It is undeniable that Emperor Guangxu was an emperor who cared about the country and the people, which had a lot to do with the influence of Confucian culture he had received since childhood.
Among the masters, Weng Tonghe taught Guangxu the longest, and the two had the closest relationship. It was under the guidance of Weng Tonghe and others that Emperor Guangxu gradually grew into a monarch with certain moral qualities. As a monarch, Emperor Guangxu knew that it was his duty to be close to and love the people.
Of the twelve emperors of the Qing Dynasty, Guangxu reigned for thirty-four years, second only to Kangxi and Qianlong. But in terms of political achievements, he is far from being compared with his two ancestors. He is a veritable puppet emperor. Although Emperor Guangxu had the powerful Empress Dowager Cixi behind him, his ability to govern during his time in power was mediocre.
Weng Tonghe and others spent a lot of effort on Emperor Guangxu, hoping to cultivate Emperor Guangxu into a talented and strategic emperor like Kangxi. However, Emperor Guangxu did not grow into Emperor Kangxi in the end. People often think that it is because of the bullying and persecution of Empress Dowager Cixi in his daily life.