Longkodo
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Longkodo (died 1728) was an eminent Manchu-Chinese official at court from the Tunggiya Clan
, belonging to the Bordered Yellow Banner
, during the Qing Dynasty
(1644-1911). His period of fame lasted from the late Kangxi to early Yongzheng years, perhaps most famous for delivering the Kangxi Emperor's disputed will.
The third son of Tong Guowei and the younger brother of Kangxi Emperor's third Empress consort, Empress Xiaoyiren, Longkodo was the Minister in charge of Lifan Yuan
during the late Kangxi years. He was also concurrently the General Commandant of the Gendarmerie in Beijing
, thus having the military power to control the capital region in times of crises. His military power made him an obvious scapegoat
in conspiracies, and was deeply suspected by the Yongzheng Emperor. The biggest mystery surrounding Longkodo is the exclusive attention the late Kangxi Emperor gave him during his dying days. His military support ensured a non-violent transfer of power between Kangxi and Yongzheng. After Yongzheng ascended the throne, Longkodo was given a position on the four-person imperial council, and was the President of the Board of Governance. He was later disgraced and executed for reasons still shrouded in mystery.
Tunggiya
Tunggiya is the name of a Manchu clan.-Notable members:* Kangxi Emperor's birth mother, Empress Xiaokangzhang.* Kangxi Emperor's second wife, Empress Xiaoyiren.* Daoguang Emperor's second wife, Empress Xiaoshencheng....
, belonging to the Bordered Yellow Banner
Eight Banners
The Eight Banners were administrative divisions into which all Manchu families were placed. They provided the basic framework for the Manchu military organization...
, during the Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
(1644-1911). His period of fame lasted from the late Kangxi to early Yongzheng years, perhaps most famous for delivering the Kangxi Emperor's disputed will.
The third son of Tong Guowei and the younger brother of Kangxi Emperor's third Empress consort, Empress Xiaoyiren, Longkodo was the Minister in charge of Lifan Yuan
Lifan Yuan
The Lifan Yuan was an agency in the Qing government which supervised the Qing Empire's Mongolian dependencies and oversaw the appointments of Ambans in Tibet. It was first created in the 17th century. It has various translations in English, e.g...
during the late Kangxi years. He was also concurrently the General Commandant of the Gendarmerie in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
, thus having the military power to control the capital region in times of crises. His military power made him an obvious scapegoat
Scapegoat
Scapegoating is the practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame. Scapegoating may be conducted by individuals against individuals , individuals against groups , groups against individuals , and groups against groups Scapegoating is the practice of singling out any...
in conspiracies, and was deeply suspected by the Yongzheng Emperor. The biggest mystery surrounding Longkodo is the exclusive attention the late Kangxi Emperor gave him during his dying days. His military support ensured a non-violent transfer of power between Kangxi and Yongzheng. After Yongzheng ascended the throne, Longkodo was given a position on the four-person imperial council, and was the President of the Board of Governance. He was later disgraced and executed for reasons still shrouded in mystery.