Yongzheng Private Archives Iron-Faced Emperor

Author: Sheng Ye (Editor), Yin Nan (Photographer)
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: Step into the realm of the Qing Dynasty, where truth and illusion intertwine, to truly experience the imperial life that is either thrilling, tender, unrestrained, or filled with intrigue. Get close to their inner depths, touch their beating hearts, and explore the hidden world behind the twelve emperors of the Qing Dynasty. Three hundred years of Qing history is filled with baffling and intertwined mysteries. From Nurhaci, who conquered vast lands with swords and war, to the Tongzhi Emperor, rumored to have died of syphilis, to the last emperor Puyi, who descended from his glorious throne and vanished into the crowd—what immense changes occurred during this period?
Emperor Yongzheng was a legendary, controversial, talented, and bold ruler, a figure of great attention in Qing history. For this emperor, historical evaluations have been both praise and criticism. Among the twelve emperors of the Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng is undoubtedly the one with the most legends, the most chaotic and bizarre tales, and the most shocking mysteries. From his birth to his accession and death, his life was shrouded in puzzles at every turn. For over two hundred years, legends about his pervasive intelligence network and the horrifying "blood-droppers" have only added to his notoriety.
This book approaches the subject from various angles, aiming to fully uncover the mysteries surrounding Emperor Yongzheng, such as the enigma of his accession, his obsession with power, the mystery of his all-knowing intelligence network, the mystery of his killing his son and brother, the mystery of his execution of loyal ministers, and the bizarre mystery of his sudden death. It seeks to reveal the inner truths of the many puzzles that have long captivated the public. Through fresh perspectives and unique thinking, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of this iron-faced emperor veiled in mystery.