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Talented and beautiful, or talented "beautiful"?
It is said that there was a period in the Qing Dynasty when Emperor Kangxi was still in power, the world was peaceful, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
At this time, there was a young man named Nian Qianyao in Sichuan, who was not only handsome, but also a scholar-level figure. He was a high school scholar at the age of twenty, and this speed is even higher than that of the current school bully!
It is estimated that when the governor of Sichuan saw this young man, he was thinking: "This young man will definitely have a future in the future!"
Sure enough, Nian Qianyao was very popular in the officialdom. Everyone else climbed up step by step, but he was good, and he got on the rocket directly, soaring all the way from the governor of Sichuan to the governor of Sichuan and Shaanxi.
Emperor Kangxi was also full of praise for him, and almost summoned him into the palace as his personal little padded jacket.
At this time, Nian Qianyao can be described as a proud spring breeze, and he can see all the Chang'an flowers in one day. But what he probably didn't expect was that his future fate would be closely linked to a bigger "boss" - Emperor Yongzheng.
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Yongzheng's "little padded jacket" and Nian Qianyao's "big drama essence"
After Emperor Yongzheng succeeded to the throne, Nian Qianyao's career was even more like a fish in water. Yongzheng's affection for him makes people wonder if the two of them have a "special relationship".
Nian Qianyao can not only directly participate in government affairs, but also hold heavy troops, and has become a "big celebrity" in the political arena in the early days of the Yongzheng Dynasty.
At this time, Nian Qianyao can be said to be in power and in the opposition, and the scenery is unlimited. But he doesn't seem to be satisfied with this, and wants to play a bigger play in front of Yongzheng.
So he began to swagger and deceive everywhere, showing off his might, as if the whole world was his stage. Even when writing a recital for Yongzheng, he didn't forget to "add drama", and his meaty words were comparable to love letters.
It is estimated that Yongzheng was thinking when he saw these twists and turns: "Did this product take the wrong medicine?"
But I have to say that Nian Qianyao is indeed a "big drama spirit". He is not only good at officialdom, but also wonderful in his private life.
He married one wife after another, including the daughter of Su Yan, the auxiliary prince of the clan. This is simply the ancient version of the "feast of the wealthy"!
And he lived a life of extreme luxury, and his daily expenses were staggering. It is said that the ingredients he used for his meals were fresh, rare and precious specially transported from Sichuan and other places...... It's a feast for the taste buds!
In addition to eating, drinking and having fun, Nian Qianyao did not forget to add some "ingredients" to himself. He often brought a large group of concubines and singers to wait by his side, and everywhere he went, he was hugging and majestic.
It is estimated that when the Mongolian princes at that time saw Nian Qianyao's posture, they were all thinking: "Is this trying to rebel?"
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From "Red" to "Black"
However, the good times did not last long, and Nian Qianyao's arrogance finally aroused public anger. The ministers of the court wrote to impeach him, listing his various crimes. After Emperor Yongzheng saw these twists and turns, he also began to be dissatisfied and wary of Nian Qianyao.
But Nian didn't seem to realize that his situation was already precarious. He still went his own way and continued to make waves in the officialdom. He even used his authority to select officials without authorization and interfere in government affairs, which made Yongzheng feel an unprecedented threat.
Finally, in an "annual election", Nian Qianyao's arrogant behavior completely angered Emperor Yongzheng. Yongzheng ordered the confiscation of the military power of Nian Qianyao's Northwest Army and demoted him to the rank of general of Hangzhou. At this moment, Nian Qianyao can be regarded as falling from heaven to hell.
But even at this point, Nian Qianyao still did not change his true colors. On the way to Hangzhou, he still brought his huge team of concubines, and he enjoyed it every day, full of style. It's as if he's still the general who leans toward the government and the opposition.
However, the reality is brutal. When Emperor Yongzheng convicted Nian Qianyao, hundreds of officials in the court wrote various charges against Qianyao for several years.
According to the statistics of the Criminal Department, they have drawn up a total of 92 major crimes for Nian Qianyao, and there are more than 30 capital crimes alone!
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The destruction of the family and the lament of the deep palace, the final curtain call of "Famous Corner".
After the news of Nian Qianyao's death came out, the entire government and the opposition were shaken. This once powerful minister ended his legendary and tragic life in this way.
And his family was implicated in this. His wife, children, relatives, friends...... No one was spared, and they were all caught up in this political turmoil.
Among them, the most tragic is Nian Qianyao's sister, Nian Guifei. She was the favorite concubine of Emperor Yongzheng and enjoyed endless glory, wealth and favor.
However, with the fall of Nian Qianyao, she also lost all her support and protection. She was beaten into the cold palace by Yongzheng, and since then she has lived a life that is worse than death.
Eventually, she closed her eyes in endless pain and remorse, ending her short and tragic life.
At this point, the legendary story of a generation of "famous actors" Nian Qianyao has finally come to an end. His rise and fall are like a wonderful drama, which is dizzying and breathtaking.
However, in this big drama, the final winner was the "boss" who has been sitting behind the scenes and controlling the overall situation - Emperor Yongzheng.
He used his wisdom and means to successfully strangle the potential threat of Nian Qianyao in the cradle and consolidate his throne and dominance.
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Summary and Reverie: Game of Thrones and Reflections on Life
Looking back on Nian Qianyao's life, we can't help but sigh: Game of Thrones is really cruel and ruthless! In this game, everyone can become a pawn, to be used, abandoned, and even destroyed.
And the final winner is often not those who hold power and unlimited scenery, but those who can control the overall situation and strategize.
At the same time, we should also realize how important it is to keep a clear head and firm conviction in the face of the temptation of power! Once we lose ourselves, we may embark on the road of no return, and eventually end up ruined, ruined, and ruined.
Therefore, we should always remind ourselves not to be deceived by the appearance of power, to stick to our principles and bottom line, and to be a sober and wise person.