After the "Opium War", the Qing Dynasty gradually declined, and the country fell into crisis. In this crumbling fortress, the Xianfeng Emperor took a series of measures to save the situation after taking the throne, but unfortunately, his efforts were no longer able to return to heaven. Soon after the Daoguang Emperor came to power, China transformed from a feudal society into a semi-feudal and semi-colonial society. Since then, the country has gone on the road to the end. After the death of the Xianfeng Emperor, he left his son not only a country riddled with holes, but also a catastrophe that was difficult to contain, the Taiping Rebellion. In the first year of Xianfeng, after years of secret planning, Hong Xiuquan, Yang Xiuqing, Wei Changhui, Shi Dakai and others launched a peasant uprising in Jintian, which was called the "Jintian Uprising". It was the largest anti-Qing movement in China in the 19th century, and the Taiping Rebellion was almost on a par with the Qing government. However, the movement ended in tragedy, with internal strife, conversion of beliefs, and policy negligence due to internal strife. In 1864, Qing forces under the command of Zeng Guoquan captured Tianjing (present-day Nanjing), the capital of the Taiping Rebellion.
The Taiping Rebellion was a complete failure, leaving only some remnants of the power, which could no longer compete with the Qing government. Almost all of the generals of the Taiping Rebellion were captured alive and tortured to death, most notably Shi Dakai, the Wing King. Not only that, the Qing Dynasty did not even let Hong Xiuquan's 15-year-old son go. Those soldiers who followed the Taiping Rebellion also did not end well, and were either executed or distributed. The Taiping Rebellion, a massive peasant uprising that shook China. However, when this vast empire collapsed, some chose to go south, fleeing their war-torn homeland in search of a new life. Do you know? These descendants of the Taiping Rebellion now exist not only in Southeast Asia, but even as far away as South America. You may be wondering, how did they cross thousands of mountains and rivers to South America? Now, let's hear their stories together! After the Taiping Rebellion fell into trouble, only more than 10,000 remnants remained. In July 1864, the young Hong Tianguifu stood on the palace gate and watched his father's career be destroyed and the Xiang army invaded "Tianjing". Under the protection of the loyal king Li Xiucheng, Hong Tianguifu successfully escaped the battlefield.
Although Tianjing has fallen, there are still more than a hundred thousand remnants of the Taiping Rebellion in other areas. Li Xiucheng planned to lead Hong Tianguifu to reorganize the resistance, however, they were separated during the breakout. In the end, Hong Tianguifu unfortunately fell into the hands of the Qing soldiers and was executed by Ling Chi. Without its leader, only the troops led by Li Shixian, the Attendant King, remained in the Taiping Rebellion. They waged guerrilla warfare in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas and never gave up resistance. Eventually, they came to Fujian, and in September 1864 captured Zhangzhou and killed Lin Wencha, the governor of Fujian, showing the last majesty of the Taiping Rebellion. The stories of the descendants of the Taiping Rebellion do not stop there. They traveled all over South America and created new homes. These brave people, facing great difficulties and challenges, still hold on to their beliefs. Today, they live in the countries of South America, living a new life of their own. Their stories tell us that even in the face of hardship, with faith and persistence, new miracles can be created. The bravery and tenacity of the descendants of the Taiping Rebellion deserve our admiration and learning.
Let us maintain faith and courage in every difficult situation and strive for our dreams. Finally, I would like to ask you, if you faced great difficulties, would you choose to persevere or give up? Please leave a message and share your thoughts and experiences with us! After the fall of the Taiping Rebellion, the leader of the remnants of the army, Weng Derong, faced a dilemma with no way out. Under the siege of the Qing government, he decided to find another way out, and took the remnants to cooperate with foreigners and become an overseas miner. Faced with the threat of death, this option may be their only chance. Li Shixian, the leader of the Taiping Rebellion, faced off in Fujian, but in the end he was still defeated by pressure from the Qing government. He was killed by his subordinate Wang Haiyang, ending the brave fighting of his life. Wang Haiyang himself did not take long to die in battle. There were fewer than 20,000 people left in the Taiping Rebellion, including the families of some soldiers. They can only guerrilla in the mountains of Fujian, but their numbers are getting smaller and smaller, and they lack food, weapons and homes. The Qing government intensified its encirclement and suppression of the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion, and they faced irresistible pressure.
In this desperate situation, Onderong became the last leader. He had to find another way out and find a chance to survive. Eventually, he decided to work with foreigners to transport the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion overseas to become a miner. The Qing government was wary of foreigners, which made it better to choose to become a miner than to stay in China and wait for death. Although the decision is full of unknowns, they still hold on to a glimmer of hope. Faced with the choice of life and death, Weng Derong and the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion decided to abandon their homeland and go overseas to become miners. This option may be their only way out. They will face many unknown difficulties and challenges, but at least there is a glimmer of life. They left their homes and embarked on a new journey. How will they adapt to the new environment? Can they find their belonging? In this story, we see the desire and courage of people to do their best to survive in desperate situations. In the long river of history, we often encounter such stories. In the face of adversity, people can always find a way out. They use their wisdom and courage to find a chance to survive under the pressure of death.
Just like Weng Derong and the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion, we must also dare to face difficulties and find a way out. Only with perseverance can we find our own belonging and welcome a new life. This story makes us think, when we are faced with a difficult situation, how to choose? Should people give up everything they have to do to survive? How should we face our destiny? Please leave a message to share your thoughts. The remnants of the Taiping Rebellion, they left their homeland and embarked on a ship full of hopes and unknowns, heading for Peru in South America. They will become workers in the mines, perhaps their best destination, or the beginning of another tragedy. Weng Derong, as the representative of the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion, leads this team who have left their homeland, not knowing what kind of life they are about to face or where they are going. But they know in their hearts that with no future for their homeland, they will only die if they stay where they are. So, with hope, they set off on a steamer. After a long voyage, they reached faraway Peru and came to the saltpeter mines in the Iquique region.
However, they found themselves not being shipped here, but being sold. They thought they would have a decent job, but they didn't want to become the private property of foreigners. In this strange and cruel place, they lived like slaves, without respect and mercy. In the mine, one can see two very different figures. One is the hard-working miners like Ondrong and they work hard to survive. The other are heavily armed and formidable thugs who guard the interests of mine owners with guns and force. Because these miners are simply purchased by the mine owner at a high price and become their private property. The fate of the remnants of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom seems to carry the weight of the entire nation. They are both witnesses of history and victims deprived of their dignity and freedom. The suffering and injustice they experienced is a cruel reflection of this era. And how can all this change? Summary and review: The remnants of the Taiping Rebellion left their homeland and came to Peru in South America to become mine workers. However, instead of being treated with respect and freedom, they are treated as private property.
This story makes us reflect on the ugliness of human nature and the cruelty of history. Should we forget history, or should we constantly change and improve through understanding and thinking? In the message area, please let me know your thoughts and opinions. The Chinese miners, led by the battle-hardened Onderong, rose up and launched an uprising in the Iquik region. Having suffered for so long periods of exploitation and oppression, they decided to fight for their rights. In a short time, the Chinese miners successfully solved the guards of the mine, killed the supreme commander, and took control of the saltpeter mine. At this time, the Peruvian government sent troops to suppress it, only to find that these Chinese workers were not their opponents. Behind this uprising was the patience and waiting of Weng Derong and other Chinese miners for many years. Instead of giving up in the face of hunger and hardship, they waited for an opportunity to break with the status quo. In 1879, Chile and the "Bolivian-Peruvian Union" fought a war over saltpeter mines, and the situation was tense. In this chaotic world, Weng Derong saw an opportunity to fight for the rights and interests of Chinese workers. Taking advantage of the war, they launched an uprising and took control of the saltpeter mines.
The uprising of Chinese miners caused great distress to the Peruvian government. They sent troops to suppress it, only to find that these Chinese workers were stronger than themselves and were not their opponents at all. All this stems from the experience and skills accumulated by Chinese miners over the years in the mines. Through this uprising, the Chinese miners were finally freed from the fate of exploitation and oppression. They successfully fought for their rights and improved their living conditions. At the same time, the uprising also drew attention to the rights and interests of Chinese laborers, prompting the Peruvian government to treat Chinese workers more fairly. Looking back at the whole story, the uprising of the Chinese miners is a typical case of strength fighting oppression. With their courage and wisdom, they changed their destiny. However, we should also think about why they have to face such oppression and exploitation? How can such a problem be fundamentally solved? We need to think about how to build a more just and equal society, so that everyone can enjoy their rights. In your opinion, what enlightenment does the success of this uprising of Chinese miners have for the protection of Chinese labor rights and interests?
What are the similar problems in today's society and how should we solve them? Welcome to leave a message to discuss. Chinese Workers' Uprising: Onderong sought Chilean support to achieve a free Chinese workers' uprising and achieved a phased victory in the Iquique region, but Onderong knew that they could not fight Peru and Bolivia on their own. In order to better counter the enemy, they need to find a strong backer. After deliberation, Onderong decided to join Chile, because the enemy of the enemy is the friend. Onderong sent his subordinates to write a letter to the Chilean government, expressing friendship to Chile, explaining the situation in the Iquique region and his desire to cooperate with Chile. The Chilean government faces attacks from Bolivia and Peru, and the uprising of Chinese workers gives them hope. They not only verbally supported the uprising, but also provided a large number of weapons. Faced with the support of the Chilean government, many Chinese workers in Peru and Bolivia came to join the country because they wanted to live like individuals. The Chinese workers' uprising gradually grew in momentum, and the rebel army led by Weng Derong became stronger with the support of Chile. However, the challenges remain enormous.
Will they be able to successfully resist the attacks of Peru and Bolivia and achieve freedom? Only time will tell. Summary: The Chinese workers' uprising, under the leadership of Ondrong, worked to achieve freedom by seeking Chilean support. Faced with the strength of the enemy, they had to rely on foreign aid, but their fate remained uncertain. In this struggle full of hardships and challenges, how will the fate and freedom of Chinese workers evolve? Please leave a message to share your views. The Chinese rose to prominence on the battlefields of South America, dressed in brown and at top guns. They bravely faced all odds and dangers, charging forward, and invincible. Soldiers in Chile, Bolivia and Peru were helpless in front of them and eventually fled. This brown-clothed army, composed of Chinese, won numerous victories with their bravery and heroism. Onderong was the leader of the Browncoats, and he led them to several important victories. This allowed the senior Chilean general, Major General Sirapizzo, to personally receive Ondron and give them high appreciation and treatment.
Ondron 's brown army was officially incorporated into the regular army of Chile and received material aid and pay. The Chilean government also promised that if the war was won, they would receive Chilean nationality and be allowed to establish their own autonomous region in the Iquique region. With the support and commitment of the Chilean government, the Brown Army sees hope. In the battles between Chile and Bolivia and Peru, the browncoats achieved amazing results. They led the way in every battle. However, the commander Weng Derong did not wait for the day of victory, and he died on the way to the battlefield due to overwork. In recognition of his contribution, the Chilean government awarded him the Order of the Chilean Congress, the first medal awarded by a Chinese. Onderong's funeral was also held to a high standard. After the death of Weng Derong, the Chinese Chen Yonglu and Zhang Dingfu took over the banner of the commander of the brown-clothed army. They did not give up and continued to fight for the freedom of the Chinese. This brown-clad army became the pride and symbol of the Chinese, and their bravery and sacrifice will always be remembered. Looking back at the whole story, the Chinese browncoats proved their worth with their strength and bravery.
They fought for the dignity and freedom of the Chinese and set a new benchmark for the status of the Chinese in South America. Their deeds should be widely disseminated and commemorated, inspiring future generations to continue their efforts. What can we learn from this story? We can see the unity and courage of the Chinese people, as well as their spirit of unremitting struggle for freedom and dignity. In real life, can we pursue our goals with the same courage and determination? Let's think together and share your thoughts. The Victories and Dreams of Chinese Workers in Chile: The Story of the Iquique Region In 1881, Chilean troops marched into Lima, Peru, and the five-year guano war finally came to an end. Chile won a comprehensive victory, and the hard work and sacrifice of Chinese workers were indispensable. The victory in this war was a new beginning for both the Chinese workers and the Chilean government. Chinese workers are no longer marginalized minorities, but have become part of the country. For the Chilean government, victory means not only territorial expansion, but also promises to Chinese workers must be fulfilled.
In order to thank the Chinese workers for their hard work and sacrifice, the Chilean government awarded many Chinese workers who participated in the war the Chilean Congress Medal, and the families of those dead Chinese workers also received high pensions. In addition, in order to give those Chinese in exile a homeland, the Chilean government provided them with living and living conditions. As a result, many Chinese workers returned to the Iquique region to set up their own houses and get their own Chilean nationality. For these Chinese workers, this is a new beginning. The Iquique region is located in the north of Chile, with the Atacama Desert on the left and right. It is said that there has not been a single heavy rain in 400 years, there is a perennial drought, and fresh water needs to be imported from Bolivia. However, the Chinese workers did not give up their dreams. They worked hard to reclaim the land and build canals to breathe life and vitality into the land. They integrated into Chilean society and became part of the country. Here, Chinese workers created their own homes, their own careers and families. The story here is not only the story of the Chinese workers, but also the story of Chile.
The Chilean government has triumphed here, and Chinese workers have contributed to the development and prosperity of the country. Their stories tell us that the prosperity of a country requires not only leaders and elites, but also the efforts and contributions of every ordinary person. Only in this way can we create a better future. Looking back at the whole story, we can see that this war is a huge challenge for both the Chinese workers and the government in Chile. However, through hard work and struggle, they overcame difficulties and achieved victory. Their stories inspire us and tell us that with dreams and hard work, we can succeed. So, what kind of difficulties and challenges are we facing now? How do we overcome them? Iquik area, a place where traces of the Chinese are hidden. The area has about 600,000 residents, many of whom are of Chinese descent. Although not all of them are fluent in using Chinese characters, Chinese characters are not new to them. On Iquiq's cemetery, you will even see tombstones engraved with Chinese characters, which are traces left by the Chinese here. Iquique also has a special festival called the "Wrapping Festival".
On this day, the local Chinese wear colorful headscarves, reminiscent of the legend of the Taiping Army. In addition, Iquique's museum displays the "pennant" used in the Chinese workers' uprising. No matter where in Iquique, you can see the figure of Chinese descent. Even the local vice mayor proudly proclaimed to be of Chinese descent from Guangdong, China, and although he could not say Chinese, he still proudly admitted that he was of Chinese descent. No matter where they are, the Chinese have created their own world with their hardworking hands. Although they have different nationalities and languages, they all have an unquenchable "Chinese soul" flowing in their bones.