False eunuch in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 45 Empress Yi'an Wants to Summon

Esotericism, in fact, is Manichaeism, also known as Muniism and Mingjiao. It is a religion derived from the ancient Persian religion Zoroastrianism. It was founded by the Persian Mani in the middle of the 3rd century AD.It is a philosophical system that mixes Christianity with the teachings of Iranian Mazda (see Zoroastrianism).Its teachings believe that at the origin of the world, there are two opposing worlds, namely light and darkness, that is, in the beginning, light and darkness confront each other and do not invade each other.The founder of Manichaeism, Mani, was born in 216 AD, preached in Babylon in 242 AD, and was crucified in 277 AD.His goal was to establish a world religion that transcended all religious traditions.

Manichaeism was introduced to the Xinjiang region of my country in the sixth to seventh centuries, and then spread to Huihe in Mobei from Xinjiang, where it prevailed.In the third year of Zong Dali in the Tang Dynasty (768), at the request of Huihe, Mani Temple was established in Jianghuai and other places.When Emperor Wuzong of Tang Dynasty exterminated Buddhism in the fifth year of Huichang (845), Manichaeism was also severely hit, and turned into a secret religion, and absorbed Taoism and folk beliefs, thus changing its name to Mingjiao.Because the Mingjiao believed that the darkness was about to pass and the light was coming, they dared to rebel and repeatedly acted against the government.Since the end of the Northern Song Dynasty, Mingjiao rebellions have occurred in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Anhui and other places.Later, Mingjiao combined with Maitreya Sect and Bailian Society, and evolved into the White Lotus Sect at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

Manichaeism was introduced to China in the Tang Dynasty and gradually developed thereafter.The core of the Manichaeism doctrine is that at the very beginning of the world, there were two kingdoms of light and darkness coexisting, with light occupying the north, east, and west, and darkness occupying the south.In the kingdom of light, light, goodness, peace, order, and cleanliness, the Manichean classic "Lower Praise" says:

The light is universal and pure, always blissful, silent and motionless.

He enjoys happiness without worries, but if he talks about suffering, it is useless.

Often in the light of happiness, if you say that you are sick, it is useless.

If there are those who can live in that country, there will be no worries in the general meeting.

The adornment of the place is all pure, and all evil and impurity are nonexistent;
Happiness is full of Chang Kuantai, and there is nothing wrong with saying that there is a mausoleum.

The formation of the main rudder of Mingjiao in Western Zhejiang has a history of 1000 years.It first appeared in the form of a secret religion. The Chen Shuozhen Uprising, the first woman proclaiming emperor in history, took place in western Zhejiang, leaving the secret sites of "Tianziji" (ten gates and nine unlocked) and "Wannianlou", which were later recognized by Mingjiao. The leader Fang La used it to set off a bigger peasant uprising in the same place. "Water Margin" records that: Fang La set up a complete "Five Mansions and Six Ministries" Mingjiao society in Liujia Lingshan.Zhu Yuanzhang, a Mingjiao believer, also used the Mingjiao organization here to carry out activities when he stationed troops in the Qianmu field under the tip of the ship, so there is a folklore here: Zhu Yuanzhang's treasure house.

Before crossing, Cao Qing had been to the main helm of the Mingjiao in western Zhejiang. Of course, this Mingjiao is now called a secret religion, not a cult.But the Ming Dynasty has never been soft on the Ming Dynasty.The old Zhu family overthrew the Yuan Dynasty by relying on Mingjiao.But the old Zhu family is also afraid that Mingjiao will help others to drive the old Zhu family down in the future.

Cao Qing was not interested in the grievances and grievances between Lao Zhu's family and the Esoteric Sect in the past, but he did not have any good feelings for the Ming Sect that has now evolved into the Lotus Sect.Where was the peasant uprising in the late Ming Dynasty without the help of the Mingjiao?The most important thing is that now that I am on the side with the old Zhu's family, I have naturally become a deadly enemy with Na Mingjiao.This Mingjiao has recruited a lot of martial arts masters. If one day they come to the door and ask for the seven catties on our head, no one can stop them.

Cao Qing can be regarded as an insider now but not a master.It's just the induction of qi and practice into a small week.In the arena, he can still be compared with kittens and shrimps. If he encounters second-rate or above masters, Cao Qing may not even have a chance to parry.

Obviously, Cao Qing is not afraid, no matter how skilled he is, he will be knocked down with one shot.Unless you meet a master above the innate realm.But a master of this level should not have any interest in Cao Qing.

But in secret, it is a little hard to guard against.Those great masters of Zhou Tian and Dacheng are flying around the walls, and I'm afraid they won't give themselves any chance to resist.You can take your own life.

"This Mingjiao is a problem." Cao Qing felt a little headache.Mingjiao has been spread for thousands of years, and with such vitality, there must be something very ordinary about it.

Cao Qing flipped through the materials, his head began to grow bigger, and he simply put away all the materials and put them aside.

"Forget it, Zhu Youjian said he wanted to invite me to dinner. I haven't eaten this royal meal yet. I don't know if there are any delicious meals in five-star hotels. The imperial chef should be better than the chefs in five-star hotels. No Going to eat for a while, it will be a waste of time. Also, is he and I having this banquet, or is their family coming out to eat together? His big and small wives, uh, queens and concubines Can't you come out to eat together? Otherwise, seeing what the queen looks like, it would be worthwhile for me to travel through hundreds of years of time and space to come here." Cao Qing's head was full of various thoughts.The little eunuch in the palace has come to urge.

"Eunuch Cao, the emperor asked me to come and tell you that you must go to the palace tonight, and the emperor will give you a banquet. Eunuch Cao, look, the emperor values ​​you so much. It is really enviable." said the father-in-law.

"What's your name?" Cao Qing asked.

"My name is Wang Chengen. It's the work of the Shangshan Supervisor. I will ask Eunuch Cao to take care of me in the future." Wang Chengen said.

Cao Qing didn't expect that anyone who came here would be a big shot. This Wang Chengen was the most favored eunuch in the history of Chongzhen, but this Wang Chengen had some connections with himself.He was created by his father Cao Huachun.

"It turned out to be the prince. We need to get closer in the future." Cao Qing said.

"Lord Cao is so kind to me. If it wasn't for Master Cao, I wouldn't be where I am today. Eunuch Cao is the son of Master Cao, so I will naturally follow Eunuch Cao's orders from now on." Wang Chengen said.He is respectful in front of Cao Qing, and he is also cautious when speaking, placing himself in a very low position, and speaking very well.

Cao Qing secretly said: "The person who can leave his name in history does not have a fuel-efficient lamp. This Wang Chengen is also very human."

"Eunuch Cao, it's late, why don't we go into the palace first. When we came, we met Queen Zhang. When Queen Zhang asked you to go to the palace for a banquet, go to Ciqing Palace first. Queen Zhang said she wanted to see Look at you, a hero who has made great contributions to the royal family." Wang Chengen said.

"Queen Zhang, isn't the queen's surname Zhou?" Cao Qing was confused.

"This queen is the queen of Emperor Tianqi, the emperor's concubine. Now she is a widow in Ciqing Palace." Wang Chengen said.

"Why does she want to see me?" Cao Qing asked puzzled.

"I don't know either. Don't you know when you go?" Wang Chengen said.

Hearing what Wang Chengen said, Cao Qing knew who this person was.Zhu Youjian's brother, Zhu Youxiao's queen.Zhu Youxiao is the most bastard emperor in Chinese history. In order to please Hakka and Wei Zhongxian, he couldn't even protect his concubine.Even the queen was almost killed.Even so, Empress Zhang's several-month-old child died inexplicably.Such absurd things happened more than once in Zhu Youxiao's cell.

After Zhu Youxiao's death, Empress Zhang made great efforts in Chongzhen's succession to the throne, and was finally left in the palace by Chongzhen.Some film and television dramas in later generations even fabricated the entanglement between Chongzhen and Queen Zhang.But Zhu Youjian is not Zhu Youxiao, and Zhu Youjian is notoriously unprofessional.Wei Zhongxian gave him a beautiful woman, but Zhu Youjian couldn't get caught even after taking medicine.How could it be possible to make a mistake on such a big issue of right and wrong?

Cao Qing entered the palace with Wang Chengen with doubts. It was still early, so he went to Ciqing Palace first.

"Eunuch Cao, wait here for a while, I will go in and report to the queen." Wang Chengen said.

"Okay." Cao Qing stood aside and waited obediently.

After a while, Wang Chengen came out.

"Eunuch Cao, please come inside. The queen has invitations." Wang Chengen said.

Cao Qing walked into the palace, the decorations in the palace were magnificent, and there were two bright and charming women standing in front of him.One is tall and plump, with a face like Avalokitesvara, eyes like autumn waves, mouth like vermilion cherry blossoms, nose like hanging gallbladder, and fine and clean teeth.One is simple, but delicate and decent, exuding a youthful atmosphere.She also looks beautiful.After all, Cao Qing is a time traveler, where is there any dignity in his subconscious?He directly admired Queen Zhang and her maids as the beauties of later generations.

Wang Chengen is from Cao Huachun, so naturally he couldn't let Cao Qing get into trouble, so he walked over and pulled Cao Qing: "Eunuch Cao, quickly salute the queen."

Cao Qing just woke up like a dream, knelt down on the ground, and said in his mouth: "Please forgive me, the empress. When I came in, I thought I saw a fairy in the sky. So I was a little distracted. The villain pays homage to the empress. The empress is a thousand years old." .”

"Let's live without courtesy. I have heard of your name for a long time. This time, I learned that you have made great contributions to the emperor. Cut off the two villains in the court. I want to see you, a young talent." Zhang Yan said.

"The empress is ridiculous, I only act according to the emperor's plan." Cao Qing said.

"Very good. You have made great contributions, but you don't take credit for it. Very good. But how can the royal family treat courtiers who have meritorious service? The emperor's sage is unprecedented. From now on, you must work hard for the emperor." Zhang Yan said.

Zhang Yan has been observing Cao Qing. Although Zhang Yan is only in her early twenties, her scheming is beyond the reach of ordinary people.

(End of this chapter)