mentions the beginning of modern Chinese history . We have to mention Lin Zexu, Humen, and started the Opium War . After the defeat, the Nanjing Treaty was signed. This is the beginning of modern Chinese history and the historical turning point for China to move towards semi-colonial semi-feudal society. During the period when the Qing Dynasty was still in power, China was coerced by imperial powers, signed many unequal treaties, and lost countless silver and territory, which was not unrelated to a Qing ruler.
That is the famous "Mrs. Empress Dowager" and "Lao Buddha" in the Qing Dynasty Cixi . When it comes to this person, I believe that the image of an old witch naturally emerges in everyone's mind. But this image is just a fantasy in our minds, and we don’t know what the facts look like. In fact, Cixi’s “real photos” have been collected by American museums until now, and this is her true face!
Cixi's first half of her life was also amazing. She entered the palace at the age of seventeen. Her life experience was not prominent in the harem. She was a Manchu Blue Banner. She was able to finally be favored by the Six Palaces without relying on her back. We can see that her own strength is extraordinary. How to describe your strength in this harem? That is beauty and means.
Because Cixi had no background, there were as many women who entered the palace through the draft in the same batch, Emperor Xianfeng did not notice Cixi at the beginning, so Cixi used some small tricks. One afternoon, she learned about the only way for Emperor Xianfeng by rewarding the eunuch. Under the apricot tree and next to the orchid, the seventeen-year-old Yehenara was particularly touching by the sun.
The first meeting of Emperor Xianfeng was shocked at that time. He didn't know that there was such a beautiful woman in his harem. He favored her that night and named her Concubine Lan. After that, Xianfeng seemed to be fascinated, and only favored Cixi. One time, he even stopped for several days of morning court because of it. From this point of view, we can see that Cixi has superb skills and has the best appearance in the harem.
Then, Cixi gave birth to Xianfeng his only descendant Zaichun, who was later the emperor of Tongzhi. Her mother was promoted to two levels in a row based on her son's honor, becoming Concubine Yi and . Her harem was second only to the queen. The queen here was also the future Empress Ci'an .
Hu Xi was favored by Emperor Xianfeng, which was not only reflected in her status and wealth, but also in the fact that Emperor Xianfeng allowed her to get involved in politics. We all know that since ancient times, the emperors have had orders, that is, "the harem cannot interfere in politics." Xianfeng was also a weak and sickly master. We can know from the fact that he died only when he lived to the age of 31. During the reign of Emperor Xianfeng, the Opium War coincided with the dilemma of internal and external troubles. Emperor Xianfeng allowed Cixi to participate in his political life.
Politics and power are like a brilliant ruby, attracting Cixi from then on, so that after the death of Xianfeng, Cixi started a puppet rule over the Qing Dynasty for half a century.
In the fifty years when Cixi controlled the Qing Dynasty as the Empress Dowager Cixi, it was a period of fierce invasion of foreign culture and technology. The Qing court also launched a movement to learn advanced foreign technologies such as the Westernization Movement, , Reform Movement, and Reform Movement, and Reform Movement. The war not only brought invasion, but also brought the other party's advanced technology, including steam trains, advanced guns, cars, cameras, etc., which were regarded as monsters at the time.
camera is not as delicate as the text for recording history, but is more realistic, and can record the most realistic and original appearance at that time for future generations to watch. However, among the people, because the camera has extremely strange styles and very dazzling flashlights, it is an evil thing that can capture people's souls in people's eyes. It was not until later that it was scientifically disseminated and gradually used that it was further promoted.
If you want to talk about advanced products like cameras, the first place that appears must be in the palace. At the beginning, Cixi only asked foreign court painters to paint an oil painting for her, but because painting characters requires the characters to remain still for a long time to ensure the quality of the painting.Cixi was unwilling to sit for a long time, so even when someone suggested taking a camera first and asking the artist to draw the photo he took, Cixi had no choice but to adopt this suggestion.
The first person to take a photo of Cixi was the son of the ambassador to France Yuxunling . Because he was the son of the ambassador to France, his ideological education would naturally be more open, and then he took his first photo of Cixi. New technologies can always make people curious while ensuring safety. After taking the first photo, Cixi became interested in the camera.
Just like our modern ladies, we are very fascinated by selfies, our old lady Cixi is the same. She fell in love with photography and took countless photos. There are even rumors that old lady Cixi is wearing various clothes to shoot, which is like our modern cosplay.
However, as recorded in history, during the years when Cixi was in power, foreign powers led by Britain and France carried out several wars of aggression against our country and seized countless national treasures of our country, such as burning the Old Summer Palace , among which countless treasures were lost.
For example, The British Museum collects many cultural relics and treasures plundered from our country by illegal means. These photos of Cixi have also appeared in the United States through twists and turns and have been collected by American museums to this day. In our minds, Cixi has an old witch-like setting, so her general appearance is derogatory.
However, this is not the case. We can see from the fact that Xianfeng was fascinated by Cixi, and from the countless spending of Cixi to take care of her skin every day, that Cixi has always been a beauty. The court painter who painted for Cixi also said that Cixi, who was over 60 years old at this time, looked like she was forty years old, which shows Cixi's persistence in maintaining her beauty.
Hu Xi ruled the Qing court, and it was the time when foreign powers invaded our country. The corruption and vulnerable Qing court were all pushed to Cixi. The facts may be part of the reason.
What should be reflected more is that my country was in the late Qing Dynasty, and its backwardness in every aspect of thought, culture, science and technology led to the cede land and compensation, loss of power and humiliation of the country. Even the photos of the rulers could only appear in American museums. This is also a warning to us, study and study advanced culture and science, keep in mind history, and make the country prosperous and strong!
