East Factory Governor

Chapter 6

"What's so bad about being an eunuch? That is, this year, the palace arrested Wei Dang and purged a large group of eunuchs, which led to a shortage of eunuchs and relaxed the conditions. If it were in previous years, ordinary cats and dogs would not be able to become eunuchs if they wanted to enter the palace."

Qin Shuhuai shook his head, "Anyway, if you want the young one to be a eunuch, the young one would rather die! If Grandpa Wang really wants to cleanse the young one, he should kill the young one."

"Xiaowa's disposition is as stubborn as ours back then." After a pause, he continued, "What's your name?"

"The young one is Qin Shuhuai."

"Oh, Qin Shuhuai? Hehe, do you know who our family is?" the old eunuch said again.

"I know, you are the prince and grandfather, you are the biggest in this imperial prison, and you must be the most trusted person by the emperor."

The old eunuch smiled and said, "The baby is not only clever, but also has a sweet mouth. Listen carefully, our family name is Wang, and we have been serving the Lord Long Live since he was a child. What about all kinds of things inside and outside the palace? Whether it’s the Supervisor of Rituals, the Supervisor of the Imperial Palace, or the Supervisor of Shangshan, they will more or less handle it. But whether it’s a eunuch or not, as a citizen of Ming Dynasty, we all have to share the emperor’s worries, don’t you think so?”

Qin Shuhuai was shocked after hearing this, and then looked at the old eunuch carefully, feeling slightly startled: This old man is not Wang Chengen, is he?

Chongzhen's three most trusted eunuchs: Cao Huachun, Wang Dehua, and Wang Chengen.Among these three people, the one with the deepest relationship with Chongzhen is none other than Wang Chengen.In history, he brought up Chongzhen single-handedly. In a sense, he and Chongzhen are like a loving father and a child. Someone once commented: In terms of adultery, no one in the Chongzhen Dynasty could rape him. No one in the court was more loyal than him, Wang Chengen.But no matter whether it is traitorous or loyal, he is a father who desperately hopes that his children will become useful. Although he couldn't help him in the end, he has lived for Chongzhen all his life.So when Chongzhen finally hanged himself, he felt that there was nothing left to miss in the world, so he hanged himself beside him.

After understanding this, Qin Shuhuai knew how to speak.

"Grandpa Wang is right. Today's Holy Majesty is wise and mighty. It is very satisfying to eliminate the scourge of the Wei party in just a few months after he ascended the throne. The emperor is a great wise king, and with a loyal minister like you to assist me, the revival of my Ming Dynasty is just around the corner. For the people of Ming Dynasty, we should work harder to solve the emperor's worries and problems. As long as we follow the emperor wholeheartedly, we will not be afraid of not living a good life."

Wang Chengen, who was talking in one word, smiled, as if a loving father was happy to hear his child being praised.

"Okay! You have a sharp tongue." After laughing, he said, "You really think so."

Qin Shuhuai said solemnly, "Grandpa Wang, as a citizen of the Ming Dynasty, how can I think otherwise? Only when the emperor is well can we ordinary people be well. The reason is very simple. I just read little and can only read characters. I’m not very good at writing, otherwise I’d like to get a job and serve the imperial court.”

Wang Chengen smiled lightly, "Oh? The baby can still read?"

Qin Shuhuai said embarrassingly, "Yes, I can recognize it, but there are too many strokes, so I'm not very good at writing."

This is the truth.For modern people, it is generally no problem to read traditional characters, but I am afraid that few people know how to write them.

Wang Chengen nodded, handed a plate of pastries on the table to Qin Shuhuai, and said kindly, "Xiao Shuzi, are you hungry? Come and have some pastries."

Qin Shuhuai was so hungry that his chest stuck to his back, so he ate without any hesitation. He sipped the tea and finished all the cakes on the plate in a short time.

Wang Chengen watched Qin Shuhuai finish eating with a smile, and then said, "Little Shuzi, if you say you don't want to be a eunuch, it's okay. For the sake of your concern for the emperor, our family will arrange a good job for you."

Qin Shuhuai was taken aback for a moment, and asked, "What's the matter? Where is it?"

Wang Chengen spat out two words from his mouth lightly, "Dongchang!"

Qin Shuhuai was surprised at first, and then delighted, he really came up with whatever he wanted!
He hurriedly knelt down on the ground and said, "Grandpa Wang, if you don't know how to be a martial artist and have little seniority, how can you take on the position of Dongchang!"

The words are full of sincerity and fear.

Although he is full of joy, from this moment on, he will start to hide his ambition.

What is the environment at the end of tomorrow?During the 17 years of the Chongzhen Dynasty, nearly 50 chief assistants were replaced!Many of them were killed.As for high-ranking officials such as governors and governors, they were even more casually killed.What does this mean?Suspicion is common in all courts, no matter in front of the emperor or in front of ministers, as long as you show a little ambition, what awaits you is a catastrophe.He, Wang Chengen, wants to go to Dongchang by himself, because he wants to become his eagle dog. If he accidentally finds out that this eagle dog has the ambition to replace him, he will probably drink you up in the next second!
So on this point, he can't be careless for a moment.If you want to play a pig, you have to play it from the beginning!

Wang Chengen said, "Get up, if our family says you can do it, you can do it."

Qin Shuhuai lay on the ground, still showing an unconfident expression on his face, and said, "Grandpa Wang, do you really think I can do it?"

Wang Chengen snorted softly, and said in a tone-deaf manner, "You are cruel and cruel at a young age. You are proficient in flattery and flattery, and you have a good ability to pretend to be a ghost. You are born to be a good eagle dog in Dongchang. Dugong Cao will like you when he sees you. Don't worry, as long as you work hard, you will have the glory and wealth in the future."

Qin Shuhuai frowned slightly, Duke Cao?That should be Cao Huachun.That's right, in history, after Wei Zhongxian's downfall, it was Cao Huachun who took charge of Dongchang, but now Wang Chengen is still a eunuch under his name in name, at most he belongs to Dongchang's second in command.

Qin Shuhuai kowtowed again, and said, "Since Grandpa Wang said so, the younger one will definitely do his best to serve Dongchang and the emperor. From now on, the younger one will do whatever Grandpa Wang says."

Wang Chengen nodded, and said, "However, although you have entered the East Factory, you have no identity for the time being. Because what our family wants you to do needs to be very secretive."

Qin Shuhuai was slightly taken aback, but immediately nodded and said, "I don't want to show my identity, I know that as long as I do things well for Grandpa Wang, Grandpa Wang will definitely treat me badly."

Wang Chengen laughed, "Little brat, you are really flattering. Listen carefully, our family wants you to go to the Jianghe Gang in Qingwu Town and secretly inquire about a man named Li Daliang. This person is the mastermind behind the Jianghe Gang. He has always had evil intentions against the imperial court, and he is a criminal designated by the emperor. But this person's whereabouts are strange, you need to be patient to inquire about it."

Qin Shuhuai thought for a while, and said, "The little one knows. It's just that since that man is the manipulator of the Jianghe gang, only a few big bosses in the gang know his whereabouts. I'm a humble person, and I'm afraid even if he joins the Jianghe gang, he will be determined." Never had a chance to see him."

Wang Chengen said with a smile, "Our family will let you go to the Jianghe Gang. Naturally, there will be a way for you to rise up step by step. You don't need to worry about these. However, there is one thing you need to remember."

"Grandpa Wang, please tell me."

Wang Chengen's complexion changed, and he said in a sinister manner, "Only you and I know about this matter, if the third person finds out, our family will definitely kill you!"

(End of this chapter)