Liu Yongzhi fought Qianlong calmly into the river after bathing, and showed ingenuity afterwards
During the Qing Dynasty, a period of strange historical past was as mellow as old wine, which attracted endless aftertaste. Among them, the story between Emperor Qianlong and Liu Yong is particularly fascinating.
Liu Yong was a frequent visitor to Qianlong's travels and was deeply appreciated by the emperor, but the warning that "accompanying the king is like walking on thin ice" is not a lie. One day, Qianlong's thunderous anger suddenly came, and Liu Yong faced a cruel order to commit suicide by jumping into the river.
Seeing this scene, everyone in the mansion was shocked, but Liu Yong showed extraordinary calmness, he did not rush to his fate, but calmly bathed. So, what was it that caused this trusted courtier to suffer such an injustice?
And what is the deep meaning of his unique actions? To answer these questions, we first need to have an in-depth understanding of the real Liu Yong in history - he is both wise and brave, calm and calm, what is the ending?
Let's unveil this dusty chapter of history together.
Born in a family of powerful ministers, Liu Yong inherited the bloodline of the founding father Liu Tongxun. His father, who was the mainstay of the Qing court and the chief military aircraft Liu Tongxun, was praised for his loyalty to the country and his dedication to protecting the great cause of the country"The real prime minister"wisdom and courage.
Such a family background puts forward high standards for Liu Yong: he is well aware of the mission on his shoulders, unswervingly pursues loyalty and patriotism, and is eager to continue the glory of the family in the prosperous era of Qianlong.
With the ambition of becoming the emperor, he studied his father's collection of books day and night, sharpened himself with knowledge, just to become a pillar of the country and an indispensable right-hand man of the emperor.
The father was well aware of his son's thirst for knowledge, so he specially invited a local teacher with profound knowledge to personally supervise his learning. When Liu Yong first met this gentleman, he showed great respect, and whenever he encountered problems in his studies, he humbly and politely asked him for advice.
In the sixteenth year of Qianlong, Liu Yong, with his firm determination and hard work, successfully passed the Jinshi examination, and was promoted all the way, serving as Jiangsu Xuezheng, Taiyuan Prefect, Cabinet Bachelor and Hunan Governor and other key positions.
In the officialdom, he went deep into the people, personally participated in agricultural affairs, experienced the hardships of the people's livelihood, and never tired of it. In the face of any lawsuit, regardless of the identity of the other party or ordinary people, Liu Yong is impartial and never shirks, showing his integrity.
Liu Yong, who is known for his honesty in the political circles, is also a leader in the field of calligraphy, and is known as one of the four great calligraphers of the Qianlong period, alongside Weng Fanggang and Tie Bao.
His cursive handwriting is exquisite, his style is natural and dignified, and each stroke is a treasure in the world. At a feast to celebrate Qianlong's birthday, Liu Yong, who was in a different place, presented a calligraphy treasure of "longevity without borders", and Qianlong was full of praise for this authentic work, praising Liu Yong as a brilliant talent.
Knowing that he was still a capable official who was deeply loved by the people, Qianlong was deeply pleased and decided to recall him to Beijing to take up his post. Liu Yong's talent and political achievements, together with the story of He Shen, wrote a glorious chapter of that era.
Since Liu Yong entered the capital as an important minister, he has been repeatedly summoned by Qianlong's imperial court, not only to deal with state affairs, but also to share the joy of poetry and calligraphy with him in the private time of the imperial garden.
However, behind this deep grace, there is a hidden crisis. The complexity of officialdom is well known, and even if you are full of talent, you may not be able to gain a foothold in this deceit. Liu Yong's story warns us that we must be cautious in order to be as stable as a rock in the court, because even the shadow of the He Shen faction once hung over that era.
Although in public, He Shen paid tribute to Emperor Qianlong with tears in his eyes, seemingly taking the well-being of the country and the people as his responsibility, but in private, he committed many crimes, trampled on the people, and aroused monstrous resentment among the people.
As an incorruptible Liu Yong, he was deeply touched by the bitter accusations of the people, and his heart was full of worries. He adhered to justice, secretly collected conclusive evidence, and repeatedly exposed He Shen's crimes in the imperial court.
However, the reality is ruthless, and with the power accumulated for a long time, He Shen's position is like a rock and difficult to shake. On the contrary, Liu Yong's outspokenness drew endless hostility from He Shen.
In the face of the emperor, He Shen regarded Liu Yong as his enemy, and frequently used tactics to suppress and **. However, to He Shen's surprise, Emperor Qianlong's favor for Liu Yong was like a magnet attracted, and he was rarely punished for He Shen's provocation.
Faced with such a predicament, although He Shen was unwilling to be silent, he chose to change the battlefield. History records that once, Emperor Qianlong summoned two people at the same time, and they met in front of the gorgeous Qianqing Palace.
He Shen is dressed in a luxurious plush jacket, showing his power, while Liu Yong is in rags, which is in stark contrast. He Shen's men fanned the flames and tried to stir up disputes.
However, Liu Yong has insight into everything, responds calmly, and ignores these villains' tricks. In this way, they have been fighting openly and secretly for many years in the struggle for power. In the end, Emperor Qianlong's verdict was to let Heshen commit suicide to apologize to Yu He.
After years of wits with Liu Yong, He Shen is not without success. He was once on the verge of victory, and when Emperor Qianlong was deeply worried about the frontier crisis, He Shen saw the opportunity.
Instead of rushing to offer advice, he seized the opportunity and provoked it with subtlety. He respectfully handed over the teacup and slowly walked towards Qianlong, taking the opportunity to spread false information. He Shen hinted to Qianlong that Liu Yong had inadvertently questioned the emperor and questioned his wisdom in frontier decision-making.
Faced with his worries, Qianlong's emotions swelled by He Shen's words, and he decisively issued a stern decree to force Liu Yong to make a decision. He Shen was like a treasure at the moment, but he didn't expect this move to become the key to his complete defeat of Liu Yong.
From then on, no one in the court dared to challenge his authority, and he was able to avoid being accused of abusing his power. It seems to pave the way for his future. However, in just half an hour, Qianlong's heart swelled with remorse.
However, due to the royal face, he could not easily revoke the orders he had made. Despite this, Qianlong remained calm, aware of Liu's integrity and understanding that the consequences were not entirely unfavorable.
Qianlong firmly believed that Liu Yong put the people first and would never sacrifice lightly. He Shen trembled on the side, and the nervous sweat witnessed his thoughts. He noticed the subtle changes in the emperor, and frequently meditated, expecting the Holy Intention to make waves in Liu Yong's mansion.
But anticipation alone was not enough, and He Shen took the opportunity to carefully select the court's divine horses, which were as fast as the wind, demonstrating his determination. Liu Yong, with his resourcefulness, calmly solves problems.
After a whole hour, Liu Yong received an edict from Emperor Qianlong. The eyes of the family were full of confusion and uneasiness, as if they had been hit by stormy waves, and repeatedly questioned the authenticity of the eunuch's holy decree.
They are convinced that Liu Yong has worked wholeheartedly for state affairs for many years, how could such a loyal person suffer such a fate? However, the eunuch's heavy response confirmed this brutal truth, and despite this, the entire mansion was still enveloped in an atmosphere of shock and disbelief.
In the face of the grim situation, only Liu Yong stood up in danger. He stood up calmly and calmly asked the eunuch about the deep reason for Qianlong's order. Although the Qing Dynasty emperor was unpredictable and could not figure it out, and this move might bury hidden dangers, the eunuch who had received Liu Yong's favor had no reservations and told the whole story of the matter, hoping that the wise man Liu Yong would be able to solve the dilemma.
After listening to the eunuch's narration, Liu Yong's calmness was even deeper, he knew Qianlong's personality well, and his years of companionship made him know the emperor's thoughts well.
Unwavering in his support for his monarch, Liu Yong firmly believed that His Majesty would not harm innocent people for no reason, and the so-called act of anger was only a momentary remark at the instigation of Quan Chen and Shen.
After talking to the eunuch, Liu Yong calmly returned to his bedroom to prepare for a bath and change clothes, an act that led others to speculate that he might have fallen into madness due to grief and anger, and the mansion fell into chaos for a while.
Faced with the chaos, the eunuch had no choice but to order order and keep a close watch. Half an hour later, Liu Yong, dressed in official uniform and soaked through, unexpectedly appeared, walking step by step to the eunuch, smiling, and inviting the proclaimer to the palace.
At first, the proclaimer was full of confusion, but after examining Liu Yong, he understood his deep meaning. So, the wet Liu Yong stepped into the palace in a dignified manner, and everything was under control.
When Qianlong saw Liu Yong for the first time, he was full of relief, but he abided by it"Chrysostom said"He had to pretend to be thunderous and angry, and asked, "Didn't I order you to kill yourself?"
Why did you come back unscathed? Liu Yong responded wittily, wiped the "water stains" on his face by sneezing, and explained: "Your Majesty, after receiving your holy order, the minister jumped into the river without hesitation.
Look, my clothes are still wet. But after entering the water, I met Qu Yuan, and he laughed at me for suffering the same mediocrity as him, how could I make Your Majesty suffer an untruthful sin? To prove your wisdom, the minister immediately went upstream. ”
After speaking, he sneezed again, and Qianlong was both moved and relieved in his heart. At this moment, Qianlong was secretly happy that Liu Yong's performance made him like a treasure, which not only saved his face, but also properly solved the problem.
So, Qianlong laughed and forgave Liu Yong on the spot. When He Shen heard the news, he was angry and left in embarrassment.
It is often said in the world that Liu Yong escaped danger with his sharp teeth, but this is only the surface. In fact, Qianlong was well aware of Liu Yong's sincerity and loyalty, and regarded him as a pillar of the country. What really saved Liu Yong from fire and water was his consistent patriotic feelings, not a momentary clever tongue.
Today, we live in an era of freedom and equality, saying goodbye to the shackles of the past, and taking individual lives into our own hands. While being grateful to the motherland, we should love her firmly and dedicate ourselves with our small strength.
Every brave person works hard, and the picture of the prosperous world will eventually shine into reality, as we look forward to together. References: 1Liu Qian. Qianlong and Liu Yong: The Connection of Loyalty and Wisdom[J].Human Resources Development, 2016(5):2Xiaoyao. Liu Yong's wisdom and Qianlong's knowledge of people[J].Happy Language, 2019(5z)3Duoyan. Liu Yong's resourcefulness and incorruptible protection[J].Human Resources Development, 2014(14).