In 1737, Emperor Qianlong issued a decree that shocked the world, pardoning the eighth elder brother, the ninth elder brother, the tenth elder brother and the fourteenth elder brother who were convicted during the Yongzheng period. This pardon has attracted widespread attention, especially for the survival of the Ten Elder Brothers, and has become a controversial story in history.
In this grand historical drama, the power struggle after Yongzheng's accession to the throne was in full swing, and the tenth elder brother, as the key figure in it, skillfully avoided Yongzheng's fatal blow. Is this a coincidence of conspiracy, or is there some unknown secret hidden behind Brother Shi?
In Kangxi's later years, the officials were corrupt, and the country fell into crisis. After Yongzheng ascended the throne, he bravely challenged the policies of his father Kangxi, and openly pardoned the eighth and ninth elder brothers, who were treated mercilessly by Yongzheng. This courage and courage are astounding, and it also reminds people of the bloody struggle for succession.
In the early days of the reign of Emperor Qianlong, he bravely faced political corruption and had the ambition to refresh the rule of officials and punish corruption. However, Yongzheng's character is mean and unkind, and he is even more ruthless when dealing with the princes who participated in the struggle for succession. The eighth elder brother and the ninth elder brother once openly confronted Yongzheng, and the result was very miserable, especially the ninth elder brother, who was forcibly escorted back to Beijing after being sent to the army, and finally tortured to death in the high-wall captivity.
However, the tenth elder brother became one of the few survivors under Yongzheng. What is the reason for Yongzheng to show mercy to Ten Elder Brother's subordinates?
According to the detailed records of the historical documents "Outline of the General Records of the Emperor and Qing Dynasty" and "Yongxian Lu", we find that although the tenth elder brother is attached to the eighth elder brother, he plays the role of a bystander most of the time, and does not really participate in the struggle for the heir, but only plays the role of shouting and cheering. In contrast, the Eighth Elder Brother, the Ninth Elder Brother, and the Fourteenth Elder Brother all had head-on clashes with Yongzheng, making Yongzheng full of hatred for them and would do whatever it took to retaliate.
So, the question is, since the tenth elder brother did not really participate in the struggle for the heir, why did the eighth elder brother have to recruit him into the gang?
The answer may be hidden behind the Ten Elder Brothers. The tenth elder brother's mother's surname is Niu Hulu, and she is the favored concubine of Emperor Kangxi. Among the princes who participated in the seizure of the heir, in addition to the crown prince Yinren, the mother of the tenth elder brother was the most noble. More importantly, the great-grandfather and maternal grandfather of the tenth elder brother were the founding heroes of the Qing Dynasty, Eyidu and Kubilong, respectively. These two people are forces to be reckoned with in Yongzheng's conspiracy, and the latter was one of the four auxiliary ministers in the early years of Kangxi.
Behind the tenth elder brother is the powerful Niu Hulu family. Although Yongzheng had courage and courage, he also knew that he could not offend the Manchu elite, because the Aixin Jueluo family needed to rely on the support of these wealthy families to stabilize their country.
At the same time, the eighth elder brother was from a low background, his mother Liangfei Wei had a low status, and the ninth elder brother's mother, Yifei Guo Luoluo, was even more lowly. In the complex political struggle, the eighth elder brother chose to cooperate with the tenth elder brother, obviously based on the consideration that the tenth elder brother was born noble and had a strong maternal background.
Therefore, Yongzheng let go of the tenth elder brother, not out of tolerance, but because he knew the hidden power behind it. Yongzheng may be brave and fearless, but in the game of power and strategy, he also knows how to take care of the overall situation and avoid offending too many powerful families.
Ten Elder Brother's skillful dodge of Yongzheng's fatal blow is not only a historical coincidence, but also the wisdom of scheming. This historical story, which is like a power plot, makes us think deeply about how the ingenious combination of resourcefulness and background leads a person to the whirlpool of power that is vital to life and death in political struggles.
This article provides a detailed analysis of the political conspiracy in the Yongzheng period, especially the reasons for the survival of the tenth elder brother in this conspiracy. With vivid language and clear logic, the author outlines the political situation after Yongzheng ascended the throne and the key role played by the Ten Elder Brothers.
First of all, the article vividly depicts the shocking decree issued by the Qianlong Emperor after his accession to the throne, pardoning the eighth, ninth, tenth, and fourteenth elder brothers. This background makes the reader have a strong interest in the development of the whole story, and at the same time, it also provokes thinking about the power struggle between Yongzheng and his father Kangxi.
Secondly, the article profoundly analyzes why Yongzheng is not merciful when treating the eighth elder brother, the ninth elder brother, and the fourteenth elder brother, but he is merciful to the tenth elder brother. Through a detailed examination of historical documents, the article reveals that the tenth elder brother did not really participate in the struggle for succession, but played more of a bystander role. This analysis not only highlights the unique position of the Ten Elder Brothers in the whole incident, but also lays the foundation for the analysis of the following text.
Regarding why the tenth elder brother was spared, the article digs deep into the family background behind the tenth elder brother. Ten Elder Brother's mother is a noble one, and his great-grandfather and maternal grandfather were the founding heroes of the Qing Dynasty, which made Ten Elder Brother have a strong background in the political struggle. At the same time, compared with other princes' mothers, the status of the tenth elder brother's mother is more noble, so that even if Yongzheng has the courage to face other powerful people, he is also afraid of offending the forces behind the tenth elder brother.
Finally, the article gives deep thought to the ingenious combination of wisdom and background in Yongzheng's conspiracy. The author pointed out that although Yongzheng had courage and courage, he knew how to weigh the overall situation in political struggles and avoid offending too many powerful families. This allows the reader to reflect on the power struggle and to better understand the choices made by historical figures in the face of complex situations.
Overall, this article reveals the complex plots and resourceful considerations behind history through an in-depth analysis of political intrigue during the Yongzheng period. The author's exposition is clear and logically rigorous, presenting a vivid and profound historical picture for the reader.
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