The Political Schemes of Wei Zhongxian

Since ancient times, Wei Zhongxian has been the only eunuch worthy of the title "Nine-Thousand-Year-Old." This novel follows Wei Zhongxian's life and rise to power, drawing on historical facts to give a detailed account of court and officialdom struggles in the final years of the Ming dynasty. How did an illiterate man come to wield power over the entire court? What bloody storms did he weather amid political infighting? What became of the loyal ministers? Read the book, and you'll find the answers.