After Qianlong, Emperor Jiaqing inherited the throne, namely Aixinjueluo Yongyan, who was Qianlong's first son.

The fifteenth year

Qing Renzong Aixinjueluo Yongyan [yóng yǎn] (November 13, 1760 - September 2, 1820), formerly known as Yongyan, Qing Dynasty The seventh emperor, the fifth emperor after the Qing army entered the Pass, and the fifteenth son of Emperor Qianlong. His reign was Jiaqing and he reigned for twenty-five years.

In the 25th year of Qianlong's reign (1760), Aixinjueluo Yongyan was born in the spring of the Old Summer Palace. Her first name was Yongyan, and her mother was Xiaoyi Chun, Queen Wei Jia's family. In the fifty-fourth year of Qianlong's reign (1789), Yong Yan was named Prince Heshuojia. In September of the 60th year of Qianlong's reign (1795), Yong Yan was officially declared the crown prince.

On the first day of the first lunar month of the first year of Jiaqing (1796), Emperor Qianlong held a Zen ceremony, and Yong Yan ascended the throne. Emperor Qianlong personally visited the Hall of Supreme Harmony to confer the imperial seal. Yong Yan respected Emperor Qianlong as the Supreme Emperor. Afterwards, the government was still controlled by the Supreme Emperor Qianlong, and Yong Yan temporarily lived in Yuqing Palace. Issue imperial edicts to the world and grant banquets to the emperor. The direct descendant of the Fujin Xitala clan was made the queen. A banquet of thousands of old men was held in Ningshou Palace, and Emperor Qianlong went there in person.

His reign coincided with the rise of the world's industrial revolution and the period when the Qing Dynasty turned from prosperity to decline. During this period, the White Lotus Rebellion occurred, and problems such as the livelihood of the Eight Banners and river transportation became increasingly prominent, and opium also flowed into China. The Qing Dynasty experienced a period of decline. He died in the 25th year of Jiaqing (1820). His temple name was Renzong, and his posthumous title was Shou Tianxing Yun Fu Hua Sui You Chongwen Jing Wu Guang Yu Xiao Gong Diligent and thrifty Duan Min Ying Zhe Rui Emperor. He was buried in Changling in the Western Mausoleum of the Qing Dynasty.

Extended information

Compared with his father and ancestors, Emperor Jiaqing was a man who had neither political courage nor innovative spirit, neither political ability nor courage to act. A mediocre emperor. The word "mediocre" is the main character trait of Emperor Jiaqing. The Jiaqing Dynasty was an era when the Qing Dynasty turned from prosperity to decline: it inherited the "Kangxi and Qianlong Dynasties" of "working hard to govern, opening up frontiers, conquering all four corners of the country, and advancing culture and military affairs". It also started the Opium War, the Nanjing Signing Agreement, the entry of allied forces into Beijing, and the emperor and empress. "The decline of Daoxian" in the escape. The inherent contradictions in Qing society have accumulated for 180 years. Emperor Jiaqing played a historical role in the Qing Empire's transition from prosperity to decline.

"Manuscript of the History of the Qing Dynasty": When Renzong first met for political training, he was respectful and respectful. He has visited tens of thousands of people to eliminate evil and promote good. Suppressing the bandits, catching and controlling pirates, seizing key points, advocating thrift and diligence, and opening up land for immigrants are all the means to rule the plains. After several edicts were issued, I earnestly asked for words, but it was a pity that the trend of pedantry was not stopped immediately.

"Qing Shi Lu": Received the destiny of Heaven. Xie Di Chonghua. Everyone is smart. Emperor Chuanjingyi. After taking care of peace. The source of many blessings. This is a grand gathering that has never been seen since the people were born. Jing Wei is in his twenty-fifth year. Longitude and latitude are endless. Panji two major. A model for thousands of kings. Covering a territory of tens of thousands of miles. Build the homes of billions of people.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia: Aixinjueluo·Yongyan