Chapter 33 Stick to the backing and not relax

He Shen believes that he has made a huge emotional investment in Qianlong, and has already won the trust that others can hardly obtain. He and Qianlong are already in the same boat, and he has found a lifelong backer. If the backer is gone, he will also die. .Therefore, he always made every effort to keep Qianlong in power, so as to protect himself. There is also a record in "Daqing Huidian Cases": (Qianlong) at the beginning of practicing Zuo, he burned incense and prayed to heaven silently.I dare not count the sixty years of the emperor's era.Qianlong himself said many times: recalling the early Yuan Dynasty when he practiced Zuo, he once silently appealed to God. I am strong and prosperous, and I look forward to my heart at ninety years.As for the reason for doing this, he also clearly mentioned: the emperor's ancestor Yuji was sixty-one years old, and I dare not compare him. That is to say, he should pass on the throne to the prince and return to politics to retire.This is one of the reasons why Qianlong wanted the Zen throne in order to fulfill his oath.In addition, Qianlong consciously reigned for sixty years, and has made progress and achievements in various undertakings, with outstanding achievements, which can be regarded as worthy of his ancestors and the people of the world.So for the rest of his life, he wanted to practice political training and live a life of being the Supreme Emperor.

The Supreme Emperor is a system that existed long ago in Chinese history. Qianlong had a lot of worries because of the vast difference in the circumstances of the Supreme Emperor in history.So he was the first to tell He Shen the news that he was going to abdicate the throne and return the power to Zi.The abdication of Qianlong is of great importance to Heshen.So he began to use his eloquent talents in an attempt to change Qianlong's mind, at least to retain power. Why is Heshen so sensitive to the Qianlong Zen position?Because for Heshen, without the great backer of Qianlong, and the new emperor doesn't trust him, wouldn't his wealth and power go to waste, and his official position and future would no longer be clear.Therefore, He Shen was extremely reluctant to abdicate Qianlong, but this would be suspected of discussing state affairs indiscriminately.Therefore, He Shen hurriedly wrote a book: Long live my emperor, the great ceremony of inner Zen, in line with benevolence and righteousness, as clear as the sun and the moon, although there are many stories in the history, but there is not much honor, but Yao Zen is located in Shun, Shun Zen is located in Yu, so it can be regarded as a grand ceremony through the ages. However, when Yao passed on to Shun, he reigned for seventy-three years, Emperor Shun conquered Yong for thirty years, and reigned for thirty years. My lord, the spirit is strong, the majesty is undiminished, and the life expectancy is longer than that of Yao and Shun. After ten or twenty years, it is not too late to pass on the crown prince. Besides, in the whole world, people regard long live as their parents, and people look up to each other. It is as clear as the sun. For one day the emperor is in charge, the world is benevolent for one day, the common people are grateful for one day, the servants are waiting for their kindness, and especially wish the emperor to protect him forever.

He Shen was originally a roundworm in Qianlong's stomach. He knew that Qianlong was afraid that he would not be able to protect himself after delegating power, so he hesitated.His words hit Qianlong's vital point, and Qianlong couldn't help but think of the experiences of several overlords in history: Tang Taizu Li Yuan was forced to pass on the throne to Li Shimin, and was then placed under house arrest; after Tang Suzong ascended the throne in Lingwu, Xuanzong had to be overlord again; In the Song Dynasty, Jin soldiers went south, and Song Huizong had no choice but to pass it on to the prince.The imperial court in history is a vanity fair for power and profit. The temptation of power can distort anyone's mind, so the end of Zen's transfer of power can be imagined.He Shen's words were very complete, and he hoped that Qianlong would take this as a lesson and retreat in the face of difficulties, but he said it without harshness, making people feel that he was thoughtful.In the end, he said not only that he hoped that the emperor would not abdicate, but also that the people all over the world felt the grace of the emperor. It was in accordance with the will of heaven and the will of the people that Qianlong continued to reign.

He Shen's words deeply touched Qianlong's vanity.Therefore, Qianlong decided to abdicate without delegating power, and to be a real emperor.He also composed and wrote a couplet in his own hand in the front door of Le Shoutang: Happiness is in harmony with people, and he is willing to send high leisure to the Song Palace;Compared with Song Gaozong and Ming Dynasty bureaucrat Pan En.Not only that, but he also imitated Song Gaozong's Deoksugung Living Notes, and Qianlong decided to also make Taishang Huang Living Notes.Moreover, after it was decided that the new emperor would ascend the throne, the imperial court would use the reign name of Jiaqing, while the inner court would still use the reign name of Qianlong.

Heshen took advantage of Qianlong's desire to continue to uphold the government, easily maintained his power, and continued to hold power without any shake in his position.He Shen wanted to improve the relationship between himself and the new emperor Jiaqing before the death of the Supreme Emperor, so as to achieve the goal of a smooth handover.So he flattered the new emperor as much as possible, hoping to become a minister of the two dynasties.He thought that with the support of Qianlong and his ability to figure out what he wanted, it shouldn't be a problem. He Shen's plan was made, and he couldn't help thinking about his bright future happily.

Everything was properly arranged, and Qianlong issued an edict on the third day of September in the 60th year (1795), expressing the ins and outs of his becoming the Supreme Emperor, the steps of inner meditation, and the intention of training the government, indicating that it was only for the throne. Give up, but never hand over real power.He is the most authoritative overlord in Chinese history.At the same time, he also issued an edict through Heshen: After the decree is returned to power next year, all the inner court people will be called long live.His edict should be called imperial edict.

The titular Emperor Jiaqing ascended the throne, but as Qianlong said, he himself did not live up to his old age, but worked diligently on governing without getting tired.Although Qianlong gave Jiaqing the seat of Zen on the surface, it was actually a further autocratic one.He said: After returning to the government, when encountering major military and state affairs, as well as the major issues of employment and administration, how can we ignore them and still give them personal advice.No matter how big or small, the emperor still has to report to him, and he will make decisions and issue orders.It is also stipulated that if there is any event of good performances, a book should be written to the Supreme Emperor, and his performances are known as the Supreme Emperor.The Supreme Emperor did not live in the Ningshou Palace, but still lived in the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and he still called himself Zhen as before.Jiaqing's power was strictly restricted. He had no administrative power, no human rights, and he could not receive foreign vassals and tribute envoys alone. He really became an out-and-out emperor.

He Shen saw that Jiaqing was obedient to Qianlong, and his big backer Qianlong was still diligent in governing, and entrusted him to handle some important affairs, he couldn't help feeling more proud, and at the same time admired himself for adding this backer, but he didn't choose the wrong one!Part of Heshen's goal was still achieved, that is, his background Qianlong was still the supreme emperor in power.