"Because although Han Jin is nominally His Majesty's servant, a royal servant, in reality, he is the Empress Dowager's servant!"
Yang Cheng's words startled Empress Dowager Wanchun, who instinctively sat up.
"That old dog Han Jin took care of His Majesty since he was a child, so he knows that His Majesty is kind and benevolent, but also somewhat indecisive, and may not support him in critical moments."
Therefore, Han Jin has been currying favor with the Empress Dowager all these years.
Although the Empress Dowager hadn't said many words in his defense, just one sentence from her at a crucial moment would have been enough to save his life.
The Imperial Guard has a wide range of powers, one part of which is to gather intelligence on various matters. A large portion of this intelligence was sent by Han Jin to the Empress Dowager.
Now, she can know about world events without leaving the palace, all thanks to Han Jin.
Empress Dowager, you are His Majesty's mother and the mistress of the harem.
The Empress Dowager has been in charge of the inner palace for decades. Although she is over seventy years old, she has no intention of letting go.
You've been waiting for over a decade, but it looks like it's not over yet.
Moreover, the Eighth Prince is so arrogant and unruly in the court, aren't you worried or angry?
These are also consequences of the Empress Dowager's indulgence.
Although His Majesty is her grandson, the Eighth Prince is her son.
Now you have an opportunity to eliminate the Empress Dowager's spies; don't you want to speak up?
Empress Dowager Wan Chun stared intently at Yang Cheng, and after a long while, she said in a cold voice, "Yang Cheng, do you know that if what you said gets out, it will be enough to make you die countless times?"
Yang Cheng smiled and said, "Of course I know, but I am telling the truth."
Empress Dowager Wan Chun and Yang Cheng stared at each other for a moment, and finally said expressionlessly, "Go out."
"Your subject takes his leave."
Yang Cheng turned and left immediately.
Although Empress Dowager Wan Chun never explicitly said whether she would agree or not, it was clear that she would not refuse.
Han Jin was unaware that a storm targeting him was brewing both inside and outside the court.
Zhang Xiren and Grand Tutor Cai acted extremely quickly.
The two secretly conspired with hundreds of officials to submit a memorial to Zhou Heng, urging him to execute Han Jin.
Although Zhou Heng had previously felt that Han Jin's large-scale arrests were inappropriate, the Book of Impermanence and the testimonies obtained from interrogation were irrefutable.
Moreover, when the Golden Horde provoked them before, these civil officials were completely useless. Zhou Heng was so angry that he wanted to teach them a lesson, so he didn't interfere much.
But he didn't expect Han Jin to make such a big fuss. If he doesn't do something about it, there will be serious problems.
"Put down the memorials for now. I will definitely deal with Han Jin. He can forget about being the Grand Eunuch!"
Zhang Xiren said with slight reluctance, "Your Majesty, Han Jin, that eunuch traitor, deserves to be executed!"
How can we quell the anger of the many officials of the Great Zhou if we don't kill him?
Zhou Heng felt uneasy upon hearing this: "Grand Secretary Zhang, what do you mean? If I don't kill Han Jin, will these civil officials rebel?"
As soon as Cai Yan saw that the Emperor was angry, he immediately tugged at Zhang Xiren's sleeve.
These two political rivals have joined forces at this point, not wanting the other to suffer in this matter.
Just then, a young eunuch came over and announced that the Empress Dowager had arrived.
A hint of surprise appeared in Zhang Xiren's eyes.
Did Yang Cheng really manage to invite the Empress Dowager?
Zhou Heng hurriedly said, "Quickly welcome the Empress Dowager in."
Empress Dowager Wan Chun, accompanied by two palace maids, slowly entered the main hall. After exchanging greetings with Zhang Xiren and Grand Tutor Cai, she said to Zhou Heng, "Your Majesty, I have heard about Han Jin's matter."
You're just too sentimental. That old eunuch Han Jin went a bit too far.
If Han Jin is truly devoted to our Great Zhou, then even if he acts extremely, you can still protect him.
But look at what he's doing now! He's taking advantage of His Majesty's trust and the power of the Imperial Guard to extort and amass a fortune in the court. Has Han Jin ever mentioned any of this money to you?
"A traitorous servant, if not killed now, when?"
Empress Dowager Wan Chun's words still weighed heavily on Zhou Heng's mind.
Moreover, Zhou Heng's expression turned somewhat unpleasant after hearing this.
After extorting the money, Han Jin not only refused to give it to him, but also didn't even say anything. What was he trying to do?
What a master finds most intolerable is not the greed of his servants, but their betrayal.
A moment later, Zhou Heng said with a gloomy face, "Mother is right. I will immediately send someone to kill that old dog Han Jin!"
Empress Dowager Wan Chun said, "Your Majesty, I have heard that Han Jin has been in control of the Imperial Guard in recent years and has almost turned the Imperial Guard from a royal guard into his private property."
There are many people within the Imperial Guard who only recognize Han Jin and not the imperial court, and among them are quite a few experts.
I have heard that there is a commander named Yang Cheng in the Imperial Guard who refused to collude with them and has been sidelined. He once turned the tide and protected the face of our Great Zhou.
Why doesn't Your Majesty send him to kill Han Jin?
At this moment, Zhou Heng also thought of Yang Cheng, and he had a very good impression of Yang Cheng.
Yang Cheng neither lectured nor flattered him. Instead, he objectively told Zhou Heng that the current decline of the Great Zhou was not his responsibility, but also the importance of him as emperor. This made Zhou Heng feel very comfortable.
Moreover, the "Golden Spear Invincible Pill" that Yang Cheng gave him was incredibly effective, so effective that it made him late for the morning court session for several days.
"Issue an imperial decree to remove Han Jin from his position as Grand Eunuch. Commander Yang Cheng will temporarily take command of the Imperial Guard and is ordered to arrest Han Jin, either alive or dead!"
Zhang Xiren and Grand Tutor Cai were stunned to see the situation deteriorate rapidly after the Empress Dowager intervened, and Han Jin was instantly trapped in a dead end.
Even though Zhang Xiren already knew Yang Cheng's plans in advance, he still found it unbelievable to see everything progressing according to Yang Cheng's original plan.
On the surface, Yang Cheng was just a military man, but in reality, he had a very thorough understanding of people's hearts.
Zhang Xiren could see these things, but he had never thought of them in this way, and even if he did, he would not have arranged things in this way.
Using the power struggles within the imperial harem as a pretext is something a Grand Secretary like Zhang Xiren would neither do nor deign to do.
Yang Cheng's plans are far-reaching, his methods are insidious, and he has no scruples.
Although they joined forces to kill Han Jin this time, Yang Cheng is about to take over.
For some reason, Zhang Xiren suddenly felt a sense of regret.
Compared to Yang Cheng, Han Jin was just an old, greedy eunuch.
But Yang Cheng is a lurking beast; heaven knows what he will do after he takes power.
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