Aisin Jueluo Shanqi: 38 children were sent abroad by him and warned that they were not allowed to be Chinese people
It is difficult to make a choice between a strict father and a loving son
The story of the life of the emperor's relatives in the late Qing Dynasty is enough for future generations to reflect on the historical process at that time. As one of the twelve iron hat kings of the Qing Dynasty, Shanqi had a noble status, but when the Qing Dynasty's rule was in danger, he chose to echo the Japanese forces with a humble posture, in a vain attempt to regroup with the help of foreign enemies. This kind of ignorance and desperation not only ran counter to the general interests of the nation, but also contributed to the final downfall of the Manchu Dynasty. What is even more despicable is that he did not hesitate to become a lackey of the Japanese in order to achieve his goal, sent his 38 children abroad one by one, and for a long time arrogantly demanded that they not serve the country. This kind of extreme royalist ideology and iron-hearted heart regardless of blood and family affection are enough to make Shanqi famous in history and become the target of public criticism.
However, we cannot completely deny the historical value of Shanqi's life. As a descendant of the royal family from a famous family, he sincerely hoped to maintain the historical status of the Qing Dynasty, and tried to achieve this goal through various means. Although this kind of dedication to the nation and the country seemed to be an anachronistic idea at the time, it also reflected Shanqi's dedication and responsibility for his family and country. He tried to stop the wheel of the times from rolling forward in his own way, and even if it ended in tragedy in the end, it was difficult to hide the fiery emotion in his heart that yearned for prosperity and power.
As a microcosm of history, Shanqi's fate also reflects the social scene of that era. In the final stage of the Qing Dynasty, many high-ranking officials and nobles did not hesitate to turn their backs on national righteousness for their own interests, colluded with foreign enemies, and tried to stop the course of history. Some even sacrifice their children to try to achieve their goals. This kind of practice of forgetting righteousness and obsessively forgetting one's righteousness for the sake of profit not only desecrates the spiritual pursuit of the Chinese nation, but also deviates from the basic principles of being a human being. From this point of view, Shanqi's tragic fate is also a microcosm of the general environment of that era.
We need to draw lessons from the ups and downs of Shanqi, firmly adhere to the belief in patriotism, and safeguard the interests of the nation. At the same time, we must cherish family affection, attach importance to blood, and not harm the future of our children for personal purposes. A truly great nation needs to have lofty values and correct moral standards, and unite to push the wheel of history forward. The tragedy of Shanqi tells us that although patriotism is valuable, we cannot completely abandon human nature. Only by giving full play to the dual combination of patriotism and humanistic concern can we truly become a great nation and contribute our own strength to the prosperity of the motherland.
The foolishness and tragedy of the good elderly
Shanqi's lifelong pursuit of the dream of reviving the Qing Dynasty may have been motivated by nostalgia for his homeland and yearning for his own identity. However, he chose a path that would not have been possible to achieve this goal. He blindly relied on foreign powers, especially Japan, and did not hesitate to betray China and become a lackey of other countries. This practice not only humiliates one's own identity, but also seriously harms the dignity of the country and the nation.
What's even more distressing is that in order to realize his political ambitions, Shanqi does not hesitate to use his own flesh and blood as bargaining chips. He sent 38 of his children abroad, and even told them not to serve China. This kind of behavior not only lacks care and responsibility for children, but also ignores the moral obligations of fathers. Children are an important part of continuing the family incense and the backbone of the nation, and it is really outrageous that Shanqi treats them like this.
Perhaps deep down in Shanqi's heart, he still has a strong patriotic heart. However, due to his own limitations and paranoia, he eventually went astray and became a sad negative teaching material in history. What he left behind was not glorious loyalty, but outrageous selfishness and betrayal of the national interests of the country. This practice not only ruined his personal reputation, but also left a heavy historical burden for future generations.
We should not simply criticize and scold Shanqi for what he has done. Instead, we should delve into their inner struggles and obsessions, learn from them, and better understand the complex realities of that turbulent time. The tragedy of Shanqi reflects the common fate of many late Qing aristocrats, who were unable to adapt to the changes of the times and give up their privileges and status.
The wheel of history is rolling forward, and we should recognize and explain historical figures like Shanqi with a more open vision and deeper reflection. This will not only help us better understand the historical context of that era, but also allow us to draw nourishment from it and contribute to building a more prosperous and powerful China.