Xiang army immigrated to Xinjiang

Lead: Speaking of the Left, it can be said that it is indispensable, and the greatest contribution must be to recover Xinjiang. The recovery of Xinjiang cannot be separated from the efforts of the Left, but in fact, there is another person behind the scenes who has made a lot of efforts. It can even be said that without this person, Zuo could not have successfully conquered Xinjiang. So how much did this person help Zuo, but why did he end up being investigated by Zuo? Let's get to know each other together.

When Zuo proposed to recover Xinjiang, many ministers in the DPRK were very opposed. In particular, a group of ministers headed by Li Hongzhang believed that instead of spending money and energy to recover Xinjiang, it was better to increase investment in naval construction. Moreover, they think that for the Qing court, Xinjiang's gains and losses are not much different, because Xinjiang is just a wasteland.

However, Zuo was not stopped by these opposing voices. He pointed out that "blocking defense" and "coastal defense" are very important, and Xinjiang must not be lost. Finally, with Zuo's insistence and the support of the Qing royal family, Zuo led 60,000 to 70,000 Xiang troops to Xinjiang.

Of course, sending troops to fight requires not only the consent of the court, but also financial support. However, the Qing government at that time had no money. Hu Xueyan, a businessman, finally solved this problem. Beneath his appearance, Britain agreed to borrow money, thus solving the important problem of the Western Expedition.

At the time of the Western Expedition, Zuo was almost seventy years old. In order to show his determination to recover the territory and inspire the soldiers, he even sent someone to carry his coffin with him.

Finally, with clever strategy and brave struggle, the Agubo rebels were defeated and left to March into Yili. After many negotiations, China and Russia agreed to return the Ili area to the Qing Dynasty under the shock of the Qing army. In this respect, Zuo successfully preserved the territory of China.

Later, Zuo specially fell in love with the emperor for Hu Xueyan, so he gave Hu Xueyan a yellow jacket and two red hats.

However, Hu Xueyan's final fate is tragic. Not only was he dismissed from his post by the Qing government for investigation, but all his belongings were confiscated and he died of depression. It was none other than Zuo who investigated Hu Xueyan's case. So, why didn't Zuo help Hu Xueyan?

The reason is actually very simple. First, Zuo Tang Zong had little personal relationship with Hu Xueyan, and there was no contact; Second, Hu Xueyan was suppressed by Li Hongzhang's faction, and the so-called "pour the left first and pour the Hu"; Third, Hu Xueyan is a businessman, not an important role. Zuo was defeated in politics at that time and could not shelter him. Fourth, it is unforgivable that Hu Xueyan embezzled money from the Qing government.

Therefore, Zuo really can't help Hu Xueyan, and there is nothing he can do.