Brief Introduction of Wang Zhi, the Great Eunuch of Ming Dynasty

Wang Zhi (? -1487), the eunuch of the Ming dynasty. A native of Datengxia, northwest of Guiping, Guangxi, whose ancestors were confiscated for opposing the court. In the third year of Chenghua, Wang Zhi was castrated as an official. Later, he got Ming Xianzong's favor, took charge of the West Factory, built eunuchs part-time, and dominated the dynasty with him. Later, due to opposition from courtiers, he was dismissed. After the West Factory was restored in the 13th year of Chenghua, Wang Zhi took charge of the West Factory again. Finally, due to the taboo of the eunuch in the East Factory, Wang Zhi was exposed and exiled by Ming Xianzong with the joint efforts of courtier Xu Ning and the middle official Achou.