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Chapter 124 The Famous Minister's Alternative Face 8
Chapter 124 The Famous Minister's Alternative Face 8
The double-faced Li Hongzhang whose authenticity is difficult to distinguish
Anyone who understands modern Chinese history knows Li Hongzhang, because he participated in many important events in the late Qing Dynasty.But for a long time, Li Hongzhang has been associated with the words "traitor" and "national sinner".He was the signer of the "Treaty of Shimonoseki" and "Treaty of Xin Chou" reviled by thousands of people. The common people suspected that he had "benefited" from the Japanese and called him a "traitor". "It's a shame and a shame."
It cannot be denied that many unequal treaties imposed on the Chinese people have hindered the development of Chinese society and caused China to lag behind other countries.However, throughout the whole process of signing the contract, Li Hongzhang was only ordered to clean up the mess, all terms were approved by the court, and he never betrayed any national rights behind the emperor's back.
Take the Sino-French War in 1884 as an example. Although China achieved the great victory at Zhennan Pass, China was still at a disadvantage in terms of the overall military situation. From the perspective of the international situation at that time, it was mainly Russia and Japan that posed serious threats to China.Russia's invasion of Xinjiang and Japan's infiltration into North Korea may make the Qing government face a more sinister and difficult situation to deal with.It is not difficult to see that Li Hongzhang's policy of "taking advantage of victory and taking advantage of it" was a choice made after he realized the stupidity of taking national subjugation and extermination as the price of hitting a stone with an egg, and it was by no means a policy of "surrender and betray the country" as the narrow-minded nationalists said.
As a representative of a backward country, it is really not a good job to deal with the big powers like "tigers and wolves".Born in the darkest and most turbulent era of the Qing Dynasty, every time Li Hongzhang "appeared" was at the time of the country's life and death, and the Qing Dynasty asked him to bear all the difficult things. In 1896, the Russian Tsar was crowned, and all countries sent congratulations, and the imperial court sent Li Hongzhang again.Li Hongzhang repeatedly declined on the grounds that he was assassinated in Maguan, but the court repeatedly refused to allow it, until Li Hongzhang said that "if you dare not love yourself, you will only be humiliated", and "there is still a breath, and ten thousand journeys must go".It seems that apart from Li Hongzhang, there is no second person who can take on this appointment.Whenever the Qing government brought this huge empire to the brink of destruction, the only person they could use was Li Hongzhang, and the three characters "Li Hongzhang" were thus nailed to the pillar of shame in history.
However, everything needs to be examined from multiple angles before drawing conclusions. The same is true for Li Hongzhang. It seems unfair to easily conclude the coffin with the words "big traitor" and "traitor". At the same time, he has merit. After the war, facing a powerful enemy, he clearly realized the reality that "poorness leads to change, change leads to prosperity" and "wealth and strength depend on each other".On this basis, he put forward some views and practices with a development vision:
The Westernization Movement of "Learning from foreigners to improve themselves" was launched.Under the banner of "self-improvement" and "seeking wealth", modern military industry, modern civilian industry, modern navy, new-style schools were established, and overseas students were sent abroad for further studies to cultivate talents.
The birth and development of all machinery manufacturing in China, modern coal mining, railways, telegraphs, shipping, and textile industries all have his impetus.And it has made indelible contributions in running new-style schools and sending overseas students.Under his auspices and participation, the Westernization Group established the first military industrial enterprise in modern China, the first telegraph cable, the first steel factory, the first naval fleet, and the first telegraph company...
The merits and demerits of Li Hongzhang cannot be simply attributed to "traitors" and "sinners". When the country was in crisis and a powerful enemy invaded, he did what a courtier should do.
Perhaps Liang Qichao's evaluation of him can explain this point, that is, "respect Li Hongzhang's talent", "cherish Li Hongzhang's knowledge", and "sorrow Li Hongzhang's encounter".
(End of this chapter)
The double-faced Li Hongzhang whose authenticity is difficult to distinguish
Anyone who understands modern Chinese history knows Li Hongzhang, because he participated in many important events in the late Qing Dynasty.But for a long time, Li Hongzhang has been associated with the words "traitor" and "national sinner".He was the signer of the "Treaty of Shimonoseki" and "Treaty of Xin Chou" reviled by thousands of people. The common people suspected that he had "benefited" from the Japanese and called him a "traitor". "It's a shame and a shame."
It cannot be denied that many unequal treaties imposed on the Chinese people have hindered the development of Chinese society and caused China to lag behind other countries.However, throughout the whole process of signing the contract, Li Hongzhang was only ordered to clean up the mess, all terms were approved by the court, and he never betrayed any national rights behind the emperor's back.
Take the Sino-French War in 1884 as an example. Although China achieved the great victory at Zhennan Pass, China was still at a disadvantage in terms of the overall military situation. From the perspective of the international situation at that time, it was mainly Russia and Japan that posed serious threats to China.Russia's invasion of Xinjiang and Japan's infiltration into North Korea may make the Qing government face a more sinister and difficult situation to deal with.It is not difficult to see that Li Hongzhang's policy of "taking advantage of victory and taking advantage of it" was a choice made after he realized the stupidity of taking national subjugation and extermination as the price of hitting a stone with an egg, and it was by no means a policy of "surrender and betray the country" as the narrow-minded nationalists said.
As a representative of a backward country, it is really not a good job to deal with the big powers like "tigers and wolves".Born in the darkest and most turbulent era of the Qing Dynasty, every time Li Hongzhang "appeared" was at the time of the country's life and death, and the Qing Dynasty asked him to bear all the difficult things. In 1896, the Russian Tsar was crowned, and all countries sent congratulations, and the imperial court sent Li Hongzhang again.Li Hongzhang repeatedly declined on the grounds that he was assassinated in Maguan, but the court repeatedly refused to allow it, until Li Hongzhang said that "if you dare not love yourself, you will only be humiliated", and "there is still a breath, and ten thousand journeys must go".It seems that apart from Li Hongzhang, there is no second person who can take on this appointment.Whenever the Qing government brought this huge empire to the brink of destruction, the only person they could use was Li Hongzhang, and the three characters "Li Hongzhang" were thus nailed to the pillar of shame in history.
However, everything needs to be examined from multiple angles before drawing conclusions. The same is true for Li Hongzhang. It seems unfair to easily conclude the coffin with the words "big traitor" and "traitor". At the same time, he has merit. After the war, facing a powerful enemy, he clearly realized the reality that "poorness leads to change, change leads to prosperity" and "wealth and strength depend on each other".On this basis, he put forward some views and practices with a development vision:
The Westernization Movement of "Learning from foreigners to improve themselves" was launched.Under the banner of "self-improvement" and "seeking wealth", modern military industry, modern civilian industry, modern navy, new-style schools were established, and overseas students were sent abroad for further studies to cultivate talents.
The birth and development of all machinery manufacturing in China, modern coal mining, railways, telegraphs, shipping, and textile industries all have his impetus.And it has made indelible contributions in running new-style schools and sending overseas students.Under his auspices and participation, the Westernization Group established the first military industrial enterprise in modern China, the first telegraph cable, the first steel factory, the first naval fleet, and the first telegraph company...
The merits and demerits of Li Hongzhang cannot be simply attributed to "traitors" and "sinners". When the country was in crisis and a powerful enemy invaded, he did what a courtier should do.
Perhaps Liang Qichao's evaluation of him can explain this point, that is, "respect Li Hongzhang's talent", "cherish Li Hongzhang's knowledge", and "sorrow Li Hongzhang's encounter".
(End of this chapter)
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