He is Hu Linyi, and his grandfather was a four-level official. It is conceivable that his family background is certainly good and he received a good education since childhood. He married the daughter of North Korean official Tao Shu when he was nine years old, and they got married ten years later. Hu Linyi, who doesn't worry about food and drink, is immersed in reading, and especially likes to study the strategies of Sun Tzu's Art of War.
In the 16th year of Daoguang, Hu Linyi, who was only 24 years old, was admitted to the Imperial Examination. A few years later, he went to Guizhou as a magistrate. Actually, at that time, he had a better choice. Even if he can't be an official in Beijing, he can be a county magistrate or magistrate in a prosperous place in the south of the Yangtze River through his father-in-law's relationship, but he didn't do so because he wanted to temper himself and determined to benefit the people.
When the Taiping Army besieged Hunan, Zeng Guofan led troops to resist. At first, he was hit in the same direction and even met with danger many times. If his men hadn't held him tightly, he would have jumped into the sea and committed suicide. In order to change the situation of being hanged, he not only adjusted his tactics, but also recruited talents everywhere. It was at this time that Hu Linyi was discovered by Zeng Guofan and became a general.
In A.D. 1856, Hu Linyi was appointed Governor of Hubei Province for his achievements. Under his leadership, Xiang Army and Taiping Army fought fiercely for many times, and achieved good results, and recovered many cities that had been seized before, including Wuchang. Shortly thereafter, Hu Linyi hit Shi Dakai. Shi Dakai is one of the most outstanding generals of Taiping Army, but this time he was defeated by Hu Linyi, but he suffered heavy losses.
Anqing's strategic position was very important at that time. If we can conquer it, the Taiping rebels will be destroyed just around the corner. Zeng Guofan handed this important task to Hu Linyi, believing that he can finish it. After a period of preparation, Hu Linyi arranged a battle plan and launched an attack on Anqing. In the battle, he took the lead and won Anqing in a short time. Zeng Guofan was overjoyed and asked the court to like him. The emperor named him Prince Taibao.
Unfortunately, people envy talents. Just a few days after the conquest of Anqing City, Hu Linyi died suddenly, and there is a popular saying about the cause of his death. One day, while playing by the river, Hu Linyi saw a foreign warship whizzing by. Neither the speed nor the weapons and equipment on it can compare with the warships of the Qing Dynasty. This made him very angry. He vomited one mouthful blood on the spot and died that night. In addition to his outstanding achievements, Hu Linyi also left a book, The Art of War by Hu. Zeng Guofan once commented on him like this: "Lin Bu's persistence, the general's ability to reconcile, and the ability to do comprehensive nuclear work are all beyond my reach, ten times stronger than me."