Classics of Chinese Traditional Culture -- Zeng Guofan's Toughness Classic All Four Volumes

Author: Wu Qiaozi
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Zeng Guofan indeed played a notable role in modern Chinese history. He immersed himself in scholarly pursuits, leaving behind much nourishment for later generations to draw upon. He faced reality, exposed societal ills, and became a pillar of the late Qing Dynasty. He recruited soldiers, trained the "Hunan Army," and suppressed the Taiping Rebellion, earning the title of a "renowned minister of the late Qing's revival." Under certain conditions, he adapted to historical trends and advocated for the Self-Strengthening Movement, contributing to China's progress. In terms of recognizing and utilizing talent, as well as educating his children, Zeng Guofan indeed achieved remarkable feats that were praised by the world. Zeng Guofan was a formidable figure in modern Chinese history. Some called him a "saintly prime minister," while others labeled him a "culpable minister." Zeng Guofan's life was shrouded in mystery, and Zeng Guofan's Tenacity is the key to unlocking that enigma. Zeng Guofan's Tenacity was a "final work" left by Zeng Guofan on his deathbed. As his (most favored disciple) Li Hongzhang put it, Zeng Guofan's Tenacity is Zeng Guofan's "secrets of mastering the universe and navigating the world." Throughout his life, Zeng Guofan relied on this very "tenacity" to seek a way out in adversity and to strive for solidity through arduous struggles. The content of this book is scattered across Zeng Guofan's miscellaneous writings, family letters, diaries, as well as the works of his disciples and attendants. The editors and compilers of this book approached the (literary compilation) of Zeng Guofan's Tenacity with a spirit of science, rigor, pragmatism, and a sense of responsibility to history and future generations, ensuring the academic quality of this work.