Preface
There are many refreshing stories in Chinese history, including some good stories about intrigue and political wisdom. And Emperor Daoguang's request for the county commander's father's name did not seem to be just an ordinary inquiry.
What kind of political wisdom and methods are hidden in this story? How did an ordinary county magistrate get used by the emperor because of this? Let's uncover this fascinating story and explore its deep meaning.
1. Xie Zhending: The legendary life of the iron-faced imperial history
Xie Zhending was born in a scholarly family and has been educated by a good family since he was a child. His father was an honest and honest official, and from an early age, Xie Zhending taught him to put the interests of the country and the people first, and never be corrupted by power and money. The influence of this family style has made Xie Zhending develop an upright and upright character since he was a child.
In that era of rampant corruption, it was not easy to maintain such morality. But Xie Zhending never wavered in his belief, he studied hard, and finally passed the Jinshi examination and entered the Hanlin Academy. More than a decade later, he was transferred to the post of Overseer, which was undoubtedly his best chance to realize his ideals. As the overseer, he can do justice to the fullest extent and punish those corrupt officials.
During a patrol, Xie Zhending found that He Shen's brother-in-law was riding a luxurious official car and rampage, injuring many passers-by. The brother-in-law's attitude was extremely arrogant, and he spoke wildly, claiming to be a "family member of the Prime Minister's Family", and also threatened Xie Zhending not to stop him. Xie Zhending was furious when he saw this, and immediately ordered someone to arrest his brother-in-law and beat him hard.
Although this brother-in-law claimed to be a relative of He Shen, Xie Zhending was unmoved. In his eyes, no amount of power is above the law. He wants to make these arrogant and domineering people understand that under him, no one can escape the fate of punishment.
After beating people, Xie Zhending ordered someone to burn his brother-in-law's luxury car. Although the brother-in-law cried that this was the car given by He Shen, Xie Zhending ignored it and just said, "I will bear it alone if something happens!" In this way, a million-dollar luxury car was burned to ashes.
This scene was a slap in the face to Heshen's family. In that era, it was very rare to be able to punish Heshen's relatives so openly. Xie Zhending's behavior not only won the applause of the people, but also sent chills in the hearts of those corrupt officials. They knew that as long as Xie Zhen was here, no one would be able to escape the punishment of justice.
Since then, Xie Zhending has been respected among the people as the "Iron Mask Imperial History", and some people call him the "Burning Car Imperial History". These titles reflect the reverence and trust that people have in him. He was not afraid of power and had the courage to uphold justice, which was the spirit that society needed most at that time.
2. He Shen's revenge and Xie Zhending's encounter
When He Shen learned about this, he was furious. He wanted to take revenge immediately, but he was afraid that his power would lose its foundation without Qianlong's presence. So, he patiently came up with a more insidious idea.
He Shen was an extremely cunning person, and he knew that as long as Qianlong was in power, he would be able to get away with it. But once Qianlong died, his position was in jeopardy. So he had to find a way to get rid of the thorn in his side - Xie Zhending.
He Shen secretly instructed his cronies to fabricate rumors and frame Xie Zhending for major faults. They fabricated various crimes, such as Xie Zhending's embezzlement and bribery, abuse of power, and so on. Eventually, these rumors were reported to the imperial court, and Xie Zhending was relegated to his hometown and could no longer serve the imperial court.
Xie Zhending has been honest and honest all his life, and he has never had any misconduct, but he was framed like this. But he was not discouraged by this, but strengthened his convictions. He still maintained his noble character and firm belief that good would eventually triumph over evil.
At this time, Emperor Qianlong died and Emperor Jiaqing ascended the throne. As soon as the new emperor took office, he set about a thorough investigation of He Shen's crimes. After some investigation, He Shen's various crimes finally surfaced, and he was sent to prison and received the punishment he deserved.
And Xie Zhending also obtained Zhaoxue because of this, and was recalled to serve in the imperial court again. Since then, he has been more diligent and conscientious, whether it is dealing with government affairs or receiving the people, he has done his best, and has never slackened at all.
Until the last moment of his life, Xie Zhending was still serving the country and the people, and his integrity and noble sentiments also deeply influenced the people around him. They are not afraid of power, they have the courage to uphold justice, and even when they are beaten and framed, they never give up their beliefs. This spirit is what we need to learn the most in our time.
3. Xie Xingyao: The emergence of the descendants of heroes
Xie Zhending has a son named Xie Xingyao. Influenced by his father, Xie Xingyao learned the principles of being a human being since he was a child and was familiar with the scriptures and classics. From an early age, he understood how important it was for the country and the nation to be an upright person. The influence of this family style has made Xie Xingyao develop a rigorous and diligent character since he was a child.
After Xie Xingyao passed the Jinshi examination, he was assigned to a remote area to serve as a magistrate. Although it is only a small official position, he is still conscientious and dedicated. He was strict with himself, honest and diligent, and was deeply loved by the people. It didn't take long for him to be rated as an "outstanding" official for his outstanding political achievements, and he was allowed to drive in Beijing.
When Emperor Daoguang asked who Xie Xingyao's father was, when he heard the words "Xie Zhending", he immediately showed surprise. It turned out that Emperor Daoguang had also known for the heroic deeds of this "iron-faced imperial history" for a long time. He knew very well that Xie Zhending was an honest and fearless official, and it was really commendable to be able to uphold justice so bravely in that corrupt era.
"It turns out that you are a descendant of heroes! In that case, I should reuse you!" Emperor Daoguang said happily. Since then, Xie Xingyao has been reused and appreciated by the emperor, and step by step, he has embarked on the pinnacle of his career.
Xie Xingyao was undoubtedly an excellent official, who not only inherited his father's integrity, but also showed outstanding talent in his own work. His political achievements and prestige also let people see the glorious history of the Xie family.
The legend of this family is the most worthy of attention and learning from the society at that time. They are not afraid of power, they have the courage to uphold justice, and even when they are beaten and framed, they never give up their beliefs. This kind of spirit is exactly what our time needs most.
epilogue
This is the legendary story of the Xie family. In that dark age, they defended justice with their actions and defeated evil with courage. From Xie Zhending to Xie Xingyao, generation after generation has been working hard for the interests of the country and the people.
Their stories teach us that even if we live in a corrupt environment, we must stand on the right path and courageously defend fairness and justice. Only in this way can we truly become a civilized and promising country. Let's be impressed by the spirit of the Xie family and carry it forward in the new era!