He Kunning: Success and Failure in a Legendary Life

Author: Wang Hui
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: Heshen was a famous handsome man during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. He was perceptive and intelligent, and by the age of 27, he had risen to the position of Grand Secretary, overseeing the country's domestic and foreign affairs. He earned the absolute favor of Emperor Qianlong and became a key figure in holding the actual power of the Great Qing Dynasty.
The reason Heshen could gain the special favor of Emperor Qianlong for two decades was due to his many outstanding qualities. He was not an ignorant or incompetent court favorite but a brilliant and young man of great talent. Heshen's enigmatic life can be said to be filled with countless legends and mysteries.