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The Most Powerful Eunuch: Piercing Cloud Arrow
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Great Xia Great Xia Yonghe Year Two Year Two.
In a thatched pavilion, two men were drinking together.
"Compared to the bustling capital, this Sang Village is much more comfortable and relaxing."
No one would have guessed that this middle-aged man, who seemed like a simple countryman, was actually Wei Meng, the founding general of Great Xia.
He had once broken through three enemy cities in a single month on the battlefield, slaughtering countless foes.
The generals of various nations trembled at his name, and children stopped crying at night because of him.
He held a position second only to the emperor, with titles and lands beyond measure; even the emperor had to be wary of him.
And yet, this man was incredibly polite when facing a young man in his twenties.
"Are you trying to comfort me?"
The young man sitting opposite him was named Chen You.
He appeared gentle and refined despite his youth.
In reality, the idea for Wei Meng's slaughter of three cities had come entirely from him.
Thus, he was known as the first eunuch of Great Xia.
Notorious.
Chen You scoffed, "Just go back quickly; I'm doing just fine here."
Looking at the calm Chen You before him, Wei Meng couldn't help but sigh.
Just a year ago, Chen You had been living a life of luxury and privilege.
It was unexpected that the new emperor would be so ruthless, demoting him to a remote village for retirement over some rumors!
"Chen You, you're only in your early twenties!"
His calm demeanor in the face of adversity likely masked a facade of strength.
With this thought, Wei Meng sighed.
Chen You assumed he was still worried about the political discussions of the day and after a moment of contemplation, spoke up:
"Since the salt quota from Hedong has been used up, we should make pickled vegetables and send them to Hexi."
"This way, we won't disrupt the Former Emperor's system and it will also resolve the salt shortage in Hexi."
Wei Meng was taken aback.
"Just like that?"
Chen You shot him a glance: "What else would you suggest?"
The problem that had stumped the entire court for three days was resolved by Chen You in just a few words!
This small thatched cottage held more influence than the grand halls.
Wei Meng felt a mix of emotions.
Such a remarkably talented person shouldn't be suppressed here!
But, one must obey the emperor's orders!
He seriously poured a cup of tea for Chen You.
To his surprise, Chen You did not appreciate it.
Furrowing his brow, he set down the teacup: "The tea you brewed is indeed quite unpleasant."
Wei Meng huffed and cursed under his breath: "I've never poured tea for anyone in my life!"
But then he thought again.
Even the Former Emperor had ground ink for Chen You, so what was serving tea in comparison?
He watched as the other shook his head and sighed.
Chen You felt a wave of irritation.
He waved his hand.
Chasing Wei Meng away felt like swatting away a fly.
"Hurry back and report."
If anyone from the capital saw this scene,
they would surely be shocked, their jaws dropping in disbelief.
Because the Duke of Defense was known for his bad temper!
He would roll up his sleeves and start a fight at the slightest disagreement.
But now, he merely stood up in indignation, walked to the pavilion entrance, and turned back to say, "This Marshal just came over to chat with you."
Having said that, he strode away, disappearing into the misty rain.
Behind him, laughter lingered for a long time.
"Who believes that?"
...
At the village entrance.
A luxurious carriage lifted its curtain.
The bright yellow was particularly eye-catching.
Wei Meng put away his carefree demeanor and spoke with considerable respect.
He relayed Chen You's two sentences to the person inside the carriage.
"Such great talent, sir!"
The person inside squinted and looked toward the direction of the village.
Wei Meng opened his mouth but did not speak.
The person inside let out a cold laugh and said, "Isn't it just calling someone 'sir'? There’s no one else here; you won't be criticized by the Censor."
Wei Meng could only whisper, "With him alone, he can match all the civil and military officials in the court."
"If that's the case, I don't want to hear it again in the future."
"But he is just a eunuch!"
"I don't want to be an emperor manipulated by a eunuch!"
...
Under the Grass Pavilion.
Chen You sat motionless, but his mind was racing at high speed.
A new emperor means new officials.
To establish his authority, the new emperor would target him, a eunuch without real power, first.
Yet he had already been so low-key; how could he still be on their minds?
If I had known back when the Imperial Examination was opened, I would have recruited some children from humble backgrounds.
If I had known back when the Waterwheel was invented, I would have embezzled funds from the Ministry of Revenue to build my own power.
If I had known back when gunpowder was researched, I would have allied with the military to seize control of the armed forces.
At that time, I was only thinking about slacking off and never expected the Former Emperor to pass away so soon!
The world is unpredictable.
"Sir! Sir!"
A childish voice interrupted Chen You's thoughts.
In his line of sight, a small figure ran over, occasionally pulling up his pants, looking quite comical.
A bald head, a small waterway, a Terracotta Warrior cosplay, along with seven wolves of a kind father... this is what a complete childhood looks like.
The little guy is named Ergou, and from the snot running down his face, it was clear he was in a hurry.
"What's wrong?"
Chen You smiled as he picked him up.
He didn't show any change in expression towards the renowned Duke.
It was because he was truly seen as a teacher by the children of Sang Village.
"My family's water pump is broken."
This was not said by Ergou.
It was said by Ergou's mother, the well-known Widow Yi Tsuhua in the village.
She walked behind Ergou.
The widow's life was difficult, her clothing simple, which inevitably accentuated her long, shapely legs and curvy figure.
In the remote village, there were always free laborers willing to help the beautiful widow with repairs.
As a result, Yi Tsuhua maintained an exceptionally fair complexion.
For instance, right now, the blush on her face was clearly visible to Chen You.
Chen You awkwardly set Ergou down.
"What happened?"
Yi Tsuhua pointed to a spot not far away.
The waterwheel in the field had stopped turning.
Only two bamboo tubes remained, dripping with un-dried water stains.
"This is quite simple," Chen You said, lightly frowning as he looked at Ergou. "Did I not teach you about the structure of the waterwheel last time?"
Ergou pouted in grievance. "It was Mom..."
The rest of his words were blocked by Yi Tsuhua's hand as she quickly said, "It's just that the child was too playful!"
Chen You helplessly stood up and walked toward the field.
Along the way, the villagers actively greeted Chen You.
This was because he was the first teacher in this Remote Village, bringing not only hope but also a spark of change.
He personally installed waterwheels for every household, solving the problem of drought.
The three of them arrived at the waterwheel.
Chen You rolled up his sleeves and began assembling the waterwheel.
Yi Tsuhua bent down to pick up the scattered rice stalks.
In just a few moments, Waterwheel resumed its operation.
“ Yi Tsuhua, Waterwheel is fixed.”
Chen You turned around, his voice abruptly stopping.
Because Yi Tsuhua happened to be looking at him as well.
Moreover, the two were bending down, gazing at each other.
Chen You clearly saw the deep ravines on Yi Tsuhua's face.
He silently thought: No wonder all the men in the village bow down to her.
“Excuse me, sir, would you like to come to my house for dinner later?”
Yi Tsuhua was so shy that she didn’t dare to lift her head.
“No, no, it’s fine.”
Chen You stood up and adjusted his robe.
He distinctly felt a change in some part of his body.
Indeed.
Having never eaten meat before, it was natural to salivate.
When he first crossed over, he didn’t have this kind of thing.
Thinking about all the beautiful women in the harem, he considered it a hard condition for maintaining a simple heart and desires.
But he never expected this.
As time passed.
It inexplicably grew.
At first, Chen You did not attract the attention of the Former Emperor.
Like all the eunuchs, he had to serve the ladies in the various palaces with their daily needs.
Those detestable women did not treat eunuchs as men at all.
They often went without clothes.
Chen You felt quite uncomfortable!
"You all go back and have your meal," he said.
Reluctantly, Yi Tsuhua bid farewell to Chen You.
Along the way, her beautiful eyes shimmered with a watery glimmer, full of charm.
Who would have thought that the gentleman's figure was so slender... Not at all inferior to the burly men in the village...
As they walked halfway, Ergou suddenly shouted:
"Mother, why is it wet behind you?"
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