Great Biography of Zeng Guofan (2-Volume Set) [Volume 2]

Zeng Guofan came from an ordinary background and did not have a distinguished family, but with unremitting struggle, he grew from a scholar to a pillar of the country. His life is full of legends, from the cloth to the Governor of Zhili, Governor of the Two Rivers, the University of Wuying Hall, and finally became a famous minister in the late Qing Dynasty. How did he face the difficulties and set his mind on it, how did he set up a new plan and strategize in the turbulent times, and how did he keep his mind clear and retreat when he had achieved success and fame? Famous Qing history experts Lin Qian and Chi Yunfei have been studying Zeng Guofan for more than twenty years and have accumulated a wealth of experience. This book is based on solid historical data and uses concise and vivid text to reproduce the ups and downs and the life of Zeng Guofan, a famous courtier of the late Qing Dynasty, who rose and fell against the wind; not only does it describe Zeng Guofan's growth trajectory and complex social relationships, but also explains in-depth his spirituality and the secret of his success.a a The book is written in a relaxed and readable style, and the excitement of the book, though not a novel, is more like a novel, making it an enjoyable read. This biography is not only a vivid portrayal of an important historical figure, but also a profound revelation of how ordinary people can upgrade themselves through hard work.