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Jiaqing's 40th birthday coincided with the death of his father Gan Long, so he had a low-key birthday. Later, on his 50th birthday and 60th birthday, he kept a low profile because he didn't want to be too extravagant.

Anyone who knows history of qing dynasty knows that the Qing Dynasty was also very solar. Similar to our modern times, related celebrations will be held every holiday. However, the three festivals usually held in the Qing Dynasty are New Year's Day, Wanshou (the king's birthday) and the winter solstice. These three festivals are lively, but they are also fun and enjoyable.

Many monarchs pay more attention to these festivals, but during the Jiaqing period, these three most solemn festivals were divided into two, and even their three birthdays were deserted, even the birthday of Cixi was not comparable.

Why is this happening? It was not Jiaqing who did it specially for his good reputation, but Jiaqing happened to meet his father's funeral and thought of the people all over the world.

On Jiaqing's 40th birthday, his father Gan Long died before his birthday. According to the regulations at that time, the son had to be filial to his father for 27 months. It was definitely inappropriate to celebrate his 40th birthday in a high-profile way, so Suo Jiaqing celebrated his 40th birthday in a very low-key way. On Jiaqing's 50th birthday, Jiaqing guessed that ministers were going to give him gifts, so he informed everyone in advance. This matter was simple, and only his family gave him birthday gifts. By the time of Jiaqing's 60th birthday, Jiaqing directly chose to "celebrate with the whole people" and give the people of the whole country tax exemption. Because of this, after Jiaqing's death, Daoguang and many ministers regarded posthumous title as "benevolence".

So Jiaqing's birthday is cold and cheerless for a reason. In the final analysis, it is also because he cares about the whole world and doesn't want to waste people and money because of his birthday.