Inside the Imperial Palace, although he had only retired in the latter half of the night, the Emperor of Great Ming still rose early.
No emperor could sleep knowing that hundreds of thousands of troops would soon besiege his capital and rebel against him.
"Zhang Banban."
A young eunuch in red approached. "Your Majesty, Eunuch Zhang has taken the Imperial Preceptor to the Imperial Armory on your orders."
"Xiao Tianzi will help you wash and dress. Breakfast is ready. Shall I have it served now?"
The Emperor of Great Ming had no appetite. Although Great Ming had local garrisons besides the ten frontier garrisons, and over a hundred thousand troops in Capital City, they might still suppress the rebellion if they made proper preparations along the way.
But what about afterward?
Great Ming's declining national strength would inevitably give other countries an opening.
"No. I'll go straight to court shortly. By the way, what is your full name?"
The Emperor of Great Ming remembered that this young eunuch had performed quite well when disposing of the Heir of the Prince of Pingnan's corpse yesterday. He was quick-witted, and the emperor had selected him on Consort Yan's advice.
Those old eunuchs were never satisfied. He should train young eunuchs directly, so they could serve him for a long time.
Xiao Tianzi lowered his head. "The name this servant's parents gave him was Yuhuatian."
The Emperor of Great Ming said, "Starting today, you will serve as Brush-Holding Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial. The Western Depot will be your responsibility."
Yuhuatian knelt, excitement filling his face. "This servant thanks Your Majesty for your grace. I would gladly spill my brains and guts upon the ground for Your Majesty."
With the Western Depot entrusted to a young man, he also needed someone to