After returning to China, he was called Dr. Wu because of his profound knowledge. He served as the minister of the Qing Dynasty to the United States, Peru, Mexico, Cuba and other countries.
1905 was appointed as an arbitrator of The Hague International Arbitration Court. After his return to China, it coincided with the Wuchang Uprising, and he immediately announced his support for the Republic, and was elected as the general representative of foreign affairs by the provinces of the uprising. Then he participated in the north-south peace talks as the general representative of the revolutionary army. When the provisional government of the Republic of China was established, he served as a liberal expert as a justice.
19 15 opposed Yuan Shikai (a famous politician and strategist in modern China and founder of Beiyang New Army) as emperor.
19 16, foreign minister of Beijing government.
The following year, acting as Prime Minister of the State Council. In order to oppose Duan's illegal acts of undermining the "provisional constitution" and dissolving the National Assembly, he resolutely went south, cooperated with Sun Yat-sen, organized the military government to protect the law, and served as foreign minister. 1922 In May, he was appointed Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi by Sun Yat-sen. In June, Chen Jiongming rebelled and expelled Sun Yat-sen. Wu was deeply stimulated and died in Guangzhou Dongshan Hospital. On his deathbed, he was still talking about state affairs, leaving only a "cremated" will for personal affairs. Mr. Wu is a banner of democratic political construction and also a banner of advocating political prosperity. He is self-disciplined, law-abiding and upright. Abide by the eight-character motto of "determined to win, bright action" all my life. Even if the gold comes first and the white blade comes last, you still don't change your profession and don't lose heart.
This is just a small matter to show Mr. Wu's noble character. During the period of the military protection government, although Guangdong was the base of the legal protection movement, the local warlord forces, relying on military strength, were full of domineering, and the political arena was dark, publicly selling officials and titles. For example, the vacancy of the county governor is divided into three grades, and the price is calculated according to the grade. The first-class vacancy is worth millions; The second-class vacancy is seven or eight thousand yuan; The lowest, also need five or six thousand yuan. As long as you can come up with money, regardless of your knowledge and character, you are a philistine scoundrel, or you can come to the people to be an official and a master.
Wu is very disgusted with this kind of political corruption. On one occasion, a relative of Wu was entrusted by others to intercede with him. I have a friend who wanted to find a job in the county, but he didn't get it? Your old man is highly respected, and all the officials in this province respect you. Please help him find a place. He has prepared thousands of dollars as a reward. "
When Wu heard that his relatives wanted to buy an official, he immediately changed his face with anger and said very seriously, "I have never done such a thing;" Not only do you not do it, but you hate doing it. Since your friend is rich, why do you want to be an official? The vacancy of the official position comes from money. It is conceivable that the despicable character of this official will inevitably poison the people in the future. I am deeply ashamed that I can't sweep away this social moth.
If I help others, who am I? "Hearing this, the relative flew away.
During the period of social unrest in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, Mr. Wu, an official, has been honest and honest for decades, which is commendable.
Therefore, after his death, people spoke highly of him.
An article at that time commented: "In China's political career today, there are very few people who insist on correct opinions; It is especially rare to accept politics and follow it with morality. Dr. Wu Fang Ting, kill two birds with one stone!
Therefore, everyone is sorry for his death. Those who suffer will suffer from the dark politics in China and lose the power of prosperity. Those who cherish it no longer cherish the doctor's life to show their ambition. "