When Empress Dowager Guo was just welcomed back to Luoyang, the Tingwei, who had already known her interest, came forward to petition for a retrial on the rebellion case of Cao Shuang and others. The Tingwei was still Chen Ben. After Qin Liang's army entered the city, in addition to the Sima family, Sun Zi from Zhongshu Province
Liu Fang hardly touched anyone's official position.
Cao Shuang obviously couldn't be treason, otherwise Sima Yi would have had reasons to rebel. Chen Ben probably didn't try the case at all, because he quickly reported that Cao Shuang's rebellion was an unjust case.
Empress Dowager Guo, who had been in charge of government for so many years, could easily understand the connection, and then issued an edict to review the case and release the wrongly accused.
Cao Shuang and his close ministers had been killed, and most of the ones left were family members and people with less important official positions. So after the charges against Zhang Huan and others were expunged, they were released one after another.
But Zhang Huan is the visitor of Dachangqiu (an internal official organization called the Queen), which is one of the highest-ranking eunuchs in the Wei State. Regardless of whether Cao Shuang or Sima Yi is in power, they must control the palace personnel, so Zhang Huan
It should belong to an important person.
After talking with him, Qin Liang learned that Sima Yi probably wanted to get something useful from Zhang Huan, so he spared Zhang Huan and even tortured him. And He Yan, Ding Mi, Li Sheng and others,
He was not tortured but killed directly.
Zhang Huan is only in his twenties and thirties, and has been in the palace for a long time. People who have been castrated since childhood lack some hormones when they grow up, and their body shape is indeed a bit feminine. But it is still easy to tell the difference.
For men and women, as long as they are not fat, it can be easily seen from the size and proportion of the pelvic cavity.
Qin Liang asked him why he took refuge with Cao Zhaobo, and Zhang Huan said that Cao Shuang treated him well.
For a moment, Qin Liang thought of Wen Qin crying and realized that although Cao Shuang did not do many things well, there were indeed some people who were loyal to him.
Zhang Huan knelt on the ground again and said: "General Qin avenged the general, and my life is saved because of General Qin. From now on, I am willing to work hard for General Qin."
Qin Liang helped him up again and said calmly: "There are always some people who can only find their place in the palace."
Zhang Huan came to his senses and said hurriedly: "General Qin, please give a few kind words to Her Royal Highness the Empress Dowager."
Qin Liang took two steps and then said: "We are under the order of His Highness, King Qin. Eunuch Zhang has to enter the palace by himself and express his loyalty to His Highness. When you see His Highness, you can mention it and come and see me beforehand."
Zhang Huan said in a low voice, "Will His Highness ignore the past grudges?"
Qin Liang said nicely: "Cao Zhaobo is dead. If Eunuch Zhang doesn't serve His Highness, he can only choose the emperor. You are the eunuch of Changqiu, do you understand?"
Zhang Huan looked up at Qin Liang and nodded.
Qin Liang looked into Zhang Huan's eyes and emphasized, "There is still a difference."
Zhang Huan immediately said seriously: "I understand."
Qin Liang observed his expression and felt that such a person should not need to say more after staying in the palace for so long.
At this time, Zhang Huan said again: "Pu and Lu Zhi were released together, and met Xin Chang outside the gate of Tingwei Mansion. Xin Chang was not arrested. He learned that Lu Sima was released today and came to greet him with a carriage.
His leg was injured, and when he came to the Wang family’s residence, he took Xin Chang’s car.”
When Qin Liang heard this, he frowned and thought about it for a while.
The two people mentioned by Zhang Huan, Lu Zhi, Xin Chang and Qin Liang, have all heard of them, but are not very familiar with them.
In addition to the long history, the largest assistant officer in the General's Office is Sima, who is in charge of military affairs. Lu Zhi is the General's Sima, so Qin Liang has met him, but has not had much contact with him. Xin Chang is a member of the army in the General's Office, but Xin Chang does
Qin Liang was Cao Shuang's assistant officer not long ago. At that time, Qin Liang was no longer working as a military adviser in the General's Mansion. So I had never met him, but I had only heard of him.
Qin Liang was thinking about it when Zhang Huan's voice continued: "On the day Sima Yi died, Lu Zhi took advantage of Sima Yi's unpreparedness and took a small number of troops from the general's palace to kill the guard from Dongyang Gate and storm out of the gate.
He went to seek refuge with the general. After the general surrendered, he was immediately taken into prison."
"I heard Grand Sinong Huan mentioned it." Qin Liang nodded.
Zhang Huan said: "Lu Zhi led the troops to resist, and the general Sima was not executed yet. Moreover, when the servants saw him today, they were not tortured."
Qin Liang said: "This man has a very good reputation for popularity. Guo Boji (Guo Huai) and Wang Ziyong (Wang Lang) have recommended him. Even if we don't break into Luoyang, Lu Zhi will probably be pardoned sooner or later."
Zhang Huan thought for a while and said: "General Qin's words are right. When the battle broke out, Xin Chang had already gone home, but later he came out, caught up with Lu Zhi's men, and followed Lu Zhi out of the city. Xin Chang
The reason why I was not arrested is probably because of my relationship with Sima Yi."
Qin Liang had gradually recalled the relationship he had known before, so he nodded and said: "Yes. Xin Chang's sister is married to Wei Wei Yang Dan. Yang Dan's niece is married to Sima Shi."
Zhang Huan gave a wry smile, maybe he was also lamenting that even though he did the same thing, he was treated differently.
The Wei Dynasty really pays attention to family background and connections. Let’s not talk about others. If Qin Liang was born in a prestigious family and led his troops all the way into Luoyang, what would he be waiting for? He could become a general directly and there would be no problem at all.
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Qin Liang said: "I will ask someone to prepare some hot water for Eunuch Zhang to bathe and change clothes. You can clean up and eat something, and then ask someone to drive Eunuch Zhang back to the palace."
Zhang Huan hurriedly bowed and thanked him.
Qin Liang said: "There will be many opportunities to meet in the future."
The two of them bowed to each other, and Qin Liang turned around and walked out of the room.
Qin Liang walked towards the entrance hall of the front hall, but walked very slowly. He had just talked about Xin Chang's in-law relationship with Zhang Huan, and Qin Liang was still thinking about it at this time.
The Yang family is not only married to the Xin family, but also the Cai Wenji family, the Xiahouba family, etc., and the Cai family and the Xiahou family are related to some big families. The Yang family is like a node in the network, and has many connections among the big families.
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The families that are married to the Yang family are of course the Sima family. The third wife of Master Sima is Yang Huiyu.
The Sima family also had a wide network of connections among the gentry, one of which was achieved by Master Sima marrying Yang Huiyu. The relationship between these gentry was too complicated, and it was impossible for Qin Liang, including Wang Ling, to bring the whole family together.
Eliminating them all, stripping them as much as possible, and reducing the number of enemies is the safest approach.
According to the laws of Wei, at least three clans must be killed for rebellion. Yang Huiyu is Sima Yi's eldest daughter-in-law, so it must be a capital crime. If Yang Huiyu is executed, the Yang family will probably not have much resentment. This is due to the system, and it can also separate the Yang family.
Relationship with the Sima family.
But if you can be kind and show mercy outside the law, you can provide additional comfort to the Yang family.
With Qin Liang's current prestige and strength, it is impossible to become an enemy of the most powerful group in the world. For the time being, he can only compromise and win over.
It seems that Yang Huiyu has not yet given birth to a child, so her bond with the Sima family is not so close in theory. But it is not known what her relationship with Master Sima is. It is said that Xia Houhui was particularly loyal to Master Sima before; and Master Sima also
If he is not caught, he may not die soon, so Yang Huiyu is not considered a widow.
Thinking of this, Qin Liang came back from the gatehouse, called the soldiers to call Rao Dashan, and took the troops to Sima's house, intending to test Yang Huiyu first.
The Wang family's residence is in Yishouli, southeast of Luoyang. The Taifu's Mansion is next to the southeast side of the imperial palace. It can be reached by a road, which is not too far.
Qin Liang drove into the Taifu Mansion and soon met Pan Zhong, the military commander. The generals promoted by Qin Liang were relatively loyal to their duties and arranged for Pan Zhong to guard the Sima Mansion. Whenever Qin Liang arrived, he would guard it here.
Qin Liang no longer went to the inner house, but went straight to the platform of the palace, found a room, and called Pan Zhong to bring Yang Huiyu, the wife of Master Sima, to meet him.
He saw that the banquet was being prepared in the upper room of the department, so he knelt down and sat there waiting.
After a long time, Pan Zhong came in and said: "To your Majesty, Sima Shi's wife Yang Shi has brought her here."
Qin Liang nodded and said, "Please come in."
Pan Zhongyi bowed and said: "Here."
After a while, he saw a young and beautiful woman walking in. Qin Liang's eyes widened a bit when he first looked at her.
No wonder there are almost no very beautiful beauties in the huge Luoyang. It turns out that they are all married off by these noble families and hidden away!
When Qin Liang saw Yang Huiyu, he suddenly felt that Master Sima was in a hurry to divorce the Wu family. Maybe it was not because Wu secretly inquired about the cause of Xia Houhui's death, but because Master Sima saw Yang Huiyu and immediately divorced the Wu family who had just passed by.
Divorce his wife so that he can marry Yang Huiyu back immediately.
The Princess of Jinxiang whom I just met today was probably not much more beautiful than Yang Huiyu when she was young.
I saw that Yang Huiyu had an oval face of a classic beauty, with round and smooth lines. The whole face was very smooth and well-proportioned. Under the slender eyebrows, the eyes with double eyelids were shining. Under the straight jade nose, the thickness of the lips was slightly less than that of gold.
She is a country princess, but she is also thicker because she is younger. Her red lips are still shiny, and her mouth is a wonderful way to modify her appearance. Because her face and facial features will look a bit thin, and her slightly thicker lips will suddenly become
Changed image.
Yang Huiyu's demeanor was very generous, and she walked over with an upright posture. She glanced at Qin Liang with bright eyes, her eyes were cold, and she looked very unhappy... Her parents-in-law's family was overthrown, and it was really difficult for her to be happy.
.However, the Zhuge family that Qin Liang met before was not like her.
She still bowed in greeting, but her tone was cold: "I pay my respects to General Qin."
Qin Liang stood up to return the salute, couldn't help but walked down, and stood beside her to observe for a while.
Yang Huiyu stood still and asked: "Brother, has the Xin family seen General Qin?"
Xin Chang was considered an official of Cao Shuang, and Yang Huiyu was a noblewoman, so she did know a few things.
Qin Liang said: "No, I just want to see my wife."
Yang Huiyu actually sneered and said: "The general liked the Wu family and made a special trip to pick up the Zhuge family. How could he suddenly think of my concubine after a few days?"
The Wu family and the Zhuge family she mentioned were indeed not as glamorous as hers. But for a while, Qin Liang couldn't figure out whether Yang Huiyu, as the wife of a sinner, was showing off because she was dissatisfied with the treatment she received, or whether it was because she was dissatisfied with the treatment she received.
Resent Qin Liang for ruining her marriage and family, or both?
Qin Liang said: "Sima Yi conspired to rebel, and the Yi tribe should be punished according to the law. Madam, think about it, besides me, who else is willing to rescue you at this time?"
Yang Huiyu said angrily: "Then the general asked me to go back and wait to die!"
Qin Liang was suddenly stunned, and suddenly felt a little incompetent.