Biyong Emperor's Illustrated Biography

Author: Luo Wenhua
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Others only ascended the imperial throne in middle age, yet he was always burdened with the reputation of murdering his father and brother; he implemented bold reforms, laying a solid foundation for the prosperous era of the Qianlong period, yet he was not accepted by later historians; he was decisive and resolute in handling matters, acting swiftly and decisively, yet he was obsessed with the quietude of Buddhist philosophy, self-naming himself "Dust-Breaking Resident"; he was diligent in governance, accumulating fatigue until illness took his life, leaving behind too many historical mysteries for later generations.