Among the descendants of Qin Hui, Qianlong asked his ancestors, and the seven-character answer made Qianlong breathtaking
Qin Hui, a powerful minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, committed a heinous crime and has always been hated in history. But when Qin Hui's grandson won the top prize in the examination, and Emperor Qianlong personally asked him who his ancestor was, his answer made Qianlong gasp, and the seven words surprised Qianlong. This unexpected dialogue seems to have formed an unexpected picture on the stage of history.
In this fascinating story, we examine the scene where Qin Hui's grandson won the top prize and showed Qianlong his literary wisdom and historical exploits in a seven-character quatrain. Why did this conversation amaze Qianlong?
What is the meaning of these seven words? Let's walk into this historical dialogue, appreciate the witty answers of Qin Hui's descendants, and feel the beauty of the blend of history and wisdom.
Family History Observation: The Origin of the Qin Hui Trouble.
Qin Hui, the prime minister of the Southern Song Dynasty, was probably the most notorious traitor in Chinese history. He satisfied his own selfish desires by imposing exorbitant taxes and amassing large sums of money, while at the same time successfully co-opting the incompetent Song Xiaozong in order to retain power in the imperial court. Under the influence of Qin Hui, Song Xiaozong became one of the most incompetent emperors in the history of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Qin Hui's crime reached the pinnacle, he murdered the national hero Yue Fei, which eventually led to Yue Fei's assassination and indirectly ruined the hope of liberating the Central Plains. Since then,"Qin"The surname is deeply stigmatized as a traitor.
But not all in history"Qin"The people of the word generation have inherited this shame. Qin Hui and Qin Dashi, as the descendants of Qin Hui, wrote a glorious chapter in later history.
The battle for the fate of the descendants of the dragon species Yu Jie and Qin Hui.
Who said that if you plant melons, you will get melons, and if you plant beans, you will get beans? Only one dynasty suffered defeat and disgrace, while Qin Hui lived to a high life - he died in 1155. Later generations of generals took Qin Hui as a warning and vowed not to ignore history again. Among them, the most famous is Qin Hui's great-grandson and the famous general of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Qin Hui is the grandson of Qin Shizhao, the son of Qin Hui, and the great-grandson of Qin Hui. Because of Qin Hui's scandal, the Qin family has been in the public eye for several generations, and the people in the palace talk about anything with"Qin"The people with the surname will smile contemptuously.
But Qin Hui is determined to serve the country and is not afraid of criticism from the world. He has made many military exploits and is deeply loved and trusted by his subordinates. However, his relationship with the traitor Qin Hui made his promotion very difficult. Many ministers in the court were suspicious, fearing that Qin Hui would wash away the stigma of his ancestors and turn things around.
But Qin Ju didn't complain. He just wants to work diligently and honestly to restore the family to its original face. He has worked hard all his life to wash it off"Qin"The shame of the surname.
Under the circumstances, he had no choice but to do what he wanted, so he was detained"Traitor"hats. But the accolades he has earned for himself and his family are more than enough to offset the injustice.
Jiang Tingxi, a scholar of the Qing Dynasty, said"Although the descendants of cypress are out, the dragon is pure, and it cannot be generalized! "Qin Dashi is worthy of being the successor of Qin Hui, and he can also write history and rhythm.
Clever Answers and Solutions: Wisdom in the Hall Exam.
The temple fair changed the fate of Qin Dashi and even the entire Qin family. In the seventeenth year of Qianlong (1752), Qin Dashi was about to meet a saint.
Qin Dashi is outstanding in writing and is a high school champion. This is unheard of among Qin Hui's descendants and has caused great controversy. At this historical moment, Emperor Qianlong personally raised the question of investigating his true identity:"Are you really a descendant of Qin Hui? "
A simple question, but with a lot of variables. This question has a profound meaning, and if it is answered well, it may be favored by the emperor; If you don't answer well, Master Qin will face a thorny road.
With the main hall overwhelmed, Qin Dashi had the emperor's question in his mind thousands of times in just a few breaths. Finally, he spoke calmly and used one"Qin"Word:"A king for one day, a vassal for life"。Word by word, neither humble nor arrogant. These words express Qin Dashi's loyalty to his master, but they also indirectly indicate that he does not represent what his ancestors did.
This unexpected answer did not anger the Qianlong Emperor. Instead, he laughed heartily and praised Master Qin for being smart. In a round of applause, Qin Dashi was successfully appointed as the reviewer of the Hanlin Academy. Whether you can win the emperor's heart or not, the key lies in whether the sentence is clear! This is the wise saying of Master Qin.
From beginning to end, Qin Dashi did not look back. His answer represents the backbone of a scholar and confirms that he is an independent political figure. His outstanding performance not only opened the door to fame, but also paved the way for the descendants of the Qin family.
Climb to the top: luxury at the top of the career ladder.
After Qin Dashi took over the review of the Hanlin Academy"The descendants of the traitor Qin Hui"The hat can never be thrown off again. However, unlike Qin Hui, who survived the criticism, his abilities and merits were gradually recognized.
Qin Dashi's political achievements were quickly recognized by everyone. Whether it is to promote culture, establish education, or make outstanding achievements and win the support of the people. All this left his questioners speechless.
One step at a time, the better you go. Perhaps, it is precisely because Qin Dashi has always maintained a cautious attitude and constantly pursued hard work that he can become more and more stable in his career until he reaches the peak of his life.
In his later years, no one in the Manchurian court paid attention to his life. Instead, he obtained"The Star of Wentai"with"Outstanding political achievements"and other awards. Countless literati and writers wrote epitaphs for Qin Hui, praising his exploits.
Qin Dashi has also achieved fame and fame, and his fame has been immortal. When the world mentions the Qin family again, the first thing that comes to mind is this important minister of the Qing Dynasty, not the traitor of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Fate changes because of me, and a stroke of the pen can change the world. Qin Dashi passed this test of life, proving that blood is not fate, and strength is the foundation of a person's life.
Eagerness to learn and deep thinking are always close together, and the reputation of learning is full of capital. It took Qin a lifetime to dispel these doubts. He convinces people with virtue and finally illuminates the ranks of historiography.
Times are changing, but fate is not irreversible. Master Qin's life is the best example of this. He was not swayed by the shame of his ancestors, but changed his fate step by step, rewriting the history of the entire family with his strength and character.
After Qin Dashi became an important minister of the imperial court, the shame of the Qin family came to an abrupt end. He became an important minister of the imperial court and restored the prestige of the Qin family. The most precious thing in life is to be true to your heart and not be swayed by the outside world. Master Qin is one such role model. He was not stained by the world, always stuck to his heart, and completed his life.
I believe that in the future, there will be more enthusiastic people like Mr. Qin Dashi. I hope that by then, we will no longer be limited to"Descendants of traitors", but to look at people and evaluate people with the same eyes. Because everyone has the power to rewrite their own destiny, and this power comes from themselves, not others.