On July 16, Xinyou, the eleventh year of Xianfeng in Qing Dynasty, Wen Zong died in Rehe.It was ordered that the eldest son of the emperor, Zai Chun, succeed to the throne, and he sent a total of eight people, including Prince Yi Zaiyuan, military ministers, forehead consort Jingshou, and auxiliary state Duke Sushun, to "praise all government affairs".This is the system of "Minister Gu Ming" assisting the young master in the family law of the Qing Dynasty. Soon, Empress Dowager Cixi, the birth mother of the young emperor (at that time, she was called "The Holy Mother Empress Dowager" following the Wanli rule of the Ming Dynasty), was not reconciled to the fall of power, but also deeply regretted Sushun's domineering, so she and Wenzong's half-brother respectfully respected each other. Prince Yixin conspired to seize power, and changed from "Gu Ming" to "Changing Curtain".

The two parties fighting for power in the "Xinyou Coup" narrowed the scope, one was Cixi and King Gong, and the other was Sushun and his party. However, Sushun was highly used by Wenzong, and Wenzong's reuse of Sushun was the superficial estrangement between Wenzong and Prince Gong's brothers after Prince Gong issued an order in the fifth year of Xianfeng to "dismiss the direct military aircraft and go back to the study".In other words, without Prince Gong's withdrawal from the military in the fifth year of Xianfeng, there would be no gradual reuse of Sushun in the sixth or seventh year of Xianfeng. However, Wen Zong's final order must be entrusted to King Gong with his heir.Wang Xiangqi's poem: "The ancestral system pays attention to fate, and Jiang Si does not assist the Zhou Dynasty." "Drawing the curtain" was originally one of the conditions for the cooperation between King Gong and Cixi. Like Zai Yuan, he firmly opposes the proposal of "draping the curtain".

It can be seen that the "Xinyou coup" was actually caused by the estrangement between Wenzong and Prince Gong's brothers, which involved the throne, family affection, etiquette, and privacy.The entanglement of many factors constitutes a complex and delicate process.I think it is necessary to describe the process before dedicating "The Prequel of Cixi" to readers, so I wrote this article. one Before Xuanzong's lifetime, the third son had nine sons, and the second and third sons were Youshang; the first son died in April of the eleventh year of Daoguang, and two months later, the fourth son of the emperor, Yi Chi, was born as Wenzong.

Wenzong's mother, the Niu Hulu family, was promoted from Quan Concubine to Quan Guifei. In April of the thirteenth year, Tong Jia's family died, and Quan Guifei was promoted to Huang Guifei. palace.On the ninth day of the first month of the twentieth year, it was the thirty-third year.Xuanzong personally designated the posthumous posthumous title as "Xiaoquan". Qing Palace Poetry: "There is nothing in the world with Hui Zhilan and heart. Chui Piao once remembered Gusu, and composed it into six contract spring characters, which is better than Xuanji brocade picture."

Original note: "Empress Xiaoquan is the daughter of Duke Chengen's age. She came to Suzhou with her eunuch when she was young. She was very bright and wise. She once imitated the so-called jigsaw puzzle in the world. She cut wood pieces in several squares and arranged them into the four characters of 'Liulongchun', thinking of the palace. Chinese New Year toys." Because of growing up in Suzhou, it is also possible to imagine that besides "Minghui", there is also the gentleness of daughters from Jiangnan, which is quite different from the cheerfulness and vigor of Gege, which is why it is uniquely loved by the emperor.

There have been rumors of the collapse of Xiaoquan.Qing palace poem: "Ruyi is more because of less pity, ant cup poisonous omen is a feast, Wen Chenggui spoils panshui, Tianyu pro praises filial piety." , collapsed in several years, and many things were hidden. At that time, Xiao and the Queen Mother were still there, and the family law was strict, and Xuanzong did not dare to disobey orders, so the special posthumous title was "Quan". The son of his concubine established Wenzong, and he was the son of Xiaoquan, and he was the oldest among all the sons." According to this poem, Xiaoquan collapsed suddenly, which seems to be caused by poisoning at a family banquet in the New Year palace.However, "Wen Chenggui's favor hurts the panshui", which uses the story of Song Renzong Zhang's concubine's pet and his attendants in the eighth year of Qingli to set the fire, and the story of Empress Cao leading the palace people to fight the fire and capture the thief. I don't know what it refers to?The word Lian Xiaohe is especially incomprehensible.Historical Records: Concubine Zhang Renzong of Song Dynasty was quite acquainted with foreign affairs. She once begged for officials for her uncle Yao, or Xiaoquan also had similar actions. However, Xuanzong's stepmother Xiao and the Queen Mother were strict and resolute, and they were reprimanded, so Xiaoquan was ashamed to take poison.Xuanzong mourned, and his posthumous posthumous title was "Quan".This is my guess, what is the truth?The so-called "the secrets of the palace, don't hear about it!"

After the collapse of Xiaoquan, Xuanzong did not stand up again.Among the concubines at that time, the highest-ranking imperial concubine was Jinghuang. Youshang's second and third sons of the emperor were all born to her, and her second son was Yixin, the sixth son of the emperor.When Xiao Quan collapsed, Yi Chi was raised by the noble concubine Jing. Wang Kaiyun's "Qixiang Story": "Respectful and loyal to the Queen Mother, Wen Zong's loving mother. The Queen Mother entrusted Kang Ci to the noble concubine, and the noble concubine gave up her son to breast Wen Zong, so she was like a relative to the king. Brother Kun." After Wen Zong ascended the throne, Imperial Concubine Jing was revered as "Huang Kao Kang Ci Huang Gui Tai Concubine". What's more, Imperial Concubine Jing is more or less partial to parent-child.However, when Wen Zong and Yi Xin were the princes, they were like "brothers of the Kun Dynasty", which is credible, because not only were they under the care of the same mother, but they were also of the same age, and they were in the study together. Among them, the emperor's seventh son, Yilan, is still too young to be a partner. Besides, there is no other brother in the palace to talk to, so the relationship is naturally close.

two Yixin's talent is undoubtedly better than Yichi, and Xuanzong also loves this son the most.But there is another reason for the big position to belong to Yipin. "Manuscripts of Qing History Du Shoutian Biography": "Wen Zong entered school at the age of six, and received Tian's instructions day and night, and he must follow the righteous way for more than ten years. In the later years of Xuan Zong, Wen Zong was long and virtuous, and he wanted to pass on his great cause, which was still undecided; Hunting Nanyuan, all the princes followed, Prince Gong got the most poultry, Wen Zong didn't shoot a single arrow, asked him, and said to him: "It's spring when birds and beasts are breeding, and I can't bear to hurt life to make peace with the world." Xuanzong Dayue said: 'This is the words of the true emperor!' Li Chu then secretly decided." This passage of Wen Zong was taught by Du Shoutian.It is also recorded in the Qing Dynasty: "In the season of Daoguang, Emperor Xuanzong was ill. One day, he called the two princes into the pair, which will be used to determine the reserve. The two princes each asked for orders from their teachers. Zhuo (Bingtian) taught King Gong. The above is as follows. For inquiries, you should know everything, and if you say everything, Jing Du said to Emperor Xianfeng: "My elder brother is like the current affairs, and my knowledge is invincible to the sixth master. There is only one policy. If the emperor says that he is old and sick, he will not be here soon. Elder brother The only way to show your sincerity is to prostrate yourself on the ground and run down your nose." As he said, the emperor was very happy, saying that the fourth son of the emperor was benevolent and filial, and the reserve position was determined."

As quoted above, Wen Zong's success was not without suspicion of coincidence, and it is conceivable that King Gong was not very willing to submit.The brothers have their own heart problems, which have planted the root cause of suspicion and discord.But with the title of Imperial Concubine Jing as the fuse, there were obvious cracks in the five years of Xianfeng.Here is the record of this matter in "The Story of Qixiang" written by Wang Xiangqi, with quotations and annotations section by section as follows to clarify the truth (add A mark on the quotation). A concubine is sick, Wang Rixing, and the emperor also pays attention to it.One day, the concubine was still asleep, so she asked her well-being, and the palace supervisor would tell her, so she waved her hand to make sure not to be surprised.Seeing the shadow in front of the bed, the concubine thought she was King Gong, and asked, "Why are you still here? I have everything I have for you! His temperament is not easy to know, so don't be suspicious." The emperor knew his mistake, and called "Er Niang" .The concubine felt it, looked back, and still lay inward without saying a word.Since then, there have been speculations, but the king doesn't know.

Wanchun Garden, one of the three gardens of Yuanmingyuan, was formerly known as Qichun Garden.During the Daoguang period, Xiaohe and the Queen Mother were respected and supported here.When Wen Zong came to the throne, he also enshrined Kang Ci in Qichun. This is why Wen Zong respected Kang Ci for the filial piety and respected Kang Ci.But looking at what Kang Ci said when he mistakenly identified Wen Zong as King Gong, he was partial to his own opinion, and the suspicion must have originated from Kang Ci. A Another day, the superior asked An Jin, and met King Gong who came out from the inside. The superior asked how he was sick?Wang knelt and wept and said, "It's done!"Shang Dan said: "Oh, oh!" When the king arrived at the military plane, he sent a decree to complete the ceremony.

It is recorded that Kang Ci could not be titled Empress Dowager, and she would not die with peace in her eyes. "Oh, oh!" was a noncommittal word for the time being, and Prince Gong thought that Wenzong had already promised.This may be a misunderstanding, but Prince Gong sometimes acted impulsively and recklessly, so he was considered "arrogant", and the discord with Cixi in the future was due to this character. Prince Gong first entered the military aircraft in October of the third year of Xianfeng. Although he was a newcomer, he was the most honored title and became the "Military Minister in charge" who held the key. Refers to the foreman of the Minister of Military Aircraft.Summoning military planes, starting from the 13th and 4th years of Qianlong, the whole class will meet together, but the first assistant may call several times a day, and listen to the instructions face-to-face. It is called "Chengzhi". "Decree", as for "communicating the decree", it usually refers to the verbal conveyance of the decree. The Secretary of the A office asked for courtesy, but the superior refused to play, and according to the honorary title, the king was stunned, ordered the military plane to enter the study, and reduced the funeral ceremony of the empress dowager, all of which were called the decree.From then on, the king of Yuan and the kings have carried on! "Suosi" refers to the Ministry of Rites.Honoring the empress dowager should be played by the Ministry of Rites, and all the ceremonies should be stated.Although it was not Wen Zong's original intention to deliver the decree, it would be a big joke if the emperor rejected the memorial from the Ministry of Rites to honor the empress dowager, so he had to follow it.However, Prince Gong's "passing the decree" started from a misunderstanding and ended up being coerced, so Wen Zong was naturally annoyed. "Manuscripts of Qing History Wen Zong Benji" Xianfeng fifth autumn and July Renxu Shuo: "The emperor's noble concubine is the Empress Dowager Kangci".At Gengwu in July (the ninth day of the lunar month), the Empress Dowager died. Eleven days later, Prince Gong was ordered to withdraw from the military plane and go back to his study for the "reason" of "handling the funeral ceremony of the Empress Dowager".The so-called "kings" of "Since then, the kings of far away are the same as the kings" refer to four people, including Dunjun Wang Yicong, Chunjun Wang Yiyi, Zhongjun Wang Yiyi, and Fujun Wang Yiyue. There is no difference between a brother and a brother, and it is no longer like "pro-Kundi".And Kang Ci's kindness in nurturing was also repaid in the matter of honoring the Empress Dowager. According to the Qing History Manuscripts and Rituals, when Empress Dowager Kangci died, "the emperor kept his clothes for a hundred days as the system."The so-called "reducing the funeral ceremony of the empress dowager" is mainly due to the difference in the method of posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous posthumous. , not the temple".Note: The posthumous title is not the posthumous posthumous title of the emperor. It originated from the Empress Dowager Xiaosu, the birth mother of Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty. The Empress Dowager also moved to the Mausoleum Hall, titled as the Empress, not an emperor, but to distinguish her concubines. Later, Mu Zongmu Xiaoding, Yun Shenzong's mother Xiaoding, Guangzong's mother Xiaojing, Xi Zongmu Xiaohe, Zhuang Liedi's mother Xiaochun, Xian Zun Use it to control it." But in the Qing Dynasty, there was no precedent for the posthumous posthumous queen mother.Wenzong did not follow the family law but followed the stories of the previous dynasty. On the one hand, he said that the Empress Dowager Xiaojing was kind in her upbringing and served her like a biological mother.The depth of regret can be imagined. Later, in the seventh year of Xianfeng, Yixin was revived and appointed as the capital commander. At that time, Sushun had already begun to gain favor, so in order to maintain his position, he could not help but slander Yixin.The British and French allied forces invaded the capital. Wen Zong fled to Rehe in a hurry under the name of "Autumn Mulan", and ordered Yixin to stay in Beijing to "govern the Fuju". Xin will use the influence of foreigners to repeat the story of "Civil Change". Even Prince Dun Yicong believes that Yixin is planning to rebel.As a result, the suspicion between Wenzong and Prince Gong's siblings deepened. In short, if there is no unsolvable heart disease, then brothers are relatives, and slander cannot be entered. The eight ministers of Gu Ming, who were appointed by Wen Zong at the end, should be headed by Yi Xin. "The ancestral system attaches great importance to fate", and with the talent of King Gong and the implementation of the dignified family law, it is absolutely impossible for Cixi to gain any political power.From this point of view, Qing Wenzong and Prince Gong's siblings participated in the business, but it was only at the expense of Cixi.The causality of history is sometimes wonderful and unpredictable, and this is an example.