Jin Lianxin's New Interpretation - The Three Great Officials of the Qianlong Dynasty

Author: Ji Lianhai
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Publish Date: 2006-09-13
Features: CCTV "Lecture Hall" Ji Lianhai reveals the historical truths of Liu Yong, Ji Xiaolan, and Heshen. History is more thrilling than theater, a grand stage for power politics and manipulation. Dramatic storytelling, unraveling mysteries, prove that true history is more fascinating than theater. Insightful revelations, piercing critiques—power politics and manipulation have long been a subject of speculation. The stories of Liu Yong, Ji Xiaolan, and Heshen have become household names, widely known in the folk after the rise of their fictional portrayals. Ji Lianhai, with meticulous historical records and sharp analysis, tells people: history is actually more thrilling than TV dramas. The intricate stories of these three great officials, their subtle relationships, and the multiple layers of court politics they embody. Dramatic storytelling unravels one mystery after another—what are their true personalities and actions when stripped of the packaging of rumors and falsehoods? Mr. Ji's research and deliberation clarify many anecdotes about Liu Yong, Ji Xiaolan, Heshen, and Emperor Qianlong. This book is a collection of Ji Lianhai's lectures on Liu Yong, Ji Xiaolan, and Heshen from the CCTV "Lecture Hall" series "Authentic Accounts of Qing Dynasty Notable Officials." The cunning Liu Luogu, the witty Ji Xiaolan, and the treacherous Heshen were all prominent figures of their time. They were all officials under Emperor Qianlong, with varying degrees of closeness, weaving a complex and ever-changing political landscape: Did Liu Yong dare not offend Heshen? Was Heshen the superior Ji Xiaolan worked hard to support? Were Liu Yong and Ji Xiaolan master and disciple? Why did Emperor Qianlong show such favoritism toward Heshen, even to the point of being unable to distinguish right from wrong? Were the hats of loyal minister, meritorious minister, sycophantic minister, and treacherous minister properly fitted? Arrogant due to talent, submissive in adversity, fawning on the powerful, commanding with arrogance—such is the political jungle, who is the real winner? With different backgrounds, temperaments, paths, and endings, the fates of the three are gripping. As Ji Lianhai narrates, the grand drama of centuries ago once again unfolds.