Introduction to Emperor Shunzhi
In China’s feudal society for more than two thousand years, dynasties changed, and emperors also changed one after another. The last feudal dynasty was the Qing Dynasty, and Emperor Shunzhi was also a more famous emperor in the Qing Dynasty. So how is Emperor Shunzhi introduced in his introduction?
Shunzhi stills
From the introduction of Emperor Shunzhi, we can know that the original name of Emperor Shunzhi was Aisin Gioro Fulin, born on March 15, 1938. Emperor Shunzhi was the third emperor since the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, but he was the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty to rule the Central Plains. He is the third son of Emperor Taizong of the Qing Dynasty Aixinjueluo?6? Huang Taiji. His mother is Empress Xiaozhuangwen. Aisin Gioro?6 Fulin was called Emperor Shunzhi because his reign was "Shunzhi". He reigned for eighteen years because he believed in Buddhism and was tired of the life of an emperor. , so he wanted to become a monk, but in the end he failed to escape into Buddhism.
From the introduction of Emperor Shunzhi, we can know that he was the first Manchu Qing emperor to enter the Pass and rule the Central Plains. He adopted a policy of appeasing rather than encircling and suppressing the anti-Qing forces at that time. In order to consolidate his rule, he reused Han officials and rectified the official group. Under his rule, the people got the opportunity to recuperate, which also laid a certain foundation for the later Kangxi and Qianlong eras.
Because his father Huang Taiji died early, Aixinjueluo Fulin ascended the throne and became emperor when he was six years old. Because he was too young, he was assisted by Prince Dorgon and Prince Shuorui, who were regents. Later, Dorgon died unfortunately in the sixth year of Shunzhi, and Emperor Shunzhi was able to rule personally. In the eighteenth year of Shunzhi, Emperor Shunzhi died. Later generations gave him the temple name of Shizu, and buried him in Xiaoling in the Eastern Tomb of the Qing Dynasty. In his edict, Emperor Shunzhi passed the throne to his third son Aixinjueluo Xuanye, also known as Emperor Kangxi.
Shunzhi became a monk
Shunzhi Emperor Aisin Gioro?6? Fulin is a relatively famous emperor in the history of our country. His achievement lies in consolidating the rule of the Manchu Dynasty. It stabilized the chaotic society and vigorously restored national production, laying the foundation for the subsequent prosperous era of Kangxi and Qianlong. As such a successful emperor, he finally chose to become a monk. So why did Shunzhi become a monk?
Statue of Emperor Shunzhi
In fact, Shunzhi becoming a monk was something that Emperor Shunzhi wanted to do but failed to do. However, it is true that Emperor Shunzhi was obsessed with Buddhism. Emperor Shunzhi's mother, Empress Dowager Xiaozhuangwen, was a Mongolian and believed in Lamaism. However, due to family and other reasons, Emperor Shunzhi was very interested in Buddhism. Later, Emperor Shunzhi and a monk named Han Pucong had an intimate exchange at Haihui Temple. The exchange was very enjoyable, and the two felt particularly connected. After Emperor Shunzhi returned to the palace, he invited monks to live in Xiyuan on the west side of the palace and often exchanged Buddhist teachings with them. Emperor Shunzhi told the monk that he felt that he was a member of the Buddhist family in his previous life, and that he had a special affinity with Buddhism. If he stayed here where the monks lived, he would not want to return to the palace.
Among the monks invited back by Emperor Shunzhi, there was one named Xisen, who had a relatively high status and was called master by Emperor Shunzhi. Once, there was a man named Mu Chen?氲mulset shed Xingdan?wanre缋春ache锬ΧJimqiaonao?send Qiaohuan?Shansu?jue and Zenzu, so Emperor Shunzhi had the idea of ??becoming a monk. Later, he found Xisen. When Xisen heard that Shunzhi became a monk, of course he wanted to dissuade him, but in the end he couldn't do it and shaved his head as a monk for Emperor Shunzhi. Emperor Shunzhi's mother was particularly angry because Shunzhi became a monk. After trying to dissuade him in every possible way to no avail, she invited a master from Xisen to resolve the matter. Later, not only did Shunzhi fail to become a monk, but Emperor Shunzhi's beloved concubine and beloved son also died one after another. Emperor Shunzhi suffered a huge mental blow. In addition, he later contracted smallpox and died soon after.
Emperor Shunzhi became a monk.
Emperor Shunzhi was very obsessed with Buddhism. He believed that he was a Buddhist in his previous life. He even wanted to become a monk because of family and personal reasons. thoughts. He once wrote a poem "Emperor Shunzhi became a monk" to express his true inner feelings. So what exactly is written in Emperor Shunzhi's "Emperor Shunzhi's Ranza of Monkhood"?
Still photo of Emperor Shunzhi
“The jungles of the world are like mountains of food, and bowls are available everywhere for you to eat.
Gold and white jade are not precious, but wearing cassock is the most difficult! "This is the first two sentences of "Emperor Shunzhi's Renunciation Gatha", which means that there are mountains of rice in temples all over the world, and you can enjoy it as long as you hold the alms bowl. Gold, silver and jade, these are not the most precious things. Being able to wear cassocks is the most valuable thing. From these two sentences, it can be seen that Emperor Shunzhi did not value his wealth and power. He believed that monks are the most free.
"I am the master of the earth, mountains and rivers." Worrying about the country and the people turns to trouble. Thirty-six thousand days in a hundred years are less than half a day's leisure in a monk's family. "The meaning of these two sentences is that although I am the emperor, I am worried about the affairs of the country and the people every day. In the 36,000 days and nights of a hundred years, I do not have the leisurely half-day that a monk can enjoy. Emperor Shunzhi In history, he was a good emperor with great ambitions and talents, but he was bothered by worldly things and had no time for himself. From this point of view, it is indeed better to be an emperor than to be a monk.
The last two sentences of "Emperor Shunzhi's Monk Gatha" "There has been no freedom for eighteen years. When will the southern and northern wars end?" I now give up and return to the west to take care of you for all generations. "It means that during the eighteen years of being an emperor, I had no free time and had to fight in the north and south for the sake of the country. When will these days stop? I will go to the Western Paradise today, no matter how long your dynasty is. From now on. "Emperor Shunzhi became a monk" It can be seen that although Emperor Shunzhi was dedicated to political affairs, he did not like this kind of life. Unfortunately, he never realized his wish to become a monk throughout his life.
Shunzhi's son.
Emperor Shunzhi reigned for eighteen years. The emperor who became the emperor when he was young had thirty-two concubines, and Shunzhi’s sons had eight concubines when Shizu of the Qing Dynasty was fourteen years old. At that time, his concubine Ba Shi gave birth to his first prince, named Niu Niu. The emperor of the Qing Dynasty was too young at the time and took improper measures to protect his son, resulting in the death of the eldest son in less than three months and two years. Later, Concubine Ning of Shunzhi gave birth to his second prince, and the emperor of the Qing Dynasty named him Fuquan, which meant that he would live a long and prosperous life.
The year after this. Here, Empress Xiaokangzhang gave birth to the third prince of the Qing Dynasty. Shunzhi named him Xuan Ye, who was also the later registered Emperor Kangxi. Kangxi was the favorite son of the Qing Dynasty ancestor and the most talented among Shunzhi's sons. Later, Kangxi became the emperor when the Qing Dynasty ancestor died. His life was full of legends. After that, Queen Xiaoxian gave birth to the fourth prince, named Qing Shizu. Heshuo died of illness at the age of two. He was posthumously granted the title of Prince Shirong by the emperor of the Qing Dynasty. The concubine Chen gave birth to the fifth prince, who was named Chang Ning by Shunzhi. Chang Ning lived to be forty. At the age of two, he was a long-lived prince and was named Prince Gong by the Qing Emperor. The concubine Tang gave birth to the sixth prince for Shunzhi. Shunzhi named him Qishue. Qisheng died at the age of two and the Qing Emperor did not pursue him. Name him. The concubine Niu gave birth to the seventh prince, Shunzhi named him Longxi. Longxi died at the age of 48 and was named Prince Chunjing by the Qing Dynasty. Two years before the death of Qing Shizu, the eighth prince was born. Shunzhi named him Yongqian. Yongqian died at the age of ten because Qing Shizu had died and Shunzhi's son was not named king. **There are eight, four of whom died in infancy and four of whom reached adulthood.