He was the ringleader of the Ten Eunuchs, who were rampant in the imperial court and wielded absolute power. Because they disregarded national affairs and Emperor Ling, and pursued their own selfish desires such as wealth and power, the court lost its authority, and Sanlisha fell into great turmoil. He resented the Public Security Force, which cracked down on corruption despite his own power, and framed one of the Public Security Force's officers, Bao Xin, for salt smuggling, and had him executed.