Kangxi's reaction when he saw his grandson Qianlong
As the old saying goes: "Three years old looks young, seven years old looks old", the words and deeds of adolescence often predict a person's life. Take Emperor Kangxi as an example, he showed the demeanor of a generation of emperors when he was a teenager.
He ascended the throne at the age of eight and was in power at the age of fourteen, and his whole life was spent in battle and governance, and finally created the prosperous era of Kangxi, and was respected by later generations as "the first emperor of the ages". However, such a calm and calm, talented and martial Emperor Kangxi showed a very unexpected reaction when he first met his grandson Qianlong.
Why is that? What is the charm of Qianlong that shocked Emperor Kangxi so much? Let's find out the answer.
In the spring of the sixty-first year of Kangxi, the fragrance of flowers in the Old Summer Palace was overflowing, and the flowers were blooming one after another, especially the peony, which was known as the most precious flower in the world. Understanding Kangxi's love for peonies, Yinzhen greeted his father on the Peony Terrace in the park, and the father and son enjoyed the flowers and laughed and shared the joy of family together accompanied by the attendants.
Kangxi and Yinzhen held a banquet on the peony platform, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. During the banquet, Yinzhen called out the twelve-year-old Hongli and bowed to his grandfather Kangxi. Hongli's dignified appearance and general-like eyebrows left a deep impression on Kangxi.
Hongli has been studying diligently since he was a child, and he is proficient in reciting all kinds of poems during the banquet, so Kangxi decided to take Hongli with him to cultivate him personally.
Twelve-year-old Hongli embarked on the road of following Kangxi, and at this time he needed to be taken care of. Kangxi loved Hongli very much and entrusted him to the concubine Tong Jia and the concubine Guerjia, whom he believed in.
The two concubines were conscientious and took care of Hongli meticulously, so that Hongli felt the care of the two mothers. This gratitude is deeply imprinted in Hongli's heart, and no matter when and where, he has never forgotten their kindness.
In addition to taking care of life, Kangxi also put a lot of effort into Hongli in his studies.
Kangxi has made countless achievements in his life, but in his later years, he was troubled by the establishment of the crown prince. His second son Yinren was made the crown prince at the age of two, smart and studious, both civil and military, and assisted Kangxi in supervising the country.
In order to cultivate him, Kangxi would let him follow him every time he went out of the palace to inspect or hunt, and he was carefully taught on both the civil and military sides. However, Yinren was deposed for the crime of "illegal Zude", and it was thirty-three years after he was made the crown prince.
Kangxi entered the prime of life and should have enjoyed the joy of family, but because of the establishment of the crown prince, the court and China were in turmoil, the princes were intrigued, and the brothers assassinated each other. On the day of the abolition of the prince, Kangxi's eighteenth son Yinlu died of illness, and when the prince was abolished and separated, his heart ached, and he sighed, "I am sixty years old this year, do you know how many days after tomorrow?" ”
The helplessness and melancholy in my heart are indescribable.
Yongzheng skillfully arranged that the elderly Kangxi could see Hongli when he needed it most, bringing hope and fun to his life. The turning point in Hongli's life is that he followed Kangxi to Rehe Summer Resort, lived in Jianshizhai in the Ten Thousand Gully Songfeng Palace, spent the day and night with Kangxi, exchanged and studied, and his feelings gradually deepened.
Kangxi's respect and expectations for Hongli continued to increase, and even let him accompany him when handling government affairs and summoning ministers, hoping to make him better familiar with court etiquette.
Sometimes, Kangxi would arrange for Hongli to practice archery in front of the princes and ministers, and Hongli's performance was greatly appreciated. Once, Kangxi called Hongli under the Qingbi Pavilion, and when Hongli ran to his grandfather, Kangxi was both happy and worried, and his love for his grandson was overflowing.
Kangxi not only taught Hongli to care for and respect his parents, but also asked him to visit his parents in the lion garden.
Kangxi was full of expectations for Hongli's future, so when he had a banquet, he took Hongli with him and asked Hongli's biological mother Niu Hulu to see him. This is a great honor for the Niu Hulu clan, because her status and status are not able to see the emperor in normal times.
The Ulanala clan invited the Niu Hulu clan to go with him, and the latter, after meeting the emperor, behaved calmly and well-mannered, and was generous and polite when he performed a big salute. Seeing this, Kangxi was overjoyed in his heart, and praised Niu Hulu as a blessed person again and again.
This move is not only an affirmation of Hongli's biological mother, but also a message to others: although Niu Hulu's status is humble, he has strict etiquette, treats people calmly and steadily, and deserves everyone's respect.
This trip to the summer resort gave Hongli great confidence, made him believe in his own strength, and also made him realize that his mother's status could not affect him, and only his own strength could he gain the respect and love of others.
Emperor Qianlong inherited the ideas of his grandfather Kangxi in his governance after succeeding to the throne and further carried them forward. In his ruling philosophy, the unity of the country was his primary goal.
In order to achieve this goal, he expanded the summer resort and used it as a place to entertain foreign envoys in order to strengthen ties with the outside world. At the same time, he also built a large number of Tibetan Buddhist temples as a sign of respect and faith.
In terms of architectural style, Qianlong was more inclined to rich and gorgeous decoration, he rebuilt the main hall with golden silk nanmu, and the temple used a large number of gilding techniques. This not only reflects his personal preferences, but also demonstrates his unique understanding of Kangxi's thought.
In addition, Qianlong's model effect on Kangxi was incomparable, and in the process of expanding the summer resort, he tried his best to imitate Kangxi's ideological style and behavior. For example, he nominated the thirty-six scenes with three characters, imitating Kangxi's four-character nomination; He built Songhe Zhai for his mother and imitated Kangxi's Songhe Qingyue.
These behaviors show his respect and nostalgia for Kangxi. However, Qianlong's idea of heavy agriculture did not originate from his personal preferences, but was influenced by Kangxi.
He was well aware of the importance of agriculture and planted a small vegetable patch in his garden, while also urging the eunuchs to cultivate it. After succeeding to the throne, he inherited Kangxi's heavy agricultural thought, and always emphasized the government of the emperor and the way of loving the people.
He also established the Lecheng Pavilion to worship agriculture and entrust the wish of abundant crops to the heavens.
Qianlong fondly reminisced about his ancestors and grandchildren, and always remembered Kangxi's kindness. He remembers his grandfather's advice when he ran on the mountain road, and remembers his grandfather's careful education and care for him, teaching him to honor his parents and share the fish he caught and the fruits of his hunting.
He remembered that his grandfather would take him with him every time he went on a trip and let him watch the government affairs; He also remembered that his grandfather had said that his mother was a blessed man. These precious memories are cherished in Qianlong's heart.
Qianlong was also deeply honored to meet his grandfather for the first time. In the poem note, he wrote: "At the age of twelve, the emperor respectfully invited the emperor to be the garden when he took the flower, and herein issued a decree, Xu Sun Chen served the left and right clouds." ”
This was the first time he received the favor of his grandfather, and it was undoubtedly the most important event in Qianlong's life. He repeatedly mentions this matter in his poems, which is enough to see the importance of this matter to him.
After Qianlong succeeded to the throne, in order to thank his grandfather Kangxi for his kindness, he nominated the Ten Thousand Gully Songfeng Palace, where he lived in the summer resort when he was a child, as "Ji Entang" to commemorate his grandfather's nurturing and nurturing grace.
The Ten Thousand Gully Pine Wind Hall is hidden in the pine forest, the scenery is scattered, very quiet and elegant, and it is one of the residences and offices of Kangxi in the summer resort. This relationship between ancestors and grandchildren made Qianlong deeply grateful for Kangxi's nurturing grace.
Emperor Kangxi deliberately let Hongli live here, which fully reflects his love for Hongli. When Emperor Qianlong was nearly seventy years old, he also carved a small seal, which was engraved with "The Precept is in De", which made him deeply understand the people-oriented thinking of Emperor Kangxi.
Therefore, he ordered the construction of the "Jiede Hall" in the Jinghu Lake to commemorate his grandfather, and always be vigilant that he did not dare to forget the teachings of the emperor.
In the end, among the many emperors and grandsons, Hongli was favored by Kangxi by virtue of Yongzheng's recommendation. His steady and studious made Kangxi's eyes shine, and he finally got Kangxi's love.
The story of Hongli shows us that a person's success is inseparable from two key factors: opportunity and hard work, both of which are indispensable. Only by working hard to improve oneself can we seize the opportunity when the opportunity comes and fight a beautiful turnaround.
At the same time, the relationship between Qianlong and Kangxi also moved us. Whether we are in good times or bad, whether in the past or in the future, there is one thing we cannot part with - the most simple and sincere emotion.
It can bring us warmth and comfort, help us when we are in trouble, and fill us with hope. When we are in good times, it also makes us feel joy and are willing to share happiness with others.
So let's learn to cherish these precious emotions in life!
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