Zuo Zongtang: A hero who crosses time and space.
Zuo Zongtang, a legendary figure who carries countless honors and brilliance behind his name. In the turbulent era of the last years of the Qing Dynasty, as a representative of the Westernization school, he shouldered heavy responsibilities and forged ahead. In the face of imperialist oppression, he resolutely marched west to recover Xinjiang, demonstrating the spirit of a Chinese hero. How do you evaluate this legendary figure in the long course of history?This article will take you across time and space, appreciate the glorious deeds of Zuo Zongtang, and explore his heroic footprints.
Zuo Zongtang (November 10, 1812 - September 5, 1885), Han nationality, the word Ji Gao, the word Pucun, the name of Hunan peasants, Hunan Xiangyin. He was a military strategist and politician in the late Qing Dynasty, a famous general of the Hunan Army, and one of the representatives of the Westernization faction. Together with Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zhang Zhidong, he is known as the "Four Famous Ministers of Zhongxing in the Late Qing Dynasty". Zuo Zongtang was 20 years old in the township examination, paid attention to agricultural affairs, and read group books. Later, he rose from his friends and participated in the pacification of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement, established the Westernization Movement, suppressed the Twist Army, quelled the Shaanxi-Gansu Hui uprising, recovered Xinjiang, and promoted the establishment of Xinjiang as a province. In the eleventh year of Guangxu (1885), he died of illness in Fuzhou at the age of seventy-three. Posthumously presented to the Taifu, nicknamed "Wenxiang", and enshrined in the Zhaozhong Temple and the Xianliang Temple.
1. Zuo Zongtang's life deeds.
1.From repeated failures to representatives of the Westernists.
Zuo Zongtang tried and failed many times when he was young, but he did not lose heart, but turned to pay attention to agricultural affairs, read all kinds of books, and delved into the land and the art of war. Later, with his outstanding talent, he rose all the way and became a famous minister in the late Qing Dynasty. During his life, he witnessed important historical events such as the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement, the Westernization Movement, the Shaanxi-Gansu Rebellion, and the recovery of Xinjiang.
2.Military acumen is as important as political wisdom.
Zuo Zongtang not only has extremely high attainments in military affairs, but also has admirable political wisdom. He governs the people with royal ways, treats soldiers with integrity, and is good at appeasing the people everywhere. Everywhere he went, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and the army was highly disciplined, and he was deeply loved by the people.
3.Recover Xinjiang and safeguard the territorial integrity of the country.
Under the historical background of imperialism's partition of China, Zuo Zongtang resolutely led his troops to the west to recover Xinjiang. When he negotiated with Aguba, he asked the soldiers to carry the coffin for him, showing great heroism in the face of death. His campaign to the west won the support of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, successfully resisted foreign aggression, and safeguarded the territorial integrity of the country.
Second, Zuo Zongtang's evaluation.
1.Patriotism.
Zuo Zongtang's patriotic spirit deserves to be carried forward by our descendants. Under the historical conditions at that time, he dared to take responsibility, bravely resisted foreign enemies, and made great contributions to defending the territorial integrity of the country.
2.An important figure in the Westernization Movement.
As a representative of the Westernization school, Zuo Zongtang made a lot of contributions to the Qing Empire. He founded Fuzhou Mawei Shipyard, Gansu Weaving Bureau and other enterprises, which promoted the development of China's modern industry.
3.A hero who transcends time and space.
Zuo Zongtang's life is like a legend**. He faced troubled times, but he always stood firm in his faith and forged ahead. In him, we see the national spirit of the Chinese nation, which transcends time and space and lasts for a long time.
Conclusion: Zuo Zongtang, a name, a glorious history. He used his courage and wisdom to write a heroic chapter of the Chinese nation. To this day, we can still draw strength from his deeds and inspire our patriotic feelings. Let us remember Zuo Zongtang, inherit his heroic spirit, and work together for the prosperity of the Chinese nation.