What absurd tricks did the Ming Dynasty use to trap the rich, and eunuchs suffered the most?

All kinds of fraud are not unique in modern society. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there appeared a note novel with the theme of cheating money and color. The author takes the analysis of the principles and techniques of Jianghu deception as the breakthrough point, aiming at putting an end to deception. Although the deception inside has gone through hundreds of years, it has not been eliminated, but it still seems out of date. Liars come down in one continuous line from ancient times to modern times. Although the times are developing rapidly, the environment is also changing. But the pattern of cheaters is basically the same. Many modern scammers have the inspiration, inspiration and inheritance of ancient scammers.

First of all, the origin of swindlers is related to the Ming Dynasty. Although the Ming dynasty was strict in ethics, it was in the early stage. The late Ming dynasty is a completely different scene. In the Ming Dynasty, the commodity economy was highly developed, the society was prosperous, and more and more people were rich and idle. In addition, the traditional social morality at that time was also strongly impacted. Many people in society have reached the peak of their desire to live forever and cultivate immortality. At this time, the traditional trick of "alchemy into immortality" was sought after by swindlers and even became a common phenomenon in Ming society.

In the late Ming dynasty, eunuchs were in power, with great power, and sometimes even controlled the choice of the emperor. But in the eyes of swindlers, eunuchs who are not to be taunted are the fat sheep that are most easily cheated. You know, most eunuchs were sent to the palace from childhood, which shows that they have no chance to receive education and their cultural level is very low.

Eunuchs' physical defects also lead to their mentality is often different from ordinary people, and they will be more likely to believe in some "magic". For example, like a trick that can make eunuchs "soar to immortality", I wonder how many eunuchs have jumped into the trap one after another.