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Guanwen (1798 – 1871) was an eminent Manchu
official, Grand Secretariat
, military general, Viceroy of Zhili
, Huguan and commander of the Army Group Central Plain
the late Qing Dynasty
in China. He raised the Green Standard Army
to fight effectively against the Taiping Rebellion
and restored the stability of Qing Dynasty
along with other prominent figures, including Zuo Zongtang
and Li Hongzhang
, setting the scene for the era later known as the “Tongzhi Restoration”（同治中兴）. He was known for his strategic perception and administrative skill.
from 1856 when the civil war
been dog fight. there were two Viceroy of Huguang killed in battle and one whad committed suicide before him. Guanwen led 600,000 Green Standard Army
in the Central Plain
that oversaw the Xiang Army
and resisted the Taiping Rebellion
successfully. His army was stationed in northern Hubei
. It followed an excellent strategy for Qing and increased Zeng Guofan
’s deep dislike of Guanwen.
Manchu
The Manchu people or Man are an ethnic minority of China who originated in Manchuria . During their rise in the 17th century, with the help of the Ming dynasty rebels , they came to power in China and founded the Qing Dynasty, which ruled China until the Xinhai Revolution of 1911, which...
official, Grand Secretariat
Grand Secretariat
The Grand Secretariat was nominally a coordinating agency but de facto the highest institution in the Ming imperial government. It first took shape after Emperor Hongwu abolished the office of Chancellor in 1380 and gradually evolved into an effective coordinating organ superimposed on the Six...
, military general, Viceroy of Zhili
Viceroy of Zhili
The Viceroy of Zhili , fully referred to as the Governor General of Zhili and surrounding areas; Overseeing Military Affairs, Food Production; Manager of Waterways; Director of Civil Affairs , was one of eight regional viceroys in China proper during the Qing Dynasty of China...
, Huguan and commander of the Army Group Central Plain
Central Plain
Central Plain may refer to:* Central Plain , or Zhōngyuán, a plain in Northern China in the lower reaches of the Yellow River which was the cradle of Chinese civilisation* Central Plain , one of the geographical regions of Wisconsin...
the late Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
in China. He raised the Green Standard Army
Green Standard Army
Green Standard Army is the name of a category of military units under the control of the Qing Dynasty in China. It was made up mostly of ethnic Han soldiers and operated concurrently with the Manchu-Mongol-Han Eight Banner armies...
to fight effectively against the Taiping Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a widespread civil war in southern China from 1850 to 1864, led by heterodox Christian convert Hong Xiuquan, who, having received visions, maintained that he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ, against the ruling Manchu-led Qing Dynasty...
and restored the stability of Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
along with other prominent figures, including Zuo Zongtang
Zuo Zongtang
Zuo Zongtang , spelled Tso Tsung-t'ang in Wade-Giles and known simply as General Tso in the West, was a Chinese statesman and military leader in the late Qing Dynasty....
and Li Hongzhang
Li Hongzhang
Li Hongzhang or Li Hung-chang , Marquis Suyi of the First Class , GCVO, was a leading statesman of the late Qing Empire...
, setting the scene for the era later known as the “Tongzhi Restoration”（同治中兴）. He was known for his strategic perception and administrative skill.
Oversight of the Xiang Army
Guanwen was appointed Viceroy of HuguangViceroy of Huguang
The Viceroy of Huguang , fully referred to as the Governor General of the Hubei and Hunan Provinces and surrounding areas; Overseeing Military Affairs, Food Production; Director of Civil Affairs , was one of eight viceroys in China proper during the Qing Dynasty of China. The Viceroy had...
from 1856 when the civil war
Civil war
A civil war is a war between organized groups within the same nation state or republic, or, less commonly, between two countries created from a formerly-united nation state....
been dog fight. there were two Viceroy of Huguang killed in battle and one whad committed suicide before him. Guanwen led 600,000 Green Standard Army
Green Standard Army
Green Standard Army is the name of a category of military units under the control of the Qing Dynasty in China. It was made up mostly of ethnic Han soldiers and operated concurrently with the Manchu-Mongol-Han Eight Banner armies...
in the Central Plain
Central Plain
Central Plain may refer to:* Central Plain , or Zhōngyuán, a plain in Northern China in the lower reaches of the Yellow River which was the cradle of Chinese civilisation* Central Plain , one of the geographical regions of Wisconsin...
that oversaw the Xiang Army
Xiang Army
The Xiang Army was a standing army organized by Zeng Guofan from existing regional and village militia forces tuanlian to contain the Taiping rebellion in China . The name is taken from the Hunan region where the Army was raised. The Army was financed through local nobles and gentry, as opposed...
and resisted the Taiping Rebellion
Taiping Rebellion
The Taiping Rebellion was a widespread civil war in southern China from 1850 to 1864, led by heterodox Christian convert Hong Xiuquan, who, having received visions, maintained that he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ, against the ruling Manchu-led Qing Dynasty...
successfully. His army was stationed in northern Hubei
Hubei
' Hupeh) is a province in Central China. The name of the province means "north of the lake", referring to its position north of Lake Dongting...
. It followed an excellent strategy for Qing and increased Zeng Guofan
Zeng Guofan
Zeng Guofan was an eminent Han Chinese official, military general, and devout Confucian scholar of the late Qing Dynasty in China....
’s deep dislike of Guanwen.