"Of course, the military strength of the Han and Tang dynasties was also stronger than that of the Qin and Sui dynasties. The Han and Tang dynasties had many famous generals, and they won more wars than they lost..."
Emperor Kangxi was an extremely learned man. He was proficient in metaphysics, including astronomy, calendrical calculations, music, ritual, criminal law, agriculture, and geography. In practical statecraft, he was knowledgeable in medicine, archery, divination, numerology, the Western Regions, and Manchu and Mongolian studies. He was fluent in Chinese, Manchu, and Mongolian, could even read Latin, and had a solid grasp of new concepts such as calculus.
Much of Western knowledge was translated by Emperor Kangxi. He also had a pen pal named Louis XIV, whom most people are probably familiar with.
As Mr. Zhang Shunhui once said, there have been many emperors from ethnic minorities in China throughout history, but in terms of both civil and military achievements, as well as erudition and talent, there has never been one in the past three thousand years who could surpass Aisin Gioro Xuanye, also known as Emperor Kangxi.
Although Emperor Kangxi was learned, the author was not (?_?), so the author couldn't write any particularly unique insights. Please bear with it (??ω??)??(?′ω`?).
Wanwan said, "Xuan Ye is truly learned. He is the most amazing person I have ever met. None of my brothers are as amazing as Xuan Ye."
Flattery will get you everywhere (?ω?)hiahiahia.
Kangxi listened to Wanwan's words, and although he knew they might be flattery, who wouldn't want to hear nice things?
"But Qingqing also has some different opinions."
Qingqing's mother was Han Chinese, and her family was wealthy (in fact, extremely wealthy). She was also quite learned. Although Qingqing wasn't very literate, she understood history and had some basic knowledge.
Emperor Kangxi: "Oh, tell me about it."
Kangxi sat down in the chair, looking like he was ready to listen attentively.
Actually, I also wanted to see what different opinions my girlfriend would have.
Wanwan's study is generally off-limits to others. Besides cleaning, she also organizes her books herself. Tingyu and Tingfeng know this, so the study is usually just for the two of them.
"Qingqing believes that although the Qin and Sui dynasties perished, their systems remained."
"The histories of the Qin and Sui dynasties bear a striking resemblance, both perceived as short-lived and brutal. The burning of books and burying of scholars by Qin Shi Huang, Meng Jiangnu's weeping at the Great Wall, Zhao Gao's pointing at a deer as a horse, and the incompetence of Emperor Yang of Sui—these labels seem deeply ingrained in the Qin and Sui dynasties, seemingly confirming the saying, 'Good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels a thousand miles.' However, this is not the case. The achievements of these two dynasties influenced the landscape of Chinese civilization, profoundly impacting Chinese history, and laying the foundation for the prosperity of the Han and Tang dynasties."
Qin Shi Huang once declared with domineering confidence: "I have united the six kingdoms, bringing the world under one rule. I have built the Great Wall to guard the dragon veins of the nine provinces, protecting my Great Qin and my state. While I live, I will defend our territory, expand our borders, and pacify the four barbarian tribes, safeguarding the foundation of our Chinese civilization for ten thousand generations. After my death, I will transform into a dragon spirit, protecting our Chinese civilization forever. This oath is witnessed by Heaven and Earth, observed by the Sun and Moon, and heard by immortals, demons, and gods." Qin Shi Huang swept across the land, conquering the six kingdoms. He adopted a strategy of befriending distant states while attacking nearby ones, first attacking Han, then Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan, and Qi. Between 230 BC and 221 BC, he destroyed the six kingdoms in ten years. Thus, Qin Shi Huang completed the unification, ushering in the era of a monarchical empire, ending the period of division, fragmentation, and frequent wars, and bringing about a period of great development and economic and cultural prosperity for the Han Dynasty.
Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, wrote after his conquest of the Five Barbarian Tribes: "Those barbarians from all directions who dare to offend the Great Sui will surely have their countries destroyed, their races exterminated, and their descendants wiped out." The Five Barbarian Tribes primarily refer to the Xiongnu, Xianbei, Jie, Qiang, and Di tribes. At that time, the Five Barbarian Tribes caused chaos and instability in China, and the Han people held a low social status. Yang Jian successfully unified China after centuries of division, ending over 360 years of division and turmoil since the Eastern Han Dynasty, achieving the second great unification.
"Furthermore, after the fall of the Sui Dynasty, tens of millions of bolts of cloth and grain were left behind in granaries throughout the country."
Excerpted from Baidu.
Since even the author couldn't write such a comprehensive viewpoint (?▽?), I had to borrow from it. Please be gentle with your criticism. Please! (?_?)
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