In China's magnificent history, there is a high-profile ** named Zhang Tingyu. As one of the most important figures in Chinese history, he served as an official for 47 years, during which he not only never reported without fault, but also won the deep trust and respect of the Qing emperors of the three dynasties with his outstanding leadership skills. Zhang Tingyu, an outstanding leader, is also a member of the famous Kangqian prosperous era in Chinese history, and can be called a "pillar of the country". It is worth mentioning that he is also the only minister who has the honor of being enshrined in the Taimiao as a Han people.
Zhang Tingyu, whose name is Yutang, was born in Tongcheng City, Anhui Province. Among his many relatives, his father Zhang Ying was a scholar of the Wenhua Palace and a scholar of the Ministry of Rites at that time. It is worth mentioning that in 1700 AD, Zhang Tingyu, who was only 29 years old, successfully passed the imperial examination and became a ** of the Hanlin Academy, and since then he has embarked on his extraordinary officialdom career. During the reign of Emperor Kangxi, Zhang Tingyu served the emperor for 12 years, and was deeply favored and respected by the emperor. He maintained a cautious code of conduct, making matters involving *** a top priority, while maintaining a neutral stance in the fierce battle for the throne in the late Kangxi Dynasty.
By the time Emperor Yongzheng ascended the throne, Zhang Tingyu had accumulated a wealth of administrative experience. Since his father Zhang Ying had served as Emperor Yongzheng's mentor, Emperor Yongzheng trusted him more. With Yongzheng's succession, government affairs became extremely onerous, relying on his efficient work ability and outstanding ability, Zhang Tingyu was highly appreciated by Yongzheng, thus becoming his indispensable right-hand man. Zhang Tingyu's career can be described as soaring, he once served as the head of the household department, the head of the Hanlin Academy, the first assistant of the cabinet, the secretary of the ministry and other positions, and finally even rose to the high position of the chief military minister.
Although Zhang Tingyu is the highest in the world, he has never been complacent. On one occasion, his son, Zhang Ruoai, won the third place in the first class in the medical imperial examination, but Zhang Tingyu took the initiative to ask for the score to be lowered to the second class in order to provide more opportunities for other students from poor backgrounds. Such a noble quality has naturally been praised by Yongzheng from the bottom of his heart. On the occasion of Yongzheng's death, he praised Zhang Tingyu's loyalty in his will, and promised to continue to support him in assisting the Qianlong Emperor, and especially gave him the honor of enjoying the Taimiao, he was the only Han courtier in the Qing Dynasty to receive this honor for more than 200 years.
After Emperor Qianlong ascended the throne, he also gave Zhang Tingyu great respect and gave him the title of third-class earl. However, as he grew older, Zhang Tingyu repeatedly and sincerely requested his resignation from his official position, which was finally successfully approved at the age of 78. However, on an occasion to express gratitude, due to some misunderstandings and communication problems, Zhang Tingyu was wrongly evaluated and punished by the Qianlong Emperor, and finally lost the title of earl he deserved and the qualification to enjoy the Taimiao. However, what is touching is that when the investigators searched his residence, they found that Zhang Tingyu was in a high position, but he always maintained a clean and honest style, and there was no political remark in his correspondence, which made the Qianlong Emperor have a deep admiration for him.
After returning to his hometown, Zhang Tingyu chose to close his door until he died alone at home at the age of 84. Although his old age was not satisfactory, Emperor Qianlong still followed Yongzheng's will and always let him be worshiped in the Taimiao, which also symbolized the end of his brilliant life. Zhang Tingyu has created a model role in the hearts of future generations with his excellent governance strategy, diligent and unremitting work spirit and honest and honest political philosophy.