Ronglu

Author: Yang Jianli
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: The ancestors' "loyalty and righteousness" career had shortcuts. He was skillful in flattery and adept at currying favor, navigating the political arena with ease. As a core figure of the party, he eliminated the accomplices of the Wuxu Reform. However, there are new theories about "reporting to the capital," doubts about the "military inspection mutiny," and contributions to "saving Emperor Guangxu." When the smoke clears, "he was originally a reformist." "Protecting the embassy, advocating suppression of bandits, and being able to assist at any time to stabilize the situation" earned him the favor of Empress Dowager Cixi. Contemporary evaluations described him as "Ronglu as an intermediary between good and evil, earnest in his life, serving the Empress Dowager, and supporting the doctrines she upheld, which was a balanced and moderate stance."