Emperor Shunzhi, as the third emperor of the Qing Dynasty, not only successfully realized the ambition of the founder Nurhachi and completed the great cause of entering the customs, but also further consolidated the power of the Qing Dynasty and officially sat on the throne of the country.
Sadly, however, the young ruler failed to make a significant contribution to the country and died young. Compared with his father, Emperor Taiji, and his son Kangxi, in that era, Emperor Shunzhi's lifespan was short. What was the reason for his untimely death at the age of twenty-four?
Ascended to the throne at a young age, and sovereignty was limited
Due to the unexpected death of Huang Taiji, Shunzhi, who was only six years old, was forced to ascend the throne in a hurry. was originally a young prince, who was not interested in reading on weekdays and lived a relatively comfortable life. Suddenly, he became the emperor of the Ninety-Five. This huge change was difficult for Emperor Shunzhi to accept.
The loss of his father was accompanied by the sudden takeover of a large and complex political system, which was a huge change for the young emperor. He could neither accept all this, nor could he cope with the intricacies of the government. Therefore, some traitors began to be suspicious and gradually began to think carefully.
One of the most promising figures at that time was Huang Taiji's own brother Dorgon, who held great power, not only in a prominent position in the court, but more importantly in his military power. Military power and imperial power are often closely linked. If the emperor does not have full control over the military power, the stable development of the country cannot be guaranteed.
Dolgon's "threat" is not only because he wields military power, but also because he is a brother. Although Shunzhi should inherit the throne as the son of Huang Taiji, there are many examples of brothers succeeding to the throne in history. Fortunately, Emperor Shunzhi's mother, Empress Xiaozhuang Wen, intervened, and Dolgon was not carried away and has been protecting Emperor Shunzhi from becoming the ruler.
However, Dorgon was not stupid. Faced with the situation of the emperor who was too young to govern and the situation of being attached to the queen mother to listen to the government, he couldn't help but feel ambitious. Dorgon subtly asked to become the high-profile regent of the Qing Dynasty. Emperor Shunzhi never imagined that this move would leave an indelible shadow on his childhood.
First of all, Dolgon's thirst for power cannot be ignored. The power of the regent was almost not inferior to that of the emperor himself, usually when the imperial power was not secured. In order to promote the Shunzhi Emperor to grow as soon as possible, Dolgon arranged various Xi courses for him.
At the same time, in order to ensure that the little emperor was not distracted, Dorgon even forbade him to see his mother. This move made the young emperor feel like he had lost his parents overnight. Therefore, such a growth environment left a deep childhood shadow on Emperor Shunzhi, and also buried a lifelong disease in his heart, and he will use his whole life to ** that childhood trauma.
Fledgling, overindulgent
As time passed, Emperor Shunzhi gradually grew, and his imperial temperament gradually emerged. Although he still respects Dorgon on the surface, he has long harbored an indescribable resentment towards this courtier, and it can even be said that he has an unforgettable hatred.
However, everything seems to happen in coincidence. In the seventh year of Shunzhi's ascension to the throne, Dolgon went out on horseback to hunt. He had been involved in the battlefield for a long time, but he died suddenly due to a fall from his horse. It is embarrassing that this momentary hero took a curtain call in such an unexpected way. However, there is no one happier than Shunzhi, who has become the biggest beneficiary of this change.
Without the shackles of Dolgon, Emperor Shunzhi was able to see his mother at any time. In addition, the actual power was finally returned to his hands, and he could finally control the entire country. Resenting his years of resentment, Shunji ordered the purge of Dorgon's family property and the revocation of all his titles.
Freed from Dolgon's restrictions, Shunji began to sit at the center of power, and dealing with the affairs of the harem and heirs gradually became the focus of his attention. At this time, he was young and energetic, indulging in the joy of the spring supper. Not only did he start a large-scale draft, but he was even more obsessed with the harem.
The famous imperial concubine of Dong E in history became the favorite concubine of Emperor Shunzhi, and became the imperial concubine in just one month. Surprisingly, Empress Borzigit's status became dispensable. Considering that Empress Borzigit was the younger sister of Emperor Shunzhi, it stands to reason that her status should be more honorable. However, Emperor Shunzhi was particularly fond of this concubine, and his body was consumed a lot.
In addition, in order to get the prince faster, Emperor Shunzhi also tried various medicines. However, the drugs often come with some *** and the frequent changes in the harem make it difficult for his body to bear. Although everyone understands these problems, no one stops them. After all, the prosperity of the heirs is also a sign of the prosperity of the imperial power. Emperor Shunzhi's actions did not cause much controversy at the time, and he did not completely ignore the government.
However, the long period of overindulgence made the Shunzhi Emperor, who was originally in mediocre health, begin to become weak. This also laid a deep hidden danger for his premature death.
The young man died young, and he died regrettably
The reason why Emperor Shunzhi was in a hurry to have an imperial heir was actually because he knew that the lonely prince was helpless in the face of his father's unexpected death. He didn't want his son to go through the same pain, and he didn't want the Qing Dynasty to reproduce a character like Dorgon.
In the days when he grew up with Kangxi, Shunzhi gradually felt the decline of his physical strength. Although he was not yet thirty years old at the time, he was already a little out of energy. In pursuit of longevity, Shunzhi eventually chose Buddhism and began to convert to Buddhism. Although he was not ordained, Shunzhi's daily life was almost the same as that of a Buddhist. And his obsession eventually became the last straw that led to his early death.
At that time, the world was plagued by the smallpox virus, especially on the European continent. Faced with such a dangerous environment, Shunzhi insisted on leaving the palace and pursuing Buddhism. It is worth noting that the smallpox virus, as an infectious disease, had not been found to have the effect of cowpox on it at that time, that is, it could not be treated with drugs. It stands to reason that the emperor, as the head of state, should live in peace in the palace. However, Shunzhi decided to leave the Forbidden City and go to the temple. It's a pity that this trip did not escape the arrangement of fate in the end and ended his life ahead of schedule.
Conclusion
Looking back on Emperor Shunzhi's short and tortuous life, he experienced a tragic childhood and spent his life ** childhood trauma. He ascended to the throne at a young age and became the king of a country, and when he was unable to separate the mother-son relationship, he was forced to become independent, and after untying himself, he fell into excessive indulgence. Perhaps from the very beginning, the name Shunzhi hinted at his bumpy life. 100 help plan