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Introduction to Wei Zhongxian, the Eunuch of the Ming Dynasty in China.
During the Wanli era, when he was in his twenties, Wei Zhongxian boldly castrated himself with a knife. For several decades after entering the palace, Wei Zhongxian remained an insignificant figure, arguably the lowest of the low. His most glorious position was being the head chef for Emperor Zhu Youjiao Read more…