Emperor Kangxi, known as Ai Xinjueluo Xuanye, was the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty and the longest-reigning emperor in Chinese history, lasting sixty-one years. During his reign, he was praised by later generations as the "prosperous era of Kangqian", not only because of his political clarity and economic prosperity, but also because of his brilliant achievements in many fields.
Emperor Kangxi was one of the longest-reigning emperors in Chinese history, and his reign was known as the "Kangqian Prosperous Era". However, Kangxi's later years were not all smooth sailing, especially on the issue of succession to the throne, and he faced many challenges. Emperor Kangxi had many sons, and there was a fierce competition between them for the throne, which made Emperor Kangxi feel very disappointed and tired.
Against this backdrop, Kangxi's fourth son, Yinzhen, who later became Emperor Yongzheng, adopted a unique strategy to win his father's favor. Yinzhen did not directly participate in the struggle for the throne like the other brothers, but chose a more subtle and long-term plan. He knew his father's disappointment in his sons' struggle for power, so he decided to let his son, Qianlong, go to see Kangxi in order to win Kangxi's favor.
Emperor Qianlong, formerly known as Hongli, was the fourth son of Yinzhen. Among Kangxi's many grandsons, Qianlong was not particularly prominent, and even for a long time, he did not have the opportunity to meet his grandfather. However, Yinzhen knows his son very well and knows that he is smart, witty, and has a talent like no other. Therefore, Yinzhen decided to take advantage of this and let Qianlong go to see Kangxi, hoping to win Kangxi's favor and recognition in this way.
In the sixty years of Kangxi, 11-year-old Qianlong met his grandfather Kangxi for the first time in the Old Summer Palace. This meeting was considered by later generations to be carefully arranged by Yongzheng. It is said that Emperor Kangxi was particularly fond of peony flowers, and Emperor Yongzheng built a peony platform in the Old Summer Palace, and then invited his father to watch it. When Emperor Kangxi was in high spirits, he saw his grandson Hongli, who was later Emperor Qianlong, among the flowers. Emperor Kangxi especially liked his wit and intelligence, and later praised Emperor Qianlong's mother in person for giving birth to such a good son and being a "blessed person".
This meeting had a profound impact on Qianlong's life. Emperor Kangxi was deeply impressed by Qianlong's talent and wisdom, and even made an exception to take him to his side to raise him, first followed him to live in Changchun Garden, and later took him to the summer resort, before and after nearly half a year, until Emperor Kangxi died of illness in Changchun Garden in the winter of this year.
This meeting not only changed the fate of Qianlong, but also had an important impact on the history of the Qing Dynasty. Kangxi's favor laid a solid foundation for Qianlong's later accession to the throne. After Qianlong inherited the throne, he continued to implement the policies of his grandfather and father, which further strengthened the national strength of the Qing Dynasty and created the "Qianlong Prosperous Era".
This encounter between Kangxi and Qianlong was not only an important event within the family, but also a turning point in the history of the Qing Dynasty. It demonstrates Yongzheng's resourcefulness and strategy, and also reflects the Kangxi Emperor's expectations and care for future generations. The story of this meeting has become a good story in the royal inheritance of the Qing Dynasty and has been praised by future generations.
Emperor Qianlong, formerly known as Hongli, was the grandson of Emperor Kangxi and the fourth son of Emperor Yongzheng. His path to success is inseparable from the careful cultivation of Emperor Kangxi. Qianlong was smart and talented since he was a child, and he was deeply favored by Emperor Kangxi. Emperor Kangxi was not only a wise monarch, but also an outstanding educator who devoted great effort to the education of his grandson.
When Qianlong was growing up, Emperor Kangxi provided him with the best learning environment and resources. Qianlong was educated by Kangxi's side, not only learning Confucian classics, but also dabbling in poetry, songs, calligraphy and painting. Emperor Kangxi himself was very knowledgeable, and often personally taught Qianlong, imparting wisdom and experience in governing the country. Under the influence of Emperor Kangxi, Qianlong gradually grew into a prince with both civil and military skills.
In addition to cultural education, Emperor Kangxi also focused on cultivating Qianlong's political talents. He let Qianlong participate in the government and observe and learn how to deal with national affairs. Under the guidance of Emperor Kangxi, Qianlong gradually mastered the skills of handling government affairs and gained an in-depth understanding and understanding of the country's politics, economy, and culture. This practical experience had an important influence on Qianlong's later reign.
Emperor Kangxi spoke highly of Qianlong's talent and potential. He saw the kingly spirit in Qianlong and thought that he was the ideal heir to the throne. In his later years, Emperor Kangxi deliberately took Qianlong to his side and personally cultivated and taught. He hoped that through his own training, Qianlong would become a monarch with both ability and political integrity, who could inherit and carry forward the foundation of the Qing Dynasty.
Under the careful cultivation of Emperor Kangxi, Qianlong's talents have been comprehensively developed. He not only had a high attainment in literature and art, but also showed outstanding talents in politics and military affairs. These talents and qualities of Qianlong laid a solid foundation for his future rule.
Emperor Kangxi's cultivation of Qianlong reflects his care and expectations for future generations. He hoped that through his own efforts, he would cultivate an outstanding monarch who could inherit and carry forward the foundation of the Qing Dynasty. This wish of Emperor Kangxi was finally realized in Qianlong. After Qianlong succeeded to the throne, he inherited the legacy of Emperor Kangxi and created the heyday of the Qing Dynasty, which expanded the territory of the Qing Dynasty to an unprecedented level.
Qianlong's growth and success are the successful practice of Emperor Kangxi's educational ideas and methods. The cultivation of Emperor Kangxi enabled Qianlong to have all the qualities and abilities required as a monarch. This training method not only had an important impact on Qianlong's personal growth, but also made an important contribution to the stability and development of the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Kangxi's cultivation of Qianlong is a successful example of imperial succession and talent training in Chinese history, which is worthy of our in-depth study and reference.
As the heyday of the Qing Dynasty and even the entire Chinese feudal society, its brilliant achievements are inseparable from the wise governance of the three generations of emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong. During this period, the country was politically stable, economically prosperous, culturally prosperous, socially stable, and people's livelihood improved, which was the golden age of ancient Chinese society in the later period.
After Emperor Qianlong succeeded to the throne, he inherited the policies of Kangxi and Yongzheng, and carried out further development and improvement on this basis. During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, the country's territory continued to expand, reaching the largest extent in history. He attached great importance to culture and education, vigorously promoted Confucianism, and compiled the "Four Libraries Quanshu", which enriched the country's cultural treasures. At the same time, Emperor Qianlong also paid attention to people's livelihood and reduced taxes many times to improve the lives of the people.
The creation of the prosperous Kangqian era was the result of the joint efforts of three generations of emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Kangxi's steady governance laid a solid foundation for the country's prosperity; Emperor Yongzheng's reform measures further consolidated the country's finances and people's livelihood; Emperor Qianlong's martial arts brought the country to the pinnacle of its prosperity. During this period, the Qing Dynasty was politically clear, economically prosperous, culturally prosperous, socially stable, and people's livelihood improved, and was a model of Chinese feudal society.
In terms of economy, during the prosperous period of Kangqian and Qian, agricultural production was vigorously developed, and handicrafts and commerce also became increasingly prosperous. The state's financial situation is good, and the people's living standards are constantly improving. The three emperors of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong all attached importance to agriculture and implemented a series of policies to promote the development of agricultural production. At the same time, they also encouraged the development of handicrafts and commerce, making the country's economy more prosperous.
In terms of culture, the prosperous Kangqian era was the golden age of Chinese culture. The three emperors of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong all attached importance to cultural education, vigorously promoted Confucianism, and advocated cultural innovation. Emperor Kangxi compiled the Kangxi Dictionary, Emperor Yongzheng presided over the compilation of the Unification Chronicles of the Qing Dynasty, and Emperor Qianlong presided over the compilation of the Siku Quanshu. These cultural achievements have not only enriched the country's cultural treasure trove, but also left a valuable cultural heritage for future generations.
In terms of society, during the prosperous period of Kangqian and Qian, the society was stable and people's livelihood improved. The three generations of emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong all paid attention to the people's livelihood and reduced taxes many times to improve the lives of the people. They have also attached importance to social governance, strengthened local management and supervision, and maintained social stability.
In short, the creation of the prosperous Kangqian era was the result of the wise governance of the three emperors of the Qing Dynasty. During this period, the Qing Dynasty made brilliant achievements in politics, economy, culture, and society, and was the heyday of China's feudal society.
After Emperor Qianlong succeeded to the throne, he inherited the governing philosophy of the Kangxi and Yongzheng emperors, and continued to implement a series of policies to promote the prosperity and stability of the country. He is well aware that agriculture is the foundation of the country, so he attaches great importance to the development of agriculture and personally participates in farming research to improve agricultural production efficiency.
During the reign of Emperor Qianlong, he continued to implement the policy of "apportioning the land to the mu" that began in the Kangxi and Yongzheng periods, which effectively reduced the tax burden on the peasants and promoted the development of agricultural production. At the same time, the Qianlong Emperor also vigorously promoted new agricultural techniques, such as improving agricultural tools and introducing new crop varieties, to increase agricultural output. He himself has a strong interest in agriculture, and often goes to the fields to cultivate the fields himself, experience the hard work of farmers, and learn agricultural knowledge from them.
In addition to the agricultural policy, the Qianlong Emperor also continued to maintain and develop the prosperity of the Kangqian Dynasty. During his reign, the country's politics was stable, the economy continued to develop, and culture and education were further valued and developed. Emperor Qianlong himself was an erudite monarch who loved literature and art, encouraged cultural creation, and vigorously supported the academic research and literary and artistic creation of literati and bachelors, which brought the cultural achievements of this period to a new height.
In terms of economic development, the Qianlong Emperor adopted a series of measures to promote the development of commerce and handicrafts. He relaxed restrictions on commerce and encouraged merchants to engage in domestic and foreign trade, which led to the rapid development of the commodity economy. At the same time, he also attached importance to the development of handicrafts, especially textiles and porcelain manufacturing, which not only improved the people's living standards, but also increased the country's financial revenue.
In terms of safeguarding national unity and border security, Emperor Qianlong also made tremendous efforts. During his reign, he carried out a number of military operations abroad, successfully quelled the rebellion in the border areas, and consolidated the country's border security. At the same time, he also strengthened the management of the border areas, promoted the economic and cultural development of the border areas, and made the border areas more closely connected with the hinterland.
In terms of diplomacy, the Qianlong Emperor actively carried out foreign exchanges, established friendly relations with neighboring countries, and enhanced the status and influence of the Qing Dynasty in the world. He also received foreign envoys and enhanced mutual understanding and friendship with other countries through cultural exchanges.
In short, after Emperor Qianlong succeeded to the throne, he continued to implement the policies of Kangxi and Yongzheng, paid attention to agricultural development, personally participated in cultivation research, and improved agricultural production. During his reign, he continued to maintain and develop the prosperous Kangqian era and keep the Qing Dynasty prosperous. His governance not only enabled the country to make remarkable achievements in economic, cultural, and social aspects, but also laid a solid foundation for the long-term stability and prosperity of the Qing Dynasty.