Editing Dorgon (section)

== Rise to power ==
After Hong Taiji died in 1643, Dorgon became involved in a power struggle with Hong Taiji's eldest son, [[Hooge, Prince Su|Hooge]], over the succession to the throne. The conflict was resolved with a compromise – both backed out, and Hong Taiji's ninth son, Fulin, ascended the throne as the [[Shunzhi Emperor]]. Since the Shunzhi Emperor was only six years old at that time, Dorgon and his cousin [[Jirgalang]] were appointed co-regents. In 1645, Dorgon was conferred the title "Emperor's Uncle and Prince-Regent" (皇叔父攝政王). Later, in 1649, the title was changed to "Emperor's Father and Prince-Regent" (皇父攝政王). It was rumoured that Dorgon had a romantic affair with the Shunzhi Emperor's mother, [[Empress Dowager Xiaozhuang]], and even secretly married her, but there are also refutations. Whether they secretly married,{{NoteTag|According to Manchu custom, a widowed woman can marry her brother-in-law. However, according to Han Chinese custom, such a marriage was taboo.}} had a secret affair or kept their distance remains a controversy in Chinese history.<ref>[http://book.sina.com.cn/excerpt/sz/rw/2010-01-13/1331265392.shtml 清朝秘史：孝庄太后到底嫁没嫁多尔衮(图)] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301055803/http://book.sina.com.cn/excerpt/sz/rw/2010-01-13/1331265392.shtml |date=1 March 2014 }}</ref>