This night, Yongzheng's succession struggle

Author: Ding Yanshi
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "The Succession of Yongzheng" is one of the three major mysteries of the early Qing court, and it remains debated to this day. Emperor Kangxi ruled for sixty years, achieving remarkable accomplishments. However, he was exhausted in the matter of succession. Emperor Kangxi had thirty-five sons, of whom twenty-four actually grew into adulthood. He had designated a crown prince early on but, due to certain reasons, abolished him with tears, only to reinstate and abolish him again later. Zhuge Liang's son vied for the throne, engaging in fierce competition both openly and covertly. Who would inherit the throne? A cloud of suspicion hung over the Forbidden City. This book attempts to restore the truth of the matter.