Secret Files of Hong Taiji

Author: Shengye (Editor) / Yin Nan (Photographer)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book takes the events following the enthronement of Hong Taiji as the main, analyzing and uncovering the series of thought-provoking mysteries surrounding this true Emperor of the Great Qing in the war-torn era. It allows readers to experience the emperor's inner joys of success and pains of failure: How did he break free from the awkward situation of co-governance among the four Bais, achieving sole supreme authority? How did Hong Taiji avenge his father Nurhaci's tragic death by eliminating Yuan Chonghuan, the great enemy in his heart? It explores the difficult journey of this heroic figure through the storms of chaos: How did he persuade his beloved concubine, the Zhuang Fei, to convince Hong Chengchou to surrender to the Qing; delve into Hong Taiji's emotional world to understand the mystery of his legendary love with the Chen Fei; After Hong Taiji's death, why did Dorgon move the capital to Beijing? Is there any hidden truth behind this? Why did Wu Sangui, who fought against Hong Taiji for many years, suddenly switch sides at a critical moment? This book will take curious readers into that turbulent era, helping them understand the rollercoaster of emotions in the life of this horseback emperor, and the turbulent souls of the heroic figures who emerged in the whirlwind of history.