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The kangxi Emperor

Introduction

The Kangxi Emperor, ruler of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) was born March 18 the 11th year of the reign of Shunzhi (May 5, 1654, as the modern calendar) in the Forbidden City. His real name was Aisin Giorro Xuan Hua and he was the son of Lady Dong. He died at the age of 69 on November 13 in the 61st year of Kangxi reign (December 20, 1772) Clear Creek at the Library of Chang Chuen Yuan. Her 61 year reign (1661 to 1772) made him the longest reigning emperor in Chinese history.

DiscussionManagement of State Affairs

Three different races flowed in the blood of Kangxi, three cultures and three types of characteristics. His father was a Manchu, Mongolian her grandmother, her mother and Han. He grew up under the influence of three cultures - his master taught him the Manchu Manchu as well as horseback riding and shooting. His Master Han taught him the four books (Da Xue Zhong Yong Lun Yu and Meng Zi) and the five classics (Shi, Shu Li, Yi and Chun Qiu), instilling in him Confucianism. Kangxi put emphasis on the diligence and prudence in the administration of state affairs. At age 14 he assumed power and began to participate in state affairs. The Emperor personally held meetings with top officials at the Palace of Heavenly Purity and discussing and making decisions on matters of national defense and administration. (Spence 61)

Among the elected officials present there were nine ministers, one minister from each department, the Ministry of Rites, Board of Public Service, the Department of Revenue, the War Department, the Department of Justice and the Ministry of Public Works with the head of Ministry of Supervision, the Supreme Court chief and Prime Minister. There were also officials to record the daily activities of the emperor. (Early Science and Medicine, 90)

In any weather, Kangxi summoned his court every day at 8:00 am with its officials to discuss national affairs and reports received by the imperial court. This tradition has been maintained during the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Kangxi Emperor Guangxu. When he administered the affairs of state, Kangxi used caution. At first, he wrote three major national issues in the columns of the court: the stabilization of Yunnan, Guangdong and Fujian, the work on the river and river transport. He made a round trip of 10,000 miles to its imperial guards at the source of the Yellow River to get to draw the first map of the Yellow River in China's history. He then named the officer Jinfu Governor of the river to drive the work of the River. Jinfu eight memoranda submitted daily to communicate his ideas on the administration of the rivers (Spence 22)

Compilation Of Books and Construction Of Gardens

Kangxi focused on culture and education. Under his reign, there was the influence of the Han, South and South study system was adopted. He personally went to Qufu to visit the Temple of Confucius. The Kangxi Emperor took part in the organization, compilation and publication of some 60 books, calendars and cards, including such works as The Kangxi Dictionary, Integration of Ancient and Modern Books, ...