As can be seen from Zeng Guofan's resume, he has always been a cautious person. He doesn't make enemies and doesn't remember the mistakes of his colleagues. How can a good Buddha change dynasties in troubled times without killing his heart and cruelty? Left is different. He is brilliant and has a broad vision. People who can't see him just can't see him. If they do something wrong, they will never do it. Under his command, an assistant dared to slap the second-class student.
After suppressing Hongyang uprising, Zeng Guofan knew the truth that birds tried to hide. He was worried that the Qing court would give him special treatment one day, so he went against the will of the people and took the initiative to disarm the Xiang army at its peak, reducing more than 300,000 Xiang troops by 90%. The more urgent the better. I think Zeng Guofan is very clever. Everyone wants to be an emperor, Zeng Guofan is no exception, but he knows better that he can't be an emperor.
I think the historical background at that time was the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The Second Opium War was a turbulent period. This country has both at home and abroad. If he rebelled again, the country would fall apart and even become a colony of western powers. Let's share this problem with you. I hope my views on this problem can help you. In the meantime, I hope you like my share.
I think some ambitious people around Zeng Guofan have already moved this idea out and even planned it. Zeng Guofan actually knows, but judging from the current situation, Zeng Guofan's Xiang army is not dominant. There are also Li Hongzhang's Huai Army and the left Northwest Army. Zeng Guofan's Confucianism is deeply rooted and loyal to the monarch. If you want to overthrow the Qing government and start your own business, why do you want to eliminate Hong Yang, recommend talents to the government and even put others on the political stage regardless of personal grievances? ? He doesn't want people to fall into the mire.
During the demise of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, he personally experienced the tragic fallacy of killing. If he turns against the Qing dynasty, he has a good chance of success. Li Hongzhang, Zuo and others, including Xiang Jia, will definitely give them full support. However, as Ceng Wenzheng, who loves the people, knows well, one will succeed and all bones will wither. So at the request of many generals, he remained indifferent. If it fails, he and his family, including all supporters, can imagine the consequences. Therefore, Zeng Qinghong's choice is correct, otherwise, what is the difference with Ni Hong? Loyalty to the monarch is an example for the people of China.