A Research On The Compiling Of Qianlong Da Qing Hui Dian

Da Qing Hui Dian compiled in the Qianlong period is an official code of historical records of QingDynasty. It contains the Authorized Da Qing Hui Dian100volumes and the Statutes of the Authorized DaQing Hui Dian180volumes. The compiling work started from the12th year of Qianlong (1747) andfinished in the29th year of Qianlong (1764). The Da Qing Hui Dian was compiled at the flourishing timeof Qianlong period. At that time, the nation was united, the economy was booming and the national powerwas strong. This historical background made an abundant material basis for the compiling of Qianlong DaQing Hui Dian. In addition, Qianlong and Jiaqing sinology had prepared high-qualified compilatory staffsfor it.The compiling work of Qianlong Da Qing Hui Dian was afforded by the Hui Dian Pavilion, whichwas located in the Forbidden City and was to be removed as soon as the Da Qing Hui Dian was finished.The pavilion was well-organized. There were administrative staffs, compilatory staffs, revising staffs, aswell as odd-job men. This pavilion was good at staffing. It gave consideration for both Man and Han. Itwas stable and flexible. And it embodied expertise compiling.Qianlong Da Qing Hui Dian was the prime example of the decrees and regulations of Qianlongperiod. It was the main decrees of the nation. Its compiling was critical to the smooth operation of thewhole national institution. Therefore, Qianlong Emperor paid high attention to the compiling work andtook overall intervention. He took an active part in the compiling work from making management systemto establishing the content of the style. Qianlong Emperor even took an active part in the compiling workto considering and determining which words is appropriate. It makes Qianlong Da Qing Hui Dian possessarbitrary characteristic.Qianlong Da Qing Hui Dian had fairly complete style and exquisite compiling in the five Da QingHui Dian of Qing Dynasty. The compiling of the Da Qing Hui Dian was featured in separate decrees andregulations, concise and comprehensive words, and precise research.