Chapter 29 The Twenty-ninth King of the Holy Child

With the assistance of Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao and others, King Yu finally became the Emperor of Longqing. Feng Bao also returned to the palace as he wished, entered the coveted celebrant eunuch, and became the first eunuch in charge of the East Factory. However, Feng Bao felt that something was wrong, because neither the celebrant nor the Dongchang were optimistic about Feng Bao, and they only obeyed the orders of Meng Chong, the eunuch who held the seal of the celebrant eunuch. In order to establish prestige, in order to make everyone face up to themselves, and in order to make some people afraid of themselves, Feng Bao went on a killing spree. Although it played some role, it caused some people to be dissatisfied. Meng Chong hated Feng Bao to the core, and he had long wanted to kill Feng Bao, who threatened Meng Chong's status. Emperor Longqing also began to doubt the extent of his Feng Bao's loyalty to him. Emperor Longqing began to suspect that Feng Bao was actually loyal to the prince, not himself, and if there was a difference of interest between the Emperor Longqing and the prince, Feng Bao would stand on the opposite side of the Emperor Longqing. Although some of these views were provoked by Meng Chong, there are also some real elements. As an emperor, Emperor Longqing could not tolerate a eunuch who was loyal only to someone who was not his own. For this reason, Emperor Longqing indulged Meng Chong to target Feng Bao intentionally or unintentionally, and even Emperor Longqing personally gave Feng Bao color. For the sake of his own status and interests, Feng Bao simply favored Concubine Li Guifei and the prince, and he must help the prince to the throne of the prince and become the future emperor.

Because Feng Bao's position was unstable and he urgently needed to find an ally who could support each other, Zhang Juzheng took the initiative to join forces with Feng Bao. Zhang Juzheng actually knew Feng Bao when he was in Yuwangfu, but he was reluctant to get too close to Feng Bao for a long time. In the eyes of orthodox officials like Zhang Juzheng, it is a shame to befriend eunuchs, so Zhang Juzheng has always been reluctant to call Feng Bao a brother. Just when Feng Bao hesitated, Zhang Juzheng took the initiative to befriend Feng Bao, which was simply a joy from heaven for Feng Bao. Feng Bao is more eager for power and wealth than ordinary people, and Feng Bao is also optimistic about Zhang Juzheng's future, so Feng Bao is willing to form an alliance with Zhang Juzheng. Since Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao formed an alliance, Li Guifei used Feng Bao even more, and Emperor Longqing began to dare not target Feng Bao. Everyone has a feeling that Zhang Juzheng will take over as the first assistant of the cabinet, Feng Bao will also smoothly become the eunuch of the master of ceremonies, the prince will be the future prince, and even the emperor, Li Guifei will become the future queen mother even if she is not sealed.

When Zhang Juzheng told Qin Tai what he knew about Feng Bao, Feng Bao had already come to the door of Zhang Juzheng's house. Because there were many secret agents in the capital who were monitoring Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng, and they were also worried that Meng Chong or Emperor Longqing would target Feng Bao and Zhang Juzheng, Feng Bao still came to Zhang's mansion in a low-key manner. Feng Bao returned to his mansion, changed into a set of ordinary people's clothes, and made up a little before coming to Zhang's mansion. Since Feng Bao was a frequent visitor to Zhang Juzheng's house, Feng Bao was not only familiar with the geographical environment of Zhang's mansion, but also familiar with Zhang Juzheng's family, so Feng Bao quietly entered Zhang's mansion through the back door of Zhang's mansion. The spy who was originally monitoring at the door of Zhang Juzheng's house either didn't see it, or was lured away by some mysterious people, and another spy was directly knocked out by the mysterious person. Therefore, in the reported information, there will be no record of Feng Bao entering and leaving Zhang Juzheng's house.

After Feng Bao came to Zhang Juzheng's house, he was as casual as coming to his own home. After casually saying hello to Zhang Juzheng's wife, he came directly to Zhang Juzheng's study. This is Zhang Juzheng's habit for many years, Zhang Juzheng will be in the study when he is not in his wife's room. Feng Bao was born as a eunuch, so he didn't have to shy away from anything, so Feng Bao came directly to his wife's room. After seeing that Zhang Juzheng was not here, he rushed to Zhang Juzheng's study. Although Madame had some opinions about Feng Bao being so casual, she didn't say anything, because Feng Bao was not a normal man, and Zhang Juzheng still needed Feng Bao now. Feng Bao is also very strange, not only regards Zhang Juzheng as his ally, but also regards Zhang Juzheng as his comrade-in-arms and relatives, so Feng Bao is jealous and hopes that Zhang Juzheng treats him as a family member. But Zhang Juzheng always left Feng Baoruo and never talked about his private friendship. When Feng Bao heard that Zhang Juzheng had a private matter and invited Feng Bao to discuss at home, Feng Bao was even happier than being the eunuch of the boss and the seal of the seal. Even Feng Bao thought that Zhang Juzheng wanted to worship him, so Feng Bao would be Zhang Juzheng's brother.

When Feng Bao walked directly into the study, Zhang Juzheng showed a trace of dissatisfaction, but immediately recovered his expression. However, Zhang Juzheng's expression was still seen by Qin Tai, and Qin Tai saw the arrogant Zhang Juzheng again. Qin Tai recalled Zhang Juzheng back then, Zhang Juzheng was a very arrogant person from the bottom of his bones. People like Zhang Juzheng who are arrogant and arrogant are actually not very easy to get along with, so Zhang Juzheng does not have many friends. The first is because of the political position, the second is because of the personality, the third is because of the hierarchical relationship, and the fourth is because of the academic problem, so Zhang Juzheng's confidants are only a handful. For many years, Qin Tai has been a friend of Zhang Juzheng, Tan Yan is Zhang Juzheng's political enemy and opponent, and he is also a person who is more familiar with Zhang Juzheng's character. The reason why Zhang Juzheng maintained a good relationship with Qin Tai was, firstly, because Qin Tai did not have any reason to threaten Zhang Juzheng, secondly, because Qin Tai respected Zhang Juzheng, and thirdly, because Qin Tai was selfless and a person that Zhang Juzheng had to respect. In terms of personal ethics, Qin Tai's performance made Zhang Juzheng admire him very much, and Zhang Juzheng regarded Qin Tai as his best friend. Qin Tai has been Zhang Juzheng's friend for many years, of course he understands Zhang Juzheng's temper and Zhang Juzheng's preferences. Zhang Juzheng didn't like to make friends with eunuchs at root, and looked down on Feng Bao, who was the origin of the turmoil in the Ming Dynasty. Now Zhang Juzheng is forced to cooperate with Feng Bao due to reality, but in the long run, Zhang Juzheng wants to curb the eunuch dictatorship, and even completely solve the eunuch problem. If Zhang Juzheng had this idea and wanted to do so, sooner or later he would have a head-on fight with the eunuch group led by Feng Bao. If the emperor at that time was on Zhang Juzheng's side, the eunuch group would be greatly damaged, or even completely eliminated. If the emperor stood on the opposite side of Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Juzheng would not only not be able to trip the eunuch group, but would also be defeated by the other party. Qin Tai really began to worry about Zhang Juzheng, Zhang Juzheng not only wanted to be an unprecedented minister, but also wanted to be a prime minister who tripped up the eunuch group. The combination of high merit and interference in royal affairs will definitely attract the dissatisfaction of the royal family and the entire royal family. The eunuch group does not exist alone, they are inextricably linked with the royal family and even the entire royal family, and if you want to move the eunuch group, you will target the entire imperial family and hurt the foundation of the royal family. This behavior is not allowed by any emperor or royal family, and no one dares to really ignore the power of the imperial family. They are the real masters of the Ming Dynasty, and they represent the highest interests. Anyone who threatens their rights and interests will be completely eliminated by them.

Feng Bao didn't have time to say hello to Zhang Juzheng, so he saw Qin Tai sitting with Zhang Juzheng. Although Feng Bao had only met Qin Tai from a distance, although it had been many years ago, Feng Bao immediately recognized Qin Tai. Since he recognized Qin Tai, of course, he also thought of the identity of the woman beside Qin Tai. Dare to sit with Qin Tai like this, and see that Zhang Juzheng is not afraid of women, there are only a few in the world. Li Guifei is one, Qin Tai's wife Zhan Xiaoxiao is also one, she is Qin Tai's wife Zhan Xiaoxiao. Although Feng Bao usually doesn't like any woman, he is not very afraid of women. Eunuchs like Feng Bao are less afraid of women than ordinary men, and they will not be threatened by any woman. But Feng Bao is also afraid of some women, such as Li Guifei and Zhan Xiaoxiao. Because Li Guifei is Feng Bao's master and the biological mother of the prince, Feng Bao wants to be attached to Li Guifei and rely on Li Guifei to avoid the wrath of Emperor Longqing, so Feng Bao is afraid of Li Guifei. The reason why Feng Bao is afraid of Zhan Xiaoxiao is because Zhan Xiaoxiao is a woman who is jealous and hateful and full of a sense of justice. For eunuchs who are disabled for life and often live in darkness, Zhan Xiaoxiao, who represents light and justice, is simply their big nemesis. In addition, Zhan Xiaoxiao has really killed many eunuchs and Jinyi guards, and under the rumors of some people, Zhan Xiaoxiao is simply a "eunuch killer" who specializes in killing eunuchs. For such a natural nemesis, Feng Bao can't be afraid if he wants to, no eunuch is afraid of death, and he doesn't want to die.

Qin Tai and Zhan Xiaoxiao didn't speak, hoping that Zhang Juzheng would open his mouth to persuade Feng Bao, so as not to waste time and energy on Qin Tai and his wife. Unexpectedly, Feng Bao didn't seem to be very cooperative, not only did he not want to listen to Zhang Juzheng's explanation, but he was also ready to leave immediately. In Feng Bao's opinion, Qin Tai and his wife are not only dangerous, but also a trouble for anyone. The current environment and situation, Feng Bao didn't want to meddle in the management of Qin Tai's affairs, and he didn't want to have any contact with Qin Tai and his wife. Zhang Juzheng wanted to explain a few words, but was rejected by Feng Bao, so angry that Zhang Juzheng was unwilling to say a word to Feng Bao. Zhang Juzheng didn't really contact Feng Bao, and was said by Feng Bao again, Zhang Juzheng felt that he had been wronged, and Zhang Juzheng was so angry that he wanted to completely turn his face with Feng Bao. If it weren't for Qin Tai on the side, Zhang Juzheng might have asked someone to drive Feng Bao out of his house.

Qin Tai also saw the anger between the two of them, and knew that if this continued, not only would it not solve the problem, but it would also lead to the breakdown of the alliance, which would not benefit anyone. Qin Tai gave his wife Zhan Xiaoxiao a look, and Zhan Xiaoxiao stayed in the study to monitor Feng Bao, the purpose was to not allow Feng Bao to leave the study before Qin Tai returned. And Qin Tai personally pulled Zhang Juzheng out of the study and handed Zhang Juzheng over to Zhang Juzheng's wife to take care of. There is a reason for Qin Tai to do this, the first Zhang Juzheng is a machismo and will not stop the advice of this woman. Zhan Xiaoxiao couldn't convince Zhang Juzheng at all. The second Zhang Juzheng is a big official who is above 10,000 people under one person, and if Zhan Xiaoxiao uses force against him, Commander Zhang Juzheng will become more and more angry. Therefore, Zhan Xiaoxiao can't be allowed to escort Zhang Juzheng out of the study, let alone let others see Zhang Juzheng being bullied. The third Zhang Juzheng's wife is also a normal woman, if she uses Zhan Xiaoxiao's words, her wife may misunderstand Zhang Juzheng and Zhan Xiaoxiao. Fourth, Feng Bao seems to be very jealous of Zhan Xiaoxiao, and it is a good way to use Zhan Xiaoxiao to deal with Feng Bao. Therefore, Qin Tai asked Zhan Xiaoxiao to control Feng Bao, and pulled Zhang Juzheng out by himself, so that the situation could not deteriorate.