One word can affect the fate of a dynasty, and this mysterious power has left a far-reaching mark on Chinese history. The words written by a pen of Emperor Yongzheng when he was young were enough to change the historical course of the Qing Dynasty. This story originated from the capture of Zhou, a ceremony of power transfer between royal families, and what does the meaning behind that word portend?
What is the story behind this time-honored Xi?
In the scorching summer of the Three Kingdoms period, Sun Quan, the emperor of Wu, was faced with the problem of choosing an heir. The original crown prince Sun Deng died early, and the position of heir was vacant. So, the warlock Jingyang came up with a wonderful method to test the talents of the imperial grandsons by catching Zhou, in order to determine who was the most suitable person to inherit the throne.
Sun Quan followed Jingyang's advice and on an auspicious day, asked all the princes to bring their sons to participate in the test. The rich plates are filled with various treasures, symbolizing different meanings. The emperors and grandsons chose their favorite items, but Sun Hao grabbed a brochure and a ribbon.
This was unexpected by everyone, but it made Sun Quan very happy, because it implied that Sun Hao would be a Ming Jun who was both civil and military and well versed in righteousness in the future. So, Sun Quan decided to make Sun Hao's father Sun He the crown prince, which is the secret of catching Zhou.
And this ancient tradition was continued during the Qing Dynasty. When Yongzheng turned one year old, Kangxi held a grand ceremony to catch the week.
The Taihe Hall is resplendent in gold, and the rare treasures in the north and south are all over the hall. Yongzheng walked to a tray full of treasures with difficulty. The other children grabbed the jade pendant and the golden cup one after another, and immersed themselves in the wealth. But Yongzheng leaned straight on a hairy ivory pen, and then scribbled on the ground. Soon, a "敕" character appeared on the paper!
This shocking moment indicates that Yongzheng has the temperament of an emperor. Kangxi had an epiphany, it turned out that the prophecy of grasping Zhou was so effective, and Yongzheng's future was revealed at this moment. Kangxi immediately established an edict to be located in Yongzheng, creating a prosperous era of Yongzheng.
After Yongzheng succeeded to the throne, he showed outstanding ability to govern the country. He promoted the prosperity of the Qing Dynasty through the fight against corruption, the establishment of the imperial examination system, the support of agriculture, and the construction of water conservancy.
Yongzheng pays attention to clean governance and is committed to the long-term stability of the country. This emperor, who wrote the word "edict" with a pen, not only foreshadowed his destiny, but also created a generation of prosperity during his reign. The glory of the prosperous era of Yongzheng is a wonderful continuation of the tradition of grasping the Zhou Dynasty and witnessing the turning point of history.
Although this mysterious tradition of grasping the week is mostly regarded as a children's game in modern times, its profound cultural connotation is still worth considering.
The mystery of a word, the mystery of a ritual, pushes a dynasty to its peak. For millennia, this tradition has not only been an entertainment, but also a cultural heritage, containing wisdom that has endured through the ages.