Chapter 1257: Really Fearless
Mu Changzuo came to Yongning City. This really touched the hearts of many people.
There's tension in this. Let's say Mao Zhengqing's group. These people are not bad people. It's just a comparatively cowardly performance on weekdays. But comparatively. Even if they are good people. Even if they haven't done anything bad. But even so. Encounter this kind of thing. They will still feel nervous and scared. Even if they understand. Mu Changzuo's arrival this time would not have come to trouble them at all. But they were still afraid that this time Mu Changzuo came here, it would affect them.
And obviously. Since there are people like Mao Zhengqing who are so nervous. Then there is naturally yes, even in the face of this matter, it is very easy. Even very happy people. Of course. These people are only referring to Ding Youyang's group.
Of course. After all, what they hoped for was Mu Changzuo's arrival. And that's not all. They hope that Mu Changzuo will come. To be able to surprise them more. Let's say. Before Zhang Fan made Ding Youyang not only lose face. There was also a loss of a large amount of grain and silver. They hoped that Mu Changzuo's arrival would be able to reverse the matter.
All in all. For Mu Changzuo's arrival. The performance of these people. It can be described as rejoicing. And Mu Changzuo. At first, it really didn't disappoint his old man. From the moment he appeared. That pomp. and including after Mu Changzuo got off the car. The kind of unhurried manner that is shown. and the appearance when I saw Zhang Fan. It's really good.
At the very least. As far as Ding Youyang's people are concerned. Mu Changzuo's actions. It's definitely going to make them feel worth it. Even. They all "anticipated" the day in the near future. Zhang Fan will be unlucky because of this.
In a word. That's how these people came along.
But. What these people think. After seeing Mu Changzuo's expression change. And so there was a change.
Why did Mu Changzuo's expression change? It's not because I heard Zhang Fan introduce someone. Naturally, it won't be Zhang Fan's own. After all, this is something that Mu Changzuo already knew. Or even say. The reason why Mu Changzuo is now back to Yongning Mansion. It's all because of Zhang Fan. And so it goes. Naturally, he will investigate the matter about Zhang Fan clearly. In that case. No matter how tricky Zhang Fan is. But as long as he is prepared. It's impossible to be too surprised.
Whereas. This person is not Liu Xian either. Although Liu Xian is a famous general in the Ming Dynasty. Countless battles in his life, not to mention. Not to mention that he also commands an army of so many people. But. One way or another. Liu Xian is just a general. He Mu Changzuo. Speaking of which. Also a general. He is also the hereditary general of the imperial court. And this general of his expedition to the south. It's not the kind that doesn't live up to its name. It's a great general who has a lot of generals under his command.
Even the men and horses under his command are not as many as those commanded by Liu Xian. But the most important thing is that. Mu Changzuo can mobilize these people anytime and anywhere. There are no restrictions. But Liu Xian is different. Liu Xian can train his own people. When a foreign enemy comes to attack. He can also give the order to attack. But usually. Liu Xian, however, has no right to transfer troops at will. I want to transfer troops. Only with the permission of the Ministry of War and the Imperial Court can it be done.
Don't underestimate the difference. But here's a small difference. But it contains a world of difference.
Not to mention. And that's not all. He Mu Changzuo. No matter what you say. It is also the hereditary Duke of Qianguo. To know. It was the first to have the position of the Duke of Qianguo. In order to have the title of General Zhengnan.
But Liu Xian is different. He was a general. Maybe also in a province. But that's always just a general. If you really want to compare. Liu Xian and Mu Changzuo, who is the Duke of Qianguo. Nature is not comparable.
Therefore. Liu Xian's identity. Naturally, it was impossible to surprise Mu Changzuo.
What really surprised Mu Changzuo. It was Zhang Fan who introduced Feng Bao. Including Feng Bao's name. And that most importantly. Feng Bao's position. The "Great Eunuch" in the palace.
Although the words "great eunuch" are said. It's not a title for any position at all. But what these three words mean. But it's absolutely extraordinary. And. These three words. There are already a lot of questions that can be explained.
Who can be called a "great eunuch"? Naturally, only those who stand at the apex of the position of eunuchs can. And here it is. The so-called vertex. Actually, there is only one. That's the palm print eunuch of the celebrant eunuch.
Other words. Just those three words. It already shows that Feng Bao's identity is the palm print eunuch of the celebrant eunuch. But. Maybe it will give a feeling to those who don't know. I think a eunuch is a eunuch. Even with the addition of a "big" word. But that's still a eunuch. Even if he was already at the top of the eunuch. But he was still a eunuch. Since they are all eunuchs. Bigger and smaller. What does it matter?
But. You need to know what the celebrant is. Since the Yongle Emperor established a school in the palace for eunuchs to learn knowledge. It has been developed until now. The celebrant can be described as a huge power. It has become an organization that can compete with the Cabinet. And in fact, since the celebrant stepped onto the stage of history. Basically most of the time. It's all about the Cabinet.
Master of Ceremonies. It is known as the inner phase. Compared to the cabinet's foreign minister and family, it is intimidating. It's just that. It is already able to scare more than ninety percent of people's courage.
And Feng Bao. It's not that simple. He's not just the celebrant in charge. More importantly. He is in charge of the East Factory.
East Plant. What kind of place is that. At the beginning, Ming Chengzu Zhu Di was because the power of Jinyiwei was too great. This is to find a way to control Jinyiwei. So. This is the existence of the East Factory. Maybe. In the beginning. Even though the East Factory has the function of being able to supervise Jinyiwei. But for Jinyiwei, which has begun to develop since Zhu Yuanzhang's time. Let's put it mildly. This is the newly established East Factory. There really wasn't any threat.
But. The problem is. The East Factory is indeed able to monitor. Even the functions that override the brocade guard. So. Even when it first started. It is indeed a meager force. But as long as it has this function. Just develop well. It won't take long. It can grow. It's become a behemoth that anyone fears. This. No one ever doubted it.
And the East Factory. It has not lived up to this suspicion. After its establishment. Maybe for the powerful Jinyi Wei at that time. They are simply insignificant. But. Dongchang did not become arrogant because of this. On the contrary, it is Taoguang and obscure. Silently developing.
And after that. After the East Factory really developed. It becomes a behemoth for all its part. Jin Yiwei. As one of the Emperor's twelve personal guards. It is just a tool for the smooth functioning of imperial power. So for Jinyiwei. They only need to monitor those things that have to do with imperial power. Let's say the ministers. Let's say those who are likely to cause trouble. For example, those princes and the like are enough. Maybe. You could add more. For example, the clubhouse spies on some gangs in the rivers and lakes. Or things like rebellions everywhere. But apart from these. Jin Yiwei is even involved. It's just not much.
The East Factory is completely different. In addition to monitoring Jinyiwei, the East Factory is in addition to monitoring Jinyiwei. Jin Yiwei other things involved. They're all involved. Even. Jin Yiwei was not involved. They also have people. Let's say. It's a matter of the people's place.
Folk things. Jin Yiwei will never ask. Although it is said that he is the guardian of the imperial power. For this kind of thing. All they need to do is keep an eye on the people involved. The so-called related people. That is, those who have a relationship with the people of the imperial court. Let's say the ministers. Or the princes and county lords of the princes and nobles. As for the others. They don't care. Although there is a precedent. Even the Ming Dynasty came like this. But even so. They won't believe it either. The little folk word of mouth can really make a big mess.
In a word. This is Jinyiwei.
And the East Factory is different. Maybe it's because of the sense of crisis that it had when it was founded. Whatever it is. They're always going to get a hand in it. It's not just people in the court who have anything to do with it. Even those things of the people. They're going to get involved, too.
Maybe they want to show it. He is even more powerful than Zhi Jinyiwei. Or maybe it's because of the sense of crisis that has been left in their hearts for a long time.
In a word. No matter how it is. The East Factory is an incredible organization. And Feng Bao. Even if you don't talk about the identity of the eunuch who is the master of ceremonies. It's just that he is the father-in-law who is in charge of the East Factory. That's all. It's already going to scare the people involved half to death.
This. It was also Mu Changzuo after hearing about Feng Bao's identity. The reason why it would be so surprising. Not to mention. Feng Bao's manifestations. Even if it's not very obvious. But very obvious. He has a very close relationship with Zhang Fan.
This made Mu Changzuo even more worried.
And that Ding Youyang. Still stupid and can't figure this out at all. I thought I had become the father-in-law of the grandfather of the country. will be able to run rampant. But he was wrong.
Merely. Although this is the case. But he's now. I still don't recognize this problem. Of course. This doubt was already in his mind.