Zhang Shoulin

Zhang Shoulin

Zhang Shoulin, an advisor of Zeng Guofan's mansion. Zhang Shizhao, a famous scholar in the Republic of China, was a life-saving man who was rescued after Zeng Guofan's defeat in Jinggang and drowned himself.

background of times

In 1851, Hong Xiuquan's Taiping Army revolted in Jintian, which quickly swept nearly half of China. The children of the Eight Banners had already lost their bravery when they entered the pass, and they were vulnerable to defeat. As a result, the Qing government encouraged local landlord forces to set up regiments to fight against the Taiping army. All of a sudden, local landlord forces sprang up. Among them, Zeng Guofan's Xiang army was a new force, which gradually became the biggest obstacle for the Taiping army to overthrow the Qing Dynasty.

Save people by jumping into the river

In 1854, Zeng Guofan personally commanded the navy of Hunan army to fight against the Taiping Army in tongguanzhu of Xiangjiang River. He fought against Shi Dakai, a famous general of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and a wise and brave king. In this battle, the Hunan army was defeated, and several defense lines that Zeng Guofan worked hard were broken by Shi Dakai. Zeng Guofan was ashamed, angry, and disappointed. He suddenly closed his eyes, pushed his legs, and jumped into the rolling Xiangjiang River. At this time, the Xiangjiang River was still under fire, and few people saw Zeng Guofan diving,

Zhang Shoulin rushed into the water and dragged Zeng Guofan up

After that, he urged Zeng Guolin to fight again. The following history has proved that Zhang Shoulin's leap not only saved Zeng Guofan, but also saved the Qing Dynasty in the midst of domestic and foreign troubles. Therefore, some people call it "helping one person and helping the world". Zhang Shoulin was only a small man until he died. He didn't touch the rain and dew of Zeng's family. He only worked as a county magistrate and finally returned home.

If Zhang Shoulin didn't make a leap that day, I don't know who would be in the city later?

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