Longkodo

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Longkodo (Manchu: , Chinese: 隆科多, pinyin: Lóngkēduō) (died 1728) was an eminent Chinese official at court from the Tonggiya Clan, belonging to the Bordered Yellow Banner, during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). His period of fame lasted from the late Kangxi to early Yongzheng years, perhaps most famous for delivering the Kangxi Emperor's disputed will.

The third son of Tong Guowei and the younger brother of Kangxi Emperor's third Empress consort, the Empress Xiao Yi Ren, Longkodo was the Minister in charge of Lifan Yuan during the late Kangxi years. He was also concurrently the Commander of the Armed land garrison in Beijing and area, thus having the military power to control the region in times of crises. His military power made him an obvious scapegoat in conspiracies, and was deeply suspected by the Yongzheng Emperor. The biggest mystery surrounding Longkodo is the exclusive attention the late Kangxi Emperor gave him during his dying days. His military support ensured a non-violent transfer of power between Kangxi and Yongzheng. After Yongzheng ascended the throne, Longkodo was given a position on the four-person imperial council, and was the President of the Board of Governance. He was later disgraced and executed for reasons still shrouded in mystery.