Late Qing Dynasty: Li Hongzhang

About This Novel

This book is a biographical novel that focuses on the second half of Li Hongzhang's life, including countering the rebellion, organizing the Huai Army, running the Westernization Service, building a navy, signing treaties, visiting Europe and the United States, dying of illness and illness, and discussing through the ages. His half-life experience is enough to support a history of the late Qing Dynasty. Regarding the historical controversy surrounding his person, there is still no comprehensive evaluation that can balance the views of all parties in academic circles at home and abroad. To his credit, he proposed that China has experienced changes that have not happened in three thousand years. By learning advanced Western technology and then carrying out domestic reforms, he not only established a naval and military system, but also established an industrial production and financial order, which the world should recognize. On the other hand, he blindly bowed to the decadent feudal dynasty. He only knew how to show foolish loyalty to the court, but did not know how to safeguard the interests of the people. It should be noted that a high-ranking official regards the welfare of the people as his own duty. In the end, he was nailed to the pillar of shame forever because he signed several treaties for the imperial court that involved losing power, humiliating the country, and ceding territory to pay compensation. Throughout Li Hongzhang's life, his talent and selfish desires complemented each other, so Liang Qichao once made a pertinent comment: I respect Li Hongzhang's talent, I cherish Li Hongzhang's knowledge, and I am saddened by Li Hongzhang's fate.

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