Prime Minister of the Qing Dynasty Prince Gong Why is always tragic figure

 Prime Minister of the Qing Dynasty Prince Gong
the Beijing Spring in March, he was a center. acting head of state functions of the Empress Dowager Cixi, insisted that Prince Kung laid off.
This is 1865, from the Empress and Prince Kung Lulitongxin, in one fell swoop to smash the core of the Gu Ming SU SHUN Minister Group, only four years. Both sides vow to write in the reign of political the hh
Image: United States, > March 31 that year, office at this time, similar to the General Office of the Qing central middle-level cadres, and the national news agency's senior journalists, has written . but Caishou Qi dynasty prime minister dare shelling, does indeed guilty of sputum nerds gas?
in Gaoshourulin mingled central state organs, the level of senior pen, Cai Shouqi of course there were a few brushes. Qing officialdom, such as casinos, Chengsi daring, suffocated timid, No victories. greatest risk, returns from the largest, is buying ahead of the political IPO. behind a screen of Lianggong Queen Mother, the acting head of state in name only, all real power held in the hands of Prince Kung, who did as the Queen Mother's little interest in popular stocks. Caishou Qi abacus manipulator against the market trend is not that bad: Christine Prince is when North Korea mighty big gestures of the people have long queues, and their icing on the cake, it is better to another timely, Yaki-Yaki Queen Mother of the cold stove. Moreover, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom has now survived the civil strife and the British and French troops of foreign aggression, but also not afraid to toss about the whole nest.
Empress Dowager Cixi of course understand that the power struggle is not dinner party, or writing an essay, or painting a picture, can not be so refined, so leisurely and gentle, so 温良恭俭让. Caishou Qi a stage, singing the Empress Dowager Cixi quickly and resolutely, within two days, announced Prince Gong have petitioned the Qing strong demand to retain a good Prime Minister Prince Kung. all game more than a month before the Queen Mother Prince Gong finally, roots, soul great revolution, the Empress is to rescind the order, the return of a former political ally of almost all official positions, but still removed the cheers, this lasted for 39 days to quell the political storm. finally replaced the Qing political boss, female chicken crows began a new era.
18, the storm is still in progress, people the sustainable development and international confidence, domestic and foreign affairs increasingly straightened out, despite drastic changes now, , Good (William Alexander Parsons Martin), in its June 1 as Imperial Prince Kung had been overthrown, and victory by the two a regressive and reactionary politics. And the mainstream of Chinese history in the later scholars in the eyes, the storm has become a major evidence against the Empress Dowager Cixi ever before. Caishou Qi Gong Prince certainly not the alleged There is no doubt that Duke fear of rumors, when Wang Mang usurped the throne, not humility. to make the year the body will die, who knows life authenticity. best of suspicion, the reasons behind it is simply: the highest authority of the couch in the side, he sent it too loud the snoring.
Westerners may not fully understand, down in a storm, not so much the yield of reed as it is the reed of survival. any knife where the typhoon can flourish, and has never been and can not be a towering tree. Despite the repeated ups and downs, but always wen Prince Gong, Guang Xu two times and strength of the most powerful political figure, even if the second line, third line, his influence is still clear about the big domestic and foreign policy. that the history books in the future more glorious than his characters, such as Tseng Kuo-fan, Zuo, Li, and both are under the shelter of his wings before the swords from the official survived, and he strongly advocated the reform called for and personally, not only in the three decades of economic reform (position, nor is the title, but influence. ordinary commoner, a , but it can become a banner at any time and direction.
is the annihilation of the helmsman
, of course, after all, only reed reed, rather than tall trees.
in this storm, this is the towering trees, Capital can also continue to be the giant trees of Prince Gong, the final choice to become Reed's fate. storm continued to 39 days, and not the first time to review the bobbing and do it, is enough to prove the pain of his inner struggle. Unfortunately, We do not have enough historical data, to restore his mind was: is the overall situation or the care of feathers? is tired of the fighting or fear of confrontation?
Since then, Prince Gong from the professional managers, senior messenger, in the eyes of the Empress Dowager Cixi, this is a can not reuse, and can not control the use of personnel. a very good almost perfect, be careful who had impeccable, perfect in itself that he greatest weakness. has attractions overflowing, angular economic management capacity, as if to show the malaise of political character of the eunuch-like, hand hard, a soft, laid a Trader, a housekeeper, a technology-based bureaucracy typical The unprecedentedly low arrivals. from the 1860's, led by Prince Kung reform involves all aspects of: Salvation and Enlightenment, exteriors and internal governance, stability and development, efficiency and equity, expanding power base and maintain its ruling position, and so that whenever wen, dynasty years of reform, and both are under his escort to be introduced to promote the reform of the main characters, such as Tseng Kuo-fan, Tso, Li, etc., and both are under escort to his security and development. However, Because the needs real political struggles, since 1884, , diluted and marginalized.
Empress Dowager Cixi apparently more willing to make a close ally of Prince Kung, subordinates, students Li, to fully-point of the facade, not only because majestic height, and standard-bearer, people seem to forget that, in command of the ship Prince Gong, and Li is just one oar; when even a call for future generations Qing Li is the chief architect of the reform, people do forget, in Christine interior design of the Prince, Li just a trace of apprenticeship only. After entering the Republic of China, as the history of the late Qing was a conscious demonized, Prince Gong also be ignored.
Prince Gong's mansion, located in the post so far sea, such as woven visitors, they always come to pay their last respects and Shen House, moistened with financial gas and good fortune, very few people care about , does not seem to be see by the box office, Surprisingly, the wall can clearly identify the mottled red characters slogan:
to study the highest maximum indicates
faithful implementation of the instructions indicate the highest passionate advocacy
courage to defend the supreme instruction

Feng Xiao Forbidden City
very cold day, Beijing is very busy.
Andingmen on the British Empire Union Jack fluttering in the breeze. Andingmen to Tiananmen Square from the east side of the Rites compound, up to 3 miles of streets on both sides , dressed in red uniforms, white helmets of the British troops head, spread out along the street, more than 3,000 feet.
martial music, in both marching band leading the way, the British team is divided into several squares, ho Hao sway into Andingmen. in the back of the square is the British headquarters staff their teams. British commander Brigadier General Grant (James Hope Grant) in the Guard and surrounded by assistants, riding a tall horse. behind him 30 yards, is a by red Dajiao, 16 Chinese bearers, dressed in new Livery, carrying too cautiously. chair, it is the sole British ambassador, the highest office in China, Lord Elgin (Earl of Elgin) , wearing a bright dress, sat. His horse is also covered with armor, to follow in the chair behind. Several infantry phalanx in his rear, march in unison to the road.
this is not seen Beijing peep show in Beijing, people were almost out in force, crowding the streets, hoping to glimpse who palanquin Memoirs of the future, are clearly documented and said: Despite the dilapidated streets, crowded, but the Chinese were almost silent crowd. under the bayonets and the power, undisciplined people accustomed to the Qing finally showed good quality of civilization.
This is the October 24, 1860, a cold late autumn time. After years of intermittent war, Britain and China will sign a peace treaty in the near Tiananmen Square.
for the Qing state, this is a Chengxiazhimeng mm No, it is the city of the Union, Beijing has actually occupied by the British and French troops under: 11 days ago, British and French troops into the city from the Andingmen when the Qing army soldiers stand guard along the street to these the public is venue as a signatory, does give the Beijing residents. in the British armed forces soldiers stand guard at both sides of the guard. British procession marched a full hour before reaching the Board of Rites, is 3 pm, much later than noon the two countries established a good, which for punctuality The English gentleman is concerned, it is inconceivable neglect.
Elgin directly carried into the Rites of Taijiao door sedan through the front courtyard, the sound from the password, the two guards salute to his line, the British military band high the national anthem , Elgin replied with Times, head did not even look back. Lord Elgin went up to him asked in front of Prince Kung, 27 years old when he was party (a lot of literature for 28 years, when the nominal age), but charged with the Qing Empire, one of the most heavy burden .1 months ago, the rumble of guns in the coalition, Emperor Xianfeng fled in panic, The hastily hired a full crowding out by their own brothers and the entire 5 years. re-employment after the Prince Gong, the wind box into the mice, while the bayonet is a threat to coalition forces, on the other side is the emperor in exile Siyaomianzi Jiangcheng After a difficult period of dispute with the toss, the two sides finally reached an agreement.
had in this Somebody has to do live, Prince Gong was not a choice. To show his sincerity, Prince Kung had been with the composition of 400 elite guard, attended the ceremony, but he will remain in the Zhengyangmen Guard (front) In addition, with only 20 personal attendants to enter the inner city as a result, the British did not expect was late, so they wait for a long time here.
Rites middle of the lobby, put three tables, the middle one to be arrayed text of a treaty signed by both sides to the two countries were signed by the envoys with full powers. ceremony of the 100 British officers standing on the left, the British are selected in the wantonly looting, but in Beijing, the city has implemented a strict military discipline, in addition to the occupation Andingmenwai, unless special approval from the British officers and soldiers, all are not allowed to enter the city of Beijing, therefore, to witness and participate in the signing ceremony, was a great honor. Another side, it is the ceremony of the Chinese officials.
into the Lord Elgin, after signing the left side of the table to sit down straight, then motioned Prince Gong sitting on the right. the British left behind all the records are recognized, it is because Chinese custom Humiliation of Prince Kung).
Prince Gong's opening ceremony to begin, the consultants Elgin, the future well-known scholar Wade (Thomas Francis Wade, Translation.
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the ceremony started step by step, the presence of British photographer Ferris. than care (Felice Beato) has almost caused a big storm.
memories of the British commander, Brigadier-General Grant said: Alignment of the melancholy Prince Gong's chest. The Huangdi looked up in horror, face grew gray, look toward the Lord Elgin, the ED I see, he seems worried about the opposite of this door style guns will be weird his head at any time to Hongdiao mm frame camera that does look a bit like a mortar on a loaded, ready to be launched into his poor body shells. People quickly explained to him that this does not mean anything, when He understand that this is shot in his portrait, his frightened expression on his face suddenly turned negative as the clear. Prince's presence in China, actually ordered all stood still. His words suddenly one export, a move Prince portrait.
signing and exchange of text, Prince Kung, and Elgin have been a speech. both sides said the treaty will promote the Chinese and British governments and mutual understanding between the people and permanent friendship. Amount Belkin then leave, Christine Prince got up both hands, sending a few steps after the stop, Elgin will have to stop. At this time, Prince Kung, a leading official side, quickly stepped forward to whisper a few words, Christine Prince hesitated for a moment or to the edge of a step Elgin.
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grab agreement signing ceremony of Sino-British records, the records vary widely with the British, the British insolence at the ceremony As the focus of ridicule, as if they are children Qing country buddy. hurt the pride of Prince Kung hh (Elgin), Prince performed on Chinese pride, harsh and excessive liberties, made the Prince very emotional unrest in China, and on several occasions have to show it. Lord Elgin Prince Gong why so brutally treated, is to convey a profound political message to the Chinese was Beijing Sino-French Treaty King reported that: the results to take root and flourish in China, in Grolier tip to Paris, he convinced the Order of Elgin has been in London, want to take this I do not want, nor can come to this point Emperor Qin army was called I am the Lord has been insidious people do not trust this, so look closely to see to the tea we drink is not the same, and Prince Kung, from the same pot. only to see Wales in the first tea, I drank the tea began. text to the other side treaties, this is the first time the young Prince Gong debut in the diplomatic arena, but by the British to turn away. The paradox is that the official in the Qing records in the country, it is difficult to find details of Prince Gong signed humiliated. On the contrary, In a report sent to the Emperor Xianfeng, Prince Kung said: When Elgin to see their security with only a 20, the frank and above-board reduction of each other's hostility. But Christine Prince changed the subject, that the character of these foreign devils like sheep dogs, Huang days nobles, under the bayonets in the occupation forces for granted, > Whether or France and Britain signed the final at the ceremony, and the gates will be airing on the 21-gun salute. so over the roar of the gun salute in Tiananmen Square, the sound stimulation of the Prince Gong's eardrums, but the core of leadership far Rehe , whether you can really hear the sound of destiny Zamen it?
Although already a lot of information and documents through the exchanges, the Qing state of the young, Prince Yi  live together for a short few hours later, still impressed by his demeanor while.
signed the well, a large number of occupation forces in the face of deliberate neglect everywhere in their sole British envoy Lord Elgin, the young man, calm, deal with it smoothly.
British commander Brigadier General Grant (James Hope Grant) in his memoirs description of the contract scene, emotion, said: Prince was only 28 years old, but looks much older than the actual age. He looks very wise, but great anxiety. In fact, given his situation, it is not surprising. He hides his fear that if yes. . the young Prince Kung that they found a large number of Chinese in addition to a large number of full Manhan, ignorance, Tanbi cadres, but also according to people with such elegance, style fresh and senior officials. over access to historical data, whether or when the news reports at the time Diary of human memory, although the description of all aspects of China was very dark, but it is difficult to find a negative evaluation of Prince Gong, the young princes, seems to be behind the Iron Curtain, the only one blooming flowers. < br> handed down even from the Qing Dynasty unofficial view, it is difficult to be called handsome Prince Kung. For the appearance of Prince Kung, Prince Kung numerous contacts with the American missionaries, the future first president of Peking University, William Martin ( William Alexander Parsons Martin) has bluntly said: . Although some information that he was However, the inconvenience to walk for life. From now history, it is certain that the Emperor Xianfeng frail and sickly, while Prince Kung is physical Jianlang. Xianfeng Emperor Chu Hou although widely, even in a large number of people also left the affair can not be verified, only one woman gave birth to a child, this extensive cultivation of the very weak ability to reproduce, a direct result of coming to power after Empress Dowager Cixi. and Xianfeng's other brothers, including Prince Gong and Prince Chun (Emperor's father and Emperor Xuantong grandfather), are un, many children and grandchildren.
official history records, the young Prince and Xianfeng Gong when the brothers, who together martial arts, but also create a marksmanship twenty-eight type, blade-eighth type, so that Daddy Long Yantai Yue dynasty emperor, marksmanship and the blade will be named Prince Gong also goes to see this Prince was the absolute leader, but after all bad luck and missed the throne, the Emperor Xianfeng's reign is much suspicion.
face the storm
Although P. Martin Prince Gong's appearance is not a compliment, but still is a fan of one of Prince Kung. In his works, we can see, that face the storm's courage, determination and wisdom, is in the Qing Dynasty Prince Gong glamorous style political lies. P. Martin, said: Prince Gong's star rises in the dark fate of the storm, The situation become more distinguished background and stabilization Chugong Prince never seen a foreigner, there is no significant support for his forces, the capital of the Guards have been collapsing, Yuanmingyuan was sacked, the city has also been the fall, War, French Foreign Minister Treaty) signed a peace treaty, as Prince Gong did not show the slightest sadness, no sign of weakness, striving for the most favorable terms Kim Lord is in his own memoirs, expressed respect for Prince Gong, he thought Prince Gong is easier to communicate opponent. British notes that even in this sign Next, Prince Gong is always calm, polite. stress levels or even surprised to find that the British, the Chinese friends, and did not put the kind of hand to the privileges of the royal dignity the key. as a general education with Wen Xi, P. Martin often have the opportunity to meet with Prince Kung, Prince Kung of his particular passion, each meeting, Han Chinese to greet me with apathy in sharp contrast. Han even close friends, only to hand over it, each other at arm's length. a number the views of subordinates, but his speech summed up under consideration. as an emperor's son and the other the emperor's brother, Prince Kung of China constitute the materials of today's rulers, a good example. William Martin is not implicitly praised Prince Gong Qing reform the Charm: its profundity. a large number of doctors on the East works Ruini (David Field Rennie), recalls: together, seemed to be too long before the signs of boils. His face and hands look very small, very small fingers, as the woman. out of the gentleman in the show, worth much dumping.
Prince Gong style of this elegant, more mature with age and .1879, the former U.S. President, Civil War hero General Grant (Ulysses S. Grant) visit to China, the political leaders of Western countries it is the first visit. Grant, accompanied by a personal friend, the famous journalist, the future Minister to China (1882-1885) Young John (John Russell Young) wrote: Prince and the East have seen various politicians, he was very lively. This is a smart man, intuitive, strong-willed. India and Muslim princes, and our Indian friends, Stan and Egypt, are often dull sitting, the entire conversation face sluggish, so you think the dialogue in and stones. However, Prince Gong in conversation, but expressive, very vivid. very hot, he talked folding side shaking, the time comes to rise He will co-folding half, pointing to General Grant's arm, while watching with eager eyes of the general's face. the image of Prince Kung.
camera and pen in the West, the Prince Kung of the period left to future generations some of the image. British photographer Ferris? Bi Tuo (Felice Beato) in the photographs for the Prince Kung, to become the first Chinese imperial history, photos.
left us under the Western image and description of the Qing Empire, > He is of thin build, and even sunken cheeks, his waist size seems totally disproportionate to their status, but also with the general image of senior cadres Gluttons very different. This thin, certainly not Fuxiang, multi-master life-long labor, it is not due to the first object weak, but not because of malnutrition, which is perhaps the heavy burden caused by country boat ....