Qianlong Emperor 2. Sunset over an empty mountain

Author: February River
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: "Sunset in Empty Mountains" is the second volume of the series of novels "Qianlong Emperor." Entering middle age, Qianlong changed his style from his youth. To create a glorious era for the Qing Dynasty in both literary and martial aspects, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to his great undertakings. The campaign against the small and large Jin tribes, repeatedly defeated in battle; the transportation of military supplies to the front lines, completely looted; the pursuit of the leader of the White Lotus Sect, "One Branch Flower," ended in failure time and again. To compile the "Complete Collection of the Four Treasuries," he collected private and rare books, only to face resistance from the scholars. Adding to this, the illness of Empress Fuzhu was critical, and his seventh son passed away. Despite continuous setbacks in both state and family affairs, Qianlong remained full of vigor, tenacious, and tirelessly devoted to governance day and night.