In ancient historical materials, it can be divided into two types: positive history and wild history. The so-called correct history is the historical process written by the regular historian, while the wild history is some of the talking points circulated in the folk. Most of the records of the canonical history have the will of the rulers, so the records are not always correct.
The wild history is different, they have been compiled into a book through various folk rumors, and the true and false are no longer verifiable, but they also make up for the side that cannot be written in the main history to a large extent. The private life of the emperor appears in many wild histories, allowing us to feel the taste more closely.
The Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty did not appear in the wild history because of his affair, one of which was that he occupied the minister's wife, Guarjia, and left an illegitimate son. This son was the famous Fu Kang'an, the third son of Fu Heng.
The appropriation of the Minister's wife
Among the many emperors in ancient times, the Qianlong Emperor was the emperor with the longest life, and from childhood to adulthood, he was recognized as the heir to the imperial throne, and no one competed with him. After ascending the throne, there was nothing to worry about, after all, his father had already helped him build the country well.
During his reign, he took the Kangxi and Yongzheng dynasties into his hands and continued to carry them forward, so that the Qing Dynasty reached its peak during the Qianlong period, and even later generations could not surpass. Therefore, Qianlong's political achievements are mostly attributed to Kangxi.
Qianlong reigned for more than sixty years, and after abdicating the throne, he lived a leisurely life of the Taishang Emperor, which many emperors could not envy. In addition to his political achievements in his life, the most lamentable thing is his relationship with Empress Fucha.
Empress Fucha married him as a Fujin when she was a teenager, and later Qianlong became emperor, and Fucha became empress. Although there were many harem beauties, Qianlong's heart for Empress Fucha had never changed.
But even if he had a queen in his heart, it didn't prevent him from falling in love with other women. It is said that the Qianlong Emperor was very affectionate, not only the harem beauty of three thousand, but also everywhere outside the palace. He likes to go down to Jiangnan every year, that is, he has a crush on the graceful beauty of Jiangnan women.
It was this kind of personality that made him extend his hand to the wife of the minister, who was the same Fu Hengda who had made great achievements for the Qing Dynasty.
Fu Heng's wife, Guar Jiashi, was born bright and moving, and was known as the "first beauty of the Manchu Qing Dynasty". Fu Heng was the younger brother of Empress Fucha, and the Guarjia clan was Qianlong's younger sister. The two met at a family banquet, and after that, the Guarjia clan has been lingering in Qianlong's heart.
Later, he took advantage of the turmoil on the border to send Fu Heng to the border to suppress the rebellion, which was two or three years, and the days when he could return home were few. This gave Qianlong an opportunity to take advantage of it, and he often found reasons to declare the Guarjia clan into the palace, and finally occupied her.
He gave birth to a famous son
The ambiguous relationship between Qianlong and the Guarjia clan gradually became the talk of the streets and alleys of the capital, and soon after this word also reached the ears of Empress Fucha. And it just so happened that Empress Fucha had lost two beloved sons in succession, and when she heard such rumors, she suddenly fell ill.
In the TV series "Yanxi Raiders", there is a character named Erqing, and her prototype is Guar Jiashi. She originally wanted to seduce Qianlong as a concubine, but Qianlong saw her plan and promised him to Fu Heng. But Er Qing was not reconciled, and the two had a relationship while Qianlong was drunk.
Soon after, Erqing became pregnant and told Empress Fucha that it was Qianlong's child, and finally Empress Fucha fell seriously ill because of this, and eventually died. The plot of the TV series is based on the relationship between Qianlong and the Guarjia clan recorded in the history of the wild.
However, later Guarjia did give birth to a son named Fukang'an, a character that often appears in TV dramas and can be described as a household name.
It is said that after Fu Kang'an was born, the Qianlong Emperor was very happy, not only took him into the palace to raise him, but also let him enjoy the same treatment as other princes, and also treated him like a biological son in life. When Fu Kang'an grew up, he was named a royal bodyguard and went in and out with Qianlong every day.
Later, Fu Kang'an was sent to Pingding Jinchuan and was given the title of Feudal Governor. Quelling the rebellion of the Hui people in Gansu and the rebellion of Lin Shuangwen in Taiwan, he was awarded the title of "First Class Duke of Zhongyong", was enthroned as a beizi, and hung his portrait in the Purple Light Pavilion. Qianlong's appreciation and affection for him is self-evident.
And these bits and pieces of how Qianlong loved Fu Kang'an recorded in the canonical history have also become a kind of true evidence for the rumors in the wild history. No emperor in history has ever favored a minister's son so much, unless Qianlong knew that Fukang'an was his own.
Of course, the fact that Fu Kang'an was Qianlong's illegitimate son is recorded in the history of the wilderness, and what is said in the history is a different scene. But how do we know whether it is true or false hundreds of years apart? In fact, it is not difficult to know the truth, and it can be checked through some directions.
The truth about illegitimate children
Some scholars believe that the rumor that Fu Kang'an was Qianlong's illegitimate son is simply a figment. This incident is recorded in the "Great View of the Wild History of the Qing Dynasty", and it is also said that Empress Fucha died because she learned of Qianlong's relationship with her younger sister and committed suicide by throwing herself into the water.
The 1916 "History of the Qing Dynasty" even depicts this event in a vivid way, as if he had seen it with his own eyes. This matter is also mentioned in the later "Secret History of the Palaces of the ThirteenTh Dynasty of the Manchu Qing Dynasty", and also attributed the death of Empress Fucha to Qianlong and Guarjia.
The divergent opinions have also made the truth more and more confusing. So what about the real history? As for whether Qianlong and the Guarjia clan have a personal affair, we will find out when we discuss it.
First of all, Qianlong's feelings for Empress Fucha were very deep, and Empress Qinser and Ming had been passed down as a good story in the palace, and according to historical records, after Empress Fucha died, the Qianlong Emperor issued an exclamation that "no one understands me anymore", and if there is no real feeling, it will not be so pessimistic.
Given his feelings for Empress Fucha, Qianlong was unlikely to have an affair with her brother and sister. Because of this, what face does he have to face the woman he loves deeply?
The reason why the Qianlong Emperor regarded Fukang'an as his own was not only the relationship between Empress Fucha, but more importantly, Fukang'an's father, Fu Heng, had made great contributions to the country because of his long-term conquests, and he was indispensable to the Qing Dynasty.
Therefore, Qianlong paid more attention to his son, and even gave him the missing father's love. After all, Qianlong and Fu Heng not only had a relationship of monarch and subject, but also were also concubines. After Fu Kang'an grew up, he also made meritorious contributions to the imperial court, and it was understandable that he was appreciated by Qianlong.
Moreover, if Qianlong really had an affair with the Guarjia clan, and Fu Heng, as a husband, was wearing such a big green hat, would he still willingly fight for daqing? Obviously impossible.
Moreover, Qianlong not only treated Fukang well, but also attached great importance to his brother Fulong'an, so it can be seen from these points that qianlong and the Guarjia clan have a greater chance of not having a private affair.
Although Qianlong was affectionate, given his affection for Empress Fucha, it could be seen that he was a long-time lover. And judging from his ability to run the country, he is not a dimwitted monarch. Such a person cannot do such a reckless thing just because he covets a woman's beauty.
Both the main history and the wild history provide us with materials for studying history, but for many historical materials that have not been scrutinized and examined, we should treat them as "next meals". Just like the Qianlong incident, everyone has their own different views, if you must calculate, or focus on the correct history.