A Complete Biography of Emperor Taizong of Qing - A Different Perspective on Qing History

Author: Sun Wenliang
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Publish Date: 2005-10-13
Features: This is a legendary life record of the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Taizong. He was a visionary with both literary and martial talents, truly a man of great wisdom and courage. Leading thousands of soldiers into battle across vast territories, he created a series of military miracles and was undeniably a great strategist. He possessed profound thoughts, and his maxims on life remain timeless. He was deeply emotional, showing great affection for his disciples and nephews, and was deeply devoted in love. This book uses vivid and innovative literary techniques, along with expressive language, to depict his dramatic life in a highly realistic manner, creating a new model for writing biographies.
When the Qing army entered the pass (Battle of the Pass), they looted vast amounts of wealth and people. While economic reasons played a role, the deeper political motives to repeatedly "feller the tree" of the Ming Dynasty should not be ignored. In the third year of the Tianzhu period, Emperor Taizong led a massive army to surround Beijing but did not capture it. In the eighth year of the Tianzhu period, he looted Xuan and Da but did not attack Beijing. In the first year of the Chongde period, his army approached Beijing closely, firing no shots but raiding the surroundings. In the third year of the Chongde period, he passed by Beijing without disturbing it but instead launched deep invasions into the heartland, capturing cities and territory. Most official Qing-era histories record that Emperor Taizong died "without illness." This claim has left later generations with a mystery, leading to various speculations. However, it is certain that Emperor Taizong did not die "without illness." In fact, he died of an illness.