In the capital. Now it's the hottest time of the year. And only this time. Whether it is a prince or a royal nobleman. All of them are extremely envious of the people. Although they have a lot of stored ice cubes that can be used to cool off the heat. But after all, that kind of thing is expensive in the summer. And those rich businessmen have money and nowhere to buy.

But. The common people have a condition that is extremely convenient at this time. That is, ordinary people do not need to package themselves decently. This kind of weather. Wear a vest. It doesn't hurt to show your arms together. Even for men. There's nothing wrong with going out shirtless. No one is gossiping.

But for those princes, ministers, royal nobles. These people with status come to say. Dressing well has become one of their duties. Dog days. Clothing can be worn thinly. You have the money to buy those that are so expensive that they are to death. In fact, it is a dress made of fabric that is not much cooler than ordinary thin clothes. But there's more to it than satisfying your heart. Still doesn't solve any problems. I still envy the people on the streets outside who can go into battle shirtless. But. It's just envy. Definitely not jealous.

Feng Bao has been quite idle these days. The mood is very good, too. One comes. He's really not very afraid of heat. Even if it's the hottest of the days. He didn't feel bad. Second. It's really a happy event when people are in good spirits. Some time ago. His people in Jinyi told him that Zhang Fan had already determined that Liu Shan was the mastermind behind the embezzlement. And he also knew something that was extremely interesting to him. Behind Liu Shan, there is the existence of this Meng Chong. This can be said to be great news for Feng Baolai.

That year, the position of the eunuch in charge of the seal was vacant. According to the qualifications, Feng Bao should be allowed to be. But at that time, Longqing had just ascended the throne. The shadow left on him by his father, Emperor Jiajing, made Longqing not like eunuchs very much. It's not against Feng Bao. So at that time, Gao Gong recommended Chen Hong, the imperial eunuch, to be the palm seal eunuch for his future plans. Long Qing agreed. on this. Feng Bao was not only unhappy. I didn't hold too much of a grudge.

Wait until Chen Hong is dismissed. Feng Bao thought his chance had come. Especially in the East Factory, a banquet has been prepared. Just wait for the time to go to court. Long Qing announced the matter. Who knew that Gao Gong once again recommended Meng Chong, the head of the food superintendent. And more mainly. Long Qing actually agreed again. This made Feng Bao feel a little annoyed. He began to feel that the high arch was not just for his own future convenience. Maybe it's because there is some gap between Gao Gong and Feng Bao.

This is not entirely unreasonable. Gao Gong and Feng Bao seem to have nothing to do with each other. In fact, there is indeed some mismatch between the two. Just one thing. At that time, Feng Bao was already close to Zhang Juzheng. Feng Bao still agrees with some of Zhang Juzheng's ideas.

Ordinary eunuchs are because of their poor family background. It's really hard to live. Only then did he enter the palace as a eunuch. So in the eyes of ordinary people. Most of the eunuchs were vulgar and uneducated people. Even if there is a favor. It's just because he knows how to please the emperor. It's just a traitor. Although Zhu Di's grandson back then. That is, Ming Xuanzong Zhu Zhanji set up a eunuch school in Da Nei. Teach the eunuchs to read and write. But all it was meant was to give those who might sit in the position of eunuchs in the future the ability to record the emperor's dictated orders. It is then submitted to the Cabinet for the preparation of the edict. It's not that I really want these eunuchs to learn some sage paths. Therefore, the general knowledge of eunuchs is not very high.

But Feng Bao is different. Its cultural accomplishment is extremely profound. Especially when he was the celebrant of ceremonies. He has also written many books. Including "Enlightenment Collection", "Four Books", "Book of Books", "Tongjian Direct Explanation", "Emperor Jian Illustrated Explanation", "Sutra Interpretation" and so on. Historically. These books written by Feng Bao lasted until the Chongzhen period. It is still circulating in the palace. For many to read. And Feng Bao's calligraphy is quite good. He is proficient in music and is good at playing the piano. He also made quite a few pianos himself. Such a eunuch. It is natural for a person to have his own opinion on political affairs. It is naturally not strange that he and Zhang Juzheng have common political views.

But. Precisely because of this. Gao Gong couldn't let Feng Bao sit in the position of the eunuch with the palm print. To know. Palm print eunuchs are commonly known as inner ministers. It can be seen that its position is important. One of the most important tasks of the celebrant is to "approve red". The so-called approval of the red is the emperor's instructions on the recital submitted by the minister. And this right was given to the eunuchs of the celebrant priest. Originally. The celebrant was nothing more than a ghostwriter for the emperor. Write the emperor's instructions on the fold. But since Ming Xuanzong established the eunuch school. The eunuchs also knew how to give instructions. Until now. Except for a small number of basic recitals every day, which were personally approved by the emperor. The rest are all divided into batches by the palm prints of the celebrant eunuchs, the pen, and the eunuchs who follow the hall.

So. The people of the Ming Dynasty often believed that the eunuch forces had seized power from this. In fact, this is nothing more than an extremely ridiculous statement. Because there is another process before the instruction. That is to be drafted by the Cabinet. If it's the same twist. If the decision of the cabinet vote is not in line with the approval of the red. Then it will not be passed. Batch red to put it bluntly. It is the highest decision-making power. It was a way to achieve imperial power. The eunuch's approval of the red is exercising the imperial power on behalf of the emperor. And it's not that the power has been grabbed. Thus. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty authorized the eunuchs to approve the red on his behalf. It is not so much that eunuchs should handle state affairs on their behalf. It is better to use the power of eunuchs to contain the cabinet. On behalf of the emperor, he supervised and controlled the imperial court. to ensure that the interests of the imperial power are not harmed and infringed upon. It also prevents any action that goes against the Emperor's intentions.

In this way. Of course, Gao Gong couldn't sit back and watch the position of Feng Bao and the other bosses, the eunuchs. In case that's the case. In the future, it will be very bad for him. Think about it. If the high arch has a twist. Zhang Juzheng didn't want it to pass. However, the members of the cabinet thought that the high arch was a good one. It was proposed to be approved by the Cabinet vote. But this piece of music went to the celebrant. Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng have a good relationship. Know what he means. Then if you don't agree with the instructions. This is ineffective.

The other way around. Zhang Juzheng has a piece of music. There may be something above that the high arch doesn't want to see. But the members of the cabinet also think that what Zhang Juzheng said in this way is good. It is still the vote to be passed. And waited until this piece was folded to the celebrant of ceremonies. In Feng Bao's hands. Feng Bao naturally passed. That's it. Zhang Juzheng's twists and turns were really implemented.

This is something that a high arch is absolutely not allowed to happen. So. When Chen Hong was dismissed. He recommended a Mao Sui self-recommendation again. And a eunuch who listened to him very much. Meng Chong. And Long Qing didn't say anything. Agreed with the recommendation of the high arch.

And so it goes. Feng Bao has been waiting for a whole year. Now I don't know how many more years I will have to wait. How could this not annoy him.

So. Now the news from Zhang Fan made Feng Bao feel that his opportunity had come. It's time for him to bring down this vulgar person like Meng Chong. And then sit in the position that should have belonged to him a long time ago.

But bring down an official eunuch. In particular, he is also a celebrant and a eunuch who holds the seal. A man who can ascend to the highest position that a eunuch can assume. Talking about it alone will not do. After all, everyone knows that there is no basis for words. Have proof. Especially. Feng Bao was extremely concerned about this matter. I have also rehearsed countless times in my heart. to the end. He decided on one thing.

Perhaps Meng Chong faced Feng Bao's accusation. It may have been so frightened that his face was bloodless. There is still the mind to come out and argue something for itself. But Feng Bao had another person in mind. High arch. Because he knows. The high arch also understands. If Meng Chong is dismissed again. Feng Bao will inevitably sit in the position of the eunuch of the palm print. After all, there was no better candidate in the palace than Feng Bao. Of course. Gao Gong can also recommend another person who is not known. But thinking about it, Longqing will never agree.

So. Feng Bao once sued Meng Chong in front of Long Qing. Gao Gong will inevitably stand up and speak for Meng Chong. There is no doubt about that. Therefore. Gao Gong needed Zhang Fan to find the account books that Liu Shan recorded about Meng Chong as evidence. It was used to bring down Meng Chong.

Although Feng Bao also gritted his teeth against Gao Gong. But this hatred did not make him lose his mind. He understands it very well. Once Gao Gong saw him, he took out the account book as evidence. Inevitably, they will immediately turn around and retreat. Wise to protect yourself. will no longer care about Meng Chong's life or death. Or let Feng Bao sit in the position of the eunuch in charge of the boss. After all, it's more than that. The most important thing is to leave an innocent figure in the eyes of the emperor.

And what made Feng Bao even happier was. He had just received a letter from Zhang Fan from Yangzhou. The letter said: Liu Shan has already been ambushed. Moreover, the account book that Feng Bao cared about was now in Zhang Fan's hands. It's just that Zhang Fan still needs to use that account book later. I had to stay. Wait until you return to Beijing and then hand it over to Feng Bao. Now I specially sent this letter to tell Feng Bao.

After Feng Bao read the letter. That's a pleasure. Moreover, Feng Bao also mentioned Liu Shan's matter in front of Meng Chong intentionally or unintentionally a few days ago. That Meng Chong didn't have anything special except for the superficial tightness. Feng Bao concluded. Meng Chong cared though. But not too much of a concern. The biggest possibility is that Meng Chong didn't know anything about Liu Shan's control of him.

This made Liu Shan feel that it was a good opportunity. so that he could see Meng Chong's expression after he knew that he had been stabbed in the back by Liu Shan. Feng Bao felt that it would definitely make him happy.