Wise Monarch: Emperor Kangxi

Author: Dan Feng
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: He was a young emperor who ruled personally and achieved remarkable accomplishments, as well as China's longest-reigning emperor. He subdued Zhongguan Aobo, pacified the "Three Feudatories," and resolved one conflict after another. He governed the Yellow River to prevent floods, reduced taxes to boost production, and created the Kangxi. The Kangxi Emperor, named Aisin Gioro #8226;Xuanye (1654-1722), had "Kangxi" as his reign title. He was the second emperor of the Qing Dynasty after it moved its capital to Beijing, ascending to the throne at the age of 8 and personally ruling the government at 14, with a 64-year reign. Xuanye's political talents were not innate but rather the result of his eagerness to learn and diligence in state affairs. He began studying under the guidance of his grandmother at the age of 5, and after taking power, he would "spend his spare time reviewing classics in the palace, finding endless joy and satisfaction in it." He diligently studied astronomy, geography, mathematics, music, military strategy, horsemanship, law, medicine, agriculture, water conservancy, Mongolian, Latin, and English. His extensive knowledge broadened his horizons and provided a solid basis for his decisions. He demonstrated extraordinary courage and demeanor.