Chapter 88 The End of the Liu Jin Era

At the beginning of August, when the chief eunuch Zhang Yong escorted the captives to the capital, there were already rumors flying in and out of the city that Liu Jin wanted to make trouble.It is unclear whether he really thought that Liu Jin was going to rebel, or whether he had a secret agreement with Yang Yiqing and other courtiers, so he galloped starry night and rushed to Beijing on August 11 before Liu Jin knew about it. Emperor Wuzong was overjoyed, and immediately ordered the eunuch to put on a heavy iron armor for himself. The biggest dream of the little emperor in his life was to die on the battlefield and wrap his body in horse leather.What I like most is to bully those unlucky prisoners of war in the attitude of a winner.

Wu Zong went out of the palace in military uniform, and personally welcomed Zhang Yong at Dong'anmen. All civil and military officials lined up in a square team and acted as cheerleaders in Qiaodong.Before long, Zhang Yongwei was seen riding a horse and escorting unkempt prisoners of war. Wu Zong was overjoyed and sent an order to escort King Anhua's family to the palace. Later, all the men were slaughtered, and the women were sent to the high wall of Fengyang Prison. Circled inside—these women have been imprisoned in a mysterious world ever since. But the number of captives was still too small, so they passed by in a short time. Wu Zong was not happy, so he ordered the captives to be dragged back and re-enter the city from Donghuamen. Overwhelmed.

After playing and offering captives, Emperor Wuzong personally served wine to greet Zhang Yong, his best buddy.The eunuchs Liu Jin and Ma Yongcheng sat with him and drank until midnight. Liu Jin left first—he really shouldn't have left.When Liu Jin went out, he heard a "plop". Zhang Yong knelt down in front of Wu Zong, and took out a letter of complaint written by Yang Yiqing from his sleeve, enumerating Liu Jin's 17 serious crimes. At that time, Emperor Wuzong was so awkward, he lowered his head and didn't speak.And the performance of the little emperor had already been deduced by Yang Yiqing that the score was not bad, so Zhang Yong followed Yang Yiqing's instructions, lying on the ground and hugging Emperor Wuzong's feet, begging with tears all over his face: "Your Majesty, for you, the old slave, but even I don't want my life anymore.If His Majesty refuses to kill Liu Jin, the old slave will die, and it doesn't matter if the old slave dies.It's just that the old slave is dead, and you fall into Liu Jin's hands, Your Majesty. After a few days, he will rebel, so what's the matter, ah, what's the matter, Your Majesty!

In fact, Wu Zong knew very well in his heart that Liu Jin had no courage to rebel. Even the blood relatives of the Zhu family of Anhua King had such a rebellion, and Liu Jin didn't even have eggs.But the problem is that he also trusts Zhang Yong very much, the palms and backs of his hands are full of flesh, so he is indecisive and in a dilemma. At the critical moment, the great eunuch Ma Yongcheng suddenly jumped out and slapped Liu Jin hard on his eyes: Your Majesty, don't hesitate, what Zhang Yong said is absolutely right, Liu Jin is going to rebel, and many people are afraid I have gone to him to show my loyalty, and I only keep it from you, Your Majesty.Even if Zhang Yong didn't say anything about today's matter, I would risk my life to report it. Your Majesty, it's a matter of life and death, just make an order!

Ma Yongcheng jumped out suddenly, not for no reason.Some courtier must have tampered with him and put eye drops on him. If Zhang Yong didn't speak up, then he must be the one who knocked Liu Jin out. Decree... Wu Zong sighed, alas, it is difficult to be an emperor, even his most trusted subordinates can't be fair, there is really no way. The imperial army was dispatched, and under the leadership of Zhang Yong, rushed to Liu Jin's mansion.Ma Yongcheng tricked Wu Zong to go out in person, and it was exciting to play, but Wu Zong felt sad, like a prisoner, he followed behind the troops of the imperial army brigade. At three o'clock, the imperial army arrived at the duty room of the inner palace and arrested Liu Jin who was on duty. live.

The next day before the court, Wu Zong showed Zhang Yong's memorial to several court elders, and hinted to Li Dongyang: Liu Jin actually did not have any serious political mistakes, criticize a few words, educate and educate, give a demerit punishment, and let him go to Nanjing to stay idle . At this time, Liu Jin was also trying his best to confess himself. He sent a letter to Emperor Wuzong, saying that when he was shuanggui, he did not let him go home to pick up his luggage. For the sake of serving, give me a change of underwear. Wu Zong's heart softened, so he ordered someone to deliver a large bag of clothes to Liu Jin.

Liu Jin's move is absolutely perfect! It is absolutely impossible for Emperor Wuzong to attack him.