Jiaqing’s reign was the first that saw the Qing empire significantly weaken. Although well intended, he was too weak to crush the rampant corruption in the court, and even though he took measures to fight the growing circulation and consumption of opium, these would prove to be too little too late. Overall, Jiaqing would go down as the least popular qing emperor in the eyes of officials and noble families.

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Joy and Peace
Europa Universalis IV - Kairis Soundtrack - Forest Shade
About Her - Traditional Asian Music
Epic Chase / Battle Music - Jonny Easton
Resolve - Total War Shogun 2
Oath of the Peach Garden - Total War Three Kingdoms
They're coming - Alexander Hof
Elizabeth War Theme - Civilization V
Wu Zetian Peace Theme - Civlization V


= VIDEO CREDITS =
Qianlong Dynasty (2001)
The Legend of Jiaqing (2005)

= MAIN SOURCES =
Eminent Chinese of the Ch'ing Period (1644–1912) , (1943), Arthur W. Hummel, Sr.
Timeline of the Ming & Qing Palace Events (The Palace Museum website)

Qing emperor series