In the ancient royal world, the life stories of many characters are as ups and downs as TV dramas, full of drama. For example, Prince He Hongday of the Qing Dynasty, he is not only the fifth son of Yongzheng, but also an outlier in his character. Imagine that a prince actually gave a big slap in the face of the Manchu Dynasty's civil and military officials! This is undoubtedly a sensational news in the Qing Dynasty, where feudal etiquette and religion were extremely strict. Why is this Prince He so bold?
Speaking of Aixin Jueluo Hongday, the fifth son of Emperor Yongzheng can be described as a typical "unreasonable" character. Born in the 50th year of Kangxi, Hongday has lived in a royal family with many brothers since he was a child. Although his mother Geng came from an ordinary background, because of her close relationship with Emperor Qianlong's mother, Niu Hulu, Hongday's childhood was not lacking in attention.
After Yongzheng ascended the throne, Hongday's fate changed dramatically. During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng, he gave Hongtian and his brothers great importance, especially in education. It is said that Yongzheng specially invited two highly learned Confucians to teach his heirs, and Hongzheng received a good education because of this. However, compared to his brother Hongli (later Emperor Qianlong), Hongli was more gentle and not very good at power struggles.
In 1733, Emperor Yongzheng named Hongtian as Prince Heshuohe, and the word "He" in this title seems to indicate his character and way of handling affairs. Mildness doesn't mean there isn't edge. In a palace full of deceit, one of Hongyang's actions shocked everyone. He even openly beat the upstart at the court meeting. Although this relative is his father's old minister, he has a narrow personality and a disdainful style of acting. Hongday's punch is not only dissatisfied with his relatives, but also reflects his disgust with formalism in the court.
After the relatives were beaten, the entire court was stunned by this sudden scene. It stands to reason that such disrespectful behavior is punishable severely. But Emperor Qianlong's handling was surprising - he did not hold Hongday responsible. Behind this way of dealing with it, it is not only the deep brotherly love, but also the understanding and tolerance of Emperor Qianlong's understanding and tolerance of some valuable qualities in Hongday's character.
Hongday's life can be described as the coexistence of glory and loneliness. Although he has the honor of a prince, behind the splendid court, Hongtian is more of an unspeakable loneliness and incomprehension. Although his relationship with his brothers was close, everyone was suppressed by the burden of imperial power, and it was difficult to have a real heart-to-heart communication. And this sense of loneliness, behind his punch to his relatives, also faintly reveals a sense of tragedy.
In addition to this contradiction and complexity in his character, Hongday's political career is also full of ups and downs. During his reign, he was sent to the frontier many times to deal with ethnic relations, and he showed great political skills and mediation skills. When dealing with Mongolian tribal disputes, he was able to take into account the overall situation and details, and effectively maintained the stability of the frontier. Although these achievements are not as dazzling as his brothers in the long river of history, they are enough to prove his ability and mind as a prince.
Living under the aura of Qianlong, Hongday's life always seems to be ignored. His political prowess and charisma rarely had the opportunity to fully display themselves. In the historical record, it is more about his identity as the younger brother of Emperor Qianlong than as an independent and complex individual.
Hongday's emotional life is also quite complicated. According to historical records, he once loved a palace maid deeply, but due to various court rules and identity restrictions, this relationship failed to have a satisfactory conclusion. This also reflects that in feudal society, even members of the royal family cannot escape the sacrifice of personal fate and emotion.
As he grew older, he gradually faded from the political scene, and his later years were spent more in memories and reflections. Although he is revered as a king and enjoys supreme glory, deep in his heart, there is always a kind of questioning and dissatisfaction with the meaning of life. This kind of deep thinking has made Hongday not only an image of an absurd prince in history, but a real person with flesh and blood, thoughts and feelings.
Hongday's life is a legend full of drama and profound connotations. He is not only a son of Yongzheng or a younger brother of Qianlong, but also a person who struggles, reflects, and seeks self-worth in feudal society. By analyzing his life, we not only see the glory and loneliness of a prince, but also the epitome of an era and the depths of a soul. In the long river of history, Hongtian may be just a small wave, but his story makes us think about the complexity of human nature and the meaning of life.