Story[]
Zeng Guofan was a major statesman with foresight and vision in the late Qing dynasty. He trekked from a remote village to the capital for the Imperial Exam, then upon passing it, stayed for 10 years as a high-level official. When the Taiping Rebellion broke out, Zeng formed a special militia in his hometown, helped the emperor pacify the insurgents and was granted the title of First Class Marquis, becoming the first person in Qing dynasty to go from a civil to a military official. His experience with the rebellion made him realize the advanced power of the western weapons. He successfully lobbied for the construction of China's first modern ship, China's first military engineering academy, the printing of Chinese translations of western literature, and arranged the first Chinese exchange students to America, making him a pioneer of modern China.
Stats[]
Type: Rare
Specialty: Politics, Military
Harem Influence: Jing Ke / Wanning
How to Acquire: Imperial Exam