Cixi is a controversial figure in the late Qing Dynasty, and beside her, there is also a topical person. He is Lilianying. As the most respected eunuch around Cixi, he accompanied Cixi Through the last life, he can be called the most powerful eunuch in the late Qing Dynasty.
Regarding Li Lianying, there are many speculations. Some people say that he has some special skills that can make Cixi happy. Some even say that he has no purification, , but an old palace lady's statement, which finally solved it for everyone. Puzzle.
Concentrate on being a slave
Same as the most popular person around the people in power, Li Lianying is different from the ancient eunuchs in two points. First of all, Li Lianying's appearance is very ugly, fishy eyes and long chin. If it weren't for Cixi's respect, almost no one would want to talk to him.
Many people have expressed doubts about his ability to enter the palace, because the selection of eunuchs has strict requirements on appearance. Every little eunuch’s appearance is not worse than that of girls. It can be seen that Li Lianying is a clear stream in the palace. However, such a person was highly regarded by Cixi.
Secondly, Li Lianying is the only eunuch who is not interested in power since ancient times. As a celebrity around Cixi, Li Lianying has no official position in his life, nor has he participated in government affairs, from beginning to end. They were all just a little servant around Cixi, and he was called the most Buddhist eunuch.
But why can such a eunuch be favored by Cixi?
Obey the rules
An old palace lady who has been in the palace for many years once said that Li Lianying also has her own principle of doing things, that is, observing the rules , you can’t do anything.He remembered very clearly that he couldn't ask anything. The most important thing was that he never intervened in politics.
After Empress Cixi was in charge of various affairs of the country, as a woman, she sometimes asked other people’s opinions, and Li Lianying next to Cixi would naturally be asked many times, although Li Lianying didn’t want to Participated in political affairs, but for Cixi's inquiry, he concluded a set of other methods.
When he thinks this thing can be done, he will strongly praise Cixi's ideas, and when he thinks this thing is not suitable for doing, he will choose to give up, claiming that he is weak in learning and does not know what to do Do it, Over time, Cixi and Li Lianying only saw such a tacit understanding.
Of course, as an eunuch, it is his nature to be greedy for money, but Li Lianying can be said to be a good way to make money. Over the years, although he has also taken a lot of money, he has never been sued by the minister, and every time he takes it The money was under the circumstances that Cixi secretly promised, so for many years, Cixi has been more graceful to Li Lianying.
Good helper
As Cixi's right-hand man, it is not an exaggeration to call Li Lianying Cixi's good helper. So how exactly does Li Lianying help Cixi manage the country? This is about Li Lianying's cleverness.
Because of the special location, there are many people looking for Li Lianying to do things, but Li Lianying has never given anyone a guarantee. His principle of doing things for others is very simple, that is, revealing information. When someone asks him to do something, he will not ask Cixi himself, but takes the minister to ask Cixi. During the conversation, he helps others through his own suggestions.
The most typical of these is Yuan Shikai . Every time he asks Cixi, Yuan Shikai kneels on the ground and can’t see Cixi’s face. Naturally, he doesn’t know Cixi’s emotions.So Li Lianying came up with an individual way.
When Cixi's complexion was bad, Li Lianying put her feet together, and Yuan Shikai knew that this would not work, or that she had said the wrong thing. When Cixi's complexion eased, Li Lianying would secretly open her toes. , At this time Yuan Shikai knew that the move was feasible.
Through this method, Yuan Shikai and other ministers received a lot of help. In addition, Li Lianying only collects money after everything is done, so everyone also respects Li Lianying very much.
In addition, Li Lianying's dealings with people are also very popular. From an official position, Li Lianying can be described as a single person with great power, but no matter who he is in front of, Li Linying does not put on airs. , And everyone is happy. Over the years, the ministers of the DPRK and China have changed extremely, but every minister has never expressed dissatisfaction with Li Lianying.
Sometimes in order to help Cixi do something, Li Lianying can even bow and kneel. When he was ordered to monitor the prince of , he assumed a posture to serve the prince, so that the prince would feel comfortable, even if he knew Li Lianying's Purpose, but also willing to accept his surveillance, will not be disgusted.
The last point is also the most critical. Li Lianying really cares about Cixi. Even in the later part of Cixi’s life, she has regarded Li Lianying as an old friend. In the "Late Qing Dynasty Palace Life", there is such a warm life. .
At that time, Li Lianying was not young, and those who served Cixi’s daily life were replaced by young and strong eunuchs, but Li Lianying’s concern for Cixi remained unchanged. When Li Lianying’s health improved, whether it was When eating or living, I always ask about the health of my body. When my health is not good, I will send a small eunuch next to me to ask about it on time.
After dinner, Cixi would often go to Li Lianying for a walk. This kind of treatment is unique among the royal family. According to records, Cixi has always referred to Li Lianying as "Lianying".Very intimate.
Cixi is overbearing, her mantra for her subordinates is only three words: "dog slave", But the attitude towards Li Lianying and Cixi is completely different. The two are not like masters and servants, but more like good friends who have been together for many years. .
Perhaps for Cixi, Li Lianying is like a small teapot for daily use, because it has been used for many years, the appearance is very shabby, and it is difficult to be in the elegant hall, but it is such a small teapot, indeed she For objects that cannot be separated from her, she uses her to drink tea every day, so she doesn't have to feel uncomfortable for a day.
In contrast, Li Lianying has many similarities with and Shen. As ministers, they only consider one thing most, that is, how to make the emperor live more comfortably, why does make Heshen so rich? Qianlong never intervened, because most of Heshen's money was spent on Qianlong and the country.
Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River seven times. Almost all the expenses were paid by He Shen. Qianlong liked antique calligraphy and painting. He Shen bought all the rare objects all over the world for Qianlong to admire.
The most important thing is that they will not take credit. During the Heshen period, no matter what happened to Heshen, the biggest reason must be the great grace of the Emperor of Qianlong. Which kind of courtier is there? The emperor would not like it.
Li Lianying never asks for money or power all his life, just like a loyal dog by Cixi's side, every day with Cixi's side, maybe once before, Cixi has long regarded Li Lianying as his family.
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