Li Hongzhang was a man in the last few years of China's history, but he was the most important man in the late Qing Dynasty. He once described himself as "a paperhanger on a broken ship in the deep sea of Wang Yang". China at that time might have suffered more humiliation and lost more territory in modern history if it had not been for his integration and division in front of the great powers. He introduced western learning and began to westernize, which shortened the distance between China and western modernization. Although the Beiyang Navy, which he worked for, claimed to be the first in Asia at that time and was defeated and destroyed by the Japanese mixed fleet at that time in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, it also awakened China people who were addicted to the dream of "going to China", and countless people with lofty ideals began to look at the world with wide eyes. Li Hongzhang is certainly a talented person. Liang Qichao once said: "I respect Li Hongzhang's talents, I cherish Li Hongzhang's knowledge, and I am saddened by Li Hongzhang's experience." Personally, he is also a successful man. At that time, there were more than 10,000 people (Cixi). Unfortunately, he was born in the Qing Dynasty. Many unequal treaties were signed on behalf of the Qing dynasty and the great powers, so in the history textbooks we study. Mao Zedong's evaluation of him is "shallow water and big ship", which I think is objective and fair. In the biography of Li Hongzhang that I have read, his last concubine should be Cixi's personal maid-in-waiting. It was given to him in the name of "warm feet" on his sixtieth birthday. In fact, it is an "eyeliner" around him, but after a long time, it gives birth to true feelings. When Li Hongzhang died at the age of 78, the concubine named "Honger" died of double suicide.
Although he was a world-class diplomat at that time, most of his diplomacy failed, which once again verified the jungle law of "weak countries have no diplomacy". Although he tried his best to turn the tide, he was exhausted in the Qing Dynasty and was terminally ill from top to bottom. The highest ruling class, represented by Cixi, pursues luxury, and middle and lower officials are corrupt, making excuses, plundering people's wealth and honoring superiors in order to get promoted. The gap between the rich and the poor and the intersection of various contradictions make everyone powerless.
As for the series of treaties he signed, such as the treaty of shimonoseki, it was actually in the current situation and international environment of China at that time. If he doesn't sign, someone will. The Biography of Li Hongzhang has the following description: Faced with the harsh conditions put forward by the Japanese side, China has only two choices: yes and no, and there is no room for bargaining. Gong Li has been grinding until the light is turned on, thirsty for a reduction of 50 million and 22 million, which really can't achieve the goal. He also said that 20 million or 22 million can be reduced. Finally, he even pleaded with Ito Bowen tearfully, and saw that my old bones's face was somewhat lowered. It can be said that he faithfully carried out the telegram of the Qing court: "One point, one point", but people were not moved at all. How poor the old man is! The Japanese even threatened whether the Chinese representative could return to China safely, so the Lee and his son had to sign the treaty of shimonoseki helplessly.
Beiyang fleet's defeat in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 revealed that the victory or defeat of the war did not lie entirely in equipment and quantity, but faith was the soul of an army. An army without a military soul, even the best equipment and weapons will not have combat effectiveness. At this stage, there are still a few people who are "weapons-only".
Anhui, named Anqing and Huizhou, is now a long oval map due to historical reasons. With the Yangtze River as the boundary, it is divided into northern Anhui and southern Anhui! There are too many celebrities in all kinds of climates, mountains and rivers, just name one … Zhu Yuanzhang! I won't call again. Too much. You'll pay the price when you're done.
Why is there no Xu Shiying?
There is an emperor in Anhui.
Admire Li Kenong, the king of agency!
Chen Duxiu, Duan and Bao Ji were leaders of the May 4th Movement and editor-in-chief of China New Youth. They are all from Anhui.
How many will be left in 58 to 60 years?
Anhui has been a land of geomantic omen and fertile soil since ancient times. In this land, people have worked and created, and made inexhaustible efforts and contributions to the development of the Chinese nation.
There are many talents in Anhui, which is related to the region where Anhui is located. She is a typical representative and benchmark of Chinese civilization. Historically, she has been a microcosm of China. As we all know, China has a vast territory, stretching from the South China Sea in the north to Heilongjiang in the east, the East China Sea and Taiwan Province Province in the east, and Xinjiang and Tibet in the west. There are great cultural differences between the south in the south, the north in the north, the east in the east and the west in the west. The core areas of Chinese civilization are in the Huaihe River and the Yellow River Basin. Anhui, on the other hand, is the complex of Huaihe River Basin.
Many cultures, species and civilizations have been discovered in Anhui in the south and Anhui in the north. This is Anhui.
Therefore, many politicians, thinkers, strategists, scientists and writers have emerged in the history of Anhui, which can be described as a treasure of things and outstanding people.
Caocao statue
During the Three Kingdoms period, the total number of Anhui generals Cao Wei and Wu Dong exceeded 500, not counting Liu Bei's troops in Shu. During the Ming Dynasty, there were more than 1000 Anhui officials at the deputy provincial and ministerial levels today.
The following are some celebrities in Anhui:
Thinkers: Laozi (ancient, Bozhou, Henan), Zhuangzi, Guan Zi, Bao, Liu An, Zhu, etc.
Politicians: Dayu's sons Qi, Gan Luo, Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Zhou Yu, Zhu Wen, Yang Xingmi, Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhang, Li Hongzhang, Duan, Chen Duxiu, Wang Ming, Wu Bangguo, etc. Who founded the Xia Dynasty?
Military strategists: Wu Zixu, Fan Zeng, Sean, Ying Bu, Xiahou Chun, Lu Su, Monroe, Huan Yi, Tanghe, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, Hu Dahai, Li Wenzhong, Li Shanchang, Hu, Lan Yu, Mu Ying, Fu Youde, Sheng Feng, Guo Ying, Zhang Ying, Nian Gengyao, Ding Changru and Feng Yuxiang;
Scientists, writers, physicians, educators and others: Bi Sheng, Hua Tuo, Ji Kang, Mei, Bao Zheng, Wu, Wang, Liu Mingchuan, Yao Nai, Wang Maoyin, Hu Xueyan, Zhan Tianyou, Zhang Henshui, Huang Hongbin and Hu Shi.
Hey, hey, there is a me in Anhui
There are diplomats, educators, thinkers and political generals.