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 Guan。 Dong Zhuo had Ding Guan removed and summarily put to death。 Before his death; Ding Guan ceased not to rail at the oppressor; nor was he frightened at death。

The rebel Dong Zhuo conceived the foul design

To thrust the King aside and wrong his line。

With folded arms the courtiers stood; save one

Ding Guan; who dared to cry that wrong was done。

Then the emperor designate; Prince of Chenliu; went to the upper part of the hall to receive congratulations。 After this the former Emperor………now Prince of Hongnong………; his mother; and the Imperial Consort; Lady Tang; were removed to the Palace of Forever Calm。 The entrance gates were locked against all ers。

It was pitiful! There was the young emperor; after reigning less than half a year; deposed and another put in his place。 The new Emperor was Liu Xian; the second son of the late Emperor Ling。 He was nine years of age; five years younger than his deposed brother。 The new reign…style was changed to Inauguration of Tranquillity; the first year (AD 190)。

Being the Prime Minister; Dong Zhuo was most powerful and arrogant。 When he bowed before the Throne; he did not declare his name。 In going to court he did not hasten。 Booted and armed he entered the reception halls。 He amassed a wealth exceeding any other's。

His adviser; Li Ru; impressed upon Dong Zhuo constantly to employ people of reputation so that he should gain public esteem。 So when they told him Cai Yong was a man of talent; Dong Zhuo summoned him。 But Cai Yong would not go。 Dong Zhuo sent a message to him that if he did not e; he and his whole clan should be exterminated。 Then Cai Yong gave in and appeared。 Dong Zhuo was very gracious to him and promoted him thrice in a month。 Cai Yong became High Minister。 Such