清代野记   By: Unknown (1849-1917)

"清代野记" is a fascinating collection of anecdotes and observations from the Qing Dynasty, offering a unique and insightful window into Chinese society during that period. The author captures the essence of daily life, societal customs, and political intrigues with a keen eye for detail and a rich, engaging prose style. The stories are both informative and entertaining, providing a vivid portrait of a bygone era. Readers with an interest in Chinese history and culture will find this book to be a valuable and rewarding read. Overall, "清代野记" is a rare and valuable glimpse into the past, offering a compelling narrative that will captivate and educate readers.

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　　○親王秉政之始清祖制，親王皇子等毋得干預政事；與大學士相見行半跪禮， 稱老先生，如兼師傅者，或稱老師，自稱或門生或晚生，從未有稱大學士之別號， 如嗣醇王載灃呼李文忠曰少荃者。當文宗崩，穆宗孩提，天下又不靖，慈安柔順不 敢負重任，慈禧位卑又恐不孚人望，思得一重望之親貴佐理之，於是廷議推奕訢為 議政王，總理軍機大臣。此本為權宜之計，非永遠定制也。 　　奕訢既議政，本有百官總己之權，於是向之以老先生、老師稱大學士者，遂一 變而為官稱，如稱李文忠為李中堂，左文襄為左中堂，猶不敢龐然自大，直呼其別 號者，而大學士之對於奕訢，則自稱晚生矣。奕訢去位，親貴執政為定例，以迄於 亡。 　　○文宗密諭清文宗在熱河，臨危之際，密授硃諭一紙與慈安後，謂某如恃子為 帝，驕縱不法，卿即可按祖宗家法治之。及文宗崩，慈安以之示慈禧，殆警之也。 而慈禧?栗?栗危懼，先意承志，以事慈安，幾於無微不至，如是者數年，慈安以 為其心無他矣。 �... Continue reading book >>