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, identifies the positioning of characters through events often overlooked by previous literary works and historians, restoring them to their historical truth. Especially by clearing away the dust of history that has settled on Emperor Guangxu, he reveals a real Emperor Guangxu to the people. The book focuses on the tragic fate, sorrowful love, and tragic life of Emperor Guangxu before and during the Hundred Days' Reform, as he struggled to save the nation, change the imperial court and social status quo. This reflects a period of national tragedy. Based on precious, detailed, and rich historical materials and publications, the book truthfully and objectively reflects the political activities, ideological development, court life, 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 came specifically to see you off.
Kang Youwei, surprised: You rode from Beijing?
Tan Sitong smiles and nods.
Kang Youwei: Thank you, Fu Sheng. The Strong Society has been banned, and Wen Daoren and others have been dismissed from their posts. What do you plan to do?
Tan Sitong: I plan to go to Hunan!
Kang Youwei: The Strong Society in Shanghai has also been banned by Zhang Zhidong. Zhang Zhidong is such a cunning old fox. He initially donated money to join the society and discussed ways to save the nation with me. But as soon as the Empress Dowager turned against it, he immediately changed his tune and aided the villains. I won’t even mention him as a corrupt official. What do you plan to do in Hunan?
Tan Sitong: I want to go 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 military power or authority can seize the empire.