First, in politics, the Qing Dynasty established a more complete bureaucratic system and legal system to strengthen central authority and consolidate its rule.
At the same time, the Qing Dynasty also implemented a series of ethnic policies, such as "Manchu and Han are one family," in order to ease ethnic conflicts and consolidate its rule.
Secondly, in terms of economy, after the Qing Dynasty moved its capital, Beijing became the political, economic and cultural center of the country, and commerce and handicrafts developed rapidly.
At the same time, the Qing Dynasty also implemented a series of economic policies, such as encouraging agricultural production and developing commerce and trade, in order to promote economic development.
Finally, in terms of culture, the Qing Dynasty also carried out a series of cultural constructions and adjustments after moving its capital.
For example, the Qing Dynasty inherited and developed Chinese culture, built magnificent buildings such as the Forbidden City, and compiled cultural classics such as the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries). At the same time, it also carried out some reforms and adjustments to traditional culture to adapt to the new social environment and the needs of governance.
Sherry arrived at familiar territory—the Forbidden City.
Huang Taiji bestowed upon her the Chengqian Palace, and Shirley moved in with great enthusiasm.
Empress Zhe Zhe has entered Kun Ning Palace!
Consort Shu entered the Chuxiu Palace.
The other concubines were scattered in pairs throughout the various palaces.
Sherry arranged the inner palace for her daughter, while the side palaces were for the princes to visit occasionally.
Huang Taiji also arranged unified accommodations for them!
Huang Taiji was always busy, and Xue Li was afraid that he might suddenly pass away one day, so she would occasionally send him some nourishing soup.
Over time, Huang Taiji frequently visited Chengqian Palace!
The tenth year of Chongde (1645).
Because Sherry was teaching Boguer the book, it just so happened that they were bestowing the title "Great Accomplished Sage and Teacher of Literature" upon Confucius.
Huang Taiji suddenly remembered that his Nana was very talented.
I taught myself Chinese characters and read many books.
Unlike Consort Zhuang of the past, who interfered in court affairs, she never intervened.
However, they will teach children very seriously, regardless of gender.
Huang Taiji looked at her, and his heart softened.
"We're about to attack Yangzhou. Nana, do you think we should use force to stop the fighting or adopt a policy of appeasement?"
Sherry suddenly thought of the historical "Ten Days of Yangzhou".
Yangzhou fell in April, Shi Kefa was killed, and a massacre ensued, lasting for ten days and known as the "Ten Days of Yangzhou." According to the "Ten Days of Yangzhou Diary" written by survivor Wang Xiuchu, monks in the city collected more than 800,000 corpses for burial.
Sherry raised her head and said solemnly, "A gradual approach is best, including controlling public opinion! Even if we really resort to violence to suppress violence, what then? The people may be afraid, but the rebellious spirit will always remain! Unless they submit from the bottom of their hearts, and we have plenty of time to do that! My lord, your talent is worthy of Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han! You must build a Qing Dynasty that the people praise and the world submits to! You want the people to admire you, and you have already achieved that, why repeat the mistakes of the past?"
Who is being referred to as repeating the same mistakes? Of course, it's Nurhaci, a butcher who left Huang Taiji with a sieve of flaws!
If it weren't for Huang Taiji, the Qing Dynasty wouldn't have had the chance to rule the Central Plains!
Huang Taiji felt his chest vibrate and his blood boil in an instant!
His eyes gleamed with a subtle light as he stared intently at Sherry.
Sherry met his gaze without flinching.
Huang Taiji suddenly burst into laughter and hugged Xue Li tightly.
"Namuzhong understands me best! Hahaha..."
Sherry hugged him tightly. The reason she spared his life was that he could lead the Eight Banners youths to commit atrocities!
And that's how you accumulate merit!
Dorgon later inherited his ideas, but his methods were brutal and hasty, resulting in the massacre of many Han Chinese.
Other events also occurred in 1645, such as the anti-Qing activities in Jiaxing Prefecture, Zhejiang Province, and the 81-day resistance by the people of Jiangyin against the shaving order, known as the "Eighty-One Days of Jiangyin".
Huang Taiji must have made his mind clear.
They directly overturned the suggestions of Dorgon and several princes, and while waging war, they also pacified the people!
They also started the imperial examination system to promote Han officials!
As for shaving one's head and changing clothes, it wasn't even mentioned!
Huang Taiji spent every day in Chengqian Palace discussing those matters with Xue Li.
Sherry offered some appropriate suggestions, which Huang Taiji adopted as appropriate.
When asked about shaving her head and changing her clothes, Shirley's expression was indescribable.
"Why do you insist on asking me this, sir?"
"Oh? Nana has been refusing to talk about it, which makes me even more curious!" Huang Taiji gently stroked her hair.
Sherry looked at him and said slowly, "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
"Oh? What does it matter if it's a lie or the truth?" Huang Taiji's interest was piqued.
“The lie is that we’re the best, so listen to us!” Sherry said with a blank face.
Sydney: Pshaw, it's all bald with a rat's tail, it's like a joke.
System: Hahaha, you've gone bad, you can lie without even showing any expression.
Sherry: Just tell me, am I right or not?! (￢_￢)
System: Sorry, I'm not human, I don't have that kind of aesthetic sense! o＞_＜o
Sherry: Weren't you really excited when you looked at erotic pictures? (￢_￢)
A certain system: Is it possible that the system inherited the host's traits?
Sherry: Am I a fairy and are you a fairy too? (￢_￢)
System: ...You win! Hmph!
"Oh? The truth?" Huang Taiji narrowed his eyes and asked.
“Not a single one is good!” Sherry rolled her eyes at him and said.
Huang Taiji stared at her in disbelief.
Sherry retorted, somewhat unconvinced, "Isn't that right? You're handsome because of your looks, your charisma, and your talent! But what about others? Look at them, are they good-looking? Don't your eyes hurt from seeing all those bizarre hairstyles at court every day? Besides, Han Chinese have such long hair, it's quite a hassle! So, I don't think they're anything special!"
Huang Taiji couldn't help but laugh and pinched her cheek.
"Yes, my Nana is still the prettiest!"
"Yes, that's true!" Sherry was far too confident in this regard. She held her head high and gave him a knowing look.
Huang Taiji covered his nose and laughed heartily.
He could always relax with Nana.
"What about the clothes?" Huang Taiji asked again, holding her in his arms.
"Anything is fine, as long as it looks good, I'll wear it! If I weren't an Imperial Noble Consort, I'd love to try Han Chinese attire! I have to admit, it's a long-standing tradition, and it really does look beautiful!" Shirley thought of the headdress she had seen before and loved it.
Huang Taiji belatedly realized that asking Xue Li about this was pointless.
She only cares about whether it looks good or not.
Huang Taiji found it somewhat amusing, but he still gathered a lot of Han Chinese jewelry and materials and sent them to Xue Li.
Sherry has found her true calling; she has incorporated Han, Manchu, and Mongolian styles to design a variety of clothing and jewelry.
It was worn for Huang Taiji to see.
Huang Taiji was amazed and even asked Shirley to design a few for him.
Sherry got excited and started messing around with her daughter.
In the end, the forced shaving of heads and changing of clothes ended before it even began.
Some people shaved their heads completely, some grew braids, some had crescent-shaped haircuts, some cut their hair short, some wore high ponytails, and some simply let their hair down...
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