EDITOR/BAIHUAHUA
A knife in the crotch gave Wei Zhongxian the opportunity to change from a rotten person who gambled and sold his wife to a 9,000-year-old man under one person. Is being a eunuch a shortcut? Are eunuchs and eunuchs really different from each other?
What is the difference between a eunuch and a eunuch
Eunuch is a title that has existed for a long time in Chinese history. During the Spring and Autumn Warring States period, eunuchs gradually became part of the warrior class, and they engaged in official positions and Xi at the same time.
In the "Book of Rites", there is a record of "eunuch scholars". The word "eunuch" here actually refers to an official position, representing a scholar who travels around in order to obtain an official position. In addition, another meaning of "eunuch" is "raising", that is, relying on the powerful to obtain a source of livelihood.
Over time, the title eunuch gradually became associated with castrated people. At first, the court of the Han Dynasty only appointed eunuchs as eunuchs in a small number of times, and it was not the mainstream.
It was not until the reign of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty that all eunuchs began to be used for eunuch positions, instead of employing scholars. This transformation led to the emergence of eunuch chaos in the late Han Dynasty, so we can also call it "eunuch rebellion".
Even at this time, we could not use the term "eunuch" to describe these eunuchs, as the title eunuch did not officially appear until the Tang dynasty.
Regarding eunuchs, in the court before the Tang Dynasty, there was no such title as eunuch. The eunuchs and young eunuchs in the Tang Dynasty were mostly eunuchs with higher status.
It wasn't until the Tang Dynasty that eunuchs really became the collective term for all eunuchs in the court, and high-ranking eunuchs in the inner court could be called eunuchs.
Because these officials were usually reused by the emperor and had the corresponding ability and experience. There are notorious eunuchs in history, such as Li Lianying and Liao Yu, and there are also some who are more men than men and have made meritorious contributions.
Loyalty and virtue do not fall, and the Ming Dynasty will not be destroyed
Wei Zhongxian, formerly known as Li Jinzhong, was a highly controversial figure in the last years of the Ming Dynasty. He rose from an obscure eunuch to the pinnacle of power, becoming one of the most influential political figures in the last years of the Ming Dynasty.
Wei Zhongxian was born in Suning, Hejian, from a poor family with no education. When he became an adult, he chose to castrate himself into the palace and became a eunuch because he lost all his money in gambling.
When he first entered the palace, he was responsible for chores such as emptying the toilet, and his life was uneventful. However, Wei Zhongxian is not satisfied with the status quo, he is eager to get ahead and achieve his ambitions.
In order to get more opportunities, Wei Zhongxian began to befriend the then powerful minister Wei Dynasty, and even recognized him as his godfather. In this way, he was sent to Wang Cairen to be in charge of the food, thus having the opportunity to get close to the future emperor Xizong.
In the palace, Wei Zhongxian discovered that the Wei Dynasty had a close relationship with Xizong's nurse Hak. In order to gain more power, Wei Zhongxian decided to enlist the support of the Hakka clan.
He engaged in a fierce battle with the Wei Dynasty, and eventually succeeded in replacing the Wei Dynasty and married the Hakka as a fake couple. With the help of the Hakka clan, Wei Zhongxian's status quickly rose to become a eunuch of Bingbi and held a lot of power.
Wei Zhongxian's ambitions didn't stop there. He joined forces with the Hakka clan to eliminate dissidents and strengthen his position. Wei Zhongxian also built a large army in the palace and practiced day and night.
His greatest contribution was to fully support Yuan Chonghuan's strategy of using troops, and also promulgated a series of measures to reform the military system of the Ming Dynasty in order to resist the Jin. What's even more powerful is that he invested heavily in red-coated cannons, which was the final chance of victory for the Ming Dynasty.
Xizong has had a close relationship with Wei Zhongxian since he was a child, and there is a special relationship between them that is also a master and a servant, a relative and a friend. Wei Zhongxian's loyalty to Xizong was unparalleled, and this was the key to his gaining the emperor's trust.
The newly succeeded Sizong was dissatisfied with Wei Zhongxian and deposed his sworn friend, causing Wei Zhongxian's power to quickly collapse. Eventually, Wei committed suicide while in exile, ending his legendary life.
Looking back on Wei Zhongxian's life, he was both a scoundrel and a politician. Although his behavior was absurd, he did stabilize the political situation in the last years of the Ming Dynasty to some extent.
He knew that his interests were closely related to the fate of the Ming Dynasty, so he did his best to defend the Ming Dynasty against the invasion of the Later Jin.
Wei Zhongxian is a complex and contradictory figure. He has both evil deeds and contributions. And his story has also become a part of the history of the last years of the Ming Dynasty, forever engraved in the long river of history.
Zheng He traveled the world
Zheng He became an outstanding diplomatic envoy of the Ming Dynasty, and in addition to his bravery on the battlefield, his wisdom and skill during his tenure as the head of the diplomatic mission were also quite commendable.
During the second voyage to the West, Zheng He's fleet reached the capital of the Champa state. The king of Shaozhou attached great importance to the arrival of Zheng He and his entourage, and personally received and arranged a grand ceremony.
After crossing the Champa state, Zheng He's fleet continued southward to Siam. Siam is a country of abundance, fertile land and abundant water resources.
Siam has been at odds with its neighbors over its borders. Zheng He decided to promote negotiations between Siam and its neighbors from a neutral position, and proposed a set of solutions on the basis of consultations between the two sides.
The plan was supported by all parties and successfully eased the border dispute, laying the groundwork for peaceful coexistence between the two countries. Zheng He's wisdom and diplomacy were further demonstrated during his fourth voyage to the West.
The flotilla arrived in Gilan Poro and was warmly welcomed. Zheng He took advantage of this opportunity to hold friendly talks with the kings of the Gilanboro dynasty and discuss bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
Zheng He provided new trade opportunities and further cemented the friendly relations between the Ming Dynasty and the Gilanboro dynasty through a well-planned cooperation agreement between the two countries.
In the West, Zheng He demonstrated his excellent overall planning and management skills. He allocated resources rationally, strictly economized expenses, and ensured the smooth progress of the fleet's long-distance voyages.
He also manages the lives of the crew, focusing on everyone's health and safety and ensuring that they are well rested and nourished. These meticulous arrangements allowed the fleet to maintain a high level of readiness for the remainder of the journey.
Zheng He's bravery and wisdom adorned his major achievements in the field of diplomacy. He is known as an outstanding representative in the diplomatic history of the Ming Dynasty, and the friendly relations he established with other countries promoted the spread and exchange of Chinese culture.
Zhao Gao, who is not willing to fate
Zhao Gao's counterattack was full of twists and turns, and the shadows and encounters of his childhood shaped his competitive mentality and unscrupulous approach.
Despite being born into a noble Zhao family, Zhao Gao's father was sent to Qin as a hostage, causing the family to fall into hostage exile.
Zhao Gao's mother was punished for breaking the law, and he and his brothers were raised in a "hidden official", and their lives have been worrying, and they even suffered from castration.
Zhao Gao lived a humble life since he was a child, and no one married his brothers as daughters-in-law. They have to live in a lowly position by virtue of their noble blood, and this so-called "hidden palace" has caused them to sink into the unknown for generations.
The misalignment of Zhao Gao's identity caused him to gather a torrent of anger and hatred in his heart. However, Zhao Gao did not think that he should endure the track of fate, he was full of determination to counterattack.
As an important attendant to Qin Shi Huang, Zhao Gao gave full play to his talent and learning, as well as his loyalty to Qin Shi Huang, and won the praise and trust of Yingzheng.
Zhao Gao was not only good at driving chariots and horses and becoming the commander of the CRRC, but also showed outstanding talent in law and writing. He is responsible for educating and teaching Hu Hai in the adjudication of cases and is well versed in legal matters.
These remarkable achievements enabled Zhao Gao to gradually rise through the ranks and embark on the road of mastering the power of the Qin Dynasty. Zhao Gao's loyalty to Qin Shi Huang changed.
Zhao Gao took advantage of his prestige and position in the Qin Dynasty to launch a coup d'état, depriving his rival Li Si of his power, and eventually sitting on the throne of prime minister.
He applied both hard and soft measures to the new monarch Hu Hai, and ruled the politics of the Qin Dynasty in an arbitrary and arbitrary manner. He was like a magic pen, wielding a political stick, saying everything and turning the clouds and rain, leading to the final decline and demise of the Qin Dynasty.
Zhao Gao's life reveals the destructive power of desire and ambition on human nature. His journey from humble to powerful is full of opportunities and miracles, but it also flows with the blood of hatred and revenge.
Zhao Gao's complex journey makes people think deeply about the nature of power and the extreme of human nature.