The Re-Making of China
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Thirty-nine years ago they had also fled from a foreign army, but the disaster of 1861 was in no way comparable in magnitude to that of 1900.
In 1861 the victories of the foreign troops had not extended beyond the Chinese City, and only the Summer Palace had been looted.
In 1900 the Tartar City also was occupied by the enemy, and the halls where Chien Lung and Kanghsi had once held Court now re-echoed to the tramp of foreign soldiers.
It seemed as though the Empress Dowager's sway had reached i...ts end, and had she not been gifted with the most masterly mind and the most wonderful power to attract even her enemies this would undoubtedly have been the case.
In truth, she was destined not only to return in triumph to the Forbidden City, but to win the respect, and in some cases even the affection, of the European community in China.
CHAPTER III Empress Dowager realises mistakes in her foreign policy — Turns to Yung Lu for advice — Punishment of Boxer leaders — Decision in favour of policy of reform — Peace signed — Return of the Court to Peking — Death of Yung Lu — Yuan Shih-Kai succeeds him as intimate adviser to the Empress Dowager — Reforms introduced by Empress Dowager — Illness of the Emperor Kwanghsu — Prince Pu Lun and Prince Pu Yi suggested as candidates for the throne — ^Disagreement on the subject between Yuan Shih-Kai and Empress Dowager — Empress Dowager decides in favour of Pu Yi — ^Death of the Emperor Kwanghsu, followed shortly after by death of the Empress Dowager — Criticism of the characteristics of the Empress Dowager — Accession of Prince Pu Yi to the throne — Prince Chun declared Regent during his minority — Regent's hatred of Yuan Shih-Kai — Disgrace and exile of Yuan Shih-Elai by the Regent — Adoption by the Regent of reac- tionary measures and appointment by him of members of the Imperial Clan only to principal posts of goverimient — Intense anger of the Chinese nation at this policy — Revolu- tionary party headed by Sun Yat-sen greatly strengthened — Meeting of the Tzu Cheng Yuan- — Interval of calm — Discovery of revolutionary plot at Wuchang followed by military revolt — Plight of the Viceroy — Occupation by the rebels of the three cities and election by them of Li Yuan-hung as com- mander — ^Provisional Government formed at Wuchang — More cities join rebellion — Regent dispatches northern army and naval squadron to Hankow — Capital of Shensi declares in favour of rebels as does also naval squadron before men- tioned — Recall of Yuan Shih-Kai by Regent and his appoint- ment as Viceroy of Wuchang — Garrison of Lanchow demands Constitution — Constitution granted and resignation of the Premier, Prince Ching — Yuan Shih-Kai elected Prime Minister.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Thirty-nine years ago they had also fled from a foreign army, but the disaster of 1861 was in no way comparable in magnitude to that of 1900.
In 1861 the victories of the foreign troops had not extended beyond the Chinese City, and only the Summer Palace had been looted.
In 1900 the Tartar City also was occupied by the enemy, and the halls where Chien Lung and Kanghsi had once held Court now re-echoed to the tramp of foreign soldiers.
It seemed as though the Empress Dowager's sway had reached i...ts end, and had she not been gifted with the most masterly mind and the most wonderful power to attract even her enemies this would undoubtedly have been the case.
In truth, she was destined not only to return in triumph to the Forbidden City, but to win the respect, and in some cases even the affection, of the European community in China.
CHAPTER III Empress Dowager realises mistakes in her foreign policy — Turns to Yung Lu for advice — Punishment of Boxer leaders — Decision in favour of policy of reform — Peace signed — Return of the Court to Peking — Death of Yung Lu — Yuan Shih-Kai succeeds him as intimate adviser to the Empress Dowager — Reforms introduced by Empress Dowager — Illness of the Emperor Kwanghsu — Prince Pu Lun and Prince Pu Yi suggested as candidates for the throne — ^Disagreement on the subject between Yuan Shih-Kai and Empress Dowager — Empress Dowager decides in favour of Pu Yi — ^Death of the Emperor Kwanghsu, followed shortly after by death of the Empress Dowager — Criticism of the characteristics of the Empress Dowager — Accession of Prince Pu Yi to the throne — Prince Chun declared Regent during his minority — Regent's hatred of Yuan Shih-Kai — Disgrace and exile of Yuan Shih-Elai by the Regent — Adoption by the Regent of reac- tionary measures and appointment by him of members of the Imperial Clan only to principal posts of goverimient — Intense anger of the Chinese nation at this policy — Revolu- tionary party headed by Sun Yat-sen greatly strengthened — Meeting of the Tzu Cheng Yuan- — Interval of calm — Discovery of revolutionary plot at Wuchang followed by military revolt — Plight of the Viceroy — Occupation by the rebels of the three cities and election by them of Li Yuan-hung as com- mander — ^Provisional Government formed at Wuchang — More cities join rebellion — Regent dispatches northern army and naval squadron to Hankow — Capital of Shensi declares in favour of rebels as does also naval squadron before men- tioned — Recall of Yuan Shih-Kai by Regent and his appoint- ment as Viceroy of Wuchang — Garrison of Lanchow demands Constitution — Constitution granted and resignation of the Premier, Prince Ching — Yuan Shih-Kai elected Prime Minister.
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You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Waley, Adolf Simon, 1888-1927 to read onlineMoreLess
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