Eunuch Wang of Xichang? When Fang Yingwu heard this title, he immediately realized, isn't this the famous eunuch Wang Zhi of Chenghua Dynasty?
When discussing the history of the Ming Dynasty in later generations, we all know that there were three powerful eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty, namely Wang Zhen during the Zhengtong period, Liu Jin during the Zhengde period, and Wei Zhongxian during the Tianqi period.
Wang Zhi, the eunuch in charge of the royal horse and the eunuch of the West Factory during the Chenghua period, is considered to be the fourth one who is almost equal to the three giants.
In fact, in the eyes of professionals, compared with the three giants, Wang Zhi is still far behind in all aspects. But since eunuch Wang is qualified to compete with the three giants, it can also explain from the side the arrogance of eunuch Wang at that time.
In the 13th year of Chenghua, Xichang was established. Under the collective impeachment of the ministers, the emperor was forced to abolish Xichang for a time, but it was re-established a month later. At this point, the courtiers and Wang Zhi were completely at a disadvantage in the struggle.
By this year, the 14th year of Chenghua, Wang Zhi had already ousted the chief minister Shang Ren, dismissed a group of imperial censors, ministers, ministers and other dozens of courtiers who advocated the abolition of the West Factory. The counterattack against the civil servants was considered a complete success.
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It can be said that with the emperor's deliberate connivance, Wang Zhi's power and momentum were at their peak at this time.
Also, Eunuch Wang, who was so arrogant that he suppressed the civil and military forces of the entire dynasty, was actually a prostitute. He was the same age as Fang Yingwu. His exact age was unknown, but he was probably only seventeen or eighteen years old.
At the age of seventeen, Fang Yingwu became a receptionist. He was able to chat and laugh with his former chief minister, he was able to dominate the crowd in Suzhou Mansion, and he was able to frighten Governor Wang to the point where he felt inferior, so he considered himself to be a minor achievement.
But compared with Wang Zhi, who is about the same age, Fang Yingwu is like the difference between a firefly and a bright moon. You know, even Yin Min, the Minister of Personnel, has to consider a question: should he kneel down when he pays homage to Wang Zhi?
In fact, this is the advantage of being around a leader. If you are castrated into the palace at the age of five, you will have the opportunity to be a royal eunuch at the age of ten. You will be the admiral of the West Factory at the age of ten. If you are seventeen or eighteen, you can shake up the imperial court and no one dares to mess with it. This
It's a very fantasy plot in a novel.
However, Fang Yingwu solemnly stated in his heart that he was not interested in this way of getting close to the leader.
Knowing what kind of person Wang Zhi is, it is not surprising that Deng Tongzhi was so rude that he threw down the corresponding object rudely and ran out in a hurry.
Not to mention that Fang Yingwu is here, even if Governor Wang Shu is here, he can't compare to Wang Zhi. Wang Zhizheng is extremely trusted by the emperor, has great authority, and has secret agents from the West Factory. One word he says is worth Wang Shu's ten thousand
sentence.
Fang Yingwu understood Deng Tongzhi's behavior, but he was still a little unhappy after all. Anyone who was treated like this would also feel unhappy. Especially when there was a strong contrast between the previous courtesy and courtesy, this
People are still a bit snobbish.
But being unhappy doesn't mean it has to break out. Since the owners have run away, Fang Yingwu got up and went back to the house without saying anything.
After drinking a few sips of tea in the room, Fang Yingwu thought of Wang Zhilai again. In fact, he was engaged in research in his previous life. Although he studied the politics of the Jiajing and Wanli years more, he had also dabbled in the Chenghua Dynasty.
In his impression, after Wang Zhi dominated the capital for a year, he became keen on martial arts. In the following years, he continued to supervise the army and fight on the border until his collapse. However, he did not remember that Wang Zhi had any experience of patrolling the south, and Wang Zhi did not
this time.
So what happened to Wang Zhi? Could it be that his time traveling caused a butterfly effect and changed the direction of history?
Thinking of this, Fang Yingwu suddenly remembered an interesting anecdote from the Chenghua period - there was a man named Yang Fu who looked exactly like Wang Zhi, so he pretended to be Wang Zhi in the Jiangnan area and deceived him until he reached Fujian before being guarded by the local government.
The eunuch saw through it.
Fang Yingwu realized something. Could it be that the person who came this time was a liar pretending to be Wang Zhi, and he happened to encounter this scam?
The more Fang Yingwu thought about it, the more likely it became. He knew that Wang Zhi was young and energetic, had a personality that was keen on martial arts, and had little interest in things like procurement. There was really no reason to come to Jiangnan.
So he now has two options. The first option is to leave it alone and go on the road as usual tomorrow.
And the fake Wang Zhi will continue to go south, and will meet Wang Shu when he arrives in Suzhou. With his temper of taking advantage of his grandfather, he will not go to welcome the attendant Wang Zhi. He will let his grandfather brush up on the fake Wang Zhi.
Regardless of his reputation for integrity, the fake Wang Zhi has no ability to really do anything to Wang Shu.
The second option is to find a way to expose the scam, so that you can make a contribution and become famous. But if you get out of the limelight, the consequences are a bit difficult to determine.
The next day, after Fang Yingwu woke up and took a walk in the post house, a postman sent a message to him: "Master Deng sent a message, saying that the reception yesterday was not attentive, so Mr. Fang must stay for a few more days."
Fang Yingwu just ignored these words. He didn't want to see Deng Tongzhi's mood whether he wanted to leave or stay.
However, the postman added: "Today, Eunuch Wang came to the local area, so the waterway outside the city was blocked. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Mr. Fang to leave."
Fang Yingwu was secretly surprised. This "Wang Zhi" scene was quite grand! This shows how afraid the local officials were. Otherwise, how could the counterfeit be deceived so easily?
It turned out that during yesterday's dinner party, Deng Tongzhi suddenly received news that eunuch Wang had entered the mansion from the direction of Danyang.
Of course Lord Deng did not dare to meet Wang Zhi at Fucheng Pier just like he did to Fang Yingwu, so he said goodbye in a hurry and drove all night in order to meet Wang Zhi from as far away as possible. The farther the distance, the more respectful he would be.
According to the distance, Wang Zhi should arrive at the capital of Changzhou today, so the waterway was blocked for Wang Zhi's boat to travel, so as to avoid the chaotic water from hitting him.
Since there was no way he could leave, Fang Yingwu decided to hit the road. When he was bored, he went to the dock to watch the excitement.
Although he is a fake Wang Zhi, it is said that he looks very similar to the real Wang Zhi, so whether you go to see him or not, you should familiarize yourself with the appearance of Wang Zhi, a famous celebrity of this dynasty, in advance.
But I saw that the pier was draped in red and colorful, and it wasn't just the suona that was playing music. A whole theater troupe had been moved in. Moreover, all the government offices and county offices were out in force. From officials to petty officials, hundreds of people gathered here to wait, just to welcome them.
The arrival of Eunuch Wang.
After seeing this scene and thinking of the scene that greeted him yesterday, Fang Yingwu couldn't help but feel that he was still very insignificant.
But at noon, several ships sailed from the water in the distance. Everyone on the dock knew that it must be Eunuch Wang who had arrived. There would be no other ships on the water at this time.
First the big ship docked, the hatch opened, and several people came out and got off the ship.
Fang Yingwu stood in the crowd and saw clearly that among these people was Deng Tongzhi, who was standing respectfully at the edge. Judging from Deng Tongzhi's posture, the person in the front was "Wang Zhi".
Walking closer, Fang Yingwu could see more clearly. He saw that "Wang Zhi" had a three-mountain hat on his head, was wearing a crimson inner coat, a gauze shirt, and an unknown dragon-shaped pattern on his chest. It was impressive. It is exactly the attire of a famous eunuch.
If we take a closer look at this person, he is indeed not very old, no more than seventeen or eighteen at most. He has a good appearance, and his face is like powder, and his lips are painted with vermilion. He is very handsome.
Fang Yingwu repeatedly sighed, if the fake Wang Zhi looks like the real one, then the real Wang Zhi is not far behind. No wonder he won the favor and trust of Concubine Wan Gui and the Emperor at such a young age. His appearance is really valuable.
He then thought about it again, how aggrieved the Dukes of the imperial court must have been because they had been bullied by such a young boy in the past year?
It is incredible that such a child-like person could catch up with the pioneer of their eunuch industry, Wang Zhen Wang, in just one year.
It's like a joke, making Fang Yingwu feel dumbfounded. No wonder the Chenghua Dynasty is said to be the most evil era, with all kinds of strange things happening, not only unprecedented but also unprecedented. (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature for more novels. It’s better to update faster!) (To be continued. Please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and faster to update!)