Historical facts record that when Kangxi met Qianlong, although Qianlong was only twelve years old, he was already unforgettable to Kangxi. He saw that Qianlong was very tall, with a standard figure and a handsome appearance, especially Qianlong's. Kangxi's eyes were immediately struck by his very spirited eyes, and the magnanimity and calmness he displayed when dealing with others.
In the 60th year of Kangxi's reign, Kangxi went to the Old Summer Palace and enjoyed the flowers at the Peony Terrace with Qianlong. They were also very interested in watching the opera performance. At this time, Kangxi already loved his little grandson very much, so he took Qianlong to his place of residence, Changchun Garden, and lived together for a while. That summer, the weather was very hot, and Qianlong was called by Kangxi to go to the summer resort to study together.
There are historical records that one day when Qianlong went hunting, he was almost injured by a wild bear, but nothing happened. It can be said that if you survive a disaster, you will be blessed later. When Kangxi knew about it, he immediately sent his imperial advisor to tell Qianlong's fortune, and also to Qianlong's mother. It turned out that Qianlong's fortune was very great, even higher than that of Kangxi. It can be said that Qianlong's fortune is precious.
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Kangxi also had a grandson he liked very much. This grandson was the second son of his eldest son Yinreng. Because the eldest son of his eldest son died young, the second son Considered the eldest grandson of Kangxi, this grandson is called Hongxi.
Kangxi loved this little grandson very much from the beginning, and raised him in the palace beside him since he was a child. Hongxi himself was also very smart, well-read poetry and books, and very talented. Kangxi Love this even more.
Later, when the eldest son was deposed, many people were waiting to see what his grandson Kangxi would do. After Kangxi fell ill, he left his last words, asking his fourth elder brother Yinzhen to establish himself as the crown prince. Li wanted to establish him as a prince, but the deposed prince was still imprisoned for life because of his unfilial words and deeds. However, if there was no shortage of food and clothing, the deposed prince's second son Hongxi was granted the title of prince.
After Kangxi, Yongzheng succeeded him, not Qianlong directly. In fact, Yongzheng did not have a great background at that time, but relied on his comprehensive ability to obtain the position of emperor. After Qianlong ascended the throne, Qianlong often exaggerated his relationship with Kangxi, and repeatedly mentioned that Yongzheng's rise to power was his credit. This situation was actually nothing more than Qianlong's own thoughts.
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