First, the status is just enough. Although Lafayette's later portraits are all old wrinkles and bitter faces, in fact, these are angered by the cruel reality of life and disobedient sons and ministers. As a girl, she is not only outstanding in appearance, gentle in character, intelligent and bosom friend, but also knows how to read minds. Although her husband has a high position, he is lazy about his work. He often pushes piles of memorials to Cixi, but he drinks all day and lingers among flowers. The connivance of her husband and the appreciation of her mother-in-law naturally made her climb to the top soon. The experience of reviewing the throne all the year round also tempered her political acumen and experience in governing the country, and also gave birth to the next head of imperial power. Therefore, she can seize the opportunity, political foundation and matching political talents in the world. In contrast, Wu Meiniang and Lv Zhi, which one is not from scratch, from scratch, from scratch, and then to the peak, this is the hardships and tempering that Cixi can't understand.
Second, lack of courage. When the western powers began to use new scientific and technological achievements to make the country's strength grow rapidly, and began to attach importance to the construction of high-end schools and hospitals, and invested heavily in military personnel and equipment, the Qing government still enslaved the ignorant people with thousands of years of old stereotypes. When the powers threw shells, Cixi turned around and ran. Even the first bodyguard who guarded her all the year round couldn't stand it, so she gave up her high salary and resigned. If they were the other two, their first thought would be how to keep this country. Even if they can't beat them, they won't surrender, and they won't please them with their arrogant personality.
In fact, when she was young, her political ability was really excellent, and she was very good at cultivating and using talents, at least much better than her son. If she is not afraid of losing control of power, she will not hinder the reform movement and the people will not fall into a troubled life.