Self-Strengthening ent
Education
Sending young children to western countries and start Chinese Educational Mission. Build new schools
National Defense
When in high school, you’ve knew him as a feudalist. Someone even believed that he was “selling out the country”.
Early life and career
He formed an army called the Waigun (淮軍). He also hired an army commanded by foreigners which called ―Ever Victorious Army‖. With this support Li gained numerous victories leading to the surrender of Suzhou. And finally defeated the rebels.
Sino-Japanese War Shimonoseki Treaty
Li’s travel around world
Assessment
:"To know me and judge me is a task for the next millennium(知我罪我,付之 千载)".
He "did perhaps all he could for a land where the conservatism of the people, a reactionary officialdom, and unrestrained international rivalry made each step forward a matter of great difficulty," "always progressive, yet patient and conciliatory, it was his fate to bear blame for failures which might have been avoided if he had had his way." H
Sinner or hero
——Li hongchang’s guilty and fate
Li Hongchang
Li Hongzhang (February 15, 1823 – November 7, 1901) was a politician, general, and diplomat of the late Qing Empire
（1）Built the first navy in Chinese history （2）Equipped the army with new weapon. （3）National modern military industry （4）Established many modern military school.