Are the two emperors of the Qing Dynasty, Weng Tonghe, good officials or bad officials?
There are no absolute good officials and bad officials. Everyone has selfishness, and Weng Tonghe is no exception. He taught Tongzhi and Guangxu, especially Guangxu for many years. It is not contradictory that he instinctively wants his students to be in power, but at the same time he is loyal to Cixi. Weng Tonghe was a member of Cixi in his early years. He supported a coup and listened to politics, otherwise Cixi would not give him both his sons. The reason why he gradually became an emperor party is his friendship instinct with Guangxu for more than 20 years. Besides, anyone with a little conscience knows that the emperor has reached the prime of life and his rights should be ceded to Guangxu, but Cixi is unwilling. Weng Tonghe didn't do anything within his power to help his students. If there is a gross violation, with the character of Cixi, I am afraid it will not be to oust him, but to move his head. Usually, Weng Tonghe's black spot is the main battle of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895. He did not give Beiyang Navy funds and took personal revenge on Li Hongzhang's communique. Again, everyone has selfishness, Weng Tonghe is no exception, and Li Hongzhang is no exception. The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 was a long-term deliberate war of aggression against China by Japan. The main battle is not just Guangxu and Weng Tonghe, but Li Hongzhang and their main peace. According to the different forms, it is necessary to solicit the comprehensive opinions and decisions of most important officials. In the end, even Cixi's 60th birthday was shortened, which shows that Cixi finally acquiesced. As for the allocation of military funds to Beiyang, Weng Tonghe must have selfishness, but financial constraints are also a fact. Beiyang Navy was defeated, not only because of lack of equipment, but also because of poor discipline and low training efficiency. Otherwise, even if you lose, you won't let the other ship not sink. Cannons and torpedoes are rarely hit.