But unfortunately, his diplomatic performance is a bit unsatisfactory!
In the sixth year of Yongzheng, namely 1728, the Qing Dynasty signed the Chaktu Treaty with Russia, resulting in the loss of a large territory. The original land of 6,543,800 square kilometers south of Lake Baikal was all ceded to Russia, and Lake Baikal is the inner lake of Russia.
"Take the first Aobao between Chatu and Erhuatu Mountain as the starting point of the border between the two countries, starting from Ergon in the east, Sabindabaha in the west, Russia in the north and Daqing in the south." I have to say, this is a prodigal son's performance, at least for now!
Of course, this treaty is not an irresistible "unequal" treaty like treaty of nanking in the late Qing Dynasty. Like the Treaty of Nebuchadnezzar Chu, it is an "equal" treaty in which both sides reach an understanding of interests through consultation.
Yongzheng made the decision according to the surrounding conditions at that time!
At that time, Russia was founded by Peter the Great, and its national strength was strong. It defeated Sweden in the Northern War and stood in the highest position in Europe. Its power and strength have reached the point where it can bully the Qing empire. Although the Mongols were beaten during the Kangxi period, the two sides also reached the Treaty of Nebuchadnezzar Chu, which demarcated the border. But Russia was not satisfied and continued to expand to the Qing Dynasty.
The two sides began to have border disputes again, and Yongzheng closed the trade between the two countries on this ground.
Yongzheng knew that in the face of these insatiable Russians, if the border was not demarcated by treaty situation as soon as possible, it was very likely that jaxa would be staged again and the two sides would meet each other.
Therefore, the Treaty of Chaktu was signed under this background!
So why make such concessions as ceding territory?
Because for Yongzheng, he didn't want to regard Russia as the most urgent enemy to get rid of. At that time, the biggest enemy of the Qing regime was Zhungeer.
Although Kangxi destroyed Grdan in those days, Zhungeerdan was still there. Alabotan and his son Grdan Tseling have been revolting in the northwest and defeated the Qing army several times.
Behind all this, there is Russian support. Just one year before the signing of the Treaty of Chaktu, that is, the fifth year of Yongzheng, Grdan Zero, newly acceded to the throne, was expanding from northwest to east, invading the Qing Dynasty.
In order to concentrate on dealing with Zhungeer, Yongzheng chose to compromise. Even used the method of ceding territory to appease Russia and let it cut off its ties with Junggar and Mongolia.
If history can be repeated, Yongzheng will still cut land in exchange for the opportunity to pacify Zhungeer.
Moreover, it is far-fetched to say that cession is far-fetched, because the border situation of the Chaktu Treaty is similar to that of the Nebuchadnezzar Chu Treaty. It is the ownership of those places that is actually controversial, and neither side has achieved complete control.
Yongzheng's approach just gave up the fight for that land. But in any case, the suspicion of losing land is inescapable.
Moreover, the Russian hair is not enough to feed. The Treaty of Nebuchadnezzar Chu has proved once that there is no hungry wolf in this world.
In fact, Yongzheng was a little short-sighted and didn't know much about the whole international situation. Although Russia was strong at that time, it was not easy. Its main target is the west. Although we defeated Sweden, there are still many constraints, such as Ottoman Turkey, which we have no time to take care of.
If Yongzheng is tough and right, Russia will not dare to do anything. It's a pity to think about it!
Generally speaking, there are advantages and disadvantages. You can't kill people with a stick.