Preface
At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Empress Dowager Longyu became the empress of the Guangxu Emperor with her special status, however, she left a deep historical mark in the turbulent moment of losing the Qing Dynasty. However, it is remarkable that even after her death, she still won the respect of her countrymen.
This article will delve into the life of the Empress Dowager Longyu, especially the role she played in the torrent of history. Through the tracing of history, we will restore the rise and fall of this queen, and deeply analyze how she was remembered in the turbulent times and won the respect of the Chinese people.
We will feel the wisdom and history of the Empress Dowager Longyu, and explore how she left a profound mark on the hearts of the Chinese people after the fall of the Qing Dynasty. Through in-depth interpretation, we may be able to understand more comprehensively the unique position of this special woman in the history of the late Qing Dynasty, as well as the respect she won in the eyes of the Chinese people.
1. There is an appointment with Hongchen, and the new policy suggestions show the skills of domestic affairs
She was originally the daughter of the Manchu clan, and she was also favored by Cixi. With a marriage contract, she was allowed to marry her cousin, Emperor Guangxu. On the wedding night, it was the nineteen-year-old flower season, wearing a phoenix crown and a silk veil, and spending the flowers and candles in the cave hand in hand, which was the love of this life: but who knows, the court is dangerous, and the deep palace is full of dangers, which seems to be just a beautiful and ethereal dream.
Turning the pages of history, we will find that at those critical moments of the stormy meeting, women are always indispensable. This peacock feather girl named Longyu is one of them.
Time flies, and at the age of twenty-three, she has the title of queen, and she has a very close relationship with Emperor Guangxu and is very pampered. It's just that the power of the court is still firmly controlled by Cixi, and as the queen, she doesn't have much real power. But she introspected and pondered countless times in her heart, and finally chose to assist in political affairs without hesitation.
She understands that there are certainly power disputes and wrestling in the court, but justice and truth are eternal. Therefore, even if she did not have any real power, she still diligently studied the way of politics, hoping to do her part to pave the way for the future of the Manchu Dynasty. This prudence and diligence made the women of later generations sigh.
In the twenty-seventh year of Guangxu, the general trend has gone. She finally couldn't hold back the worry in her heart anymore, and began to advise Emperor Guangxu: "Your Majesty, today is not what it used to be, foreign enemies are eyeing each other, and the East Window Incident is only happening: the Manchu Qing Dynasty has ruled the world for a hundred years, and it is nothing more than ministers, Tartars, scholars, etc.
If you neglect it, I am afraid that the dynasty will not be protected. Finally, her political skills and wisdom under the fairy clothes began to slowly appear. Emperor Guangxu's eyes were slightly downcast, and after a moment, he nodded in approval of her suggestion. Since then, the New Deal has gradually opened, and state affairs have slowed down slightly. Who knew that the good times would not last long, and the battle of Wuxu to change the law was still declared a failure with her unremitting efforts.
Longyu felt extremely sorry in her heart, she knew that she had little time left with the Manchu Dynasty. Because one day, this storm is coming, and I am afraid that the whole country will have to be changed. The change of dynasties and the collapse of old dynasties have become the trend of the times. However, she is also convinced that as long as the people get benefits, Guotai and the people are the right way.
Second, the change of dynasties, the Queen Mother consummated peace talks
After another turmoil, Emperor Guangxu died exhausted. The three-year-old Emperor Xuantong ascended the throne, and the Empress Dowager and Zai Yan were regents. The gloomy atmosphere in the court heralded the end of the dynasty, and the Empress Dowager Longyu fell into unprecedented loneliness and melancholy. This Manchu dynasty can never go back to the past. As the Queen Mother, all the power is in her hands: but this power is illusory, but it is only the last struggle.
She sat upright on the Wenhua Hall, picked up a copy of "Dream of Red Mansions" and opened it gently. The words in front of him are so similar to those love, hatred, and hatred in the deep palace. She sighed lightly, looked out the window at the snow, and said in her heart, this Manchu Qing country, there are only a few years left. My own life will also be imprinted on the endless pages of this long history as a footnote.
At this time, news had come from the south that the momentum of the Republic of China was unstoppable. She knew that only by concluding peace could the scourge of war be averted. So he began to secretly plan peace with the Republic of China. At first, some people were shocked and sang a high profile to fight it to the end. She is neither humble nor arrogant, and analyzes the situation one by one.
Her tone was resolute, with a hidden strength: "The changes in the south are no longer comparable to those in the past. I just want the people to be more stable, and as for those power struggles, I have already seen through and let go. When he finished speaking, everyone was silent. For the first time, she showed such a detached mind and bearing, and all the dissenters had nothing to say. The political wisdom and mind behind those elegant and wonderful words have a strong persuasive power and appeal, which makes the government and the opposition praise them.
Eventually, under her push, the Qing court agreed to negotiate an armistice with the Republic of China. With such a righteous vision, the scourge of war was finally avoided, and the Queen Mother Peacock, who returned late like her, was born of the Republic of China. And her far-sighted will will forever be imprinted in people's hearts.
3. National funeral specifications, the peacock in the palace ascended to Sendai
In the second year of the Republic of China, she was only forty and six, and she finally left with a smile. After the government of the Republic of China learned the bad news, it woke up like a dream and realized that it was the righteous and peaceful promotion of the Queen Mother that achieved the bloodless regime change of the Republic of China. The heartfelt admiration prompted them to hold a state funeral for the Empress Dowager Longyu to express their high respect for her contributions.
Major newspapers across the country published obituaries and commentaries, full of praises for her exploits. "With the Empress Dowager Longyu, the two houses have to negotiate peace. There are peace talks between the two houses, and only then can there be the Republic of China. Such evaluations poured in the newspapers, all admiring the key role of the Empress Dowager Longyu in the historical process of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.
The Senate even took advantage of this scene to collectively adjourn the meeting at the mansion for one day to mourn. This is unprecedented in the history of the Republic of China. After the funeral of the Empress Dowager Longyu, the Republic of China also held a separate memorial ceremony for her, and the mourning hall in the venue was high up, symbolizing that she had been honored in Sendai.
Thousands of people spontaneously came to mourn and say goodbye, all with solemn expressions. With such an honor, the peacock in the palace who made her return so late finally ascended to the heavens and became the goddess in the eyes of the people.
Her high-spirited and detached demeanor will always be remembered in my heart, and her great contribution to national unity will surely continue for thousands of years. This is the most brilliant and dazzling chapter in the legendary life of the Empress Dowager Longyu. And the legend of the Queen Mother under the Peacock also shines because of her righteousness and responsibility. This is the highest praise for her by later generations, and it is also the highest praise given to her by history.
epilogue
Time flies, dynasties change, and the once glorious Qing Empire has finally passed away in the long river of history. Looking back at the past, the shadow of the Empress Dowager Longyu has faded away from the smoke and rain of the building, and it seems to have become a legend for a long time.
However, time has passed, and when we look back on those changing times, we suddenly find that it is with her and other women who are still in the wind and swallowing mountains and rivers that the development of the nation has been created. It is she who is in the palace, but she can work together to help the difficult situation: it is she who lives in a simple place, but she understands the situation and achieves the overall situation.
Therefore, we revere Longyu, not only because she is talented in the palace, but also because she still has the righteous feelings of the world born in her heart when she is in her prime. After all, she and the splendid ups and downs of the Manchu court are different, and her heart has long been high in the clouds, like the unworldly bird, and finally achieved a magnificent legend.
Even though the years have changed and the situation has changed, we will still remember that there was a woman who shone like a peacock in the world, and her stubborn will finally ignited the new hope of the nation. This is the demeanor of the Queen Mother under the Peacock, and it is also the indelible brilliance of history.
The wind and rain are thousands of miles, and the peacock is still there. This is the spiritual wealth she left us, and it is also the embodiment of the self-improvement of the Chinese nation. We will sincerely remember her greatness and let her soul shine forever on this 5,000-year-old splendid civilization.