Back then, he, Li Gu, and Du Qiao were close friends. In order to fight against the eunuchs' abuse of power, both of his friends died tragically at the hands of the eunuchs.

There was a time when Hu Guang also wanted to follow them, but in order to protect those who were persecuted by eunuchs and imperial relatives, he had no choice but to endure humiliation.

Although he was ridiculed by those who considered themselves upright, he never backed down and fought against the eunuchs and relatives of the emperor in his own way.

Chen Fan, his eyes also red, came to Hu Guang's side to comfort him:

"Bo Shi, today's execution of the eunuchs should be enough to comfort their spirits in heaven."

"Yes, our struggle has not been in vain...!"

Hu Guang wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes and nodded with relief.

Looking at the two elderly people in front of him, Liu Hong was also filled with emotion. Throughout history, there has never been a shortage of loyal and patriotic people. Such figures deserve to be remembered forever.

Moreover, only when there are more people like this can this country and this nation never yield and never be defeated.

Thinking of this, Liu Hong couldn't help but recall the monuments and ancestral halls erected in later generations.

Liu Hong stepped forward, looked at Chen Fan and Hu Guang, and said in a deep voice:

"Grand Tutor, Minister of Works, I wish to build a Shrine of Loyalty and Martyrs to commemorate the capable ministers and loyal men of past dynasties, so that future generations may admire them, and to tell the world that although they are dead, their spirit and contributions to the country will live on forever."

Loyalty and patriotism education is an eternal topic, and the most effective method is to use the deeds of historical figures to inspire confidence and pride in future generations.

In layman's terms, it's the idol effect.

"Your Majesty is wise!!"

Upon hearing the emperor's idea, Chen Fan and the others were immediately excited and strongly agreed.

Who wouldn't want to be remembered for eternity?

Just then, Zhao Zhong suddenly ran over.

"Your Majesty, Cao Jie hanged himself in his room."

Liu Hong paused for a moment, then nodded: "Hmm! This man did help me in some ways. Let him be properly buried!"

"promise!"

Then Liu Hong looked at Zhong Yao beside him and said in a deep voice, "Yuan Chang, order the Ministry of Personnel to draft an edict: Wang Fu and others have abused their power and disrupted the government for many years, harming loyal officials. I deeply hate them. They shall be escorted to the South Palace tomorrow and executed by being cut in half at the waist!"

"promise!!"

Zhong Yao respectfully accepted the order and then quickly left.

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty...Please, Your Majesty, have mercy on me and grant me a complete corpse, for I have served the late Emperor for many years!"

Upon hearing the emperor's verdict, Wang Fu and the others turned pale and immediately kowtowed repeatedly, begging for mercy.

At that time, the laws of the Han Dynasty were lenient. Unless they committed treason or rebellion, those who committed capital crimes were generally allowed to have a complete body and be given dignity. In addition, people still had integrity and generally chose to commit suicide, and eunuchs were no exception.

Upon hearing the emperor's sudden sentence of being executed by being cut in half at the waist and being publicly executed, Wang Fu and the others were filled with fear as they imagined the gruesome scene.

"Get him out!"

Ignoring their pleas for mercy, Liu Hong gave a cold shout, and several Imperial Guard soldiers escorted them away.

Although things were calm inside the Deyang Palace at this time, the remaining forces hidden throughout the palace were still putting up a stubborn resistance.

Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong also led the Imperial Guards soldiers in a relentless search, knowing full well that if even one of them escaped and harmed the Emperor, they themselves would be doomed.