As we all know, the big boss of the Dongchang Yamen is also called the Factory Supervisor, and is usually held by the second or third-in-command of the Li Supervisor, with the exception of Chang Yu, who neither prints nor writes in the Li Supervisor.
In addition to the factory official, Dongchang also has two positions of real power, the one in charge of punishment for thousands of households and the one in charge of punishment for hundreds of households. They are known as the three top positions in Dongchang. However, these positions are usually held by Qianhu and Baihu of Jinyiwei.
It's called Tie Xingguan.
Moreover, there are many positions in the East Factory that are filled by people from Jinyiwei. For example, under the three top positions there are administrative executives, bosses, foremen, and housekeepers, which are divided into twelve zodiac signs, Yin Mao and Zichou.
There is an action team, that is, the sergeant and squad leader responsible for detective work, also commonly known as the stall head and squad leader. These people are all recruited from Jin Yiwei to serve.
After Chang Yu came to power, he made drastic reforms, but the execution and punishment were still assigned to Jinyiwei people. He hired Li Ruogui and Wang Guoxing from the Jinyiwei Qianhu. He also felt that these two people died for the country after Emperor Chongzhen hanged himself. They were loyal and loyal.
No two.
As Chang Yu's good brother, it goes without saying that Chunxiang's status is lower than that of one person, but his position is a bit embarrassing. When he first joined Dongchang, after all, he was a young kid with no qualifications, no experience, and no ability. He was promoted immediately.
It is easy to fall badly, and the impact is extremely bad.
Therefore, there was no actual job at the beginning. Later, as his experience became more and more abundant, his abilities became more and more prominent. Chang Yu originally planned to hire more criminal justice officers, but in the end, after careful consideration, he was made the boss of the East Factory, one of the three top positions.
The first person with real power.
In fact, he was the second most powerful person in the yamen, because Li Ruogui and Wang Guoxing had been sent to Beijing from the beginning. When Chang Yu was away, Chunxiang was the most powerful in the yamen and was known as the big boss.
Why call him Da Zhang Ban? Because there is another Zhang Ban in the Yamen.
But Dongchang has always had only one foreman, so how could there be one more?
Let’s start with the King’s Heart.
It was an indispensable gift to be the head of the stall. Chunxiang stood up and went to the door to greet him. As soon as he stood still, he saw a middle-aged eunuch walking quickly. He bowed from a distance and said, "How are you, Mr. Chun?"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, please come in quickly." Chunxiang invited Wang Zhixin into the room and asked Fanzi next to him to make tea. The two sat down and smiled at each other, looking at each other seemingly casually.
This was actually only the second time they met, and the first time they sat and drank tea seriously.
Chunxiang is the second most powerful person in the Dongchang Yamen. Why would he be so polite to a eunuch who is at the same level as himself? It's just because this Wang Zhixin has a great background, and his previous rank was much higher than his own. He is on the same level as Chang Yu.
exist.
Historically, when Li Zicheng conquered the capital, Emperor Chongzhen entrusted the three brothers of the prince to the eunuchs Wang Zhixin, Wang Zhijun and Li Zongzhou before committing suicide, and asked them to take the three brothers to the home of Zhu Chunchen, Duke of Chengguo... From this we can see that Emperor Chongzhen also treated him very well.
Trustworthy, and during the last period of the Ming Dynasty, this person led Dongchang!
In other words, for a period of time, although he did not have the name of the Governor of Dongchang, he was actually the Governor of Dongchang!
Some people may wonder, how can the Governor of Dongchang be able to do anything, even in public toilets...
To be honest, in the last short period of time, everything went into chaos. Some people have been criticizing Chang Yu for pretending to be the eunuch of Dongchang all the way to Taiyuan to supervise the army. Chongzhen actually acquiesced and promoted him to the post.
The Governor of Dongchang thought it was so unbelievable that it seemed like a joke.
But looking at it based on history, we find that although it is incredible, it is so reasonable.
Not to mention a factory supervisor of an eunuch's yamen, look at how many incredible things Emperor Chongzhen did during that period, when he was a dead horse and a living doctor. Let's not talk about him sealing the government in one breath in the last month.
There are four count Huang Degong, Wu Sangui, Tang Zong and Zuo Liangyu. Let’s just talk about how many chief assistants he changed in the last year.
After Zhou Yanru stepped down for the second time, Chen Yan, Jiang Dejing, Huang Jingxuan, Wu Xuan, Wei Dezao, Li Jiantai, Fang Yuegong, Fan Jingwen, Qiu Yu... Yes, Qiu Yu, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites mentioned above, later became the chief assistant. In just one year and nine years
There are nine appearances in a year! It is comparable to nine visits in one night! And it is said that he had a total of fifty appearances during his reign...
This is unprecedented.
So now you still think that it is incredible that he promoted Chang Yu to the head of Dongchang?
Therefore, it is natural for Wang Zhixin to lead Dongchang.
After Chang Yu took office, the first thing he did was to win over Wang Zhixin, seizing power and ousting his predecessor. This is a routine operation for every new leader, not to mention that Chang Yu had a lot of opinions about Wang Zhixin.
It can be said that Wang Zhixin is not full of evil, but he is very greedy and makes injustices in order to obtain money. Chang Yu has always hated this kind of person, but Wang Zhixin, as a trusted eunuch of Chongzhen, had an unstable foundation when he first came to power, and at that time Emperor Chongzhen
He doesn't fully trust himself yet, so he can't operate on the King's Heart right away.
So he was made a supervisor, and then sent out to do some work like an inspection team, but in fact it was empty work.
As for the accounts, we will wait until after autumn.
Now that it's the Mid-Autumn Festival, it's time to settle accounts.
In other words, Chang Yu's position is now secure, and his position as Emperor Xin cannot be shaken. During this period of time, the evidence and reasons for Wang Zhixin's violation of law and discipline have also been found out.
So let’s get straight to the point.
"The prince has been working very hard for many years, and he seems much more tired than when we last met." Chunxiang said politely, and Wang Zhixin laughed: "It's not that hard, just a lot of travel and travel, but it's really not as comfortable as in the capital."
As he changed the topic, he frowned and asked: "I suddenly received news the day before yesterday that my family was asked to return to Beijing. Is there something important?"
"There is indeed something." Chunxiang smiled calmly: "As for whether it is important, I still need to weigh it up with the prince." After saying that, he waved his hand, and someone immediately took a file. Chunxiang took it and handed it to Wang Zhixin: "Let's
If my family is illiterate, please let me know.”
After hearing this, Wang Zhixin knew that there was nothing good going on. He opened it and looked at it with doubts in his heart. His face suddenly turned cold and he was sweating. He stood up. This... this... was speechless for a moment.
"The personal and material evidence is conclusive. If the prince thinks that the accusation is false, our Yamen will go to court to deal with the matter. If it is true, prince, do you think we should resolve it privately or should you go to the emperor to beg for mercy first?"
This... Wang Zhixin's face turned as blue as a mourning mother, and she slowly slumped on the chair. He never imagined that he was asked to return to the capital this time to deal with him, just because he thought Chang Yu would let him go.
, and considering that he is also the emperor's confidant, it is impossible to investigate him. As long as he does not commit any crimes in the future, it will be fine. But who would have thought...
He knew the methods of the yamen. No one could bear to be tortured in court, and these things were indeed not framed... Go to the emperor to plead for mercy? Can the emperor get around him? It would be strange if he can get around him. The emperor's eyes shine when he sees money.
, he is even more merciless when it comes to betrayal by people he trusts.
Chunxiang didn't feel anxious when he saw how confused he was. He blew the tea and sipped it slowly.
After a long time, Wang Zhixin finally came to his senses and sighed: "What do you think the Governor said?"
"The factory owner said that the prince is very rich." Chunxiang smiled faintly. He was not lying. Chang Yu really said this when he told him. In history, when Emperor Chongzhen was collecting donations, Wang Zhixin donated 10,000 taels.
When Li Zicheng broke into Beijing and tortured him, he asked him to pay 300,000 yuan, but he was beaten to death because he couldn't give it.
Not three hundred thousand, but what about one hundred thousand and two hundred thousand?
There are many eunuchs who have made money through corruption and bribery, and Wang Zhixin is not the first one Chang Yu has committed.
After hearing this, Wang Zhixin knew that he would not be able to run away if he was being stared at, so he sighed again: "Can I save my life?"
"The prince and his wife are not guilty of serious crimes, and they will not be punished by death. Spending money to save one's life is the only way to go."
"Other than that?" Wang Zhixin asked again.
Chunxiang smiled: "As I said before, as long as we handle this matter without going through the formalities of the emperor, there is a lot of room for negotiation. Not only can the prince's life be saved, but also the future of your nephew can be saved."
Wang Zhixin took a long breath. Although he was a eunuch, he still had a younger brother. His younger brother had a son who was under his shadow and guarded hundreds of households. Once his matter was dealt with publicly, he might be able to save his life in court or before Emperor Chongzhen, but he would
The family members and the eldest nephew's family were also raped.
"Admit it, take all you can." Wang Zhixin sighed and reached out to pick up the teacup, but it kept shaking. Chunxiang stood up and held down his hand. The prince retired due to illness and returned to his hometown.
Wang Zhixin nodded, and Chunxiang let go of his hand. Wang Zhixin reluctantly picked up the tea cup and took a sip before hearing Chunxiang ask: "Wang Zhijun, who is recognized by the prince?"
Wang Zhixin nodded, raised his eyebrows and said, "The Chief of Ceremony is familiar with my work..."
"Is it just acquaintance?" Chunxiang said with a smile on his face: "We have the same surname and only one word difference in our first names, could they be brothers?"
Wang Zhixin quickly shook his head: "It's just that they have similar names, they are definitely not relatives."
Chunxiang nodded and said, "What about Li Zongzhou?"
"I know him, he is also the Chief of Ceremonies, and like Wang Zhijun, he serves the emperor in the palace all year round... How come the two of them..." Wang Zhixin was confused, these two eunuchs were serving the emperor in the palace, could it be...
"It's okay, just ask." Chunxiang picked up the teacup, and Wang Zhixin stood up in recognition: "Then go back and clean up first."
"Go slowly and don't see me off." Chunxiang nodded. He looked at Wang Zhixin, who was stooped, and walked to the door and stopped him again: "My lord, please do whatever you say. Don't bother your brothers. When the time comes, we will tear you apart."
It doesn’t look good, but if it gets to that point, our family will really take everything.”
Wang Zhixin understood what he heard and said quickly: "I will never hide it secretly."
Chunxiang has already said what he said. If you take the property to protect your life and protect your family, if you keep it secretly, your family will be ruined. The worst thing is that your nephew's future will be lost.