On January 21 in the history of the Beiyang Navy, Huang Tifang, the left attendant of the military department, impeached Li Hongzhang, but Empress Dowager Cixi favored Li Hongzhang
January 21, 1886, December 17 of the Old Calendar. Yesterday's Huang Tifang, the left attendant of the military department, painfully impeached Li Hongzhang, the governor of the direct subordinate department and minister of Beiyang, and submitted it to Empress Dowager Cixi, who at that time was favored by Empress Dowager Cixi and controlled military, diplomatic, and economic power. On January 21, Empress Dowager Cixi became furious when she saw Huang Tifang's twist and turn, and immediately ordered the Military Aircraft Department to declare: "The attendant is arguing more openly, and if he is close to chaotic government, he will immediately take questions." ”
On the same day, Huang Tifang's fold was also presented to the Guangxu Emperor, and the emperor issued an edict, saying that Huang Tifang's vain proposal had been submitted to the ministry. This year, the navy was established, and Li Hongzhang handled military affairs all year round, was familiar with Beiyang defense, and specially sent him to run the Beiyang Navy. The minister will be conscientious in his management, not to be taken lightly, and to be considerate of the imperial court's special care and the intention of relying on the battle.
