#267 - Qing 12: The Four Regents of Kangxi

After the untimely death of Shunzhi, a regency will be established for the 8-year-old newly-enthroned Kangxi Emperor. These four powerful Manchu lords will each be vying with power for themselves, and the last thing they'll be expecting is a 13-year-old kid to outwit them all.

Time Period Covered:

1661-1669 CE

Major Historical Figures:

The Kangxi Emperor (Xuanye) [r. 1661-1722]

Prince-Regent Oboi of the Gulwgiya Clan [c. 1610-1669]

Prince-Regent Soni of the Heseri Clan [1601-1667]

Prince-Regent Ebilun of the Noihori Clan [d. 1673]

Prince-Regent Suksaha of the Nara Clan [d. 1667]

Grand Empress-Dowager Xiaozhuang [1613-1688]

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