Emperor Kangxi in Qing Dynasty

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Xuanye (1654-1722. Reign-title. Kangxi). the second Emperor of the Qing dynasty. ruled during the years 1661-1722. longest reign on the throne in China`s history. 61 years. He was the third son of Fu-lin. His mother. Empress Xiao-k`ang (1640-1663). a consort of Fu-lin. was a daughter of Deng Kuo-kang. In 1661 on February 17. twelve days after his father`s death. he was proclaimed Emperor of China. After his mother`s death in 1663 he was. for the most part. reared by he Dowager Empress. Xiao-chuang. The rule of Xuanye was for the most part tolerant and conciliatory. In comparison with the emperors of the late Ming period he was frugal. practical. and conscientious in the discharge of his responsibilities. During his reign the empire increased in wealth and most of the time enjoyed peace and prosperity. In the course of his six tours to South China (in the years 1684. 1689. 1699. 1703. and 1707) he took pains personally to inspect conservancy projects and so spurred the officials in charge to more efficient and conscientious labors. Although he did not vigorously enforce the laws governing corrupt officials. he frequently singled out for promotion those who were reported as incorrupt. It is true that during his reign high officials often organized themselves into fractions. but he was usually able to check their activities through reports of the censors. The Kangxi period is noted for advancement in learning to which Xuanye made significant contributions. Desirous of lessening the opposition of recalcitrant Chinese scholars to the new r��gime. he solicited their help in the compilation of the Ming-shih. In order to obtain capable scholars for this project he summoned many to complete in a special examination. He selected learned men and good calligraphers to be his personal secretaries. their office being known as the Nan shu-fang or Imperial Study. Many famous works on literature and art were compiled by his order.
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