Why was such a powerful figure expelled by Emperor Guangxu? Looking through the information, Weng Tonghe was dismissed from office and returned to his hometown on the fourth day after Emperor Guangxu promulgated "Ming Ding Guo as the imperial edict". That is, he was fired after the reform began. Many books about Emperor Guangxu and the Reform Movement of 1898 recorded that Weng Tonghe was dismissed from office because of the arrangement of Empress Dowager Cixi, and Guangxu was only forced to obey. However, that was Weng Tonghe's vacancy. Although there was the opinion of Cixi, Guangxu also agreed. Weng Tonghe attacked the political reform, which caused Emperor Guangxu's dissatisfaction with him. When Cixi wanted to get rid of Weng Tonghe, Guangxu also felt that he was at odds with Weng Tonghe's monarch and minister, so he might as well let him go home. Emperor Guangxu personally ordered the appointment of Weng Tonghe, because the emperor disagreed with his teacher on many issues, especially on the issue of political reform. Although I have the kindness to teach, it is inconvenient to stay with Guangxu's work. Can't bear to be severely punished? Might as well let him go straight home.
It is said that when Yi died, Guangxu asked him about personnel arrangements. Yi said Weng Tonghe? Have ulterior motives? Can't entrust him with a heavy responsibility, or even accuse him of launching the Sino-Japanese War? Is it all wet to gather the iron of Kyushu? . Yi's attitude greatly influenced Weng Tonghe's future.
To sum up, the direct cause of Weng Tonghe's absence is the disharmony between monarch and minister, and Cixi's attitude is the most important. Because in terms of Weng Tonghe's position at that time, even if Guangxu wanted to open him, he would not be able to nod without Cixi.