Wei Zhongxian's ascension all the way, what did he rely on?
Wei Zhongxian, a famous eunuch in the last years of the Ming Dynasty, his rise and power once reached a staggering level. From a low-status eunuch to a powerful 9,000-year-old, Wei Zhongxian's path to promotion is full of controversy and mystery. So, what did Wei Zhongxian rely on to rise all the way to the pinnacle of power?
First of all, we need to understand the background of Wei Zhongxian's time. In the last years of the Ming Dynasty, political corruption was serious, and the people lived in poverty. In this context, Wei Zhongxian, with his wit and keen political sense, gradually rose to prominence in the court. He paved a path to power for himself by colluding with the powerful and bribing **.
Secondly, Wei Zhongxian is good at observing words and feelings, and figuring out the intentions. Through meticulous observation and keen intuition, he accurately grasped the thoughts and intentions of the emperor and the harem, so as to make the right choices at critical moments. For example, he once bribed the eunuchs around the emperor to learn that the emperor was dissatisfied with a certain minister, so he took the opportunity to suppress the minister, thus winning the emperor's trust and favor.
In addition, Wei Zhongxian also has a group of loyal followers and cadres. After he seized power, he vigorously promoted his cronies and established a political group with him as the core. These followers were loyal to Wei Zhongxian, advising him and carrying out orders, and jointly maintaining his power and position.
However, Wei Zhongxian's power was not without its challenges. He faced various challenges and crises. Other eunuchs in the harem, ministers in the court, and civil resistance all posed a threat to Wei Zhongxian's power. But Wei Zhongxian, with his wit and skill, succeeded in defusing these crises. He eliminated dissidents and consolidated his position through bribery, suppression, assassination and other means.
It is worth noting that Wei Zhongxian's power base is not impregnable. His rise depended on the emperor's trust and support, and this trust and support was based on interests and political interests. Should the emperor's will change or a new power rise, Wei Zhongxian's power could be shaken.
To sum up, Wei Zhongxian's ascension is not accidental. He managed to seize power and position with his wit, political acumen, observance, and strong skills and followers. However, his power base is not shaky and depends on various interests and political interests.
As a result, Wei Zhongxian's path to ascension was fraught with complexity and drama, and became a legend on the political scene in the last years of the Ming Dynasty.