Emperor Guangxu - (Volume 1 and 2)

Author: Lu Jianzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: The author, guided by the spirit of historical materialism and dialectical materialism, delves into events often overlooked by previous literary works and historians to accurately position characters and restore their historical authenticity. Especially by clearing the dust that history has buried upon the Empress Dowager Guangxu, the author reveals a true Guangxu Emperor. The book focuses on the tragic fate, sorrowful love, and tragic life of Guangxu during the "Hundred Days' Reform," as he struggled to save the nation, change the imperial court and society. This reflects a period of national tragedy. Based on precious, detailed, and abundant historical materials and publications, the book truthfully and objectively, yet artistically, reflects the political activities, ideological development, court life, character fate, and spiritual demeanor of Emperor Guangxu, a tragic figure in modern Chinese history.
Kang Youwei: Fu Sheng, how did you get here?
Tan Sitong: Fu Sheng heard that you were returning to the south and specially came to see you off.
Kang Youwei, surprised: You rode from Beijing here?
Tan Sitong smiles and nods.
Kang Youwei: Thank you, thank you, Fu Sheng. The Strong Society has been suppressed, and Mr. Wen and others have been dismissed from office. What do you plan to do?
Tan Sitong: I’m going back to Hunan!
Kang Youwei: The Strong Society in Shanghai has also been suppressed by Zhang Zhidong. Zhang Zhidong is truly a cunning old fox. At first, he donated money to join the society and discussed with me the path to saving the nation. But as soon as the Empress Dowager turned against us, he immediately shifted his stance and aided the villains. I won’t even call him a traitor. What do you plan to do in Hunan?
Tan Sitong: I want to go back to Hunan to publish a newspaper and promote education. In Beijing, the forces of stagnation and conservatism are deeply rooted. Relying on these people to advance the cause of reform is unlikely to succeed. Since the Qin Dynasty, those in power have been thieves who usurp the state. Whoever has power or authority can seize the world.