Qianlong Emperor 1. Early Bloom of Splendor

Author: Eryuehe
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: The Reign of Emperor Qianlong is a series of long novels. The Initial Brilliance is its volume. Yongzheng died a violent death, and Qianlong ascended to the throne. At the age of twenty-five, Qianlong was at the peak of his youth and ambition. He harbored grand ambitions and was determined to establish a golden age for the Qing Dynasty. Clever and strategic, he implemented a governance policy of "extending leniency," abolishing the harsh and oppressive policies of the previous dynasty, and correcting wrongful judgments decreed by Yongzheng. He reformed the civil service, punishing several corrupt officials. He was elegant and charming, a romantic emperor. To engage in an affair with a married woman, he transferred Fu Heng, the husband of Tang'er, away from the capital. Later, discovering Fu Heng's talent for governance, he severed his private relationship with Tang'er and recalled Fu Heng to the capital, entrusting him with important duties. The work is full of twists and turns, filled with wit and depth, provoking reflection. It vividly portrays several historical cultural figures, such as Ji Xiaolan and Cao Xueqin.