清初异姓封王制度述略

The System of Offering King Titles for Other Nationalities in Early Qing Dynasty

清初异姓封王原只是清廷招降汉官的政治招牌,在明清鼎革之际,由于封王所具有的政治诱惑促动了一批动摇的故明文臣武将弃明投清;这对于推动清初统一天下的历史进程无疑具有积极意义。然而异姓王在清初征战中,也渐成"坐大"之势,并直接危及望权和清初业已形成的一统局面,至康熙朝只得用武力废弃异姓王制度。

Qing government offered king titles for Han people to recruit deserters and traitors at early time. So some Han officials of ming Dynasty surrendered for high ranks and stipends, which was significant for propelling the historical process of unification. Howerer, Han kings were too proud of their achievements and out of control, which threatened the power of Qing government. So kang xi Emperor abolished the system by force.