As indispensable assistants to the emperor's side, eunuchs bear the heavy responsibility of secrecy and service. Among these eunuchs, there are some hidden characters with "special identities", who have not undergone thorough cleansing surgery, but have infiltrated the deep palace, and even grasped the power of the court, causing a scandal that shocked for a while. The most famous of them is Chang Yu of the Qin Dynasty. Not only was he not castrated, but he also had an affair with the queen, gave birth to offspring, and became a powerful eunuch for a while.
The story of Chang Yu takes place in the Qin Dynasty in the third century BC, a time full of intrigue and intrigue. At that time, in order to ensure the purity and safety of the palace, almost all men who entered the palace, except for the emperor himself, were required to undergo a strict cleansing operation, that is, castration. In this way, they lost their fertility and could theoretically serve the emperor and empress more safely.
The appearance of Chang Yu broke this rule. He was originally just an ordinary eunuch, but due to Lü Buwei's careful planning, he was sent to Empress Zhao Ji's side without castration. Lü Buwei's purpose is very simple, that is, to control Zhao Ji through Chang Yu, and then influence the decision-making of the royal family. Chang Yu's status in the palace is extremely special, he not only maintains the integrity of the man, but also retains the ability to be ambitious and scheming.
Chang Yu soon gained Zhao Ji's favor and established his own power in the palace. Their relationship quickly warmed up, and they even gave birth to two children. This was a great secret and a huge risk at the time. If this matter is revealed, not only the lives of Chang Yu and Zhao Ji will be unsafeguarded, but it will also affect the stability of the entire Qin Dynasty.
Chang Yu's ambitions did not stop. He used Zhao Ji's power to gradually install his cronies in the government, and even proclaimed himself the "Marquis of Changxin", controlling the power of the court. In Chang Yu's opinion, as long as he can control power, he will be able to seek greater benefits for himself and Zhao Ji. He even began to plot a larger coup d'état, intending to have his children succeed him after the death of King Yingzheng of Qin.
But Game of Thrones is never all smooth sailing. Chang Yu's ambition was eventually discovered by Yingzheng. In a well-planned coup d'état, Chang Yu tried to use Zhao Ji's imperial seal to mobilize troops and horses, preparing to launch a coup d'état when Ying Zheng was not in Xianyang. It's a pity that Skynet is magnificent, negligent but not leaky. Ying Zheng received a secret report from his loyal minister, and in a fit of rage, he immediately returned to Xianyang and quickly took control of the situation.
Chang Yu's coup d'état did not succeed, but instead aroused Yingzheng's great anger. Chang Yu and his accomplices were soon arrested, and after being tortured, Chang Yu was sentenced to death, and his body was torn apart as punishment. And Zhao Ji was not executed because of her identity and influence on Yingzheng, but she was also placed under house arrest and the rest of her life was bleak. This incident shook the entire imperial palace and left a profound warning to future generations: imperial power is inviolable, and the harem cannot participate in politics.
Chang Yu's life is full of drama and change, and his story also reflects the cruelty and complexity of power struggles in ancient courts. In him, we see how an ordinary person moves step by step to the pinnacle of power, but also how the temptation of power can disorient people and lead to a tragic end. All of this reminds us that Game of Thrones is dangerous, it can not only make heroes, but also destroy everything.
The story of Chang Yu is a mirror that reflects the deep-seated problems of the ancient court. Although his fate was ill-fated and ultimately ended in failure, his life and his actions provide us with a profound reflection on history. His existence is not only a historical record, but also a warning: in the game of power, the real wise man should know how to advance and retreat, and understand the balance between power and responsibility.