From the changes in the ranks of concubines and concubines in the past, we can see that the title of empress has never changed since Qin Shihuang over two thousand years. However, the title of concubine has been increased and decreased in the past dynasties. Such as nobles, when the Eastern Han Dynasty was first placed first among concubines, in the Qing Dynasty they became the lower rank among concubines (host of the harem).
In recent years, the screens of the palace battle show have become popular, which has enabled people to understand the ancient court life. As a classic film and television drama of Gongdou, "Harem Zhenhuan Zhuan" is naturally very influential, setting off a trend of Gongdou. It tells the story of the concubines in the harem who are intriguing and unscrupulous to fight for favor. The plot is exciting, thousands of times, and once let people fall into it.
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
The protagonist of this TV series is Zhen Huan, and the prototype is the concubine of Emperor Yongzheng, who is also the queen of Xiao Shengxian in history. Empress Xiao Shengxian, the birth mother of Emperor Qianlong, went through the rotation of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong dynasties. During the strong and prosperous period of the Qing Dynasty, the Niu Hulu family had been the empress dowager for forty-two years, enjoying the wealth of the world, seeing a full house of children and grandchildren, and having a long life span, which is extremely rare among the empress dowagers of the past generations in China.
Niu Hulu was the daughter of Lingzhu of the Fourth Grade Dianyi, equivalent to the daughter of a cadre at the current department level. This was not a high official in the Qing Dynasty. Due to Qing Dynasty regulations, girls who reach a certain age can be drafted in the palace. Therefore, when Niu Colu was thirteen years old, he was given to Yongzheng as a concubine by his fingertips. So, how low is this grid? Let's put it this way, in the palace, she not only had to serve Yongzheng, but also the various Fujins, serving them tea and water, just like being laid off.
But for this, Niu Co-lus never felt dissatisfied, because she knew since she was a child that her status was low, and now that she can enter the palace, she is already satisfied, let alone dare not have other extravagant hopes. According to historical records, Niu Colu has been married to the palace for many years, but has never received the favor of Yongzheng.
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In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
After that, Niu Colu was favored by Yongzheng not because of Hongli, but because he was good at seizing opportunities.
At that time, the epidemic broke out in the capital, and many people died. As the prince, Yongzheng was also unfortunately ill and was in critical condition. As a result, the fatality rate was very high. No one in the palace dared to approach him. Yongzheng stayed alone in bed and panting. Those so-called Fujin had already stayed away for fear of infecting himself. For others, it is fear; but for Niu Colu, it is a godsend. During Yongzheng's illness, Niu Co-Lu's always accompanied him, caring carefully, decoction and medicine, and guarding in front of the bed day and night.
All these were naturally seen by Yongzheng. At that time, Yongzheng, who was seriously ill, thought that his life was not long before, and when he was desperate to see such a woman who cared for him, he naturally felt comforted in his heart. After recovering from the illness, Yongzheng favored Niu Colu's family, and he even favored her. Although Yongzheng favored Niu Colu, his feelings for her have always been indifferent. In fact, Niu Colu also understood that Yongzheng was more grateful to her than feelings.
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
In this way, after being favored once, the two sides were strangers again, and Niu Colu was still the same, still a lowly concubine. For Yongzheng's indifference, Niu Colu never complained, and still did what he should do. Niu Colu did not know that it was this persistence and forbearance that made her invisibly made her. In the fifteenth year of Kangxi, the fourth son of Yongzheng was born in Hongli, who later became Emperor Qianlong. Despite the birth of Hongli, the status of Niu Colu's family still has not been improved.
For decades, she served the Fujin in the palace and raised Hongli at the same time. When Hongli was twelve years old, he often followed Yongzheng to serve Emperor Kangxi. Because of Hongli's cleverness, studious and cleverness, Kangxi loved this emperor's grandson very much. He was overjoyed as soon as he saw him: "It's more fortune than giving," which means: this child's fortune is greater than mine. . The meaning of the words is already very obvious, as long as it is clear to anyone with a discerning eye, Kangxi implies that Hongli is the future emperor, and Yongzheng who is next to him naturally understands this.
Kangxi not only praised a few words, but also brought Hongli into the palace to study, and personally taught it. Obviously, Kangxi liked Hongli more than Yongzheng. As the grandfather and grandson get along more and more harmoniously, Emperor Kangxi is very curious about Hongli's mother and wants to meet him. Then, Niu Co-lu came to Kangxi. After Kangxi saw it, she was happy and said: "Fortune comes from the sky, no wonder you gave birth to a good prince." It was Kangxi's boast that completely changed Niu Co-lu. The fate of his.
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
Relying on Kangxi's love for her son, she was valued by Yongzheng, and she was named a side fujin. After Yongzheng became the emperor, she was named Concubine Xi and lived in Jingren Palace, ranking third in the palace, behind Queen Ulanara, Concubine Nian, and Concubine Qi. Over time, the queen died of illness, and Qi Fei was outraged by the emperor because of her son Hongli. It was also at this moment that the Niu Colu clan ushered in a period of ascending status, from concubine to imperial concubine, and became the commander of the harem at that time.
When she became a side fujin, she was not arrogant and arrogant, and she was still respectful and respectful to others as usual. Even if it was dealing with Fujin in the Royal Mansion, which had already been equalized, Niu Colu still maintained his old position and took care of him.
As a person who started from the bottom, Niu Colu naturally knew how to behave in order to make himself go further. Today, his son Hongli is deeply loved by Kangxi. If nothing happens, he will probably be cultivated by Kangxi and become the emperor in the future. In order to allow his son to get a chance to save money, Niu Colus was unwilling to make any mistakes. She knows that court battles, if she makes mistakes and loses control, will inevitably have serious consequences for her son's future. Therefore, she would rather continue to forbear than offend others.
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
During this period, Yongzheng's favorites were Nian Fei and Li's. In "The Legend of Zhen Huan", Concubine Nian is a concubine who disgusts Yongzheng. However, in history, she is the most favorite concubine of Yongzheng. When the concubine Nian was alive, Yongzheng had never broken off her grace, and she gave birth to three sons and one daughter for Yongzheng throughout her life. After the Niu Colu clan recovered from Yongzheng, he seemed to have been forgotten again, and he was never treated favorably by Yongzheng. Until Yongzheng became the emperor, things turned around.
After Yongzheng ascended the throne, an edict was issued, and Niu Colu's status was promoted from concubine to imperial concubine. In the first year of Yongzheng, Emperor Yongzheng privately appointed Hongli, the heir to the throne, and wrote his name in the edict, which was sealed and hidden behind a plaque in the hall. After Yongzheng passed away due to illness, Hongli obeyed the edict and inherited the throne at the age of twenty-five. According to the ancestors of the Qing Dynasty, the prince ascended to the throne and became the emperor, and his biological mother was naturally promoted to the empress dowager and lived in Cining Palace, the head of the entire harem.
Hongli is indeed, as Kangxi said, brilliant and extraordinary, with a demeanor of the emperor. The most important thing is that Hongli never made mistakes in his early years, which is highly appreciated by Yongzheng. Although the imperial order was not announced at the time, the people in the palace had long guessed that Hongli would be the one who succeeded to the throne. Therefore, their attitude towards Niu Colu became more respectful. After all, this is the future emperor. Queen Mother. Niu Colu naturally understood this, but, having tolerated her for many years, she would not slack in the slightest when things were not at the last minute.
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
Even though the outside world is enthusiastic about the royal prince's affairs, she is still respectful and gentle towards the people in the palace, unwilling to cause trouble for Hongli. Not long after Yongzheng ascended the throne, major events occurred in the harem.
Yongzheng's most beloved concubine Nian Gui passed away due to illness, and Yongzheng was particularly sad for this, and his emotions were repeatedly out of control. According to records, during that time, Yongzheng became very irritable, angering hundreds of civil and military officials several times, and reprimanding the ministers. Some officials were downgraded by two consecutive ranks due to poor performance of their duties. This was extremely severe punishment at the time. It didn't take long for Ullanarah to become seriously ill, and the queen became seriously ill. The harem was naturally paralyzed and left uncontrolled.
Yongzheng was anxious and suddenly thought of Niu Colu, so she asked her to come to assist with the affairs of the harem. On the surface, it is an aid, but in fact, Niu Colu's decision is all about the affairs of the harem. After the death of the Wulanala clan, Yongzheng named the Niu Colu clan as a noble concubine Xi, and took charge of the harem. At this moment, Niu Co-Lu's family, although not a queen, seems to have the right of a queen.
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In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
After Qianlong ascended the throne, Niu Colu was revered as the empress dowager.
Qianlong was a famous filial son in history, and he was particularly filial to his mother. When he was very young, he knew how hard it was for his mother to raise him. He was accustomed to seeing his mother being bullied, serving others tea and suffering. The young Qianlong vowed that he would let his mother lead a prosperous life in the future. After he became the emperor, every time he went out on a patrol, he would take his mother to travel together, to enjoy the scenery and flowers all the way. Every year he worships Xiaoling Mausoleum and hunts Mulan in autumn, Qianlong will also bring his mother.
When the Queen Mother celebrates her birthday, Qianlong will hold a banquet in the palace and invite princes and nobles to celebrate her mother's birthday. Qianlong organized three birthday banquets for the empress dowager. They were 60, 70, and 80 years old, and they were grander each time. At the time of the Queen Mother’s 60th birthday, Qianlong, in order to make his mother happy, did not hesitate to spend money and manpower to build the "Qingyi Garden" on the old site of Haoshan Garden, the Weng Mountain was changed to "Wanshou Mountain", and built in front of the mountain. A temple, bestowed the name "Da Baoen Yanshou Temple".
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
Niu Colu's body has always been tough, and he has experienced three years of life. Until the 42nd year of Qianlong, Niu Colu's was 85 years old. At the time of the first month, Niu Colu, who spent the winter in the Old Summer Palace, accidentally contracted the cold. After hearing the news, Emperor Qianlong left his government affairs and hurried to the Yuanmingyuan to visit his mother. Moreover, during the period of Niu Colu's illness, Qianlong had been The service is around. But Niu Colu's was old after all, and his condition quickly worsened. After being in bed for 14 days, the elderly queen mother walked away all her life and died in Changchun Xianguan.
After the death of Niu Colu, Qianlong gave him the posthumous title "Queen of Filial Piety" and exempted him from the world's money and food once. A month later, Qianlong ordered the people to build a gold-haired tower to place the hair that his mother had combed during her lifetime. During the burial, Qianlong went to memorial service every day, rain or shine. The court officials felt that Qianlong was nearly seventy years old, and his bones could not withstand such a toss. Then they discouraged him and asked Emperor Qianlong to take his body seriously.
Regarding the minister's advice, the 67-year-old Qianlong did not accept it, but continued to pay daily visits. After the memorial ceremony was over, Niu Colu's coffin was transported from the capital to Tai Dong Tomb. The towns where the coffin passed were exempted from 70% tax. In May of the same year, Niu Colu's brand moved into Taimiao. In October of the same year, the Golden Tower, which had been built for several months, was completed. It was four feet six inches high and two feet two inches high. Inside the tower was placed the hair of a Buddha of immeasurable life and Niu's cobalt family.
In the three hundred years of the Qing Dynasty, this woman was the only one who enjoyed the glory and wealth, and left a strand of hair after death.
Niu Hulu is a Manchu surname, also written as "Niu Hu Lu", one of the eight major surnames of Manchu. The Niu Hulu family was the most common surname in the Qing Dynasty, as seen in "The General History of the Dynasty·The Clan · The Eight Banners Surnames of Manchuria". It is the oldest surname of the Manchu, mainly distributed in the Songhua River Basin, Mudanjiang Basin, and Changbai Mountain Area. In the Eight Banners of Manchuria in the Qing Dynasty, each banner was distributed, not just under one banner.
In fact, in the long historical development process, the name of the surname "Niu Hulu" has changed several times: it was called "Di Lie clan" in Liao Dynasty, "Nu Xi Lie clan" in Jin Dynasty, and "Yiqi Lie clan" in Yuan Dynasty. In the Ming Dynasty, it was called "Niuhu Lushi". The "Niuhulu" surname of the Manchu clan is called "Niu" with a Chinese surname, and some of them are called "Lang" with a Chinese surname. The "Niuhulu" clan is a typical Manchu clan with "one clan crowned with two surnames".