In 1682, a decision shocked the entire Qing Empire. Emperor Kangxi made a decision that seemed contrary to the teachings of his ancestors: he appointed his father, Emperor Shunzhi, as "a man who would never be taken advantage of" and gave him the mission to recover Taiwan. This decision was a heavy blow to both Kangxi himself and Emperor Shunzhi. However, behind this decision, there is a story that is both persistent and incredible.
To understand why Emperor Kangxi made such a decision, we need to go back to Yao Qisheng, a famous minister of the Qing Dynasty at that time. Yao Qisheng was originally a Zhejiang Huiji who was keen to roam the four directions and act bravely. He met many like-minded people during his travels and took pleasure in teaching and educating people. However, he saw that the people of Jiangnan were suffering from the war, and his heart aroused resentment against the corruption of officialdom. So, he resolutely devoted himself to the ranks of resisting the Qing Dynasty and saving the people.
In Tongzhou, Yao Qisheng was bullied by local tyrants, but he did not choose to retreat, but devoted himself to the anti-Qing team without hesitation. In the end, with his ingenuity and perseverance, he became the governor of Tongzhou, eliminating violence and peace for the people. This experience made him a hero in people's mouths, but instead of being complacent, he chose to leave his job and return to his hometown in search of higher ideals.
However, the arrangement of fate made Yao Qisheng meet the "he" who changed his life again on the way back to his hometown - He Zheng. Yao Qisheng felt the same as He Zheng's family, so he resolutely stepped forward, saved the family, and formed an indissoluble bond with He Zheng's family. This experience also allowed Yao Qisheng to meet a strong wife, give birth to a brave son, and live a different life.
Yao Qisheng was not satisfied with becoming the pillar of the family, he still cherished the ideal of serving the country and revitalizing China. So, he studied hard and finally got a high school jinshi in the second year of Kangxi. However, despite his abundant talent and outstanding ability, he always insisted on doing the right thing, not being moved by power and not being tempted by self-interest. This made him always keep a certain distance from the ** filthy officials in the officialdom, which eventually led to the gradual decline of his official position.
However, Emperor Kangxi looked at Yao Qisheng differently. Emperor Kangxi knew Yao Qisheng's ability and loyalty, so he entrusted him with the important task of serving as the deputy governor of the city, responsible for recovering Taiwan. Although Yao Qisheng was disdainful of Kangxi's identity, his loyalty to the country made him accept the task without hesitation. After seven years of hard work, Yao Qisheng finally helped Kangxi successfully recover Taiwan and made immortal contributions to the country.
However, just as Emperor Kangxi was about to "kill" Yao Qisheng, Yao Qisheng ended with a sentence "Your Majesty, you are a wise king, and living in the Kangxi year is already the greatest reward." I'm old and now I just want to go home ......"Broke Kangxi's plan. Kangxi understands that a true hero will not be swayed by fame and fortune. So, he gave up the framing of Yao Qisheng, and even rewarded him and gave him a Jiangnan palace to enjoy his old age in peace.
Yao Qisheng's story tells us that a true hero requires not only courage and talent, but also responsibility and loyalty. Although his life was tortuous, he always loved the motherland and made unremitting efforts for national rejuvenation. His story has inspired future generations and has become a banner of the Chinese nation, shining forever.