Dolgon is a controversial figure in the Great River of Chinese history, not only the number one contributor to the Manchu Dynasty's entry into the customs, but also the most tragic of the eight iron hat kings. However, historical accounts of his emotional entanglement with Hyozhuang are full of speculation. In this article, we'll dig deeper into this history and try to unravel the feud behind the power struggle between Dorgon and Hyozhuang.
The relationship between Dorgon and Hyozhuang became the focus of court rumors. It is rumored that Dolgon fell in love with Xiaozhuang at an early age, however, Xiaozhuang married Huang Taiji, and this tortuous emotional line led to a series of power struggles later. In fact, the time of Dolgon and Xiaozhuang's marriage does not overlap, and there is no emotional entanglement similar to that of childhood sweethearts.
The complexity of Dorgon's married life set the stage for this rumor. He first married the first Fujin in the ninth year of the Mandate of Heaven, while Xiaozhuang married Huang Taiji in the second year. The order of Dolgon's marriage was not due to his love for Xiaozhuang, but based on the political needs of the time and the consideration of the marriage of the Mongol tribes.
In Dolgon's married life, there was a concubine who attracted widespread attention. She is related to both Hyozhuang and Hyoduan, and the complex family ties make her a special presence in Dolgon's life. Dolgon's deep affection for her and her "endless grief" after her death led to speculation about whether Hyojo had been Dorgon's true love.
As the first official empress dowager of the Manchu Qing Dynasty, Xiaozhuang's wisdom and strategy have been fully reflected in history. She has always put the country's interests first, and has not stopped the liquidation of Dorgon. Xiaozhuang's shrewdness and the perspective of Shuwei for her son make her play a role that cannot be ignored on the stage of history.
In order to consolidate his power, Shunzhi launched a liquidation operation against Dorgon. Although this process was brutal and unacceptable, for Shunzhi, the long pain was better than the short pain, and the early elimination of the remnants of Dolgon's forces was crucial to the stability of the imperial court. Xiaozhuang's support and guidance became a key factor in Shunzhi's rapid consolidation of its position in the political arena.
The reason why Xiaozhuang did not prevent Shunzhi from liquidating Dolgon was because she was not in love with Dolgon, and more importantly, she understood that the liquidation of Dolgon was very important to the stability of the country. What she pursued was for her son Shunzhi to establish authority as soon as possible to ensure the stability of the imperial court and the long-term development of the Manchu Qing dynasty.
Historically, the entanglement of love and power between Dolgon and Xiaozhuang has become a gripping chapter in the history of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. Behind this conspiracy is the interweaving of personal emotions and national plans, and the contradiction between the royal blood and political reality. Dolgon's pathos is on display throughout history, and Hyozhuang's wisdom and strategy shine brightly on the political stage. This period of history, like a magnificent picture, will forever remain on the album of Chinese history.