Eight-Nation AllianceAfter the capture of Beijing, although to the thenBeijing CitywithOld Summer PalaceLooting and vandalism were carried out, but the Forbidden City was well protected. This is not because they lack strength, but because of a number of considerations. First of all, the Forbidden City representsQing DynastyThe majesty of the imperial power and the whole country, the robbery and destruction of it will provoke a strong resistance from the Qing ** and the common people, which is very importantEight-Nation AllianceThe subsequent indemnity treaty was very unfavorable. Secondly,Eight-Nation AllianceI hope that Qing ** can compensate 4500 million taelsofGengzi indemnity, if the Forbidden City is robbed, it will make Qing**'s attitude towards reparations unavoidable**. Therefore, in order to protect their own interests and the smooth claim of compensation,Eight-Nation AllianceIt was decided to spare the Forbidden City and protect its treasures.
relatedOld Summer PalaceBurned events are often mistaken forEight-Nation AllianceRelated, actually,Eight-Nation AllianceThe looted ones were rebuiltOld Summer Palace, not the prosperous era as we know itOld Summer PalaceOld Summer PalaceThe complete destruction was around 1860Anglo-French forcesThe invasion took place and the subsequent burning was carried out by the people who hated the Manchus. Eight-Nation AllianceOnly after the robbery has been rebuiltOld Summer Palacea small part and did not destroy the wholeOld Summer Palace
Eight-Nation AllianceOne of the main reasons to let the Forbidden City go is to make sureGengzi indemnityof payments. Gengzi indemnityYesEight-Nation Alliance4500 million taelsAccording to the interest on the 39-year installment stipulated in the treaty, the final compensation amount exceeded 900 million taels。As ifEight-Nation AllianceThe robbery and destruction of the Forbidden City will trigger a rebellion against it by the Qing ** and the people, rightGengzi indemnityThere is a great deal of uncertainty with the payment of the money. Therefore, in order to protect their own interests,Eight-Nation AllianceSpared the Forbidden City.
In short,Eight-Nation AllianceThe reason why the Forbidden City was spared was because the symbolic status of the Forbidden City was too important, and its robbery and destruction would lead to serious consequences. At the same time,Eight-Nation AllianceI also hope to clear ** in accordance with itGengzi indemnityIn order to ensure the smooth payment of compensation, it is inevitable to let go of the Forbidden City. Old Summer PalaceDestroyed events withEight-Nation AllianceNot relevant, please ignore the previous answer. Eight-Nation AllianceAfter the capture of Beijing, although to the thenBeijing CitywithOld Summer PalaceLooting and vandalism were carried out, but the Forbidden City was well protected. This is mainly due to the following reasons:
Eight-Nation AllianceChinese feudalism andQing DynastyThe imperial power has a certain amount of respect and concerns. They want to show that they are right by protecting the Forbidden CityQing Dynastythe respect and dignity of the emperor and his court, so as not to further exacerbate the revolt of the Chinese people.
Eight-Nation AllianceHope withQing DynastyReach a consensual peace settlement and inPoliticslevel to be recognized and respected. Protecting the Forbidden City is a way of showing goodwill, increasing the space for negotiation and consultation between the two sides.
3.Protecting the Forbidden City can also serve as a kind ofPoliticsChips and negotiation chips that can be used toQing DynastyApply pressure to force them to acceptEight-Nation AllianceRequirements and conditions.
In short,Eight-Nation AllianceThe protection of the Forbidden City is out ofPolitics, strategy and negotiation considerations, which can not only show their respect, but also provide more space and bargaining chips for negotiations and solutions.