Nian Qianyao was an outstanding general in the history of the Qing Dynasty, and his talent and military exploits were unmatched. However, in his later years, he began to indulge in the feeling of high merit and indulge in his own authority. One of the things that caused the most dissatisfaction of Emperor Yongzheng was that Nian Qianyao accepted the kneeling of hundreds of civil and military officials after returning from the pacification of the Western Rebellion, which was a privilege only the emperor had.
This aroused the murderous intent of Emperor Yongzheng, who believed that Nian Qianyao had no longer respected imperial power and seriously threatened the stability of the imperial court. Therefore, he decided to get rid of last year's Qianyao. However, in this matter, Shi Yizhi's role is also very important. Shi Yizhi is a brave and outspoken **, there is nothing he dare not participate in, including Nian Qianyao. His perseverance and integrity won the love of Emperor Yongzheng.
When the ministers knelt down to greet Nian Qianyao, Shi Yizhi resolutely did not kneel, which surprised Nian Qianyao. Nian Qianyao even personally dismounted to shake hands with him, which showed that his attitude towards Shi Yizhi was respectful. However, this also made Emperor Yongzheng pay more attention to Shi Yizhi, and he believed that this brave and upright ** was the real trustworthy candidate. Therefore, despite the fact that Nian Qianyao was very powerful in the power at that time, the Yongzheng Emperor still found his disrespect and threat to the imperial power.
And Shi Yizhi's bravery and integrity have become an important symbol of Emperor Yongzheng's trust, which is why he looks the other way. Nian Qianyao knows his relationship with Yongzheng well, and he is not timid in the face of challenges, but too much involvement in affairs is undoubtedly detrimental to him. He and Shi Yizhi are classmates and friends, and the two were admitted to the Jinshi in the same year, so they have mutual admiration for each other.
Nian Qianyao was able to hold an official position, completely thanks to Shi Yizhi's recommendation, and it can be said that he was favored by his acquaintance. Therefore, when the hundred officials knelt down, Nian Qianyao showed a unique demeanor, and warmly dismounted to greet him, which undoubtedly highlighted Shi Yizhi's outstanding status in the context of the time.