The Complete Biography of Emperor Shunzhi

Author: Sun Wenliang
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This is a legendary life record of the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Taizong. He was a visionary with exceptional talents in both literature and martial arts, embodying great wisdom and courage. He commanded vast armies, roamed across thousands of miles of battlefields, and created a series of military miracles, making him a worthy military strategist. He possessed profound thoughts, and his maxims on life remain relevant to this day. He was deeply emotional, showed great affection for his disciples and relatives, and was fiercely devoted in love. This book uses vivid and innovative techniques, employing literary skills and expressive language to vividly depict his extraordinary life, creating a new model for writing biographies of historical figures.
The Qing army's invasion of the pass (the battle at the pass) involved extensive plundering of wealth and people. While economic reasons played a role, political motives were even more profound, as it involved repeatedly "felling the great tree" of the Ming Dynasty. In the third year of the Tianzhuang era, Emperor Taizong led a massive army to surround Beijing but did not capture it. In the eighth year of the Tianzhuang era, he plundered Xuan and Da but did not attack Beijing. In the first year of the Chongde era, his army approached Beijing closely, firing no shots but raiding the surrounding areas. In the third year of the Chongde era, he passed by Beijing without disturbing it but instead launched deep incursions into the interior, capturing and conquering cities and territories. Most official Qing-era historical records state that Emperor Taizong died "without illness." This claim has left later generations with a puzzle, leading to various speculations. However, it is certain that Emperor Taizong's death was not due to "natural causes." In fact, he died from illness.