The fifth child of the Qianlong Emperor, Ai Xinjuelo Yongqi, was a bright and capable young man. However, his life was doomed to a tragic fate. This article will take you through Yongqi's upbringing and the importance that Qianlong attaches to him, as well as the recent discovery of his burial place in the Miyun Reservoir, which also confirms the rumors that Qianlong wanted to pass the throne to Yongqi. However, Yongqi died young, and his potential was dramatically stifled. Let's explore Yongqi's fate and the possibilities he represents. Yongqi was born in Qianlong for five years, and his mother did not have a high status in the palace. Therefore, Qianlong did not pay much attention to him.
However, Yongqi's intelligence is unmatched, and if he is well trained, he will definitely be able to become an excellent king. Even without his father's attention, Yongqi still studied hard and did not give up his hopes. His persistence and hard work are examples for us to follow. In the 28th year of Qianlong, a fire broke out in the Old Summer Palace, and Qianlong was trapped in it. At this critical juncture, Yongqi did not hesitate to carry Qianlong out of the fire. Qianlong was shocked by this incident and began to pay attention to the child.
He found Yongqi's talent to be outstanding, and his bravery and strategy in saving people convinced Qianlong that Yongqi had the potential to become an excellent king. Qianlong decided to make Yongqi the Prince of Heshuorong and regarded him as his heir. Although this claim was not confirmed until the tomb was discovered, unearthed artifacts confirmed the rumor. Recently, archaeologists discovered Yongqi's burial ground in the Miyun Reservoir. In the cemetery, in addition to Yongqi, there are other burial sites of two princes. However, unlike other princes, Yongqi was posthumously honoured as a prince during his lifetime.
His tomb unearthed a reward from Qianlong himself, and even his funeral goods had the character "Rong" written by Qianlong himself. All these show that Qianlong attaches importance to and cherishes Yongqi, and also confirms the rumors that have been circulating among the people that Qianlong wants to make Yongqi the crown prince. However, Yongqi's fate is destined to be tragic. He contracted a disease that ancient medicine could not cure and eventually died at the age of twenty-nine. This is very regrettable. If he had not been ill and had been well trained by Qianlong, he might have become an outstanding king. However, fate prevented him from reaching his full potential.
As the heir of the royal family, Yongqi was not only outstanding in literature, but also proficient in martial arts. He was highly educated and had the foundation needed to become a good king. At the same time, Yongqi is also a kind and responsible person. He risked his life to save his father, which shows that if he were in power, he would definitely be diligent and love the people, and he would be a good king. In general, Yongqi's fate is regrettable. Qianlong's importance and hope for him are obvious, and his untimely death makes all this regretful. Through the artifacts found in archaeology, we can better understand Yongqi's talent and potential.
However, the tricks of fate prevent him from realizing his dreams. Yongqi's story reminds us to cherish every potential talent and give them the opportunity to develop. Finally, let's consider the question: if Yongqi had not died young, would he have been a great king? Please share your thoughts and opinions in the comments section.