When the relatives of the Eastern Han Dynasty discussed power, Wu Liang and Ji were the right ones.
Even Dou Xian has to step aside.
Without it, the only relative who dared to kill the emperor was the domineering general Liang Ji.
When Liang Ji was there, even Emperor Huan of Han had to be a puppet for twelve years, so you can imagine how powerful he was.
After Liang Ji's death, his original residence, Liang Ji Garden, has since become the general's residence for his relatives.
The General's Mansion is located next to Xianyang Garden in Xicheng City, not too far from the White Horse Temple.
Chen Mu was actually reluctant to come to the White Horse Temple. After all, the White Horse Temple still had a blood debt on his head.
If you were a free-spirited monk, you would die. However, the monks in the Han Dynasty were all enlightened monks who sincerely sought Buddhism. The death of one would be a huge blow to Buddhism.
When it comes to religion, Chen Mu has no intention of killing it with one blow.
The Buddha also advised people to be good, but people have misinterpreted it, and the monks are greedy. It does not mean that the teachings are bad, and the problem must be viewed dialectically.
The carriage slowly stopped at the General's Mansion. It was still raining outside. Chen Mu got off the carriage and looked up at the mansion.
Liang Ji carried out a large-scale construction project at that time and built the Liang Ji Garden. In terms of area, it was not much smaller than the Western Garden of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty. The outer wall alone was probably a mile long, making it a truly high-gate courtyard.
Wearing a bamboo hat, he came to the door and knocked. After a while, a guard opened the door. The man looked Chen Mu up and down and asked, "Who is it?"
"Chen Mu, Sima of the Northern Army, asked to see the general." Chen Mu bowed his hand.
The man thought carefully about the rank of the Northern Army Sima, and then showed a contemptuous smile: "You, a small Northern Army Sima, dare to ask to see the general? Do you know how many people want to see the general every day?"
Looking at that dog-like look on someone's face, I just had to say something.
"of course I know."
Chen Mu nodded matter-of-factly: "But I, on behalf of Zhongchang Shi Zhang, asked Duke Zhang to discuss some matters with the general. Could it be that Duke Zhang can't even enter the general's door?"
"Zhang...Zhang Gong."
The person who opened the door was obviously very surprised, and his attitude softened instantly. Qiqi Aiai said: "I... I will report to the general first."
In fact, Chen Mu doesn't like to use other people's names to show off his power. After all, it's not a good thing for him to have too much entanglement with the eunuch faction. It's good for both parties to continue to maintain a relationship of mutual use. There is no need to let the whole world know that he has taken refuge with Zhang.
let.
But as the saying goes, the king of hell is better than the troubled kid. If you want to get to know a person with a very high status when you are not in a high status, except for Wang Jun who introduced Zhang Rang for him, you can only use the name of another big shot.
Come be a bridge.
Anyway, many people know about his relationship with Zhang Rang, but his relationship with Xun He and other party members is an underground relationship, which is not convenient to be announced in public. This is why he did not find Xun He.
After a while, the person who opened the door came back and respectfully invited Chen Mu in.
The carved beams and painted buildings in Liang Ji Garden are much more luxurious than Zhang Rang's residence. The area alone is several times larger. Along the way, there are gardens and waterside pavilions, towering green shade, mixed peanut trees, and numerous splendid barriers. Not far away are Qionglou and Yuyu.
Surrounded by cloisters and scattered with pavilions and pavilions, it is like a fairyland on earth.
As a general, He Jin was responsible for commanding the world's troops. Although He Jin had no real power, there were still a large number of soldiers guarding the general's palace. There were three posts, one post and one sentry five steps in the courtyard corridor. The guards were very tight, showing that
The general is mighty.
Walking to the main hall, Chen Mu walked in and saw a man in his thirties sitting on a high seat. There were guests on the left and right, including Xun, Liu Biao, Wang Kuang and others.
"Chen Mu, Sima of the Northern Army, pays homage to the general!"
Chen Mu walked to the main hall and bowed to He Jin who was sitting in a high position.
He Jin came from a butcher's family. Even though he had been an official for nine years, he only became a general this year. He was usually very cautious. Knowing that Chen Mu was Zhang Rang's man, he nodded and said, "Why did Mr. Zhang send you here?"
Chen Mu said with a smile: "There is a happy event. Mr. Zhang heard that there was a beautiful woman in the general's family who was not married. It happened that Mr. Zhang's son was unmarried. The two of them were talented and beautiful, and they were a good match. So Mr. Zhang specially sent Mu to the mansion to express his wishes.
I wonder if the general is willing to marry him and marry him to the good of Qin and Jin."
Zhang Rang wants to marry him?
He Jin was shocked and then turned to ecstasy.
This is good news for him.
Although he is now a general, the real power lies in the hands of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty.
Nominally in charge of the world's troops, in fact he could not even mobilize the Imperial Palace Guards, Zhi Jinwu, Yulin Guards, Beijun, Sili Xiaoweibu, Chengmenwei and other Luoyang soldiers and horses.
Because the superior officers of these soldiers and horses are all close associates of the emperor. For example, Zhang Zhong, the Sili school captain, is the son of Empress Dowager Dong’s sister, who is also the cousin of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty. The city gate captain is Dong Chong, the son of Empress Dowager Dong’s brother, and Su Wei Zhi Jinwu
Not to mention the Yulin Guards, they were all in the hands of the eunuchs, and they were all members of Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty.
As a general, he belongs to the faction of Emperor Han Ling's wife, and he and Emperor Han Ling's natal family are somewhat competing for power in the court. When he goes to court, he is no different from a clay statue of a Bodhisattva. If he can get married to Zhang Rang, he is not sure.
It is possible to change this situation.
After all, the reason why he is now hanging out with the members of the aristocratic family is because he cannot hold real power in the court, so he has no choice but to move closer to them, so as to gain the support of the officials from the aristocratic family in the court.
But this joy was almost fleeting, because he had just accepted the party members. The party members and the eunuchs were mortal enemies. If he agreed to this marriage, what would the party members think?
I'm afraid the party members will leave him soon.
He Jin calmed down, and the scholars had the mouthpiece. If he wanted to have a good reputation, he had to be close to the scholars. Xun He's father, Xun Yu, was famous in the world, and Liu Biao was also one of the eight. He finally got these people, but he didn't want to lose them.
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After hesitating for a moment, He Jin shook his head: "Thank you Mr. Zhang for your kindness, but..."
Before he could tell the reason for his refusal, Xun He suddenly said: "General, why do you refuse such a good thing?"
He Jin: “???”
Xun He's words confused him a little.
Aren’t your party members and eunuchs mortal enemies?
Aren't you afraid that I will join forces with the eunuchs?
"Yes, General. The court is now like a pool of stagnant water. The General is in a dilemma. If he can get married to Zhang Rang, he will definitely be able to break the deadlock."
Liu Biao also offered advice and persuasion.
He Jin was a little confused.
In his heart, he knew that Xun He and Liu Biao were doing it for his own good.
But the problem is that if he, as a general, marries a group of eunuchs, shouldn't this be the situation that the party members are most afraid of seeing?
Why aren't any of you afraid?
Is it really for my own good?
He Jin was moved, but he was also afraid that he would tell Zhang Rang if he told the truth in front of Chen Mu. He held it in for a while and didn't know what to say, so he could only say vaguely: "Well, what you two said makes sense, then please Chen Mu."
Sima go back and talk to Mr. Zhang, and I will think about it."
Chen Mu smiled and excused himself.
After he left, He Jincai couldn't wait to ask: "Gong Shu Jingsheng, I was about to refuse, why do you persuade him?"
Xun He laughed and said, "Marriage with Zhang Rang will be of great benefit to the general without any harm, so why refuse?"
"Having said that..."
He Jin wanted to speak but stopped.
Xun He knew what he was going to say and waved his hand: "General, don't worry, even if the general marries Zhang Rang, we will not abandon him."
"My grievance is relieved."
He Jin was very moved. Party members were indeed sincere gentlemen, and for his benefit, they even ignored their own political stance.
It's really... touching.
But just when He Jin was moved, Xun He looked outside the door. Chen Mu had already gone away, and the rain was still falling.
Chen Zigui, I can only help you this far. I leave the matter of Mr. Lu to you.