Zhang Zhi Dong

Zhang Zhidong movie is about a businessman, but this Chinese name comes from Zhang (Chang). He was a Chinese politician who lived during the late Qing dynasty. Along with Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang, Zhang Zhidong was one of the four most famous officials of the late Qing dynasty. In addition to serving as governor of Shanxi Province, viceroy of Huguang, Liangguang, and Liangjiang, and a member of the Grand Council, he advocated controlled reform and modernization of Chinese troops. In 1905, he played a big part in abolishing the Imperial examination system. During the Cultural Revolution, the Red Guards destroyed his tomb. He was reburied in 2007 after his remains were rediscovered.

Cast

Lina Chen Mrs. Zhang (张夫人) Shi Ke Cixi (慈禧) Gao Lancun Minister of Industry (工部尚书) Ren Xi Hong Minister of Household Affairs (户部尚书) Gao Yuqing Minister of War (兵部尚书) Liu Changchun Zhang Zhidong Chen (张之洞)

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