Zeng Guofan studied Confucianism and talked about benevolence and righteousness. He won't do such a good thing as slaughter unless he has to. But why did you do it? To protect myself. Nearly 2000 years ago, there was a powerful man named Liu Bang who broke the city to do so. "Pei Gong lived in Shandong, and she was a beautiful Jiji when she was greedy for money. Nowadays, it is unlucky for a woman to walk in the door without taking money. This means a lot. I saw all the dragons and tigers, Minmetals, this emperor gas and that gas. Don't miss it suddenly! "
After Zeng Guofan captured Tianjing, why did he tolerate Xiang's crazy massacre and the government's intentions?
At that time, Zeng Guofan led a group of Xianglong to make great contributions to the Qing government, but at this time he was in a very dangerous situation. No government will tolerate the appearance of a seriously ill minister, and that person is still "different" to the government.
In this case, Zeng Guofan detained the army and occupied Nanjing in an all-round way with strict military discipline, and the city did not charge a penny. What would the Qing government think? You have bought the hearts of the princes, and you are ambitious! In this regard, we can see Liu Bang's ambition from the historical model, that is, the last paragraph.
Zeng Guofan himself was unwilling to resist. Because he was influenced by Confucian culture all his life, his family was poor. What is certain now is that Zeng Guofan will not rebel. Such a clever man will certainly leave some weaknesses for the Qing government, indicating that he has no ambition.
Zeng Guofan attacked Tianjing and connived at the soldiers' crazy slaughter. This is not a question of military morale, but a political issue. In ancient times, many armies did the same, but nothing was done in autumn. Can soldiers enhance their combat effectiveness if they don't know how to plunder? They understand, but all they want is the support of the public.
Zeng Guofan didn't want to rebel, so he didn't need popular support, and he could command the army to quell the Taiping rebellion. This character is certainly not the kind of heartless armed. He is clear-headed, so it must be well thought out to let the soldiers rob him.
If he wants to replace the Qing dynasty, he will buy people's hearts, prepare military aircraft, and then send troops to the north. Unfortunately, he didn't want to do this, so he achieved a haircut.