In the court of the late Qing Dynasty, political struggles were as deep and fierce as a whirlpool. Among them, the grievances and entanglements between the Empress Dowager Ci'an and the eunuch An Dehai are like a tragic historical symphony, echoing in that turbulent era. Today, we will explore the secrets behind this history, and what prompted the Empress Dowager Ci'an to make up her mind to execute the once powerful An Dehai. 
First of all, we must understand the position of An Dehai at the end of the Qing Dynasty. With his wit and scheming, he won the favor of the Empress Dowager Cixi, and he was once powerful. However, he abused this power, formed a party for personal gain, and even interfered in court politics, which undoubtedly touched the cordon of the Empress Dowager Ci'an and others. Empress Dowager Ci'an, as the empress of Emperor Xianfeng, has always appeared in front of everyone with a calm and wise image. She was well aware of the harm of An Dehai's behavior to the Daqing Jiangshan Society, and she was worried. So, what prompted the Empress Dowager Ci'an to make up her mind to kill An Dehai? There are several layers of meaning in this. First, in order to maintain the dignity and authority of the imperial power, the Empress Dowager Ci'an had to weaken An Dehai's power and prevent it from continuing to expand and threaten the imperial power. Secondly, the political positions of the Empress Dowager Ci'an and the Empress Dowager Cixi were not consistent. Empress Dowager Cixi favored eunuchs too much, leading to corruption in the imperial government, while Empress Dowager Ci'an advocated reform and hoped to revitalize the country. Therefore, killing An Dehai is not only a punishment for a wicked person, but also a kind of ** and warning to the Empress Dowager Cixi, which is intended to promote political change. Finally, in the intricate power struggle within the court, Empress Dowager Ci'an needed to demonstrate her determination and ability to strengthen her position by executing An Dehai. 
This event had a profound impact on the political situation at the time. First of all, it undoubtedly sounded the alarm bell for other ill-intentioned eunuchs to realize the consequences of blatant abuse of power. Second, Ci'an's killing of An Dehai created the conditions for later political reforms. This event became a key node in the historical changes in the last years of the Qing Dynasty, laying the groundwork for the subsequent historical process. In summary, Ci'an's killing of An Dehai was an important event in the political game of the late Qing court. This decision not only shows the wisdom and courage of the Empress Dowager Ci'an, but also provides us with an opportunity to reflect on history. Let us remember this history, draw wisdom from it, and cherish the peace and prosperity of the present. At the same time, let us work together for a better future. 