The late Qing government gave many people the impression of yes
Faint and incompetent
When people refer to this last feudal dynasty in China, they either think of it
Empress Dowager Cixi, who covered the sky with one hand
, or think of China
The last emperor Puyi
。
Later, some Manchu Qing relics were coerced to the northeast for some reasons and became the so-called
"Manchukuo"
The humerus.
And now, when we mention the princes of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, everyone must think of a lifelong commitment to restoration and the sending of their daughters to Japan
Prince Su loves Shin Kyora Zenki
However, what many people don't know is that the princes of the late Qing Dynasty were not all like Shanqi and others. Here we may wish to take a look at the post-founding period
He was also received by Chairman Mao as the prince of the late Qing Dynasty, Zaitao
Teenagers have their own juvenile mania
ZaiTao was born in 1887, zi shuyuan, no. wild cloud (night cloud), is a Manchurian Zhenghuang banner people.
As the grandson of Emperor Xuanzong of the Qing Dynasty,
Prince Aisin Kyora,Eden's son
Zaitao's status in the Qing Dynasty was not low. When he was 3 years old, he was canonized
General zhenguo gong of the second class,
Not long after, the imperial court made Zaitao the Duke of Fuguo.
In 1902, Zaitao, like several other members of the royal family, inherited the title of ancestor. Zaitao in this period had the arrogance and elegance unique to young people, and when he became an adult, the imperial court gave it to him
He added the title of county king, and served as the inspector general with Tie Liang and others.
At this time, Zaitao had a preliminary understanding of responsibility, but as a member of the royal family, Zaitao was arrogant and frivolous in the handling of many things. after
Lai Zaitao was sent to the French Sommy Cavalry School to study, specializing in cavalry combat subjects
。 It was also in the process of learning that Zaitao was exposed to a lot of new ideas.
Later, Zaitao returned to China and still held some important positions, but at this time, Zaitao began to pay attention to society.
No longer think of yourself as a prince on top
He even sold his Baylor house to Fu Jen University at the time to make ends meet.
I have my usual principles
At that time, Japan had already launched a war of aggression against China, and Zaitao's nephew Puyi became the so-called northeast under the control of the Japanese
"Emperor Kant".
Zaitao refused to accept the invitation of the Japanese, preferring to beg in the street rather than be a pawn of the Japanese. It is worth mentioning here that it was famous at that time
Zhang Zuolin, the "King of the Northeast", once came to Zaitao, hoping that he could join his camp.
However, because Zhang Zuolin had a very close relationship with the Japanese at that time, Zaitao directly declined in the face of Zhang Zuolin's warm invitation:
"My own talent is shallow and shallow, and I have no idea of going out of the mountains, so let's talk about this matter later!"
Zhang Zuolin
Although Zaitao was the prince of the late Qing Dynasty, he always adhered to his principles. It is said that when Zaitao's life was very difficult, Japan sent spies to lobby Zaitao, and hoped that Zaitao could go to Shenyang with Puyi to visit the grave, and then Shunshi would leave Zaitao in the northeast.
Zaitao knew very well at that time that the era of feudal dynasties was gone, and most importantly, he knew that if he compromised this time, then the Japanese would definitely make more excessive demands in the future, so Zaitao strongly stated:
"I am a Republic of China! Never nostalgic for the past Qing Dynasty, nor welcome Puyi to come back to visit the tomb! ”
Puyi
Took up a new position
Faced with the inability to enter the oil and salt, Japan finally gave up on fighting for the Manchu Qing prince
。 In this way, Zaitao, relying on begging and other means, ushered in the founding of New China with difficulty.
After the founding of New China, Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou heard about this tough late Qing dynasty prince and sent people around to inquire about Zaitao's whereabouts. And after finding Zaitao,
Chairman Mao also received the prince, who had served as commander of the Qing Dynasty's Janissaries
。 Originally, Chairman Mao thought that Zaitao should be a powerful military general, but he did not think about it, and Zaitao described it as thin and thin, and he also carried a bookish atmosphere. Chairman Mao laughed when he saw this:
Zaitao didn't look like a great general on the battlefield at all.
After learning about Zaitao's rich experience and some unique experiences in horse and cavalry training, Chairman Mao also returned
Zaitao was appointed as an adviser to the Ma Political Bureau of the Artillery Command.
And with the help of Zaitao,
The whole army of our country began to prepare for the establishment of a horse administration system.
For Zaitao, it was already a great honor for him to receive the attention of Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou, and he did not expect that Chairman Mao would arrange a job for him to deal with his favorite horse. After Zaitao joined the company,
He devoted all his energy to his work in order to repay Chairman Mao and Premier Zhou for their kindness.
Later Zaitao
Zaitao, like his nephew Puyi, was a legend throughout his life.
He was a prince and a beggar
。 Later, after the founding of New China, Zaitao was responsible for managing the military horses raised
Later, the logistical transportation work of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea made outstanding contributions.
Later, with the passage of time, Zaitao grew older, but he was still concerned about the development of New China.
Perhaps it is because the experience of being a beggar makes Zaitao sympathize with people who have difficulties in life, so
Zaitao will always donate a part of his salary to those in need.
In 1969, Zaitao was recuperating at home because of hemiplegia, and a year later, Zaitao died of illness in Beijing, and his family held a cremation ceremony for him.
His ashes were placed in the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in Beijing
。 Although Zaitao's "fame" in history is not even as good as Kawashima Yoshiko, this late Qing dynasty prince who was principled, knew how to advance and retreat, and made certain contributions to the development of new China should not be forgotten.