emotion is grasped, He Jin feels that it is not impossible to form a political alliance with the eunuchs again.
So he took advantage of the victory and pursued it.
"The emperor is ruthless and unjust. He treats me as well as you. In this case, why don't we work together? The emperor who is ruthless and unrighteous is not the emperor we should serve. The prince Bian is the future we should serve.
Emperor, isn’t that so?”
Zhang Rang showed a surprised expression when he heard this.
"Do you want to depose the emperor and establish a new emperor?"
"The Emperor is immoral, so he should ask the Emperor to abdicate and become the Supreme Emperor, passing the throne to a worthy monarch. By serving the worthy monarch, we will surely make the Han Dynasty prosperous again. In this way, we will also be in vain of our duties as ministers of the Han Dynasty.
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He Jin's face was filled with righteousness: "Such things have not happened since ancient times, but as long as we hold a bright heart and do righteous things, who can think that we have not done what we should do?
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These righteous words made Zhang Rang feel that He Jin had indeed grown up. If he had never met Liu Bei, then Zhang Rang felt that it was really possible for him to be persuaded by He Jin, agree to his suggestion, and become his ally again.
Unfortunately, he already has a better and more trustworthy ally.
He Jin is a person who betrayed once. As an old Jianghu, Zhang Rang knows very well that there are only zero and countless betrayals. People who betrayed once have no credibility and will never be trusted again, so he will not believe He Jin.
Enter.
But without Liu Bei, he would have no better choice.
Now that Liu Bei is here, of course he will not choose He Jin.
So he nodded.
"What you said makes sense, but how can I trust that you won't abandon us again? Also, what can we gain by risking our hands by joining hands with you?"
He Jin smiled, knowing that this matter was almost done.
"In the current situation, the Emperor has complete control over Luoyang City. My power and that of the Yuan family can only be outside Luoyang City. Now I am trembling and cautious every time I enter Luoyang City, for fear that I will be hunted down by the Emperor.
It is absolutely impossible for Dong Zhong to be friends with me. Behind him is the Prince Xiehe and the Queen Mother. He is a great threat to me, and he is the one who controls the defense of Luoyang City. So if I still care about my life, I need someone.
Support me in Luoyang City."
Zhang Rang narrowed his eyes.
"You mean, I can support you?"
He Jin nodded.
"Zhang Changshi has more than a thousand Dongyuan armed troops in his hands. Although these people are not many, they are still a powerful armed force in Luoyang City. I cannot transfer the army into Luoyang City, so I will
We can only rely on Zhang Changshi’s protection, can’t we?”
"I find it difficult to protect myself."
Zhang Rang smiled bitterly and said, "Do you really believe that I can protect you?"
"Yes, it is better than nothing. If you have it, you can always strive for a chance of survival, instead of being frightened when entering Luoyang City like now."
He Jin nodded and said: "So Zhang Changshi doesn't need to worry about me doing anything bad unless I even risk my own life."
Zhang Rang nodded in agreement with He Jin's analysis.
"What you say makes sense. I believe it. So what can I, and we, get next? Protecting you means risking our lives."
He Jin nodded in approval.
"On this point, Mr. Yuan and I both agree. Therefore, Changshi Zhang and all other Changshis, if you want anything, just say whatever I can give, I will give it to you. Anyway, wait until the prince Bian ascends the throne.
Who has the final say in this world, isn’t it still a matter of one sentence?”
Zhang Rang looked at Zhao Zhong and then at several other eunuchs with different expressions.
Then they successively put forward the conditions that their money, land, houses, and relatives would be expropriated as officials, and all their property would not be affected.
Then Zhang Rang needs to continue to serve as Shangshu Ling, and also needs to control part of the Xiyuan Army as a personal army.
Zhao Zhong also made a request to control part of the Xiyuan Army.
He Jin had no doubts at all and immediately nodded and agreed to all their conditions.
"As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, these things are just trivial matters. If you risk your lives to join me, how can I be reluctant to part with mere possessions? As long as the big thing is successful, I will give you whatever you want!"
He Jin's generosity is simply unlike himself.
So Shi Changshi had no doubts.
Zhang Rang, on behalf of Shi Changshi, made an agreement with He Jin that the Dongyuan spies would provide necessary protection to He Jin, and if necessary, protect He Jin with all their strength, at all costs.
From then on, He Jin had a secret armed force in Luoyang City, and no one knew the change of ownership of this armed force.
He Jin was very satisfied.
After He Jin left, the eunuchs looked at each other, and finally turned their attention to Zhang Rang.
"What did I say?"
Zhang Rang sneered: "How could He Jin be Liu's opponent? Liu had long expected that He Jin would join forces with us at all costs. When he talked to us, he would agree to any conditions, even military power.
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Liu also said that once He Jin agreed to military power, it meant that he had no sincerity and had no intention of fulfilling these promises. He was even ready to liquidate us afterwards. If we cooperate with him, we are seeking the skin of a tiger and seeking death!"