(2) Zeng Guofan, one of the most influential figures in the history of China, went through hardships to pacify the world for the Qing Dynasty, and was named the first-class brave marquis, becoming the first person in the Qing Dynasty to seal the marquis with scholars. Later, he served as Governor of Liangjiang and Governor of Zhili, ranking first in the official position, and was named "Zheng Wen" after his death.
(3) Zhang Zhidong, one of the representatives of the Westernization School who built Hanyang Iron Works, is one of the most influential figures in the history of China. (4) Zuo Tang Zong, (18 12- 1885), a famous strategist in the late Qing Dynasty, participated in the suppression of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom movement and made outstanding achievements. He is called "the ever-victorious general". 1878 1 month, all the troops of the western expedition recovered southern Xinjiang and won a great victory in the western expedition. Xinjiang, which has been away from the motherland for more than ten years, has once again returned to the embrace of the motherland.
⑤ Deng Shichang. (1849- 1894), a famous naval general in modern times, was originally from Panyu, Guangdong. He was the leader of the cruiser Zhiyuan in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894 1894, and died in the naval battle of 1894.
The five celebrities you mentioned in the late Qing Dynasty are mainly represented by the founders of the Westernization Movement, hoping to dispel your doubts. Tian teacher.