Emperor Qianlong: The interweaving of power and filial piety.
Emperor Qianlong, a highly regarded monarch in Chinese history, is known as one of the luckiest emperors. His life seems to have followed the footsteps of his ancestors, and the glory of the previous dynasty laid the foundation of the Qing Dynasty and left a prosperous country for Qianlong.
Qianlong, who was born to Yongzheng and Niu Hulu, was not prominent in his mother's position during the Yongzheng period of his father. As a Manchu woman, Niu Hulu married into the Yongzheng palace from a young age, but she has been left out in the corner of the palace for a long time. It wasn't until Yongzheng fell ill and she served day and night that Yongzheng began to pay attention to her. Although she gave birth to Qianlong, the prince of Yongzheng, her status is still not high in the staggering of power. It was not until Qianlong succeeded to the throne that she was promoted to the queen mother and enjoyed the honor of the royal family.
Qianlong's filial piety to his mother Niu Hulu can be said to be meticulous. He often sent her all kinds of rare items to show his filial piety and respect. However, beneath Qianlong's apparent filial piety, there is something hidden that he never shared with his mother: power.
Under the Qing Dynasty, power was crucial. Qianlong understood that even if the mother and son have a deep relationship, for a monarch, maintaining power is the key to maintaining the stability of the country. Once, Niu Hulu proposed to repair the temple in the east, and Qianlong agreed on the surface, but in fact he reprimanded her palace people in private. He understands that while his mother is important, power is something he must monopolize and must never share with his mother.
Mother and child are affectionate and filial to the extreme, however, the weight of power goes far beyond the affection between mother and son. Qianlong understands this, so even if his mother is obedient, the power is still in his sole control and will never be shared with his mother.
Emperor Qianlong was known for his wisdom and decisiveness. During his reign, he implemented a series of reform policies that promoted the country's economic prosperity and social stability. He paid attention to the development of cultural undertakings, not only vigorously supported the development of classics, art, literature and other fields, but also wrote a large number of poems himself.
However, the Qianlong Emperor was not just a ruthless ruler, he was very kind to his family and friends. Especially when it comes to his mother Niu Hulu, he is even more obedient. He often sent all kinds of rare items to the Niu Hulu clan to express his filial piety and respect.
Under Qianlong's rule, the Qing Dynasty's national power reached its peak. He opened up the country, strengthened the centralization of power, and consolidated the unity and stability of the country. He also pursued many policies conducive to economic development and promoted prosperity both at home and abroad. Under his rule, the Qing Dynasty prospered socially and economically, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
During Qianlong's reign, his foreign policy was also very flexible. He has adopted a variety of means to protect the interests of the country and safeguard the dignity of the country. He established good relations with **, Mongolia and other regions, and maintained the stability of the frontier. At the same time, he also actively carried out foreign affairs and expanded the country's international influence.
Overall, Emperor Qianlong was an outstanding ruler. He not only had outstanding achievements in politics, but also made great achievements in culture, economy, diplomacy, etc. With his wise and decisive leadership, he promoted the prosperity and stability of the Qing Dynasty and left a valuable historical legacy for future generations.