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The History of China
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#305- Qing 40: Heshen Must Die!

35 min•7 september 2025

For nearly a quarter century, Heshen served the Qing Empire - and in the process managed to amass a fortune that nearly rivaled the throne itself. Yet with the death of his patron Qianlong, the once-favored Grand Councilor would find his remaining state tenure as short as the length of silk ultimately left in his cell.


Time Period Covered:

1799-1800 CE


Major Historical Figures:

The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796, d. 1799]

The Jiaqing Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yongyan) [r. 1796-1820]

Heshen, Grand Councilor, Chief Grand Secretary, Minister of the Imperial Household, etc., etc. [1750-1799]



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