Immigrated to the United States in late Qing Dynasty

This man's name is Li Hongzhang. His greatest achievement was to suppress the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement, develop the Westernization Movement and establish the Beiyang Navy. It can be said that this was the most international politician in China at that time. However, due to his own limitations, his talent has not been fully exerted. Coupled with the suppression of the Han people by the Manchu government, he did not get more power. Of course, it is more famous that he signed a series of unequal conditions on behalf of the Qing government. Many people also call them traitors.

However, Li Hongzhang achieved the greatest reform under the very limited system at that time. Some factories and enterprises he established still play an important role, so Li Hongzhang is a good politician. But due to the deep-rooted feudal rule at that time, his role could not change the overall situation. More importantly, Li Hongzhang himself has great limitations. Defend his power too much, because he is afraid that once he loses power, his competitors will crush him.

Moreover, Li Hongzhang signed a series of unequal treaties on behalf of the Qing government. It can be said that Li Hongzhang was an excellent diplomat at that time, but because the country was very weak at that time, Li Hongzhang did not make much contribution to some foreign affairs. However, he is more burdened with the scolding of the people. As we all know, this reason lies not in Li Hongzhang, but in the rule of the Qing government. It can be said that Li Hongzhang is a professional who dares to take the blame.

Moreover, Li Hongzhang once established the Beiyang Navy, which can be said to be the best navy in Asia at that time. However, due to serious problems in training and equipment, beiyang fleet was completely annihilated in the later Sino-Japanese War.