In the long history of China, the entry of the Manchu Qing Dynasty into the customs is a very important node. At that time, what kind of miracle was it that a minority tribe with only 3 million Eight Banners was able to rule the land of China with a population of 300 million? More importantly, why didn't the Han people resist? Let's take a look at this fascinating historical question.
Four reasons why the Han Chinese were ruled.
Brutality and Softening: China Under the Iron Hoof.
After the Manchu Qing Dynasty entered the customs, the brutal atrocities caused the land of China to suffer. From the "Ten Days of Yangzhou" to the "Three Massacres of Jiading", the Manchu Qing ** established their rule with bloody suppression. But they soon realized that the gore would only provoke a greater revolt. Therefore, they turned to softening methods, adopted the Confucian concept of governing the country, and eased relations with the Han people through policies such as opening up science and recruiting scholars, reducing taxes, and gradually won the hearts and minds of the people.
Inheritance and Improvement: The Wisdom of the System.
The Manchu Qing dynasty was not a blank slate in terms of rule, they inherited the bureaucratic system and the imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty, and at the same time made improvements. By emulating the Ming system, establishing a cabinet and scholars, and implementing a voting system, the governance of the country will be more efficient and the social situation will be stabilized. In terms of the succession to the throne, they adhered to the rule of establishing a successor and a chief, and gradually improved and established a secret system of establishing a prince, which effectively solved the problem of succession and consolidated the foundation of rule.
Disaster relief and grace: the hearts of the people.
The Manchus were adept at using disaster relief policies to consolidate their rule. They set up porridge factories, implemented relief, loans and other disaster relief methods, solved the people's living difficulties, and established a good image of imperial power. Especially in the Jiaqing period, the theoretical summary of the disaster relief policy has made disaster relief an important means of national governance, and enhanced the people's trust and dependence on the people.
Diplomacy and Military: Solid Territory.
The Manchus** not only ruled dominantly but also diplomatically and militarily. Emperor Kangxi personally conquered Galdan and expanded his territory, and Emperor Qianlong launched many wars to recover lost territory, so that the territory of the Qing Dynasty reached its peak. These military exploits not only enhanced the international status of the Qing Dynasty, but also provided strong support for the stability of the rule.
The wisdom of domination and review.
During their 300-year reign, the Manchus** showed great wisdom in their rule. With a combination of brutality and softness, they skillfully consolidated their rule and won the hearts and minds of the Han people. At the same time, inheriting and improving the system, providing disaster relief and benefiting the people, and stabilizing the country diplomatically and militarily laid a solid foundation for the continuation of the rule. Looking back on this period of history, we can see the wisdom and courage of the rulers in the face of complex situations, which is also worth learning and thinking about.