The identification of Qianlong's life history in Chinese historiography has always been a topic of divergent opinions. Among them, the most popular basis is the record in the "Qing Shilu", Qianlong's biological mother is the Empress Dowager of Xiaozhuang;However, some people have overturned this assertion and put forward a new view that Qianlong was actually the son of Empress Tong Jia.
In the face of these two completely different statements, we can't help but ask, what is the truth of history?Let me let the author analyze it in an all-round way in this blog post with a rigorous attitude.
First of all, let's talk about Empress Xiaozhuang Wen. The Empress Dowager of Xiaozhuang, whose real name is Xi Concubine, is the concubine of Emperor Kangxi, the holy ancestor of the Qing Dynasty, and after being canonized as the queen, she bred the imperial star of Qianlong with her unique wisdom and talent. Empress Xiaozhuang Wen can be called a treasure of Chinese culture, calligraphy, songs, and drawings are all connected, and many achievements have made a profound impact on China's cultural history. At the same time, she was also a loving mother who was sympathetic to the people's livelihood and suffering, emphasizing diligence in government affairs and compassion for the common people, so that the social development of the Qing Dynasty was prosperous.
Let's look at another possible Qianlong biological mother, this is Empress Tong Jia. Empress Tong Jia was also the wife of Emperor Yongzheng, and was also supported by some historians and was regarded as a candidate for Qianlong's biological father. Empress Tong Jia is a beautiful woman with good morals, who is deeply loved by Emperor Yongzheng and is second to none in the middle palace. At the same time, Empress Tong Jia has always adhered to the principle of simplicity and economy, often sewing clothes and weaving silk by herself, making significant contributions to economic prosperity.
Although the above two women are strong contenders for Qianlong's mother, the true face of history still needs to be deepened. Although the personal resumes of Empress Xiaozhuang Wen and Empress Tong Jia are impeccable, they still cannot be proved to be Qianlong's biological mother. According to historical records, Qianlong's biological mother was Empress Xiaozhuang, and although this record seems unshakable, there are still some historians who question it.
The reason for their argument is that Qianlong had a distinctly Mongol royal demeanor in his personal character, which undoubtedly proves that his biological mother was not Han Chinese, but most likely Empress Tong Jia, who was of Manchu origin. Based on the above analysis, who Qianlong's biological mother is still said to be justified, and the mother-in-law is reasonable, and no one can give a definite answer. However, we can't help but ask, is it just to pursue a solid fact, which history has witnessed so many strife and strife?
Apparently not. In fact, every time academic research is promoted, it contains deeper values. Through this debate on the mystery of life history, we were able to re-examine and recognize the elevation of the status of women in ancient China, and further developed a deeper understanding of the breadth and profundity of China's traditional culture. Of course, in addition to discussing the mystery of Qianlong's biological mother, we also have a broader perspective to understand this great emperor.
As mentioned in this article, the life in the Phoenix Pavilion Dragon Tower, as well as the intricate relationship between him and the emperors, are worthy of the topic. In a broader sense, the political and economic reforms of the Qianlong era, as well as his contribution to the development of Chinese culture, are also areas worthy of deep exploration and in-depth study. All in all, Qianlong is not only a shining star in the long river of Chinese history, but also a historical focus full of controversial topics. Thanks to this mystery of our background, we can reveal the charm of ancient Chinese history and let us taste the profound charm of Chinese civilization.