Snow Color

Chapter 306 Fu Jin 15

Yin'e and Yin'er had a lot of fun that day and ate a satisfying meal. From then on, whenever Yin'e was free, he would come to play with Qiqige. Although Yin'er felt a little helpless about Yin'e's behavior, he would no longer object when Yin'e dragged him to Qiqige every time he thought of the delicious food.

At first, Kangxi did not pay attention to this matter. It was not until later, when he remembered to send someone to summon the two sons, that he learned that they had recently frequently visited Qiqige, the daughter of Wuerjin.

When he heard Liang Jiugong say that Yin'e had been dragging Yin'er to find Qiqige these days, the originally vague thoughts in Kangxi's mind suddenly became clear.

Over the years, the Abahai tribe has developed rapidly and has gradually become one of the most influential tribes on the Mongolian grasslands. The development of such a force has both advantages and disadvantages for Kangxi. The advantage is that the power of the Abahai tribe can be used to maintain the stability and security of the border; the disadvantage is that it may pose a certain threat to the court. However, since Wuerjin is biased towards Kangxi, Kangxi is not too worried about this. In addition, there are many tribes on the grasslands, and it is not a bad thing to have more powerful tribes, because most of them maintain friendly relations with the Qing Dynasty, and there is competition between them, which helps to maintain the balance of the grasslands.

But the situation is different now. The position of the crown prince has been determined, and Yin'e is a prince with a distinguished maternal family background. His aunt is Empress Xiaozhaoren and his mother is Consort Wenxi. His status is second only to the crown prince. Even if he himself has no intention of competing for the throne, due to his special status, someone will inevitably push him to take that path, and he cannot make his own choice.

The marriage between Manchuria and Mongolia not only required the princesses of the Qing Dynasty to marry into Mongolia, but also required Mongolian women to marry into the Qing harem. However, during the reign of Emperor Kangxi, he did not want Mongolian women to enter the harem, which complicated the situation.

Kangxi sat on the chair, his thoughts on Yin'e and Qiqige playing in the distance, a barely perceptible smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He thought to himself: "This is very good, it can eliminate Yin'e's threat to the throne, and consolidate the relationship between the court and Mongolia."

Not long after, Kangxi summoned Prince Wuerjin Galapu. On the surface, they were chatting about family matters, but his words revealed his clear intentions. He hinted, "Your daughter Qiqige is smart, well-behaved and cute. I like her very much. I intend to find a marriage for her. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Prince Wuerjin Galup was startled, and a hint of surprise flashed across his face. He had never thought of sending his beloved daughter to the Forbidden City, let alone involving her in court struggles. He originally hoped that Qiqige could live freely on the vast Mongolian grasslands, with the protection of him and his family, and spend her life without worries. Now that Kangxi suddenly proposed this matter, it was completely beyond his expectations. However, facing the emperor's will, Prince Wuerjin Galup did not dare to express his dissatisfaction easily. He knew that if he refused, it might anger Kangxi and bring disaster to the family. So he responded respectfully: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. It is an honor for our whole family that our daughter can be appreciated by your Majesty. But this matter is of great importance and requires careful consideration."

Kangxi nodded slightly to show his understanding. He understood Prince Wuerjin Galap's concerns, but at the same time he believed that he would not easily give up this rare opportunity. After all, becoming a royal relative meant a higher status and honor, and for the Mongolian nobles, it was also an irresistible temptation, like a moth to a flame.

This news soon reached the ears of Consort Wenxi. When she learned about it, she was not surprised or dissatisfied. On the contrary, she loved this little Mongolian princess very much, just like her own daughter. In addition, she knew that her life span was limited. Since her daughter died, she fell seriously ill due to excessive grief. Although she has recovered now, she is clearly aware that her physical condition is no longer as good as before, like a flower that is about to wither.

At this moment, her only wish is to ensure that Yin'e can live safely and happily in this palace environment full of intrigues and dangers. She knows that Yin'e's character is not suitable for pursuing power. However, due to his identity and maternal family background, he inevitably becomes the target of all parties. Therefore, when Concubine Wenxi heard about this marriage, a glimmer flashed in her eyes, as if she saw Yin'e's future glory and wealth. She understands that if this marriage is successful, then with the power and face of Mongolia and the Niuhulu family, as long as Yin'e does not participate in rebellion in the future, it will be enough to guarantee his lifelong glory and wealth.

Therefore, Imperial Concubine Wenxi agreed with this matter very much. She also knew what the emperor meant. It seemed that this matter had almost been settled.

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The Manchu-Mongol marriage refers to the political marriage between the Manchus and the Mongols during the Qing Dynasty. This marriage began in the Later Jin Dynasty and lasted throughout the history of the Qing Dynasty, having a profound impact on the political, military and cultural development of the Qing Dynasty.

The background of the Manchu-Mongolian marriage was the rise of the Manchu and Mongolian peoples in the Northeast. During the Later Jin Dynasty, Nurhaci began to establish an alliance with the Mongolians in order to fight against the Ming Dynasty. He gradually controlled the various tribes of the Mongolians through political marriages and military conquests. After the establishment of the Qing Dynasty, the Manchu-Mongolian marriage became an important means for the Qing rulers to consolidate their rule and strengthen national unity.

There are two main forms of marriage between Manchu and Mongolia: one is that the Manchu emperor married a Mongolian princess as his concubine, and the other is that the Manchu princess married a Mongolian prince. Through this kind of marriage, the Qing rulers not only strengthened their political ties with the Mongolians, but also promoted cultural exchanges and integration between the Manchus and the Mongols.

The marriage between Manchuria and Mongolia had a profound impact on the political, military and cultural development of the Qing Dynasty. In terms of politics, the marriage between Manchuria and Mongolia strengthened the Qing Dynasty's rulers' control over the Mongolians and consolidated the Qing Dynasty's ruling position. In terms of military, the marriage between Manchuria and Mongolia made the military cooperation between the Manchus and Mongolians closer and enhanced the military strength of the Qing Dynasty. In terms of culture, the marriage between Manchuria and Mongolia promoted cultural exchanges and integration between Manchuria and Mongolia and enriched the cultural connotation of the Qing Dynasty.

In short, the Manchu-Mongol marriage was a political marriage between the Manchu and Mongolian peoples during the Qing Dynasty, which had a profound impact on the political, military and cultural development of the Qing Dynasty.