That evening, Ding Baozhen sat in his study, writing a memo, expressing his anxiety about the situation in Sichuan Province. He is well aware of the important position of Sichuan Province, because it is connected to the Yangtze River in the east, Shaanxi in the north, and Yunnan and Guizhou in the ground. He feared the aggression of foreign forces such as Britain and France, as well as the intention of Britain and ** to attack Tibet, which would trigger a large-scale war. He was deeply saddened by the decline of the country, and could not help but sigh. But he didn't just express his opinions, he also made his own suggestions. He believes that foreign contracts cannot be trusted, and that the navy should continue to be built, not dismantled. At the same time, he called on the emperor to take charge of the government as soon as possible, take meritocracy and far-reaching as the foundation of governing the country, adhere to the right path, and consolidate the people's hearts, so as to ensure the prosperity of the country.
Ding Baozhen is an honest minister who cares about the country, and after careful consideration, he wrote his worries about the situation in Sichuan Province into a recital. He was well aware of the important position of Sichuan Province in the territory of the Qing Dynasty, which was bordered by the Yangtze River in the east and Guanshan in the north, and was located between Yunnan and Guizhou. However, he pays attention not only to the domestic situation, but also to the international situation. He understands the expansionist ambitions of foreign powers such as Britain and France, as well as the threat of Britain and other countries in the region, which poses a serious challenge to ***. In the face of this reality, Ding Baozhen deeply felt the worry of the decline of the country, and he couldn't help but look up to the sky and sigh, lamenting that the national fortune was no longer what it used to be. However, as an insightful politician, he did not stop at complaining, but also made a series of concrete proposals. He believed that foreign ocean contracts were unreliable and advocated continuing to build a navy to protect the country's border security. At the same time, he called on the emperor to take charge of the government as soon as possible, to govern the country with merit and ability, and not to listen to the ministers of interests because of financial difficulties, nor to act in a reluctant way because of the difficult situation. He was well aware of the importance of consolidating the people's hearts and minds, and believed that only when the people's hearts were stable could the country develop and grow.
Ding Baozhen was born in Pingyuan County, Guizhou Province, in a well-to-do family. Under the influence of the family's emphasis on education, Ding Baozhen entered a private school at the age of six. He has been studying hard and taking various exams. In the twenty-third year of Daoguang (1843), he was promoted, and his family was happy for him and encouraged him to continue his efforts. So, he participated in the scientific examination, and finally passed the Jinshi examination in the third year of Xianfeng (1853) and entered the Hanlin Academy as an editor.
Ding Baozhen grew up in a wealthy family, and the family attached great importance to education. From an early age, he was instilled in him the importance of reading, and from the age of six he began to study in a private school. He worked hard, achieved excellent results, and gradually rose to prominence in his studies. In the twenty-third year of Daoguang (1843), he participated in the township examination and successfully won the lift, which was an important milestone for him. His family is proud and happy for him, while also encouraging him to keep trying. Therefore, he continued to participate in the scientific examination, and finally passed the Jinshi examination in the third year of Xianfeng (1853), which was another milestone in his life. Entering the Hanlin Academy as an editor was the starting point for him to engage in his ** career, and it was also the beginning of the various challenges he faced.
After the expiration of Ding Baozhen's term of worry, he planned to return to Beijing to take up his post. However, at this time, there was a serious rebellion in Sichuan Province called the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. In order to protect his hometown, Ding Baozhen mobilized 800 people to form his own team and recruited this team with his family wealth. Although they were inexperienced at first and were defeated by the rebel forces, after many battles, they eventually eliminated the rebel forces. In order to protect his homeland, Ding Baozhen has made great efforts and sacrifices.
After Ding Baozhen's Ding Wei period expired, he originally planned to return to Beijing to take up his post. However, at this time, a serious rebellion broke out in Sichuan Province, which was known as the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. In order to protect his hometown, Ding Baozhen did not hesitate to mobilize 800 people to form his own militia team. Not only did he mobilize his own money, but he also went into battle himself, leading his troops to fight against the rebel forces. Despite their inexperience at the beginning and being defeated by the rebel forces, Ding Baozhen was not discouraged and persevered in the fight against the rebel forces. After many battles, they finally eliminated the rebel forces and restored stability to the place. This feat made Ding Baozhen famous and highly appreciated by the imperial court and local governments.
After quelling the rebellion, Ding Baozhen's Ding Wei period expired. As is usually the case, he should be back in line to wait for an official position. However, after the expiration of his Ding Wei period, the imperial court sent the governor Jiang Feiyuan to persuade Ding Baozhen to stay in Sichuan Province and join the imperial court's counterinsurgency army. Jiang Feiyuan was very confident in Ding Baozhen's ability, and it happened that there was also a Miao rebellion in Guizhou, and he needed Ding Baozhen's help. As a result, Ding Baozhen once again exerted his ability to recruit militia, and he recruited more than 4,000 people with the green battalion soldiers of the imperial court.
1. Lao Ding's national worries.
Ding Baozhen sat in his study and wrote a letter expressing his concern about the situation in Sichuan Province. He is well aware of the important position of Sichuan Province, because it is connected to the Yangtze River in the east, Shaanxi in the north, and Yunnan and Guizhou in the ground. He feared the aggression of foreign forces such as Britain and France, as well as the intention of Britain and ** to attack Tibet, which would trigger a large-scale war. His heart was filled with a sense of sadness, and he couldn't help but sigh deeply. But he was not satisfied with just expressing his opinion, he also made his own proposal to the emperor. He considered foreign agreements unreliable and recommended continuing to build a navy to ensure the security of the country's borders. He also called on the emperor to take charge of the government as soon as possible, carry out political reform as soon as possible, and select people of merit and ability, adhere to the right path of governance, and unite the people to ensure the prosperity of the country.
Ding Baozhen sat in the quiet study, the tip of his pen trembling slightly, and he was writing a letter expressing his anxiety about the situation in Sichuan Province. He is well aware of the importance of the geography of Sichuan Province, which is connected to the Yangtze River in the east, Shaanxi in the north, and Yunnan and Guizhou in the north. However, it is precisely because of this special position that Sichuan Province has also become a target for foreign powers. Ding Baozhen was worried that Britain, France and other powers would take the opportunity to invade Sichuan Province, and the intention of Britain and ** to attack Tibet made him deeply worried, because it would trigger a large-scale war and bring great disasters to the country. This worry filled his heart with a sense of sadness, and he couldn't help but sigh again and again.
But Ding Baozhen is not satisfied with just complaining and expressing sadness, he knows that in the face of such a situation, real actions and suggestions are needed. Therefore, he took a positive attitude and made his own proposal to the emperor. He was well aware of the unreliability of foreign contracts, and he was deeply alarmed by his previous mistrust, so he advocated the continued construction of the navy to ensure the security of the country's borders. In his opinion, only by insisting on one's own strength can the interests of the country be effectively protected. In addition, he also called on the emperor to pro-government as soon as possible, carry out political reforms, select people of merit, govern the country with the right path, and unite the people. Only in this way can the country remain prosperous and peaceful.
Ding Baozhen was born in a scholarly family in Pingyuan County, Guizhou, and received a good family education since he was a child. His father was a profound Confucian intellectual, passionate about education, and spared no effort to nurture his knowledge. Ding Baozhen entered a private school at the age of six and developed a strong interest in ancient Chinese poetry. He worked hard and sought advice with an open mind, and soon excelled in his studies. In the twenty-third year of Daoguang (1843), he participated in the township examination, successfully won the lift, and became a lifter. This was an important point in his academic journey, and it also made him proud of his family. In order to further his studies, he took the imperial examination again, and in the third year of Xianfeng (1853), he successfully passed the Jinshi examination and became a member of the Hanlin Academy.
Ding Baozhen was born in a scholarly family in Pingyuan County, Guizhou. His father was a Confucian intellectual with a passion for education. Under his guidance, Ding Baozhen was exposed to a wealth of books and knowledge since he was a child, which cultivated his strong interest in learning. Since the age of six, Ding Baozhen has entered a private school to study and received strict guidance from his master. He cherished the opportunity to study, worked hard, humbly asked the teacher for advice, and soon achieved outstanding results in his studies. In the twenty-third year of Daoguang (1843), he participated in the township examination and became a lifter with excellent results. This is an important point in his academic journey, and it also makes him the pride of his family.
However, Ding Baozhen was not satisfied with his achievements, he was determined to continue his studies and strive for higher honors. So, he participated in the imperial examination, and after many efforts and setbacks, he finally passed the Jinshi examination in the third year of Xianfeng (1853) and became a member of the Hanlin Academy. He was deeply pleased with the success of this examination, which also made him join the ranks of scholars and start his new journey in officialdom.
After Ding Baozhen's term expired, he planned to return to Beijing to take up his post. However, at this time, there was a serious rebellion in Sichuan Province called the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. In order to protect his hometown, Ding Baozhen mobilized 800 people to form his own team and recruited this team with his family wealth. They were initially inexperienced and were defeated by the rebel forces, but Ding Baozhen did not give up, and after many battles, they finally eliminated the rebel forces. He put in tremendous effort and sacrifice to defend his homeland.
After Ding Baozhen's Ding Wei expired, he originally planned to return to Beijing to take up his post. However, as he prepared to leave Sichuan Province, there was a serious rebellion, which was later known as the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. The scale of the rebellion caused great distress to the local people. Ding Baozhen felt a great responsibility, and he decided to stay and defend his hometown with his own strength.
In response to the rebellion, Ding Baozhen mobilized 800 people to form his own army, which he recruited with his family wealth. However, they were initially inexperienced and ineffective in combat, and were soon defeated by the rebel forces. But Ding Baozhen did not give up, he continued to adjust his strategy, constantly improve his tactics, and after many battles, they gradually found a set of effective fighting methods. Eventually, they succeeded in eliminating the rebels and restoring peace to their homeland.
Ding Baozhen's deeds of quelling the chaos were praised by later generations, and his determination and courage inspired countless people and became a model for future generations. He made great efforts and sacrifices to defend his homeland and became a hero in Sichuan Province. His deeds were widely praised in Sichuan Province, inspiring many later people to work hard to defend their homeland. His dedication and sacrifice have made great contributions to the stability and development of Sichuan Province, and have also won him the appreciation and respect of the imperial court and local governments.