"There's no need to stop. We're already here; once we start, we can't just quit halfway through."
Sherry let out a soft sigh.
Bored, he let the palace maid do his makeup.
Well, this family's tastes are pretty much the same.
Everyone likes thin eyebrows and eyes, but the Empress's eyes are quite big.
So, how did the original owner gain such favor?!
Just as she thought of this, two words popped into Sherry's mind: bedroom skills.
This... is such a simple thing?
The problem was that Emperor Xianfeng himself was not in good health.
Therefore, there is no need to save his life.
Just replace the original owner and be a decent human being!
We must understand that there is no time left to waste.
The Taiping Rebellion, led by Hong Xiuquan, had broken out and lasted from the 30th year of the Daoguang Emperor's reign (1850) to the 3rd year of the Tongzhi Emperor's reign (1864).
Interestingly, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom was characterized by numerous powerful figures, and its reign was both short-lived and glorious.
The Second Opium War began in 1856 and lasted until 1860, when the Anglo-French allied forces captured Beijing and signed the Treaty of Beijing.
In June of the 20th year of the Daoguang Emperor's reign (1840), the First Opium War broke out.
It ended with the signing of the Treaty of Nanjing between China and Britain, which also marked the beginning of a humiliating history.
In order to make up for the financial deficit caused by war reparations, the Qing government continuously increased taxes, which led to the exploitation of the lower classes.
The escalating ethnic conflicts intensified domestic class contradictions, leading to numerous peasant uprisings.
Sherry was thankful that she hadn't arrived too late.
But upon further reflection, it seems that this dynasty's fate has truly run its course.
Emperor Xianfeng had only one son, Zaichun, and the people suffered from frequent plagues and disasters.
Even Sydney is having a headache!
All I can do is browse through past task records when I have nothing else to do.
Otherwise, the simplest solution she could think of was to leave the palace and poison all those foreigners.
But at this time, the country was beset by internal and external troubles!
There is never a shortage of traitors.
Similarly, there is no shortage of ambitious people.
One of the best things Empress Dowager Cixi did was to promote a number of Han Chinese officials.
You have to understand that over the generations, the new generation of Manchu nobles had never even seen the founding of the country. They were busy selling land and even borrowing money to live a life of luxury.
Theaters, teahouses, taverns, brothels, and casinos were their usual haunts.
Not to mention that many nobles indulged in a life of debauchery and opium addiction!
Sherry thought about it and realized that the original owner's family background was just average at the moment.
He has little connection to people and little wealth.
So all they could do was have children, kill the emperor, and seize power!
As for having children?
It wasn't that she looked down on Emperor Xianfeng and his son; they were truly useless.
At this time, Emperor Xianfeng had just ascended the throne and still had some ambition.
Just a few years later, Emperor Xianfeng began to shirk his duties.
He listened to operas every day, frequented the company of "Four Springs" (a euphemism for prostitutes), smoked opium, and eventually died of tuberculosis!
After thinking about it, Sherry felt it was necessary to change the seeds for her child!
Let's find a smarter, more spirited seed with a longer lifespan.
Prince Gong Yixin is quite good.
It should be noted that Yixin's literary and martial talents were superior to Yizhu's, the Xianfeng Emperor's, and the Daoguang Emperor also favored this son the most.
According to Qing Dynasty tradition, the throne was passed to the most talented and virtuous among the princes, and Yixin had the possibility of inheriting the throne.
Emperor Xianfeng's teacher, Du Shoutian, knew that Yizhu's intelligence and talent were "no match" for Yixin's, and that he could not win by presenting political proposals or practicing horseback riding.
Therefore, he personally instructed Yizhu to please Emperor Daoguang with his benevolence and filial piety, thus gaining the upper hand.
On the fourteenth day of the first month of the thirtieth year of the Daoguang Emperor's reign (1850), the seriously ill Daoguang Emperor summoned his ten senior ministers to open a brocade box containing two imperial edicts. One edict stated, "Establish the fourth prince, Yizhu, as the Crown Prince," and the other edict stated, "Confer the title of Prince upon the sixth prince, Yixi."
Two imperial edicts in one box—this is an unprecedented case since the Qing Dynasty implemented the system of naming items in brocade boxes.
Subsequently, Emperor Daoguang died, and Yizhu ascended the throne as Emperor Xianfeng.
Emperor Xianfeng's ascension to the throne was suspected of being opportunistic, and the astute Prince Gong might not have been convinced of it.
As a result, the two brothers became suspicious and at odds, harboring resentment towards each other. However, due to the proper etiquette between ruler and subject, they kept their feelings to themselves and gradually grew distant.
However, Emperor Xianfeng later relied heavily on this younger brother.
It was because of his exceptional abilities that he could fully share the burden.
Although Emperor Xianfeng once appointed Yixin to work in the Grand Council, he absolutely could not tolerate the recognition and affection that those around him showed for Yixin.
Then came the incident where Prince Gong (Yiyin) requested a title for his mother, which angered Emperor Xianfeng, who dismissed Prince Gong from all his posts.
When the Anglo-French allied forces captured Beijing, Emperor Xianfeng fled, leaving Prince Gong (Yixin) to oversee the situation and deal with the foreigners.
He possessed exceptional talent and strategic planning abilities, far surpassing those of Emperor Xianfeng.
In April of the first year of the Xianfeng Emperor's reign (1851), the Xianfeng Emperor appointed Yixin as one of the fifteen best archery ministers.
In April of the following year (1852), Emperor Xianfeng issued an edict granting Prince Qing's former residence (which had been the residence of Heshen, a Grand Secretary during the Qianlong era) to Yixin as his residence, ordering him to continue serving in the inner court.
Walking in the inner court~
The more Sydney thought about it, the more beautiful she became.
Given Emperor Xianfeng's physical condition, it would have been difficult for him to impregnate a woman.
The original owner of the body gave birth to her only son after five years in the palace.
No, there was another son, who died young!
Around the same time, the Second Opium War began.
Sherry began to observe Yi's movements with her spiritual senses.
At the New Year's Eve banquet, Emperor Xianfeng intended to bestow upon him a concubine.
The purpose, of course, is to monitor and suppress.
On the surface, it's all about pampering!
Prince Gong refused, citing his deep affection for his wife.
Emperor Xianfeng's smile faded, and Su Shun sensed the Emperor's displeasure.
Quickly change the subject!
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