Your Life as Every Rank in Imperial China (the Forbidden City)

You start with nothing but a gambling debt. You end up so powerful that officials across China build temples to you while you're still alive. This is your life as every rank in the Forbidden City. Based on the true story of Wei Zhongxian (1568–1627), the most powerful eunuch in Ming dynasty history, known as "Nine Thousand Years," just one step below the Emperor. Which empire should you climb next? Tell me in the comments Subscribe to Rex XP: every video, you start from the bottom again. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:45 Level 1 – The Gambler 2:45 Level 2 – Little Eunuch 4:49 Level 3 – The Inner Court School 6:45 Level 4 – Firewood & Charcoal 8:40 Level 5 – The Forgotten Prince 10:30 Level 6 – The Red Brush 12:17 Level 7 – Secret Police 14:02 Level 8 – The Standing Emperor 15:59 Level 9 – Nine Thousand Years 17:37 Level 10 – The Fall 19:38 Epilogue Illustrations are AI-assisted artwork. Historical events are based on accounts of the late Ming dynasty; some scenes are dramatized. #history #china #everyrank #forbiddencity #mingdynasty #chinesehistory #historyexplained #yourlifeas #animatedhistory #historystory #eunuch #ancientchina #storytime