The Holy Emperor of Ming

Chapter 8: Eunuchs who relied on imperial power
"Apart from the rest of the power of our Ming Dynasty as a deterrent, the most important thing is these eunuchs who have broken through to the innate realm. Their martial arts wills are all placed on the imperial power." The old man smiled again.

"All rely on imperial power?" Zhu Houzhao was a little confused.

“The environment in the palace, the training and education they received after being selected.

From the time they started learning martial arts and literature, the word "imperial power" had become deeply ingrained in their minds.

If they want to break through to the innate realm, in addition to their talent, they also need the recognition of the imperial power.

Once the breakthrough is made, the will will be placed on the imperial power."

"People like Liu Jin who have broken through to the Xiantian realm are considered to have truly made a name for themselves in the palace, and have the foundation for being further reused.

But if you really want to go a step further, you need the continued attention of the imperial power.

For example, Liu Jin and other three people came to look after Your Highness, which shows the respect shown by the imperial power.

Therefore, over the past few years, the strength of the three of them has continued to grow rapidly."

“If the eunuchs of the Ming Dynasty want to break through to a higher level, they must place their will on the imperial power and then gain more attention and support from the imperial power.

It was achieved by imperial power and is naturally limited by imperial power.

Therefore, only one order from His Majesty is needed to destroy the eunuch's martial will.

This is the most important foundation for Your Majesty to control the eunuchs."

“This is also the weakness of the eunuchs. When the ministers in the outer court want to overthrow a powerful eunuch, they take advantage of this weakness.

Make Your Majesty hate and distrust the other party."

“Your Highness, don’t tell anyone your will, lest someone takes advantage of your weaknesses.” The old man warned seriously.

"I am not afraid." Zhu Houzhao said confidently without caring.

"I'm not afraid, but smart people don't need to reveal their weaknesses. What do you think, Your Highness?" the old man said with a smile.

"What you said makes sense. I am the smartest prince and of course I won't tell anyone." Zhu Houzhao rolled his eyes and nodded after hearing this.

Then he asked curiously, "Are eunuchs in other countries like this too?"

"Ha." The old man laughed with a hint of pride and smugness, "This is unique to our Ming Dynasty. After more than a hundred years of development, it has become one of the foundations of the Ming Dynasty.

Other countries can’t do that.”

Zhu Houzhao also became proud.

Next, he began to learn the operation method of the first level of Mingshen Martial Classic.

First the eight extraordinary meridians, then the twelve regular meridians, and finally the circumferential meridians, limbs, bones, and internal organs.

This is the first level of the strengthening and refining sequence.

When a force of heaven and earth entered Zhu Houzhao's body, merged into the true qi of the Mingshen, and went through a circle of the eight extraordinary meridians, he clearly felt that he had become stronger.

Subconsciously looked at the talent.

The first level of Myojin Martial Arts Code (5/10000)

If you improve four points each time you practice, then you will reach the peak after practicing two thousand five hundred times!

Zhu Houzhao couldn't help but start calculating, but immediately shook his head.

He didn't feel that was the way it was calculated.

He curled his lips, not being able to figure it out.

Immediately put it out of your mind and just focus on practicing.

Just as he was about to practice again, the old man stopped him and said gently: “Your Highness, your practice will become slower and more difficult in the future.

But His Highness's physical growth, increased experience, and the powerful medicine he ate can all speed up his cultivation.

This cultivation is like a long-lasting war with both sides fighting back and forth.

There is no need and no need to rush, just take it slow and practice once in the morning, afternoon and evening."

Zhu Houzhao was somewhat reluctant, but he still stopped, "Then what does the prince practice in the rest of his time?"

“Your Highness can continue to practice the Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi.

The Mingshen Martial Classic is too overbearing and puts great pressure on the body's meridians. Although the Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi are only basic boxing techniques, when practiced to a high level, the effects are extraordinary.

It can help strengthen your meridians, relieve fatigue and stress, and help you practice the Mingshen Wu Dian. "The old man smiled.

"Okay then." Zhu Houzhao agreed.

He did it right away and started practicing the thirteen Tai Chi moves.

The old man looked at it with satisfaction, and a hint of vicissitudes appeared in his eyes.

Your Majesty Taizong, our Ming Dynasty is about to produce another emperor with unparalleled martial arts skills.

Although the little prince still has many shortcomings, I believe that everything will be fine.

night.

After practicing once, taking a medicinal bath and taking powerful medicine, Zhu Houzhao fell asleep.

Zhu Youtang looked at it for a while before going outside, unable to conceal his joy.

"Mr. Zheng, thank you so much." He thanked the old man.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. This is what I should do." The old man shook his head.

After a pause, he said solemnly, "Your Highness's talent is even higher than that of His Majesty Taizong.

The speed of cultivation is probably even faster than expected.

Your Majesty, preparations in all aspects must be accelerated."

"Well, I understand. I will speed up." Zhu Youtang also felt a pressure and a stronger motivation.

Zhao'er's talent is so strong that he must lay a stronger foundation for Zhao'er.

More than twenty days later.

Tai Chi Thirteen Postures (Perfection: 1/1600)

The first level of Myojin Martial Arts Code (288/10000)

Zhu Houzhao looked at the first row of thirteen Tai Chi postures with a puzzled look. Now that they have been completed, can he continue practicing?
Didn’t Liu Banban and the others say that perfection is the peak?
He immediately went to ask the old man. These days, he felt that the old man was much stronger than Liu Banban and the other two. "The state of perfection is indeed the peak.

Only by innovating and turning the boxing into one that best suits you can you be considered to have made a step forward.

Your Highness has already practiced the Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi to perfection. He is truly a man of natural talent.

You are still young, so relatively speaking, Tai Chi Thirteen Postures are more suitable for you. You can practice these Thirteen Postures for a while every day.

After a few years, I will teach you a more powerful set of skills." The old man smiled.

"Hehehe, this prince is truly gifted. Let's see how I innovate." Zhu Houzhao laughed and said arrogantly.

The old man looked at the little prince, who had obviously grown taller in just over twenty days, and smiled without saying a word.

How easy is it to innovate?

However, the Thirteen Postures of Tai Chi are gentle and will not harm your body. Come with me, my dear, and play.

A few days later, the old man's eyes looked a little strange.

His Highness's Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi are a little different.

After another ten days or so, the old man's expression became a little complicated.

Your Highness, it seems that you are really innovating the Thirteen Tai Chi Moves!
There has been considerable progress.

In the blink of an eye, another month has passed.

December 25, the ninth year of the Hongzhi reign.

There are still five days until New Year's Eve, and Zhu Houzhao has been practicing martial arts for exactly three months.

On this day, he started to practice the thirteen Tai Chi moves again.

Suddenly, he seemed to be in a trance, and the movements, which were already somewhat different from the original Tai Chi Thirteen Postures, changed even more dramatically.

The expressions of the old man, Liu Jin and the others all changed.

Epiphany!

The old man suddenly shook his head and smiled, a smile of relief and happiness.

With a wave of his hand, all the sounds from the outside world disappeared completely.

Liu Jin and the other two looked at the small figure with more respect in their eyes.

After about half an hour, Zhu Houzhao stopped, came to his senses, and immediately looked at Tianfu.

Tai Chi Thirteen Postures Level 160 (10000/)

"Hehe, this prince has already brought forth something new, isn't that impressive?" Zhu Houzhao put his hands on his hips and looked at the old man Liu Jin and the others.

"Amazing! Your Highness the Crown Prince is truly amazing." The old man praised with a smile.

Liu Jin and the other two didn't dare to say much in front of the old man. They just nodded repeatedly with a look of reverence to express their attitude.

Zhu Houzhao raised his head even higher and ran out of the hall, "Let's go, tell my father."

After looking at the old man, Liu Jin and the other two followed as usual, with two of them following and one staying behind.

Qianqing Palace.

"Dad, Dad, I have already innovated the Thirteen Forms of Tai Chi."

The voice arrived before the person did. Zhu Youtang was startled, and the memorial he was writing was suddenly stained with black ink.

He smiled helplessly, then looked up and saw his silly son running in like a gust of wind.

He immediately praised: "Zhao'er is really amazing!"

"Of course, I am the best." Zhu Houzhao said proudly with his little chin raised.

"But don't be so reckless next time. Walk slower." Zhu Youtang raised his hand and touched his son, who had grown taller, and taught him out of habit.

"I understand." Zhu Houzhao responded casually.

"Zhao'er, the New Year is coming soon. You have to -

"New Year's Day!" Zhu Houzhao's eyes lit up, and he immediately interrupted his father and shouted, "I want to go out of the palace to play."

Zhu Youtang regretted it so much that he wanted to slap himself. Why did he talk about the New Year for no reason?

She wanted to refuse, but she felt that she couldn't persuade her son. Thinking about how her son had been obsessed with martial arts training for three months and hadn't caused any trouble for him, she softened her heart and said seriously, "You can go out of the palace to play, but just like last year, you can only play for two hours before you have to return to the palace."

"Okay, Dad, I'm leaving." Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and ran away like a gust of wind.

"Slow down." Zhu Youtang shouted helplessly.

He waved his hand and asked the eunuch beside him to prepare for the prince to go out of the palace for fun.

After a while, a voice sounded from the shadows in the palace, "Your Majesty, Prince Ye has arrived and requests to see Your Majesty."

Zhu Youtang's face lit up with joy, "Hurry up and announce it."

On the way into the palace, a figure covered in a black robe, led by a middle-aged eunuch, headed to the Qianqing Palace.

Suddenly, he looked into the distance.

A child was walking in front with an arrogant look on his face, shouting and yelling, without any manners at all.

"Is that the prince?" the black-robed figure said calmly.

"It's His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The middle-aged eunuch said respectfully.

The black-robed figure frowned. He was already five or six years old, why was he still so naughty?
Look away and keep walking.

A young man and two women walked out of the heavily guarded palace gate.

"Liu Banban, Erca Banban, you must remember, this prince is leaving the palace in disguise, you cannot call me Prince, so as not to reveal your identity, remember?" Zhu Houzhao, who had already changed into the clothes of an ordinary child from a wealthy family, excitedly instructed.

"Yes." Liu Jin and Cao Zhengchun responded.

Liu Jin gently reminded, "Young Master, you'd better not call yourself the Crown Prince."

"Yes, that's right. I'll remember it." Zhu Houzhao nodded seriously.

Then, he frowned again, "You say, calling yourself "me" isn't that arrogant enough?"

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