In the middle of the Ming Dynasty, land annexation was serious, and the battles between the inner court (eunuchs) and courtiers were escalating. As the Ming Dynasty's secret service, the Jin Yiwei became the target of control by all parties, and even sent undercover agents to each other. The vassal kings (King Anhua + King Ning) who were unwilling to be lonely were even more ready to make a move and sent many people to the capital to inquire about the news and wait for an opportunity to rebel. This book is based on the history of the early years of Zhengde. The protagonist Zhang Ying, a doctor in the Jianghu, became a royal guard because of the eunuch Zhang Yong, and also became a member of the inner court. Therefore, in the first struggle between the inner court and the courtiers, he stood on the side of the inner court, attacked the courtiers, and was promoted. From the general banner to a thousand households, he also managed the Zhenfu Division. As the Eight Tigers came to power, internal conflicts arose, especially between Liu Jin and Zhang Yong, who almost became incompatible. Liu Jin gained the support of Emperor Zhengde and let Zhang Yong go. At the same time, he began to crack down on Zhang Yong's cronies, thoroughly cleanse the Jinyi Guards, and send cronies to control them. The protagonist was recognized by the late emperor because he acted impartially and prevented the prince's inner palace from jumping on the horse. At the same time, he also won the favor of the empress dowager family for rescuing and escorting Shouning Hou's daughter to Tumubao. Although he was not purged, he was assigned to work in the Qingxian Yamen Public Security Department. Zhang Yong is outside, but he has set up an informant in the capital, instructing the protagonist to find ways to gain Liu Jin's trust. The protagonist uses Liu Jin's plan to implement the New Deal and needs talents to win over Liu Jin's cronies. He even goes to Julong Town to eliminate hidden dangers for Liu Jin and gains Liu Jin's final trust, laying the groundwork for future courtiers and Zhang Yong to cooperate with Jin.
Intention: We cannot change the big environment, but we can change our own small environment