(Three chapters in one breath. What do you think? If you like it, I'll continue to update in the afternoon.)
In the northwest corner of the Imperial City, there was a simple and unadorned hall, the ceremonial supervisor.
Gao Hai, Zhao Hao, Xia Wang, Cheng Zhong, Xiang Sheng, Cai Lishi, Tong Lun, and Huang Qian-these eight eunuchs were once again gathered together.
"Eunuch Gao, it's so early in the morning. Why did you suddenly call my servant and the eunuchs over?”The tall and thin Xia Wang asked.
All the eunuchs looked over to inspect the situation. After all, they were all the top eunuchs in power in the Great Ming Country. How to make money).
Seeing this, Gao Hai did not keep him in suspense. He cleared his throat and said,"Everyone, I don't come here for no reason. The reason why I called you here today is to ask, since the emperor ascended the throne, haven't you felt that although the emperor still acquiesced to us taking charge of the court and placing his trusted aides? However, they have been secretly plotting to slowly reduce our power!”
Gao Hai's words shocked everyone present. The fat Cai Lishi could not help but say,"Eunuch Gao, what are you saying? Did something big happen?”
"Hehe, Eunuch Cai, you are the Governor of the East Chamber. Didn't your little brats tell you that His Majesty is helping the East Province?”Gao Hai sneered.
"Is there a need to say that? It's already known throughout the country that all the businesses that aren't under our name are preparing to make a fortune!”Cai Lishi couldn't help but ask,""But what does this have to do with what you said?”
"Humph!" " Hmph!" Gao Hai snorted coldly and gritted his teeth." Your Majesty is really good. If it weren't for today's assembly, even I would still be in the dark." It must be known that His Majesty had almost abandoned all the civil officials and even us eunuchs to act alone in this operation. It was not until he reached a secret agreement with the countries of the Lower East Continent that I was alerted. However, after the aid of the firearms was sent, I realized that I could not interfere at all! Don't you know what this means?”
After hearing Gao Hai's words, everyone present was shocked. Of course, they understood what this meant.
"Could it be that Your Majesty is already dissatisfied with our past actions?”
"It's possible. This time, His Majesty would rather join hands with the army and not reveal any information to us servants in advance. This is obviously to guard against us.”
"This…What should we do? If His Majesty really starts to suspect us, then won't we be in trouble?”
……
Looking at everyone's panicked whispers, Gao Hai laughed contemptuously and said in a clear voice,"Alright, stop arguing. The important thing now is how to deal with it.”
"Then what should we do? Eunuch Gao, what ideas do you have?”
"Yes, Eunuch Gao, you're the only one who has a solution now.”
At this moment, all the eunuchs looked at Gao Hai with hopeful eyes, hoping that he would come up with some brilliant plan.
Looking at everyone, Gao Hai's face gradually turned ferocious as he sneered,""What else can we do? Throughout history, it's not like there have never been cases of eunuchs killing the emperor and monopolizing power. Think about it, if a young and ignorant prince ascends the throne and becomes the twenty-fifth emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Then we'll be fine!”
This…
Instantly, the room fell silent, as if the temperature had dropped by dozens of degrees. Everyone stared at Gao Hai's gloomy face with their mouths agape. They seemed to understand, but they didn't want to.
Finally, someone couldn't stand the environment and said in a trembling voice,"" However, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there has never been such a precedent…"
Under Gao Hai's cold gaze, the man swallowed his words.
"Humph! What are you still worried about? Do you really think that as long as you obediently hand over the authority in your hands, the emperor will let us go?”" Don't forget what we did when the previous emperor was still in power." Gao Hai sneered and said disdainfully. In these years, how many people have we killed for power and status? How many have we offended? Once I lose all my authority, even if the emperor is merciful and doesn't kill me, there will be many people who want to kill me. Do you think you can survive like this?”
Gazing at the silent crowd with a contemptuous gaze, Gao Hai continued,""Instead of waiting for death, why don't we take advantage of the fact that we still have the strength to fight?”
Everyone's expression was uncertain. Gao Hai's words made sense, but this was the act of killing the emperor and usurping the throne! Since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, no eunuch had ever done such a treasonous thing. Could it be that they had to set a precedent this time? But if he didn't…
Just as everyone was thinking hard, Cai Lishi, who was from the army, gritted his teeth and said,"Since Duke Gao has said so, we have nothing to hesitate about.”
Then, his cold eyes swept across everyone and said,""Everyone, the current situation is very clear. We will die anyway. In that case, why don't we fight for a way out?”
Hearing this, the others were enlightened. If what Gao Hai said was true, then when the Emperor stripped them of their power, it would be the day they died.
"Yes, Eunuch Cai said it well. If we go all out, we still have a way out. Duke Gao, we'll listen to your commands from now on.”
"That's right, I support it too. Instead of waiting to die, it's better to take a gamble!”
" Good, good, good…" Gao Hai revealed a satisfied smile and said,"" Since everyone has made a decision, let's start discussing what to do next…"
As time passed, the eunuchs who had been talking for the whole morning did not feel tired or tired at all. Instead, their ambitious eyes were constantly flashing with excitement.
"Alright, let's stop here! Everyone also knows that the matter discussed today is of great importance. Once it is leaked, it will be a great crime to kill nine generations!”Gao Hai restrained the crazed expression on his face and warned solemnly.
"Don't worry, Duke Gao. Other than everyone here, no one else will know about this.”Tong Lun, who was thin and skinny, was the first to make a promise.
However, as a crafty eunuch, how could Gao Hai easily believe the words of others? He smiled and said,"Since that's the case, in order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, I'll have to trouble everyone to sign together! Only in this way can I be at ease and work together with everyone to achieve great things.”
"Good, good! Gao Gong's words were reasonable. Only in this way could he truly guarantee that this matter would not be leaked.”Cai Lishi voiced his agreement. As the Governor of the East Bureau, he controlled one of the two major intelligence agencies of the Ming Dynasty, the East Intelligence Bureau. Of course, he knew Gao Hai's true intention, which was to prevent anyone from changing their mind midway or even betraying themselves in order to claim credit from the Emperor.
Seeing this, the others did not dare to have any objections and hurriedly nodded in agreement. Seeing this, Gao Hai finally revealed a genuine smile and nodded at Cai Lishi. The latter immediately understood and hurriedly ordered his eunuchs to prepare a brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
When everything was ready, Gao Hai looked around and said heavily,""Since that's the case, from now on, our family and everyone can be considered to be truly united! The day we succeed will be the day we completely control Great Ming.”
After saying this, Gao Hai picked up his brush and signed his name on the white paper first. The second was Cai Lishi, and then the others stepped forward and signed their names…At this moment, Gao Hai was truly relieved. From now on, the Eight Great Eunuchs were like grasshoppers tied to the same rope.
For a moment, the atmosphere was extremely heavy. Everyone could not hide the excitement in their hearts. Many people even imagined the glory of reaching the peak of power in the future. Tong Lun took the opportunity to say,"In that case, we should give this plan a name. How about 'Biting the Dragon'?"
Hearing this, Gao Hai's eyes lit up. This name was good, and he was immediately overjoyed."Good, well said! We have to bite down on this True Dragon Son of Heaven. This way, we can rightfully imitate Prime Minister Cao's "holding the Son of Heaven to order the vassals".”
"Eunuch Gao's words are very good. In this way, Great Ming will completely fall into our hands. Then this room shall be named the 'Dragon-biting Room'!”
Cai Lishi couldn't help but burst into laughter. The others also couldn't help but clap their hands and laugh. Along with the laughter, a shocking conspiracy that almost overturned the Ming Dynasty and changed the dynasty was officially revealed.
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