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Why did the 56-year-old Kangxi let Fifth Brother Zhang be his personal guard? Beyond filial piety are three subtle reminders
In the glorious years of the Qing Dynasty, the 56-year-old Kangxi Emperor had already entered the old age of his life. This wise monarch has governed the country in a good way all his life, and his cultural and martial arts are exemplary. However, as he grew older, he felt the need for a loyal and capable personal guard to protect him and assist him in dealing with the increasingly heavy affairs of the court.
At this time, a young man named Fifth Brother Zhang entered Kangxi's sight. Fifth Brother Zhang was born in poverty, but he has shown extraordinary intelligence and tenacity since he was a child. He lost his father at an early age, and depended on his mother for his life, and for his mother's serious illness, he did not hesitate to run around and seek medical advice. His filial piety touched countless people, and even reached the ears of Emperor Kangxi.
Kangxi deeply appreciated Fifth Brother Zhang's filial piety, but what prompted him to make Fifth Brother Zhang a personal guard was far more than that. In a conversation with Fifth Brother Zhang, Kangxi discovered that this young man was not only smart and clever, but also loyal, brave, and witty. He has a unique view of national affairs, and his speech and demeanor exude a distinctive temperament.
However, the real reason why Kangxi chose Fifth Brother Zhang as his personal guard was not just out of recognition of his filial piety. In addition to filial piety, Kangxi saw three vague reminders contained in Fifth Brother Zhang.
The first reminder is about loyalty. Kangxi knew that loyalty was the key to maintaining the stability of imperial power. Fifth Brother Zhang's loyalty is not only his personal loyalty, but also his loyalty to the Qing Dynasty. This loyalty stems from his deep affection for the country and the nation, as well as from his insistence on justice in his heart. Kangxi chose Fifth Brother Zhang precisely because he saw the preciousness and importance of this loyalty.
The second reminder is about the cultivation of young power. During Kangxi's reign, although the Qing Dynasty was at its peak, it also faced some potential crises and challenges. He is well aware that the power of the younger generation is crucial to the future of the country. As a young man, Zhang Wuge's participation not only brought new vitality and ideas to Kangxi, but also reserved talents for the future of the Qing Dynasty. By letting Fifth Brother Zhang serve as his personal guard, Kangxi is not only a recognition of his ability, but also an expectation that he may play a greater role in the future.
The third reminder is about checks and balances of power. Throughout his life, Kangxi worked hard to maintain the balance of power in the court, preventing either side from becoming too powerful and threatening the stability of the imperial power. He chose Fifth Brother Zhang as his personal guard, not only to let him assist him in handling the affairs of the court, but also to make him a pawn to balance the forces of the DPRK and China. Zhang's loyalty and resourcefulness make him an ideal candidate to provide strong support and assistance to Kangxi at critical moments.
After Fifth Brother Zhang became Kangxi's personal guard, his performance did not disappoint Kangxi. He was loyal to Kangxi and the Qing Dynasty, and always protected Kangxi's safety; He is witty and adaptable, and has resolved crises and dangers many times; He is diligent, studious, enterprising, and constantly improving his abilities and qualities. However, Fifth Brother Zhang is also well aware of the particularity of his identity and status, and he has always maintained a modest and cautious attitude, not daring to have the slightest slack and pride.
However, the wheels of history roll forward, and no one can predict the future. During the days when Fifth Brother Zhang was by Kangxi's side, although he was appreciated and reused by the emperor, he also faced countless challenges and dangers. He not only had to face the framing and attacks of those scheming and ill-intentioned officials in the DPRK and China, but he was also always ready to give his life for Kangxi and the Qing Dynasty.
The story of Kangxi's choice of Fifth Brother Zhang as his personal guard spread all over the government and the opposition. People sighed at Kangxi's wisdom and wisdom, and also praised Zhang Wuge's talent and quality. However, this story also leaves us with a profound warning: loyalty, young power, and checks and balances of power are the keys to maintaining the stability and prosperity of a country and a nation. In today's society, we also need to pay attention to these elements in order to achieve long-term peace and stability of the country and the happiness and well-being of the people.
So, as readers, how do you think we should put these principles into practice in the modern world? Should we be loyal to the cause of the country and the nation like Zhang Wuge, or should we be good at using checks and balances to maintain social stability like Kangxi? These questions deserve our in-depth consideration and discussion.