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Court Intrigue and Omens in History

Emperor Ling, disturbed by various omens, sought explanations from his ministers regarding calamities and marvels. Counselor Cai Yong attributed these signs to the interference of empresses and eunuchs in state affairs, leading to his removal from court by the Chief Eunuch Cao Jie. This incident emboldened a group of ten powerful eunuchs known as the Ten Regular Attendants, who became influential in court politics.

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Court Intrigue and Omens in History

Emperor Ling, disturbed by various omens, sought explanations from his ministers regarding calamities and marvels. Counselor Cai Yong attributed these signs to the interference of empresses and eunuchs in state affairs, leading to his removal from court by the Chief Eunuch Cao Jie. This incident emboldened a group of ten powerful eunuchs known as the Ten Regular Attendants, who became influential in court politics.

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Chapter 63

Chapter 64
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Chapter 66
Chapter 67
Chapter 68
Chapter 69
Chapter 70
Chapter 71
Chapter 72
Chapter 73
Chapter 74
Chapter 75
Chapter 76
Chapter 77
Chapter 78
Chapter 79
Such were some of various omens. Emperor Ling, greatly moved by these signs of
Chapter 80
the displeasure of Heaven, issued an edict asking his ministers for an explanation of
Chapter 81 the calamities and marvels.
Chapter 82
Court Counselor Cai Yong replied bluntly: ʺFalling rainbows and changes of fowlsʹ
Chapter 83 sexes are brought about by the interference of empresses and eunuchs in state
Chapter 84 affairs.ʺ
Chapter 85
The Emperor read this memorial with deep sighs, and Chief Eunuch Cao Jie, from
Chapter 86 his place behind the throne, anxiously noted these signs of grief. An opportunity
Chapter 87 offering, Cao Jie informed his fellows, and a charge was trumped up against Cai
Yong, who was driven from the court and forced to retire to his country house.
Chapter 88
Chapter 89 With this victory the eunuchs grew bolder. Ten of them, rivals in wickedness and
associates in evil deeds, formed a powerful party known as the Ten Regular
Chapter 90
A�endants---Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong, Cheng Kuang, Duan Gui, Feng Xu, Guo
Chapter 91 Sheng, Hou Lan, Jian Shuo, Cao Jie, and Xia Yun.
Chapter 92
Chapter 93
Chapter 94
Chapter 95
Chapter 96
Chapter 97
Chapter 98
Chapter 99
Chapter 100
Chapter 101

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