It starts when Qianlong favored the official Heshen 和珅 (1750–1799), who enriched himself and created factions within court. Once he died, Hong sent a letter to the (1/6)
It starts when Qianlong favored the official Heshen 和珅 (1750–1799), who enriched himself and created factions within court. Once he died, Hong sent a letter to the (1/6)
- a record on jade, in Chinese and Manchu, of an honorary title granted by the Shunzhi Emperor to his great-grandfather
- part of an essay by the Qianlong Emperor on the Mandate of Heaven, in nephrite jade and gold
- a record on jade, in Chinese and Manchu, of an honorary title granted by the Shunzhi Emperor to his great-grandfather
- part of an essay by the Qianlong Emperor on the Mandate of Heaven, in nephrite jade and gold
"In 1777, Wang Xihou, in his dictionary, criticized the Kangxi dictionary and wrote the Qianlong Emperor's name without leaving out any stroke as required. This disrespect resulted in his and his family's executions and confiscation of their property"
"In 1777, Wang Xihou, in his dictionary, criticized the Kangxi dictionary and wrote the Qianlong Emperor's name without leaving out any stroke as required. This disrespect resulted in his and his family's executions and confiscation of their property"
⬅️ Painting by Qing Emperor Qianlong
➡️ Modern photograph
⬅️ Painting by Qing Emperor Qianlong
➡️ Modern photograph