As the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi reigned for 61 years, making him one of the longest-reigning emperors in Chinese history. His reign was known as the "Kangqian Prosperous Era", with strong national strength and social stability. However, the issue of his ** person has always been controversial. So, who is the most ideal person in Kangxi's mind? How did he think about it?
Emperor Kangxi had a total of 35 sons, but he did not pass the throne to his eldest son Yunzhen, but chose his fourth son, Yinzhen, who later became Emperor Yongzheng. This decision caused a great shock at the time, because Yinzhen was not Emperor Kangxi's favorite son, nor was he the most talented son. So, why did Kangxi choose Yinzhen as the best person?
First of all, Emperor Kangxi was a thoughtful man, and his choice of an heir to the throne would never be based solely on personal preference. What he likes is Yinzhen's stability and decisiveness. Yinzhen has unique insights and methods in handling government affairs, and his decision-making is always calm and wise, which makes Kangxi have deep trust in him.
Secondly, Emperor Kangxi invested a lot of effort in Yinzhen's education. He hopes that through strict education and tempering, Yinzhen will become a moral, talented, and wise monarch. Emperor Kangxi once personally taught Yinzhen to read and write, and strictly supervised his learning progress. He also let Yinzhen participate in dealing with national affairs, allowing him to learn and grow in practice.
In the end, Emperor Kangxi's choice of Yinzhen was also out of consideration for the country. He believes that the most important quality of a monarch is the ability to make the right decisions for the country and the people. Yinzhen's performance in this regard made Kangxi very satisfied. When dealing with national affairs, he is always able to proceed from the overall situation and make decisions that are most beneficial to the country.
In general, Emperor Kangxi's choice of Yinzhen as the first person was based on his thoughtful and comprehensive investigation. He believes that Yinzhen is a moral, talented, and wise monarch who can make correct decisions for the country and the people. Although this decision caused a great shock at the time, history proves that Emperor Kangxi's choice was correct. During Yinzhen's reign, he continued to implement the policies of Kangxi, which further strengthened the national strength of the Qing Dynasty and laid the foundation for the prosperity of the Qianlong period.