The Si Li Jian, one of the twenty-four eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty, was also the most powerful one. It was first established in the 17th year of Hongwu in the early Ming Dynasty. At this time, the Si Li Jian was still a weak unit, only responsible for all etiquette in the Forbidden City.

, criminal names and management errands, listening to various servants and other miscellaneous tasks.

After the mid-Ming Dynasty, due to the intensification of the conflict between the emperor and the civil servant group, as well as the emperor's laziness in government affairs, gradually, this weak unit grew crazily into a super organization that could compete with the civil servant group!

The lazy emperor often asked the Chief of Ceremonies to approve red papers on behalf of the emperor. In this way, the Chief of Ceremonies took advantage of this opportunity to continuously expand his power and interfere with the central decision-making of the Ming Dynasty, which caused bad consequences to the politics, economy, military, and justice of the Ming Dynasty.

Consequences. Although the ceremonial supervisors have such great power, they cannot depose the emperor at will like the eunuchs in the late Tang Dynasty. The ceremonial supervisors in the Ming Dynasty are always subject to imperial power. Therefore, most emperors like to rely on the ceremonial supervisors and eunuchs around them to control the situation.

Among them, Emperor Jiajing was the most slippery person in government affairs.

Of course, the ceremonial supervisors were not completely useless. At least they ensured that the imperial power was not neglected. In the Ming Dynasty, except for Zhang Juzheng, no powerful officials appeared to subvert the Chao Gang. Of course, Zhang Juzheng did not have the ability to subvert the Chao Gang. This shows that the old Zhu family

System design still has its merits.

Moreover, there are many famous people in the ceremonial department, such as Wang Zhen, the military advisor of Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Qizhen, Liu Jin, the cynical and deviant first companion of Emperor Zhengde and the "established emperor", and reformer Feng Bao, the first companion of Emperor Wanli, the originator of otakus.

The last "hope" of the Ming Dynasty is the 9,000-year-old Wei Zhongxian.

These people are all famous ceremonial supervisors! They are all peerless figures who are stirring up troubles in the world. Although they are eunuchs, they cannot be underestimated!

Therefore, the Director of Ceremonies is not only in charge of the affairs of the eunuchs in the inner court, but also has duties related to the affairs of the foreign court. This is the so-called "without the name of prime minister, but with the actual status of prime minister"!

Zhu Changluo can hang out with these eunuchs now, all thanks to Emperor Wanli's dearest relative, Concubine Zheng. I heard that she has been suffering from knee pain in the past two days, but I don't know why. If it weren't for the fact that Concubine Zheng hates me,

For her own sake, maybe I’ll take two pig trotters to see her.

Zhu Changluo thought like this in his heart. He really felt sorry for Concubine Zheng's knees. Empress Dowager Li was so awesome. She actually forced Concubine Zheng to kneel in front of Cining Palace for two hours, and she didn't even see her in the end.

On the one hand, Concubine Zheng was immediately put on her knees.

When Zhu Changluo heard Feng Xiaobao telling him this story, Zhu Changluo felt so happy! Mrs. Li will certainly not disappoint!

After gathering his emotions, Zhu Changluo also formally arrived at the Supervisory Office of Ceremonies.

There are four major eunuchs in the current Si Li eunuch, namely Zhang Jing, the eunuch of the Si Li eunuch, Zhang Cheng, the eunuch Bingbi, Chen Ju, the eunuch Bingbi, and Sun Xian, the eunuch of Dongchang.

Among the four great eunuchs, apart from Chen Ju, Zhang Jing was the most famous. His record was unrivaled ten years after Wanli. It was he who overthrew Feng Bao and prevented Zhang Juzheng's reform.

Now Emperor Wanli's favor towards him is also at its peak.

Therefore, Zhang Jing is the well-deserved boss eunuch among the ceremonial supervisors!

Zhang Cheng, who was ranked behind him, was also a fierce man. He actually let his younger brother marry Wu Qinghou, and he became domineering and powerful for a while.

Then there is Chen Ju, the virtuous eunuch who is praised by others. Don’t think that Zhu Changluo will definitely hug Chen Ju’s thighs when he goes to study in the Bureau of Rites. After all, the others are not familiar with him.

Then there is Sun Xian. Sun Xian is now the superintendent of the East Factory. He rarely comes to the ceremonial supervisor, but the ceremonial supervisor still has his position. There is also an achievement that must be mentioned by Sun Xian, that is, the future nine thousand

He was the one who brought Wei Zhongxian into the palace at the age of 18. How about it? Is this achievement impressive? Is it great?

Today the four eunuchs are all in the ceremonial office. The reason why they came so neatly is because Zhu Changluo is coming. So no matter what or for whatever purpose, they must adopt a welcoming attitude.

After all, this is the first time in the 200 years since the founding of the Ming Dynasty that a prince went to study at the Li Jian! How could he be absent?

Zhang Jing and other eunuchs from the Supervisory Ceremony Department saluted Zhu Changluo as he arrived, "Old servant, see His Royal Highness the eldest son of the Emperor."

Zhu Changluo hurriedly stepped forward to help him up, "You don't need to be polite, father-in-law. It's also the favor of my father and Empress Zheng that I came to study in the ceremonial office. You just need to treat me normally and treat me as a junior. If you have anything to do, you can take care of me."

Chang Luo must humbly accept the order."

Zhang Jing said: "Your Highness has really embarrassed this old slave. If this old slave has the opportunity to serve His Highness, it is because the ancestral graves are smoking."

Zhu Changluo exchanged a few words with the eunuchs and then officially entered the gate of the Chief Eunuch.

This Supervisor of Ceremonies is different from the Wenyuan Pavilion where the cabinet is located. Wenyuan Pavilion is in the Forbidden City, and the Supervisor of Ceremonies is behind Long Live Mountain, which is the northeast corner of the coal mountain where Emperor Chongzhen was hanged, next to the Shangyi Bureau and the New House

This area is where the offices of the Twenty-Four Eunuchs and Eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty were located. Speaking of location, it can be regarded as outside the Forbidden City. However, it is as strict as the Forbidden City and is not a place where ordinary people can set foot.

"I wonder what books His Highness is reading now? Please tell me so that I can arrange His Highness' studies."

Zhu Changluo said: "My father has been teaching me calligraphy before. The books I read are Taoist classics by Lao and Zhuang. Now I have learned Zhuangzi's "Xiaoyaoyou"."

When Zhang Jing heard this, he couldn't help but secretly guess, "Does the emperor really not pay attention to the eldest son of the emperor? He didn't even teach the eldest son of the pope the history, and instead taught these useless Lao Zhuang studies."

Zhang Jing's enthusiasm for Zhu Changluo suddenly dropped a lot. He said to Chen Ju and Sun Xian: "From now on, Eunuch Chen and Eunuch Sun, you two will be mainly responsible for the education of the eldest son of the emperor. Remember, all pre-Qin families can do it."

I will teach the profound Confucian classics when the emperor’s eldest son grows up.”

Chen Ju and Sun Xian replied: "Yes."

Then Zhang Jing smiled and said to Zhu Changluo: "Your Highness, when you come to the Ceremony Supervisor from now on, just go to Chen Ju directly. He is usually on duty in the Ceremony Supervisor. There are too many mundane affairs for the old slaves and other father-in-laws. If your Highness is delayed,

It’s just a sin.”

Zhu Changluo said: "Thank you so much, Eunuch Zhang. Eunuch Zhang has been working hard on my father's affairs and can still spare time to accompany Chang Luo and arrange Chang Luo's studies. Chang Luo is very grateful."

Zhang Jing said: "These are the duties that an old slave should have. If there are still things in the old slave's palace, I won't accompany His Highness for now. Your Highness can do as he pleases in the Chief of Ceremonies."

Then Zhang Jing, Zhang Cheng and others said goodbye to Zhu Changluo one by one and left.

Only Chen Ju and Sun Xian were left to accompany Zhu Changluo in the ceremonial prison. The reason why Sun Xian did not leave was because Zhang Jing was too powerful. Zhang Jing occupied the East Factory and left Zhang Cheng in charge.
Chapter completed!