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Chapter 50 The Anecdote on the Dragon Chair 7
The Germans who greatly helped Kangxi ascend the throne
Since the beginning of Chinese history, Qin Shihuang, there has never been any interference in the issue of succession to the throne.But when the footsteps of history moved forward to the 18th year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty (AD 1661), who should be the emperor? This matter should have been decided by the Chinese themselves, but was abruptly inserted by a German. .

The intervention of this German actually changed the history of China, making the third elder brother Xuan Ye, who was not ranked first, become the next emperor. Only then did the 61-year Kangxi Dynasty and the Kangxi Dynasty come into existence.This German has gone through the Ming and Qing dynasties, and has served Chongzhen, Shunzhi, and Kangxi three emperors successively, and Kangxi was named after him. He is the missionary Tang Ruowang.

The reason Tang Ruowang was able to influence Xuan Ye's succession was mainly due to his outstanding eloquence.Emperor Shunzhi was persuaded by him to believe in Christianity, which influenced Shunzhi's thoughts.

Tang Ruowang's relationship with the royal family can be said to be a legend.At the end of the Ming Dynasty, Western countries embarked on the road of global colonial expansion. Before the expansion, they first sent missionaries abroad to explore the way and inquire about the situation. It was against this background that Tang Ruowang entered China.

Speaking of this missionary, we have to mention his background. In 1592, Tang Ruowang was born in an aristocratic family in Cologne, Germany. He received a good education since he was a child, and his grades were excellent. Later, he was sent to the Germanic Academy in Rome to study theology, thus becoming a messenger of God and a professional missionary. scholar.

In 1619, Tang Ruowang arrived in Macao under the leadership of the French priest Ginnige, and entered Guangdong three years later, and then transferred to Beijing after a year. The western scientific knowledge he mastered was won by Zhang Wenda, the minister of household affairs of the Ming Dynasty government. Appreciation, was hired as a government commissioner.Tang Ruowang entered his official career in this way, and he formed a good relationship with the local people. With the Western gadgets he brought, people became curious and fond of him.

As a migrant worker, Tang Ruowang was very dedicated to his work. He compiled scientific literature, translated almanacs, promoted astronomy, and translated German books on mining and metallurgy, bringing a wealth of new knowledge to the Ming Dynasty.At the same time, Tang Ruowang did not forget to publicize his Christianity, but it was a pity that Tang Ruowang came too late. Before he could persuade Chongzhen to believe in Christianity, Chongzhen was forced to die on Meishan Mountain.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, Tang Ruowang changed his master and continued to preach Christianity. Unlike Chongzhen, Emperor Shunzhi was very interested in the knowledge Tang Ruowang preached, and not only honored him as "Mafa" ("Mafa" in Manchu means Grandpa’s meaning), and obeyed Tang Ruowang’s words, and became a devout Catholic.

In order to support the spread of Christianity, Emperor Shunzhi appropriated funds and allocated land to build a Catholic Church outside Xuanwu Gate, that is, Beijing South Church.Not only Shunzhi respected Tang Ruowang, but even the ancestor Xiaozhuang Empress Dowager regarded Tang Ruowang as a guest of honor. In this way, the foreigner won the high trust of the palace.

In the tenth year of Shunzhi, Tang Ruowang was bestowed the title of "Teacher of Tongxuan" by Emperor Shunzhi. In the 14th year of Shunzhi, Emperor Shunzhi wrote the article "Tianzhutang Stele" for Tang Ruowang, and bestowed the title of "Tongxuan Jiajing".Kangxi was born on March 11, 1654th year of Shunzhi (May 5, 4).A few years before and after Kangxi's birth, the word "Xuan" was very important in the mind of Emperor Shunzhi. The gift to Tang Ruowang had the word "Xuan" twice, and his son's name also had the word "Xuan". The word "Xuan" means a whole set of theories including astronomy, calendar, machinery, etc. taught by Tang Ruowang.

In the 24th year of Shunzhi, the emperor was seriously ill, and the heir became a key issue.As the third prince of Emperor Shunzhi, Kangxi, although the eldest prince is dead, there is still the second prince, Fuquan.Arranged according to seniority, no matter what, it is his turn.But at this time Tang Ruowang came up with a reason that no one could refute——Xuanye had smallpox, he had lifelong immunity to this terrible disease, and would never have it again, and Fuquan hadn't had it yet, so it was hard to guarantee that he would never get it again. It will come out, in order to ensure that the country will not cause turmoil due to the sudden death of the emperor in the future, Xuan Ye should be chosen as the emperor.

Tang Ruowang’s words completely changed Chinese history, allowing Xuanye, who should not have been on the throne, to be on the throne. As for why Tang Ruowang tried to protect Xuanye, it is a mystery. It should be said that without this foreign missionary, there would be no future The prosperity of Kangxi and Qianlong.

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