Delfim Moreira vs Heshen

Delfim Moreira became acting President of Brazil after the death of President-elect Rodrigues Alves. He served from 1918 to 1919, completing the remainder of Alves's term. His presidency was brief and transitional.

Moreira's presidency coincided with the Spanish flu pandemic in Brazil, which caused widespread illness and death. His government implemented public health measures, including quarantines and the distribution of medical supplies.

Moreira continued Brazil's neutral foreign policy after World War I, focusing on internal stability. He did not pursue major international initiatives, leaving foreign policy largely unchanged from the Br

Delfim Moreira died while still serving as acting president. His death led to a new presidential election, which was won by Epit

Heshen gained the favor of the Qianlong Emperor through flattery and administrative skill, rapidly ascending to high office. He became Grand Secretary and controlled key government appointments and finances.

Heshen systematically embezzled state funds, accepted bribes, and extorted officials, accumulating a fortune estimated at over 1 billion taels of silver. His corruption drained the Qing treasury and weakened the state.

Upon the death of the Qianlong Emperor, the Jiaqing Emperor ordered Heshen's arrest on charges of corruption and abuse of power. Heshen was forced to commit suicide, and his vast wealth was confiscated by the state.