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Hello and welcome to the history of China.

Episode 290.

The end of a Kangxi era.

Corruption charges against the Shu brothers, Guo Shu, Minju, and many allies of Songgatu and

Prince Inrung, highlighted a persistent challenge for the Kangxi Emperor, and that was determining

when exactly to overlook an official's misconduct, and when best to punish it. Effective, centralized

control relied on accurate information, and the Emperor employed diverse methods to stay informed.

These included private talks during court audiences, casual conversations

on hunting expeditions, and firsthand observations of towns and rural areas in northern and central China

during his frequent tours. On these trips, he often conducted detailed interviews with current

or retired local officials. However, the majority of his insights came from

memorials, both routine and secret, which allowed him to monitor factional struggles over the

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