Qianlong Emperor 4 Difficult journey

Author: Eryuehe
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Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The six-volume "Emperor Qianlong" depicts the story of the Yongzheng Emperor's tragic death and the ascension of the twenty-five-year-old Emperor Qianlong to the throne. Driven by a grand ambition to surpass emperors of ancient times and create a golden age for the Great Qing Dynasty, he adhered to the governance strategy of "promoting leniency in policy," abolishing the harsh governance of the previous dynasty. He valued honest officials, promoted promising talents, reformed the civil service, and punished corrupt officials. With unwavering diligence, he abolished taxes to allow the people to rest and recuperate, and continuously conducted secret inspections to understand the people's sentiments. He sent capable officials to provide relief and aid, preventing unrest. He led military campaigns to suppress rebellions in the Xiaojin and Daxin regions, the western regions, and Taiwan. He commissioned Ji Yun to oversee the compilation of the "Siku Quanshu" to win the hearts of scholars across the empire. The Qianlong era gradually transitioned toward a prosperous and flourishing age. However, at the same time, conflicts over land consolidation intensified, corruption and debauchery in the government reached an unbearable level, and the borders