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	Podcast:		The History of China
	Episode:		#305- Qing 40: Heshen Must Die!
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:34:55
	Publish Date:		2025-09-07 23:52:00
	Description:		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] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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