Of course, this is only an artistic interpretation, which is too different from historical facts. So, in what image did Jia Fei exist in history?
Jia Guifei's record in Biography of Qing History is relatively simple:
Like the interpretation in the TV series, Jia Guifei was indeed posthumously named "Shu Guifei", but the reason for posthumously sealing was not to give Yu Jia face, but because of Jia Guifei's virtue and reproductive contribution.
Jia Guifei did have Korean descent in history, and gold was incorporated into the yellow flag coating after her ancestors surrendered. However, after hundreds of years of development, Jia Guifei's surname has become "Jin Jia" and has become a serious Manchu.
Regarding the specific image of Jia Guifei, we can find the answer from later letters:
In the second year of Qianlong, Jin Jiashi was posthumously named "Jin Jia", and Emperor Qianlong's evaluation of him was "early birth of noble people, respectful; Long-term diligence, preparation of respectful and cautious instrument ";
After six years of Qianlong, Jin Jiashi was named as "Jia Fei", and his evaluation was "Fan Bing is gentle and gentle, modest in temperament, and abides by etiquette";
In the thirteenth year of Qianlong, Jin Jiashi was named "Jia Guifei", and his evaluation was "keeping the internal rules, but diligent and well-trained";
In the twenty years of Qianlong, Jin Jiashi was named "Shu Guifei" by posthumous title. Judging from her "Shu Jia" posthumous title, it should mean "tenderness should be rewarded".
The above comments in the imperial edict, although obviously with mandarin, almost invariably show the realistic image of Jia Guifei's gentle temperament, skillful etiquette, humility and respect. After Jia Guifei died of illness, Emperor Qianlong personally "Shu Jia" in posthumous title, which confirmed her gentle and consistent image. So some TV plays are just for fun. Don't be credulous.
In addition, what is the position of Jia Guifei in the history in the heart of Emperor Qianlong? Is she a "pet princess"?
First of all, Jia Guifei is second only to Ling Guifei among the concubines in Qianlong Dynasty. During the period of 10 from the fourth year of Qianlong to the thirteenth year of Qianlong, all four emperors were born by Qianlong, except the third one who died young, all of them lived to adulthood healthily. Among them, the second son, Yong Xuan, was the oldest prince in the Qing Dynasty and lived to 87 years old. Just from this point of view, it is enough to prove the prosperity of Jia Guifei's grace.
In addition, Diary of Jehol also explained to Jia Guifei that "entering the palace is a noble lady and a pet". Because of Jia Guifei's favor, his brother Jin Jian was also heavily relied on by Emperor Qianlong. The official to the Ministry of Industry and the Minister in Charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was rated as "very gracious by the North Korean envoys, and he was given a border vassal as the Asia of Little Shenyang". In addition, the record of Jia Guifei in the Grand View of unofficial history in the Qing Dynasty is "the Qing Dynasty is very lucky"; "Yan Xing Notes" also has the explanation that "I died years ago, but now I have moved to spoil my brother". More importantly, after Jia Guifei's death, Emperor Qianlong ordered her to be buried in the Yuling underground palace, becoming the third concubine who could "live and die in the same cave" with Emperor Qianlong after Fu Cha and Gao Guifei.
Jin Jiashi, who was born in coating, can be ranked as the "imperial concubine" and be so loved by Emperor Qianlong, which can bring many positive influences to her family. However, if Jia Guifei lives a few more years, she will see what her sons have become. I wonder if she will have no regrets?
As mentioned above, Jia Guifei * * * gave birth to four princes, four sons, eight sons and eleven sons besides the three sons who died young.
We will explain them separately:
Yongkun
In the twenty-eighth year of Qianlong, he was adopted and given to Prince Yin Youwei. Although he was evaluated by Emperor Qianlong as "virtuous in nature and sincere in bowing", if he is really blessed, I am afraid he will not be adopted. Even so, Yong Yun is the most normal son of Jia Guifei.
Yongxuan
North Korea's historical material "Cheng Chengyuan's Diary" has only eight words to evaluate him, which is enough for us to see the true image of this grandfather-"debauchery and bad conduct". In the forty-six years of Qianlong, Emperor Qianlong's attitude towards Emperor Ba Zi Yong Xuan was "no interview", which shows that Emperor Qianlong hated it deeply. But even though he was addicted to debauchery, Yongxuan became the longest-lived prince in history of qing dynasty, and lived to Daoguang for twelve years.
Jin Yong
Yongyun was adopted; Yongxuan is misbehaving and has "foot disease"; Only one Yongzheng is expected to be the successor of Emperor Qianlong. In fact, after Yong Lian's death, Yong Cong, the eldest son of Yong Huang, and Yong Xun, the fifth son who is famous for his calligraphy, were indeed included in the alternative scope of the Crown Prince by Emperor Qianlong.
At an early age, Yong Xun had already shown his talent for calligraphy, and Emperor Qianlong "loved it, but it was fortunate to be at home". As an adult, Jin Yong made great achievements in book collection and calligraphy, and enjoyed absolute influence and extraordinary status in the literary world at that time. Even Emperor Qianlong was very proud of this son. He once "sent a special order to post and ordered people to go to all parts of the sea, thinking it was Rongyun".
However, why did such an excellent Yong Xun lose to Yan Yong, the fifteenth son of the average emperor?
According to South Korea's Record of the Li Dynasty, Yong Xun is good at literature, but his literary flavor is too heavy, and he is "soft and indecisive, and does not try his best". He even disdained riding and shooting, which Manchu people always attached importance to, so he attracted the disgust and even reprimand of Emperor Qianlong.
According to Xiao Ting's Miscellaneous Notes, Yong Xun not only has a strong literary flavor, but also learned the conspiracy sophistry used by civil servants, "being good at abusing power for people". The courtiers he made were judged by the preferences of Emperor Qianlong. If the emperor values you, I will make friends with you. The emperor hates you, so you play. In this way, Yongzheng, who was not striving for progress, gradually lost the goodwill and trust of all courtiers and even Emperor Qianlong.
More importantly, Yongzheng is a very rare "stingy" prince in history of qing dynasty. How stingy can Jin Yong be in history? Xiao Ting's Miscellanies has a good evaluation of his "abuse of housework, daily necessities, and reluctance to squander". Her first wife, Fujin, is the eldest daughter of Fu Cha Fuheng. Except that her dowry was confiscated by Jin Yong, she could only "eat porridge every day". Di Fujin is still like this, and the living standards of other wives and servants can be imagined. Of course, the most telling example of Yongsheng's meanness is "killing a horse in one day, ordering it to cook without eating, and not giving a watch that day." When the horse died, Yong Xun ordered the whole government to eat horse meat, and the rest of the food was not allowed to eat.
Historically, Jia Guifei was born in the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but with her gentle temperament, respectful attitude and exuberant fertility, she gradually gained the favor of Emperor Qianlong, and returned to the status of "Guifei" and the temporary prominence of her family. If the prince he gave birth to can live up to expectations, even if it is normal, Jia Guifei is likely to replace the position of the imperial concubine, become the emperor's biological mother, and be chased.
However, Yong Kun, who was adopted, indulged in debauchery. Yong Kun, who was "soft but not broken, controlling and stingy", shattered Jia Guifei's dream again and again until it was a foregone conclusion. I wonder if Jia Guifei will feel "no regrets" about this ending.