Portrait of Emperor Qianlong

Author: Zhou Yuanlian
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: The Qianlong Emperor Hongli is a famous and legendary figure in China, widely known for the numerous legends surrounding him. For example, it is widely believed that the Qianlong Emperor was not the biological son of the Yongzheng Emperor Yinzhen but rather the son of a low-ranking Han woman from Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and that his mother was not the Empress Dowager Xiaoshengxian, a Manchu noblewoman, but a commoner from the. The story of the Fragrant Princess, who was the wife of the Uyghur nobleman Hoja Jiaozhan of Xinjiang, being captured and brought into the palace after her defeat in battle; the Empress Dowager Fuhua being drowned in a river by the Qianlong Emperor for advising him not to seek pleasure outside of marriage; the Qianlong Emperor's alleged affair with his younger sister-in-law, leading to his favoritism toward her husband Fu Heng and her son Fu Kang'an; and his six southern tours filled with romantic tales and strange anecdotes, among others. The Qianlong Emperor Hongli is a well-known and famous emperor, having reigned for a long time and surrounded by many rumors. Issues such as his origins, the death of his empress, the mystery of the Fragrant Princess, and his romantic adventures during his six southern tours have become topics of popular discussion among the people and have served as excellent subjects for novels, films, and theatrical dramas. Which of these rumors are true and which are false? What is the truth of the matter? The author, Mr. Zhou Yuanlian, is a leading scholar in the study of the Qianlong Emperor in China. With his profound knowledge and accessible writing style, he presents a vivid and authentic portrayal of the Qianlong Emperor, meticulously analyzing and explaining the many historical mysteries surrounding him. The book includes over 200 precious images, providing readers with greater aesthetic enjoyment and imaginative space.