The profession of eunuch basically accompanies the development history of the entire Chinese nation. According to the written records in oracle bone inscriptions, the origin of eunuchs in our country's history is actually older than that in Western countries. Because eunuchs did not have the "ability" to go to Yunshan Wuyu with beauties, they became a "must have" for every generation of emperors to enter and leave the harem, which allowed some eunuchs to catch up with themselves and have great luck, and they were very favored by the emperor and had some power. , as the saying goes, it depends on the owner to beat a dog. For example, Liu Jin, the first emperor of the pre-Ming Dynasty, and Wei Zhongxian, who was 9,000 years old, were both truly corrupt officials. When their homes were ransacked, they had tens of millions of taels of money, including simple gold and silver, not to mention countless rare and rare treasures. .
During the Xia and Shang Dynasties, eunuchs were called eunuchs. By the Qin and Han Dynasties, the power of eunuchs had greatly increased. With the development of eunuchs, by the Wei and Jin dynasties, eunuchs were very powerful. However, by the early Tang Dynasty, due to the enlightened politics, the behavior of eunuchs had changed. He was very restricted and just served his master. However, with the political corruption of the Tang Dynasty, the Anshi Rebellion broke out. This greatly increased the power of eunuchs. By the late Tang Dynasty, eunuchs actually controlled administrative power. This greatly aggravated the corruption of the Tang Dynasty and also aggravated the demise of the Tang Dynasty. In the Song Dynasty, due to economic prosperity, strong national power, and political enlightenment, the power of eunuchs was greatly restricted. By the Yuan Dynasty, the word "eunuch" came out and replaced the title "eunuch".
In the early Ming Dynasty, Ming Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang made no secret of his disdain for the profession of eunuchs. He once said, "This Cao (eunuch) is good only one out of thousands, and evil is always bad. If he is used as an ear and an eye, he will be an ear and an eye." Lao Zhu also stipulated that the official rank of eunuchs should not be higher than the fourth rank, and they would be given rice and one stone per month. All food and clothing would be provided by the official, and an iron plate would be set up in the palace with the words "Ministers are not allowed to interfere in political affairs, and offenders will be executed." . This is also an important reason why when Lao Zhu was in power, twenty-four yamen were established with internal supervision, but no eunuchs took power.
During this period, eunuchs had little power to speak of. In the middle period, because eunuchs were reused, their power increased greatly. In the late Ming Dynasty, political corruption reappeared and eunuchs took over administrative power.
In the beginning, eunuchs were a product of punishment - castration. For example, Volume 16 of "Tongzhi" states, "Anyone who commits treason and immorality in the Northern Wei Dynasty will be executed, his fellow citizens will be punished, and those under the age of fourteen will be punished by corruption." The corruption punishment here is palace punishment, such as the famous historian Sima Qian. Just because he defended Li Ling who surrendered to the Xiongnu with a few words: "The superiors regarded the relocation as a false accusation, and in order to suppress the two masters, they lobbied for the mausoleum, and the inferiors were corrupted and punished."
There are also Zhang He, Gao Lishi, and Zheng He.
Until later, due to the special nature of the eunuch profession, all the people who came into contact with were relatives of the emperor, and food and accommodation were provided, so there was little pressure from competition, and there was no danger of unemployment. Moreover, there was no need to buy a house for a wife or raise children's education. Worried, some people gradually took matters into their own hands in order to find a way out, and then paid someone to send them to the palace. It must be said that such people are ruthless people, such as Wei Zhongxian and Eunuch Wei, who would do it themselves.
Now that the Ming Empire has been established, this humiliating profession has been canceled due to interference from the world's human rights organizations. Therefore, it is not easy to see a living eunuch. After all, eunuchs also belong to a high-risk industry. First of all, ordinary people cannot bear the knife. Although as early as the Three Kingdoms period, Hua Tuo recorded surgical operations in the "Qing Sang Jing", but The effect of anesthesia at that time was also very poor, and eunuchs were among the lowest class of people in the palace. They always endured the bullying of their fellow old eunuchs, as well as the overwhelming anger of their masters. With little luck and little ability to withstand beatings, it was still difficult to survive. To the end of his life.
Seeing the living eunuch was as surprising as seeing the emperor. The white cat was also very happy. He grabbed Hao Liande's hands excitedly and asked, "Are you really Hao Liande?"
"Well, do I need to pretend?" Hao Liande tried his best to withdraw his hand and said, although he is no longer a complete man and cannot like women, but it is impossible to like men. It was so unbecoming to be held by a man, it was simply demeaning.
"Sorry, sorry, I was just excited. You know, you have always been my idol." The white cat was so excited that he could not speak coherently. It was just like those fans who saw their idols. However, the white cat also controlled it and did not burst into tears. He was so excited that he couldn't control himself.
"Um" Hao Liande is already full of black lines. He regards a eunuch as his idol. There is something wrong with this person's values. Could it be that this guy is sarcastic and sarcastic about himself? But seeing Bai Mao's sincere performance, it is very similar to those on TV. A brainless fan who wants to die or die for his idol.
The white cat hurriedly took out a pen from his arms and asked, "Eunuch Hao Lian, can you sign your name for me?"
"Ah, sign, sign," what's going on? Could it be that my calligraphy works can be sold for the same money as the original underwear of those big stars.
"Yes, yes, sign. It's best if you can write a few more words of encouragement." The white cat looked at Hao Liande eagerly, his eyes full of expectation.
Hao Liande was not used to rejecting people, let alone people who admired him. How could he be sad and shed tears? He took the pen and asked, "Where to write?" Hao Liande was born as a scholar, and his handwriting has the style of a famous scholar.
The white cat searched for a long time but couldn't find the right paper. Suddenly, he had an idea and thought of his white work clothes. Because the doorman is the image of Min Guogong's mansion, he is required to wear a white gown, and it must be washed every day to maintain the true color of the clothes.
So the white cat said: "Eunuch Haolian, you can write on me."
"Ah, here, writing on you, isn't it a bit too ostentatious?" Hao Liande said with black lines all over his head.
"What I want is this effect, otherwise how will others know that I know my idol? This is the same as letting others know if you have money," Bai Mao said confidently.
Hao Liande actually felt that it made sense, so he no longer hesitated, picked up the pen and asked: "Okay, what do you want to write?"
The white cat thought for a while and said, "Just write, the white cat is so handsome."
White Cat thinks so. Hao Liande still has some female fans. After all, such an unusual body is also very attractive to girls. He has Hao Liande's calligraphy treasure and inscribed it himself - White Cat is very handsome. This is what Hao Liande thinks of his appearance. A kind of affirmation will still be of great help in solving major issues in your life.
Hao Liande looked at the white cat in front of him, with a big forehead, small eyes, rosacea, and a big mouth. Didn't he go out of the palace often? Modern people's aesthetics have also changed. Why are those little fresh meats on TV still more popular? Obviously white cats Cats are the kind of people who give themselves gold. You have to be honest, you can't tell lies because of your conscience, you have to be responsible for what you say, and you decisively refuse and say, "I can't write handsome words." Hao Liande still saved some face for Bai Mao and did not slap him in the face.
"Well, even the number one scholar can't write some words."
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"Okay then." The white cat thought for a while and said, "Okay then, the white cat is so beautiful."
"I can't write about beauty, but I can write about mother," Hao Liande said.
"Baimao, my dear mother, no, no, I'm the one taking charge." Bai Mao refused decisively.
I wonder if this kid did it on purpose, scolding the bald donkey in front of the monk, and deliberately bringing up his own sadness. Hao Liande cursed in his heart.
After thinking about it for a long time, Bai Mao couldn't think of a word that could summarize or explain a fact.
The No. 1 pick was still thinking fast, so Hao Liande said, "Let's do this. I'll write you a pinyin, which means the same thing."
White Cat decisively agreed,
So Hao Liande wrote on the white cat's clothes that the white cat is very - followed by the pinyin shuai. For this, Hao Liande was very grateful to his ancestors for creating so many words with the same pronunciation and different characters.
Then at Bai Mao's insistence, Hao Liande signed his name reluctantly. Originally, Baimao wanted Hao Liande to stamp the eunuch's seal, but Hao Liande refused because he didn't have it with him.
Seeing this, the black dog also ran over, looked at Hao Liande expectantly, and said with a smile: "Eunuch Hao Lian, can you also sign your name for me?"
"Uh, okay." Who can bear to say no to his fans?
"Okay, please, Uncle Hao Lian, please write - I want a mother-in-law." The black dog was very excited, revealing his white teeth stuffed with a few slices of leeks.
"Well, isn't this a bit too direct?"
The black dog laughed and patted his chest and said, "I, Lao Hei, are straight-tempered."
"Uh" Suddenly Hao Liande didn't know what word to use to describe Heigou. He suddenly thought of a word and patted Heigou on the shoulder and said, "You are such a sweetheart."
After writing the words in the same way, they signed their names with great vigor and vigor. The two of them had planned to pass down the clothes signed by Hao Liande as a family heirloom. Of course, they had to solve the problem of their daughter-in-law first. This problem was difficult, after all. Women are expensive consumers, and most people really can't afford them.
The wish was fulfilled, and the white cat trotted into the house to announce. After a while, a white-faced scholar came out behind him. This man was fifty years old, with a very white complexion, a square face, bright eyes, and a high nose. , a long green gown embroidered with rusty mountain and river patterns, a belt on the waist, and a round jade pendant hanging down.
On her feet are black flat-soled soap boots with patterns of birds and animals on them. The skin is shiny and should be very elastic. He probably pays great attention to maintenance. He looks like he is only in his thirties. This person is the second son of Min Guogong, Wang Jixin.
Laoyuan Wang Jixin walked towards Hao Liande with a smile on his face and stretched out his hands. He walked closer and took Hao Liande's hand. He said excitedly and joyfully: "Eunuch Hao Lian is able to come to our government despite his busy schedule. It is really great that our government is here." When the plum blossoms shine, the princes and other people in our country will be proud of themselves."
Hao Liande also said hurriedly: "Second Young Master, you are being polite, you are being polite, but it is not as serious as you said."
"Yes, yes. Eunuch Hao Lian has been serving the Holy Lord. It is of course an honor for us to come to the residence of Duke Min today." Wang Jixin continued to persist, and he did not dare to offend the famous people around the Holy Sage.
Hao Liande felt uncomfortable in every way when Wang Jixin held his hand. Why did everyone in the Duke of Min's mansion like to touch other people's hands? He carefully withdrew his hand and said, "That's it. The Holy One knew that the Duke was ill and was very worried, so he specially asked I sent some supplements to the Duke of Guo. I hope that the Duke of Guo can recover soon and regain his health. The Ming Empire cannot do without loyal ministers like Duke Min."
"It is indeed a blessing for our Duke to think of my father even in his busy schedule. How can we not allow our Duke to spend the rest of his life repaying His kindness? When encountering such a Holy Master, our Duke would be willing to die in repayment." , loyal to the Holy One, loyal to the Ming Empire, and loyal to the Zhu Dynasty. Throw your head, spill your blood, and be not afraid of being shattered into pieces. You must leave your innocence in the world. No one has died in life since ancient times, and his loyalty will be remembered by history."
Well, what was this guy talking about? Hao Liande had to interrupt Wang Jixin's passionate performance of loyalty and walked towards the courtyard.
Along the way, Wang Jixin also talked about it, and his meaning was very clear. He was still young, and he hoped that he could continue to shine, contribute to the modernization of the Ming Empire, and work hard. In short, I hope Hao Liande can put in a few nice words in front of the Holy Master and give himself an official position.
Hao Liande listened all the way and did not express his position. His Majesty was already wary of several princes, especially your Min family. How could he be so foolish as to seek an official position for the second young master of your Min family.
When I came to the courtyard of Duke Min, there was a young and beautiful woman standing at the door. She was about thirty years old. She was as beautiful as a flower, and she could have conquered the country. She had a heroic spirit between her eyebrows. This woman was Wang Jixian, the elder brother of Duke Min. daughter, the third young lady of the Duke's mansion.
Seeing Hao Liande coming, he took a few steps forward, bowed slightly, and said in greeting: "Eunuch Hao Liande, you are here."
The sound is like a nightingale, like the sound of nature.
Hao Liande hurriedly returned the favor and said, "It turns out to be the third young lady."
"My father is already awake, please come inside." Wang Jixian led the way, with Hao Liande and Wang Jixin following behind.
Crossing the threshold, I walked into Wang Shouyi's bedroom. The bedroom was very simple. People who made a living on the sea did not have the habits of those educated people. They hung some famous calligraphy and paintings, antique porcelain, and pretended to be cultured and cultivated.
There are a few chairs, a square tea table, of course you can eat on it, and a few bouquets of flowers standing next to it.
Seeing Hao Liande, with Wang Jixian's support, Wang Shouyi sat up and said with a smile: "Mr. Hao Lian, please sit down quickly, please sit down quickly, and I will serve tea."
The old man's hair has turned gray, his figure is thin, and his face is a little pale due to illness.
Wang Jixin poured a cup of tea and placed it next to Hao Liande, saying, "Please drink tea."
"Thank you, Second Young Master." Hao Liande took the tea cup, took a sip and couldn't help but praise: "Well, the white bud Qilan from Fujian, good tea, good tea, the Duke of Guo has good taste."
"Haha, the old man is getting old. He can't drink wine anymore. He can only drink some tea." Wang Shouyi smiled heartily, but inevitably felt a little bitter in his heart.
"What, the Duke's words are wrong. The Duke will grow stronger as time goes by, and the Ming Empire will never be able to do without you."
Hao Liande put down the tea cup and looked at Wang Shouyi, his heart full of sadness. Hao Liande remembered clearly that that night, Wang Shouyi broke into the capital of Shun Dynasty, and he almost died in the hands of the rebels. Fortunately, Wang Shouyi I saw him, took him in, and later recommended him to Zhu Xiluo. It can be said that because of Wang Shouyi, Hao Liande only had this status for a few days. However, because of the suspicious nature of the emperor today, Hao Liande could not have private contact with Min Guogong. After explaining the affairs of the Holy Emperor, he chatted with Wang Shouyi for a few words, left his things, and left the Duke's Mansion. He didn't care about the white cat and black dog coming back next time, and drove back to meet Zhu Xiluo.
