Bringing Military Supplies to Ming Dynasty

A trivial matter can be reflected. One day Wang Zhen saw the iron monument “Ministers shall not interfere in political affairs” erected by the Founding Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang at the gate of the palace. He was very upset and ordered to move. . Everyone at the 2nd day Attending the Imperial court found that the Founding Emperor’s handwriting was gone, but collectively remained silent. This shows how powerful his power has reached.

Wang Zhen, born on unknown date, is a native of Weizhou, Shanxi (now Hebei). He once served Zhu Qizhen who was also Crown Prince.

This person values ​​authority, especially the opinions of others, so any promotion of officials must give him gifts, and any officials who return to Beijing still have to give gifts, otherwise they will have trouble coming . speaking of which has something to do with his origin. In the last year of the Yongle Emperor, the Imperial Court issued a decree, which roughly means this: All officials from the education bureaus of various provinces and cities can be transferred to the capital if they do not perform well for a long time.

There is such a good thing? I can’t do anything in the local area, and I can even be transferred to Beijing to work as an official!

Of course not. The mystery that no one cares about is that the job after being transferred to the capital is quite special-“purifying the body into the palace to train female officials.”

What a joke! Lao Tzu can be a common man even if he doesn’t work as an educator, why should he get a knife into the palace as an eunuch? !

Yes, who would do such a stupid thing?

That happened, he is Wang Zhen.

He already has a wife and child. Although his life is not rich, he is also not poor. He can live with peace of mind, but in his heart he has ambitions that others cannot understand. He was not sent to the palace as a Court Eunuch when he was a child, but he entered the palace after studying. Even enter the palace with a certain reward. Now that it is difficult to develop locally, he wants to find another way.

Don’t say it, by observing words, watching and forbearing, it really made him a climate.

About this person, Yang Chendong was not quite clear before, but he has Okura, and there are many historical books in it. Naturally I found this person, and after inquiring, it is true So, Yang Chendong invited the old steward Yang Hai to join Wang Zhen.

How do you say that Yang Hai has seen the world with Lord Yang Rong before. At that time, Wang Zhen was far from the authority he has now. When he saw Three Yangs, he was not polite, and it was more appropriate to send a gift to Yang Hai, the Old Acquaintance.

Yang Dong, the predecessor of Yang Chendong, doesn’t know much about history, and he doesn’t know much about the generation of some things. But he has Okura, there are books there, and there are many ready-made book materials and even finished products for reference. Some things that did not exist in the Ming Dynasty are no problem if they are disassembled, unloaded, or reassembled. This is his greatest advantage, and many new things can naturally be made.

In Wang Zhen’s home in Jingshi, Yang Hai saw Wang Zhen with a respectful expression, which made him extremely useful.

At first, in order to win the favor of Three Yangs, on the surface, I would please Three Yangs, obey everything, and pretend not to interfere in political affairs. Every time I went to the cabinet to convey the emperor’s will, I pretended to be very respectful and cautious. I always stood outside the door and did not enter the cabinet. I was deeply moved by Three Yangs. Later, when Wang Zhen came to convey the decree again, Three Yangs To break the convention, Wang Zhen was invited to sit in the house.

Now I need to look up, and now that man’s steward is indeed so arrogant and respectful in front of me, far no longer the arrogant look behind Yang Rong before, but I feel a burst of refreshment.

“Steward Yang, speaking of which we are also Old Acquaintance. We have known each other for many years.” Wang Zhen deliberately mentioned the past, just to see what Yang Hai would say.

Yang Hai had already set his mind before coming. Before Yang Rong Lord was here, he could still look at people with his straight eyes, but now 30 years in Hedong, many things have changed.

“Yes, I have known Eunuch Wang for many years. At that time, I saw your out of the ordinary, and it really is so.” Some are just sighs, and even a little Envy, these words made Wang Zhen very useful after listening.

What a person is most proud of is undoubtedly that people who looked down upon themselves before start to look squarely, even look up at themselves. Now, how could he be unhappy when he did it?

“haha.” After a contented laugh, Wang Zhen looked at the packaging behind Yang Hai and asked casually, “What the hell are you coming to see my father?”

Without a public word, it feels very different now. It’s just that Yang Hai, as if he hadn’t heard it, said respectfully, “That’s it. Our Sixth Young Master admires Eunuch Wang’s talents and abilities very much. This time I heard that the young man came to Beijing and he was ready early. A gift, let me give it to you to show some kindness.”

“Yang Family Sixth Young Master? But the one who made the toilet and wrote two miscellaneous books?” What I didn’t think about was , Wang Zhen even heard about Yang Chendong. Yang Hai immediately showed a flattered expression and said: “If my Sixth Young Master knows about Eunuch Wang, if you remember him, you will definitely not sleep happily.”

“hahaha.” Wang Zhen, who is so happy, is of course very happy that Yang Rong’s descendants respect him so much. “It’s nothing. Speaking of which Sixth Young Master is a bit talented, and the movements made are not small. You don’t know. Now the palace is starting to use toilets, even His Imperial Majesty said it is fine. “

“Really? That must be the credit of Eunuch Wang’s recommendation.” Yang Hai said without credit.

Looking at such a sensible Yang Hai, Wang Zhen felt happy. He likes dealing with sensible people. It’s just that now he is more curious about what Yang Family Sixth Young Master will give him. If you want to come here, you should get out of the ordinary.

I felt Wang Zhen’s gaze on the gift in time. Yang Hai turned around and opened the package. The two mirrors with clear photos and two sets of very beautiful cosmetics appeared In the hall.

“This is a mirror, which can clearly reflect every part of the human body, and the effect is much better than that of the copper realm; and these are two sets of cosmetics. Once a woman uses it, You can keep your youth forever and look younger and more beautiful.”

There are not many things to give, only two or four that’s all, but no matter which one is, it can be called a great gift. This What Wang Zhen saw was blinking his eyes straight, and the excitement was already engraved on his face.

He knows about the mirror. A few months ago, the prefect of Jianning presented it to His Imperial Majesty. At that time, Emperor Yingzong was so overjoyed that he even had to take a good photo every day. of. Some harem’s favorite concubines also like this thing, but there is nowhere to buy it.

In order to please His Imperial Majesty, Wang Zhen also used some methods and sent people from Dongchang to look for it, but there was no news. I never thought, now there are two suddenly appearing, how can it not make people happy?

As for cosmetics that can maintain a young appearance, that is even better. It was given to His Imperial Majesty. I am afraid that those concubines will break their heads and fight for it. When the time comes, isn’t the biggest credit for yourself?

Sighing about the role and benefits of these gifts, Wang Zhen is very happy, “Okay, I have a heart. But I don’t know how these things come from?”

“Return to Eunuch Wang , This is our Young Master who met a foreigner named John, who brought things from the sea. It’s a pity that the journey is too far, so only this is what we got. My Sixth Young Master also said, If Eunuch Wang likes it, I will definitely find a way to send you more in the future.” I have to ask before I come, and there are not many good things. Otherwise, the effect will be greatly reduced. Of course Yang Hai understands the meaning. , Naturally knows how to say it.

Wang Zhen suddenly realized nodded when he heard things come from the sea. He said that there were a lot of people sent out, and there was no clue? It turns out that it is not from the Great Ming Dynasty.

The Ming Dynasty has cut off sea routes since Zheng He. With people constantly mentioning maritime threats, sea-phobia has become a mainstream, and Wang Zhen is one of them. In his opinion, the army of the times and Koreas can naturally be called the dragon and dominate on land, but when it comes to the sea, there are too many unknowns.

Now that I know the origin of the goods, I pay more attention to these two gifts. It is really rare to come from far away, and it also shows the importance of Yang Chendong’s heart.

“Well, Sixth Young Master is really interested, but I don’t know what is required?” Wang Zhen is a smart man, because of this, he will not believe that Yang Chendong has not even come. After that, I think about giving gifts to myself. as the saying goes, to be courteous to others, it is a must.

Seeing that Wang Zhen was in a good mood, Yang Hai knew that the time had come, and he opened the mouth and said: “Mother Yang Patriarch has just passed away. As the youngest son, the Sixth Young Master is going to My family is worried and will not come to the capital for the time being, but Mistress had a wish when he left, hoping that Sixth Young Master could take over Lord’s Legacy, work for the Imperial Court, and be loyal to His Imperial Majesty. He also said that there will be a chance to follow Eunuch Wang in the future. Learn the principles of being human.”

“hahaha.” Wang Zhen laughed out loud, he would not believe that a good person would be willing to learn with him, Court Eunuch. But if you receive a gift, you have to do something, especially if it is such an expensive gift, it is even more impossible to take it for nothing. This can be considered a kind of professional ethics. Besides, this requirement is not too high, but I just want to have an official status that’s all, just because I am Yang Rong, a small official of Wuchaofu, the family should have been deprived. “Okay, I know, I have the opportunity to discuss an errand for Sixth Young Master in front of His Imperial Majesty.”

“Thank you Eunuch Wang. Also, “Rise Newspaper” by Sixth Young Master. “I entered the capital immediately, but some people were quite criticized, saying that some of the things written in it were not Confucianism. But in fact, it mostly recorded loyalty to the emperor, and also recorded my great achievements in the Great Ming Dynasty, accompanied by several The fabricated story is that’s all. Speaking of which is just a random thing written by Sixth Young Master that’s all. It really has no other meaning, just to win a reputation that’s all. You know, Sixth Young Master this year It’s just 16 years old. Also, 20% of it belongs to you Eunuch.”