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Tu Hai Appointed General Amid Northwest Chaos

CNR Economic Voice Xi'an 7d7d Impact 8

Emperor Kangxi appointed Tu Hai as Grand General, bypassing royal relatives and showing trust in capable individuals during a critical period for the Qing Dynasty. Tu Hai was granted full authority, with assurances that all consequences would be borne by the emperor, allowing him to act decisively. Emperor Kangxi appointed Tu Hai, a Manchu official not of royal lineage, as a Grand General, indicating a shift in trust away from imperial relatives. Kangxi had previously expressed disappointment with royal relatives' performance, including Hacian's inaction in Xi'an and Dun'e's ineffective leadership. Emperor Kangxi appointed Tu Hai as a general, breaking precedent by selecting someone outside the royal family.

Emperor Kangxi appointed Tu Hai as Grand General, bypassing royal relatives and showing trust in capable individuals during a critical period for the Qing Dynasty. Tu Hai was granted full authority, with assurances that all consequences would be borne by the emperor, allowing him to act decisively. Emperor Kangxi appointed Tu Hai, a Manchu official not of royal lineage, as a Grand General, indicating a shift in trust away from imperial relatives. Kangxi had previously expressed disappointment with royal relatives' performance, including Hacian's inaction in Xi'an and Dun'e's ineffective leadership. Emperor Kangxi appointed Tu Hai as a general, breaking precedent by selecting someone outside the royal family. Tu Hai's approach also involves granting full authority, showing no distrust or restrictions, and offering unwavering support, assuring subordinates that he will bear all consequences. His leadership style said respect and authority. Tu Hai brought 100 million taels of silver from the imperial treasury, not as traditional military pay, but as personal funds, reflecting imperial trust and providing incentives for victory. Tu Hai has been appointed general and is positioned in the northwest, a region described as chaotic and experiencing intense fighting. Tu Hai was appointed general and placed in the northwest due to the region's extreme disorder and ongoing conflict. The appointment was made to influence local military and civilians, who were in a delicate balance and could be swayed to either side. Two directives related to rewards were issued, possibly connected to the earlier killing of Mo Luo.

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CNR Economic Voice

“The Minister of Manchu Affairs, Grand General, was not a royal relative, which shows that Kangxi trusted him very much and was disappointed with the previous royal relatives.”

CNR Economic Voice

“Ministers, the Manchu governor-general of the Directorate of Imperial Equipage was not a member of the royal family, but was granted the position of Grand General, indicating that Kangxi trusted him very much and was very disappointed with the previous royal relatives.”

CNR Economic Voice

“Previously, we said that the main focus was on defense. I used the most trusted and closest people. Now, this place must use capable people, use ace generals. This shows that it is facing a crisis that has been designed. The northwest at this time was a decisive battle for the survival of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, this broke the precedent. Tu Hai was the first to be appointed as a general who was not a member of the royal family but could command royal relatives.”

CNR Economic Voice

“The first thing the new leader does is to distribute money, which shows that the new leader is capable. What did Tu Hai bring? He brought the imperial silver from his personal treasury. This imperial silver was not traditional military pay. It was from Kong Xi's personal vault. On the one hand, it reflects the trust of the imperial family. On the other hand, it also shows that this leader can indeed bring benefits that everyone hopes for from the central government. As long as you win, there will be rewards. Generals can be of one mind. In many cases, in the army at that time, frankly, if you”

CNR Economic Voice

“Minister, Manchu Dumen University is not a royal relative but was awarded the position of Grand General, indicating that Kangxi trusted him very much and was very disappointed with the previous royal relatives.”

CNR Economic Voice

“Ministers, the Manchu governor-general was not a royal relative, but was awarded the position of Grand General, indicating that Kangxi trusted him very much and was very disappointed with the previous royal relatives.”

CNR Economic Voice

“大臣,满洲督门大学校是并不是皇室宗亲而被授予的大将军这样的职位,说明康熙对他非常信任,对过去那些皇室宗亲是可以说很失望。以前我们说的是以保守为主,我用最信的过渡,最亲近的人,而现在这个地方必须用能人,用王牌了,说明这个已经面对定设计的这样的一个危机,西北这个时候是关乎大清生死存亡的一个决战。所以这是打破了先例,图海是第一个以书性,就是他不是皇室宗亲,但是他可以去管皇室宗亲这样的一个大将军。”

CNR Economic Voice

“大臣,满洲督门大学校是并不是皇室宗亲而被授予的大将军这样的职位,说明康熙对他非常信任,对过去那些皇室宗亲是可以说很失望。图海是第一个以书性,就是他不是皇室宗亲,但是他可以去管皇室宗亲这样的一个大将军。来的给大家先发钱,说明这个新领导有本事。那土海带着什么来?带着孔悉的内藏银来的。这内藏银还不是传统的军思。是人孔悉自己的一小金库。一方面反映了皇室对他的信任。另一方面也说明这个领导确实能从中央给大家带来大家希望的好处。只要打赢了就有奖。将帅才能一心。”

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