Yang Zonglian

Yang Zonglian

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Yang Zonglian (1832-1905) was born on February 24, the 12th year of Daoguang (1832) in the Qing Dynasty. He was born in Xiatang, Wuxi City. His father Yang Yanjun was a Jinshi in the 27th year of Daoguang. He was an official in Feicheng County, Shandong Province. Yang Zonglian inherited his family studies when he was young.

Life experience

Xianfeng five years (1855) as a member of the Ministry of household wailang. In the 10th year of Xianfeng, the Taiping army defeated the Jiangnan camp of the Xiang army, and Li Xiucheng, the loyal king, led the army to the East. On April 10, the Taiping army captured Wuxi City. Yang Zonglian set up the "League Training Bureau" to boycott the Taiping army. In October, the "League Training Bureau" was dissolved, and Yang Zonglian avoided Shanghai. Next year, he was Zeng Guofan's staff. In the first year of tongzhi (1862), he entered Li Hongzhang's tent again, and went eastward with the Huai army. He raised a brigade, called "Lian Zi Ying", to serve as the guide of the Huai army. He personally led his troops to fight with the Taiping Army dozens of times. After the Taiping army was defeated in Jiangnan, he was ordered to take charge of the business of farming in Changzhou and Zhenjiang, recruiting customers to reclaim hundreds of thousands of hectares of wasteland. In the sixth year of Tongzhi, he followed Li Hongzhang's division to encircle and suppress Nien army again and was in charge of all military affairs. Later, he was promoted to a Taoist priest by military merit, and was awarded the title of political envoy.

In 1886, he was the supervisor of Beiyang military academy. He carefully adopted the art of war and compiled eight volumes of school curriculum. This book was a model for the military schools at that time. In the 12th year of Guangxu reign, Tianjin water supply company was jointly established. In the 16th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, he was awarded Zhili Tongyong road and participated in the construction of water conservancy in North China. In the 18th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, He Dong Dao, Shanxi Province, was granted to manage the salt affairs of Henan, Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. Due to meritorious service in the payment of rates, one more item is required. After that, he was promoted to the post of Shanxi's chief envoy and inspector general.

In the 21st year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, he and his younger brother Yang Zonghan raised 240000 liang of silver to establish Yeqin yarn mill, the first modern textile enterprise in Wuxi, at xinglongqiao outside the east gate of Wuxi. It was officially completed and put into operation at the end of the next year. In the 25th year of Guangxu reign, he moved to Changlu salt transportation. When the eight countries invaded Tianjin, he personally led Yanyong to fight in the streets to defend Tianjin, resulting in injuries to the left and right sides. In the 28th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, he was appointed to supervise the textile affairs of Shuntian and Zhili. In the 30th year of Guangxu's reign, he begged for rest in illness and returned to his home in tin for leisure. He compiled a collection of poems and essays about self entertainment. He died on June 17, the 32nd year of Guangxu at the age of 74.

Historical records

Historical manuscripts of the Qing Dynasty

Yang Zonglian is a native of Wuxi, Jiangsu Province. At the end of Xianfeng, he worked as a member of the Ministry of household affairs. At that time, Qian Dingming was a teacher of Zeng Guozhen, and Zonglian went with him. And Li Hongzhang went to the east to help the division, and Zonglian led the old army as a guide, and he made many achievements. When Liu Mingchuan attacked Jiangyin, Zonglian led his troops to guard yangshe. When the thief comes, Zonglian leads the sand group to attack him. Sand regiment, from the Bank of the river to gather people for self-defense, in the name of bravery, thieves are afraid of it. Attack Wuxi, Zong Lian as forward. Fight fiercely with Huang Zicheng, the chief of thieves, and seize the north gate to enter the city at night. He attacked Changzhou, Zonglian supervised the battle of Ximen, built a floating bridge, and rode alone. The horse was startled and fell into the river. He jumped up and rode again. Then he captured Chen kunshu. Jiang Nanping, with Hongzhang moved to suppress twist, premier business office. Zong Lian set up a chariot camp to meet the needs of the army. He was prepared to hold the chariot and was always on guard. It is convenient for all armies to imitate the system. Accumulate merit to promote Taoist.

In the 11th year of Tongzhi reign, Jing Yi of Hubei Province was impeached. Hongzhang founded the Beiyang military school and played Zonglian's role. He became very successful. In the 16th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu, Zhili was granted the right of Yongdao. At that time, Ji Fu was in great poverty, and Zong Lian was in charge of the relief work. The restoration of water conservancy, repair Chaobai, Qinglong, Jiyun, Beiyun, Tonghui, Yongqing river. Shuqu tree defense, open tens of thousands of hectares of Gao Yu, scholars and people published monument praise. Return with worry. In addition, he served as an envoy to the Hedong road of Shanxi Province. He was also an envoy to Changlu. In the 26th year, the Allied forces committed crimes in Tianjin. Lu Yong, the commander of Zonglian, stood firm in the army. He cracked his left shin with a flying pill, and his blood flowed like deep water. City sinking, street fighting and right thigh injury. He ordered him to stay in Baoding, where he was in charge of grain production. It's up to you to enjoy Sanpin Jingtang. In a short time, he begged for rest by illness and died.

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