Xiao Shenyang, a native of Zhenghongqi, Manchuria, was born in the fifteenth year of Qianlong. Although the family background of Xiao Shenyang is not prominent, it is also a family with outstanding military achievements. His fifth ancestor, Niya Hana Batulu, was awarded the world rank of third-class commander because of the meritorious military service when the Qing army entered Shanhaiguan. His father not only inherited the world rank, but also served as deputy commander-in-chief of Fujian.
Thirty-three years later, a rather conceited little Shenyang won the first place in the rural examination. The following year, he inherited his father's third-class captain position without pomp and became a deacon in front of the emperor's sedan chair. Since then, he has been promoted continuously, and has served as Minister of the Interior, Minister of Command, Minister of State, Minister of the Interior of Blue Flag, Minister of the Interior of White Flag, Minister of Military Affairs, Chief Minister of Military Affairs, University of Wenhua Hall, Assistant Minister and other nine ministers.
So, how did small Shenyang get the favor of Gan Long? There have always been many sayings, here is an analysis:
First, profound knowledge. Xiao Shenyang studies hard at school, and it is only a matter of time before others find out that he is a genius. Qianlong loved to write poetry all his life, and Xiao Shenyang knew the style, allusions and happy words of Emperor Qianlong like the back of his hand. In order to cater to Emperor Qianlong, Xiao Shenyang studied hard and wrote poems with remarkable achievements.
Occasionally, he will show his preference for poetry in front of Qianlong, and even pretend to be a "poet" in his spare time. Qian Yong, a contemporary of Xiao Shenyang, once commented on his poems, saying: His poems occasionally have good verses, which run through ancient and modern times. Xiao Shenyang's poems are all in line with Qianlong's aesthetic taste. How can he not like it after reading it? He repeatedly asked Xiao Shenyang to write poems on the spot instead of writing them himself.
According to the records of unofficial history Grand View in Qing Dynasty, Gan Long once recited The Analects of Confucius in a sedan chair and suddenly forgot the following words. Xiao Shenyang, the valet beside the sedan chair, blurted out and picked him up. Gan Long likes him very much. According to "Miscellanies of Guiyun Poems", Gan Long was forty years old and had the honor to become a follower of Xiao Shenyang. Dragons like to ride mule carts, "travel ten miles, get faster, and fly as fast."
One day, it happened that Xiao Shenyang was also on the mule car, so Gan Long and Xiao Shenyang had the following dialogue:
Q: Where are you from? Yes: Shop assistant.
Q: Will it happen in the end? Yes: Geng Yin can carry it.
Q: What's the problem? Right: Meng Gongzhuo.
Shawn: Can you recite your prose? Jay was very excited when he came back with him.
Yue: Confucianism can also win. This conversation between Gan Long and Xiao Shenyang became a turning point in Xiao Shenyang's political career.
Second, it looks good. Little Shenyang was called the first handsome man in Manchuria at that time. He's cool. Dragon's criteria for appointing cronies around him are: alert, agile, smart, handsome, young and beautiful. People who are not handsome are hard to be used seriously. For example, Ji Xiaolan, because of his ugly appearance, even if he is brilliant, it is difficult to get the real attention of Qianlong. It's hard to be a favorite of Qianlong. He can only settle down in words and be a dry ci minister.
Third, he was born in Manchuria, smart and alert. In short, Xiao Shenyang was born in Zhenghongqi, Manchuria. This is the most basic condition for his popularity. Under the condition of equal knowledge, the emperor certainly prefers Manchu to Han Chinese. Besides, Xiao Shenyang is smart and alert. Xue Fucheng's Notes on Yong 'an: Once Gan Long went out on patrol, the yellow umbrella cover for sacrifice was temporarily lost. Gan Long was so anxious and angry that his people were frightened because it was beheading. No one dares to answer. At that time, Xiao Shenyang said: "The person in charge of this matter should bear this responsibility." The dragon looked at the young man who answered the question quickly and noticed him.
Fourth, I am best at managing money. For example, before Xiao Shenyang became the Minister of the Interior, this institution responsible for royal affairs often made ends meet, and there was often a deficit. And _ when the director, the Ministry of Internal Affairs not only didn't lose money, but also made a slight surplus. "Year for profit, used as a house"; He was not only good at collecting money from the governor, salt weavers and wealthy businessman dajia to pay tribute to the emperor, but also advocated that the court should implement "discussing silver". More and more argumentative papers were handed in by provincial officials, which constituted huge financial resources and flowed into the emperor's treasury-the internal affairs office, which met the needs of Qianlong's luxurious life and won Qianlong's praise.
Fifth, we have rich diplomatic experience. Small Shenyang has been responsible for receiving envoys from North Korea, Britain, Annan and other countries for many times. According to records, in the fifty-seventh year of Qianlong, Little Shenyang received British Ambassador Margaret and her party properly. Later, the British envoy commented on Xiao Shenyang, saying that Xiao Shenyang "maintained dignity" in the negotiations, "had an amiable attitude and a keen and profound understanding of the problem, and was worthy of being a mature politician". Xiao Shenyang also put forward his own views on the improvement of "Qing-Myanmar relations" and "Qing-Annan trade", saying that "if you want to do more, you can make your trip."
Sixth, Qianlong and Xiao Shenyang may have broken their sleeves. There was a bad habit of "male chauvinism" in the officialdom of the Qing Dynasty, and Emperor Qianlong might be attacked by the prevailing wind at that time. Clues can also be found in this document. Qian Feng once accused Xiao Shenyang's office of being "close to a sound sleep" and said, "I can't go into the yamen without distinguishing the color, and the officers and men accompanying the military aircraft have to go in and out." So this possibility is not ruled out.