The history of the Qing Dynasty is the history of the dynasty closest to us on the timeline. Many of the historical content is also used as video footage and often appear on the public screen. In addition to "well-known emperors" like Kangxi and Qianlong, there are also several famous courtiers appearing in film and television dramas. The most popular and well-known people are Heshen, Ji Xiaolan and Liu Yong. They are not only friends, confidants, but also natural enemies in film and television dramas.
Heshen, Ji Xiaolan, Liu Yong
But in the truth of history, the size and status of the three of them are different. To say who has the highest level, it must be He Shen here. Ji Xiaolan and Liu Yong are about the same age, and they have an indissoluble bond. Liu Yong was the eldest son of Liu Tongxun, a famous official of the Qing Dynasty, and Liu Tongxun was the chief examiner of Ji Xiaolan. It can be said that Liu Tongxun discovered and recommended Ji Xiaolan, the wizard. Relying on his father's relationship, Liu Yong got to know Ji Xiaolan, and the two not only had the same temperament, but also complemented each other in love. Ji Xiaolan writes articles well, while Liu Yong works calligraphy.
And Heshen is slightly younger than Ji Xiaolan and Liu Yong, but Heshen's ability and promotion speed are higher than these two. He Shen was deeply loved by Emperor Qianlong. He was not only the chief academician of the cabinet, but also the minister of the military machinery department and the three ministers, criminals, and households. He was even named first-class by Emperor Qianlong. Most importantly, He Shen and Emperor Qianlong became relatives. The ten princesses most beloved by Qianlong were married to Heshen's eldest son Fengshen Yinde.
From a power point of view, He Shen not only controls the appointment and removal of officials, the money of the court, but also the most important military power. Ji Xiaolan and Liu Yong are just ordinary civil servants. Although they are close to He Shen in their official positions, their actual power is much higher than the two of them.
Ji Xiaolan’s highest position is Prince Shaobao. Although he is also a first-class minister, it is still far from Heshen, who was awarded the first class. Liu Yong's official career was protected by his father Liu Tongxun. He was an official to Tirenge University Fellow, and was called "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo" by the people.