During the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, a legendary battle for imperial power in history - the nine sons seized the heir quietly kicked off. In this ups and downs of the battle for succession, Yunli, the twelfth son of Emperor Kangxi, was particularly different.
Yunli's biological mother has a humble status and is not respected by the queen. But he has received special care from his father, Emperor Kangxi, since childhood. Kangxi once carefully selected nurses for him, and Su was one of them. Su not only took good care of Yunli, but also taught him meticulously, so that his character gradually formed a simple style.
As an adult, Yunli did not indulge in a power struggle. In Kangxi's later years, when the children of the royal family were fighting openly and secretly for the throne, Yunli chose an unusual path. He was steady and low-key, did not participate in the power struggle between his brothers, and maintained a neutral attitude.
However, even if Yunli himself stayed away from the political whirlpool, fate did not let him go. At the end of the Kangxi Dynasty, Yunli was appointed commander of the Northwest Forbidden Army, a position that allowed him to hold heavy troops. In the complex political environment of the time, self-respect was often a symbol of danger. In fact, Yunli's position did not give him a political advantage.
After Kangxi's death, Yongzheng ascended the throne, and the situation changed abruptly. The situation faced by Yunli also became precarious. Emperor Yongzheng became suspicious of Yunli, and as a result, Yunli not only lost the power to command the army, but was also placed under house arrest and was in a difficult situation.
But after going through the ups and downs, fate doesn't seem to have completely turned his back on him. During the Yongzheng Dynasty, he was given the opportunity to be reactivated and was appointed as a waiter in the Ministry of Rites. At this stage, he responded calmly and regained the trust of the DPRK and China with his low-key and steady style.
With Qianlong's accession to the throne, Yunli's political career ushered in a new chapter. During the Qianlong Dynasty, his experience and talents were further recognized. Not only did he serve as an assistant, but he also held a number of positions and became one of Qianlong's important auxiliary ministers.
Yunli's old age can be said to be quite happy. Unlike many of his own brothers who have ended tragically due to power struggles, Yunli enjoys high positions and honors. His life was considered a role model among the princes, until he died at the age of 82, enjoying a long and ordinary life.
Yunli's life can be described as an alternative success that is different from other princes. In that era of strife and intrigues, he was invincible with a rare low-key and neutrality. In fact, Yunli's low-key philosophy of life not only allowed him to avoid the turmoil of winning the heir, but also made him the final winner.
In the 300-year history of the Qing Dynasty, the story of Yunli is worth pondering for future generations. His political wisdom and philosophy of life are still admired by the world. In the game of thrones, he chooses a different path, showing another possibility and the wisdom of life.