What is history: it is the echo of the past to the future, the reflection of the future on the past. - Hugo
In history, some figures are very famous, but their relatives have been ridiculed for various reasons, Li Hongzhang everyone knows, it can be said that no one in the world does not know him, but also one of the most controversial figures in the Qing Dynasty, Li Hongzhang's family lineage is very outstanding, there is an outstanding father, but between his parents, there is a very interesting thing, today, we will introduce to you, Li Hongzhang's parents.
Li Hongzhang's father was called Li Wen'an, and Zeng Guofan was a person of the same period, but also the same year as Zeng Guofan, Li Wen'an was very discerning, and when Zeng Guofan was not reused, he arranged for his sons Li Hanzhang and Li Hongzhang to visit the teacher, which was Li Wen'an's greatest contribution to the family.
Although Li Wen'an was only admitted to the jinshi at the age of nearly forty, he was a clean and honest official, although the official position was not high, but several sons were heavy subjects, especially Li Hanzhang and Li Hongzhang, who were even more important figures in the Qing court, and all achieved the position of governor.
When Li Wen'an was young, he married an orphan brought back by his father, and he looked very ugly, which was very acceptable at the time, because this matter was also ridiculed by the neighbors and became their laughing stock, because Li Wen'an's wife was brought back, so when he was young, he was very diligent, and he was still Bigfoot, and when he grew up, his face was still full of numbness, so it was difficult to find a husband.
However, Li Wen'an noticed her very early, until once tired fell in front of Li Wen'an's door, Li Wen'an put on her clothes, this scene was noticed by Li Wen'an's father, he arranged for the two to get married, and the future wife not only helped Li Wen'an a lot, but also became a great hero of the Li family, raising Li Hongzhang and other outstanding talents.
Li Hongzhang was a famous courtier in the late Qing Dynasty, a well-known figure, no one knew, no one knew, six sons, two daughters, life was better than the other, and in his later years, he lived in the palace of two sons who were governors.
When Li Hongzhang was directly subordinate to the governor, the position of governor of Huguang was originally taken over by his brother Li Hanzhang, and his mother did not have to leave, especially in his old age, because of Li Hongzhang's reasons, he was also highly respected, especially when he died, Empress Dowager Cixi ordered officials along the way to kneel down to greet him, which was particularly solemn.