Nian Qianyao, the right-hand man of Emperor Yongzheng at the beginning, finally embarked on a dead end. But digging deeper into the reasons behind this period of history, perhaps we will find that there is a series of historical secrets hidden behind this tragedy.The peak and loss of Nian Qianyao's powerBorn in the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, Nian Qianyao was smart and talented since he was a child, and he showed extraordinary intelligence when he was youngBefore the age of thirty, he became a feudal official and served as the governor of Sichuan. He can be said to be hanging all the way, as if he was playing the Qing Dynasty version of the game of life, upgrading from the governor of Sichuan to the governor of Sichuan and ShaanxiHe became the youngest feudal official in the history of the Qing DynastyIt's just a title master!
After Yongzheng ascended the throne, Nian Qianyao's power was like an accelerator, Yunyu was originally a general, but Yongzheng was worried that he would become a high-risk figure in the battle for the throne, so he invited Nian Qianyao to take over。Nian Qianyao has changed into a general of Fuyuan, the helmsman of the military and political affairs in the northwest, and it can be said that the power is tilted towards the government and the opposition!
At this time, his power is not covered, it is simply Yongzheng's right-hand manHe can score ** at all levels at any time, just like selecting stars, and it is his responsibility to evaluate the merits of various assessments, review the governance of officials and take care of people's livelihood.
As for those big and important arrangements, Yongzheng often consults with him, just like two entrepreneurial partners who cooperate tacitlyIn his northwest territory, whether it is the governor or the county order, the appointment and dismissal are all based on his opinions, and he is simply the "master judge" of the local **.
Once when he returned to Beijing, he actually made the governor of Zhili and the governor of Shaanxi kneel to greet him and see him off, and he was outrageously calm in his greetings to the princes and ministers. What's even more arrogant is that even the boss Yongzheng was ignored by him and was incomplete, and he was like a pins and needles.Emperor Yongzheng decided to revoke his post as general of Fuyuan and replace it with general of HangzhouAlthough in terms of rank, General Hangzhou is from the first rank, the same as the previous General Fuyuan,But in reality, his power has been greatly curtailed.
In that era, he was a tycoon in the northwest, the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and the general of Fuyuan, with a lofty status, and he was simply the "emperor of the soil" in the northwest. But now, although he is still the general of Hangzhou, he is no longer the arrogant and domineering emperor in the northwest, and his power is not as strong as before.
Nian Qianyao, who has made outstanding military achievements, is the military wisdom behind the great victory in the northwest
Nian Qianyao can get such a big right, and it is also related to his military abilityA rebellion put down in the last years of Kangxi showed his outstanding military ability. This task is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Nian Qianyao, who has just taken over the army.
First of all, the 230,000-strong army was not all Manchu children, but composed of soldiers from all over the country, including Mongol warriors, Han Chinese warriors, and even some former rebels.
These soldiers have different backgrounds and interests, and it is undoubtedly a difficult task to unite them into a united fighting collectiveIn order to solve this problem, Nian had to use his ingenuity and develop a series of practical strategies.
He decided to start by rectifying military discipline, and he began to formulate strict military discipline and military rules, and resolutely cracked down on those soldiers who violated military discipline. Although his practice aroused the disgust of the soldiers to a certain extent, it ensured the discipline of the army and enabled the soldiers to obey the command and move forward bravely on the battlefield.
Nian Qianyao is a general with a clear system, and he knows how to manage soldiers with rewards and punishments. So, he started a big ** system of rewards and punishments, you are extremely brave on the battlefield, then receive the prize, reward you richly;But if you don't abide by military discipline, then wait to be punished severely.
In the end, he also established his authority by leading by example. He knew that in order to convince the soldiers, they had to have strong skills and firm beliefs.
As a result, he began to actively participate in the command of the battlefield, sharing weal and woe with the soldiers and facing the enemy's attacks together. In doing so, he not only established prestige in the hearts of the soldiers, but also made the army unite and form a powerful fighting collective.
After a period of hard work, Nian finally succeeded in leading this army of 230,000 people to put down the rebellion in the northwest region. The reason why he was able to achieve brilliant achievements in the Northwest Battlefield,It is inseparable from his outstanding military talent and resourcefulness. This great achievement of his is undoubtedly a brilliant pearl in military history, which is worthy of our eternal memory and Xi.
Nian Qianyao's fatal mistake
So what is going on with such a heroic general who was once mighty in all directions, but ended up in a different place in just a few years?Is it really just because of his great exploits on the battlefield that the emperor has a jealous heart towards him?
Much of his death stemmed from his greed for power and contempt for the emperorAlthough he excelled on the battlefield, he was extremely naïve politically. He did not understand that in an era of the supremacy of imperial power, any provocation to imperial power would have serious consequences.
He was too arrogant and not respectful enough to the emperor, and after he put down the Qinghai rebellion, he not only did not be modest and cautious, but got carried away and accepted Yongzheng's excessive praise for him.
He was also too domineering in employing peopleWhen he led the troops in the northwest, Yongzheng gave him a lot of authority and asked him to recommend **. However, he did not cherish this opportunityInstead, he used this power to promote his cronies, which made Yongzheng extremely angry, and he believed that Nian Qianyao's behavior was a challenge to his imperial power.
And he behaved too selfishly in dealing with other **, he openly competed for power and favor with other favored ministers under Yongzheng for his own interests, and even became jealous of Yongzheng's cronies. This made Yongzheng extremely disgusted with him, thinking that he was an untrustworthy person.
Nian Qianyao's death was not only because of his exploits on the battlefield, but also because of his greed for power and contempt for the emperor. These fatal mistakes of his life eventually led him to his demise.