Yongzheng Emperor quotes

Yongzheng Emperor was the fifth emperor of the Qing dynasty in China. His reign is known for its administrative reforms, tax relief, and efforts to strengthen central authority. He sought to consolidate imperial power and improve the lives of his subjects. Here are 3 of his quotes:

The seditious rebels claim that we are the rulers of Manchuria and only later penetrated central China to become its rulers. Their prejudices concerning the division of their and our country have caused many vitriolic falsehoods. What these rebels have not understood is the fact that Manchuria is for the Manchus the same as the birthplace is for the people of the central plain. Shun belonged to the Eastern Yi, and King Wen to the Western Yi. Does this fact diminish their virtues?

Yongzheng Emperor

I am an emperor of Manchu, become the master of all China.

Yongzheng Emperor