In his later years, Li Hongzhang experienced great storms and had a long-term vision that others could not reach. At his urging, he once did something that surprised others. He married his 22-year-old daughter to a middle-aged minister, only to find that their descendants became world-famous figures.
Li Hongzhang had three sons and one daughter in his life, and three of them were in charge of the court. At the same time, their marriage also has obvious political marriage purpose. For example, the eldest son Li married the daughter of Sichuan Governor Liu, and the second son married Zhang Zhidong's granddaughter. However, in the marriage of his daughter Li Ju, Li Hongzhang took the initiative to make a decision and betrothed her to Zhang Pei, a courtier in 1888.
Why does everyone disapprove of this marriage? Let's see who Zhang Peilun is. He was born in 1848. He was a scholar during the Tongzhi period and got married very early. 1882 was promoted to deputy commander-in-chief.
However, Zhang Peilun fought bloody battles in the Sino-French War and served as Fujian Ship Administration. As a result, because of the defeat in the previous war, he was deprived of his official position and sent to the frontier. A few years after his pardon, he returned to Li Hongzhang's office as an adjutant in charge of documents. When Zhang Peilun reached middle age, it never rains but it pours. During this period, his wife also died of illness, leaving him alone.
It can be said that Zhang Peilun is over 40 years old and has a family. He made a big mistake in officialdom and his future was bleak. However, Li Hongzhang resolutely betrothed his daughter to him. No wonder people don't understand. In fact, Li Hongzhang naturally has his reasons.
According to historical records, when Zhang Peilun was a teenager, he was resourceful and wrote thousands of words in one stroke. During his time as an imperial adviser, he dared to act boldly. As soon as he took office, he impeached and dismissed several dereliction of duty officials. On the diplomatic stand, Zhang Peilun is also very tough, arguing against the unreasonable demands of the powers. It is these practices that make Li Hongzhang appreciate this rising star very much. He not only took responsibility, but also recalled him to Beijing and married his daughter. Zhang Peilun is also very grateful to Li Hongzhang.
Later, with the efforts of Li Hongzhang, Zhang Peilun was reinstated as a lecturer and promoted to a bachelor's degree. 1875- 1884, he hit 127, one third of which was to impeach ministers and reprimand them directly, but it was because he made too many enemies that he reached 65438+.
Although there is a big difference in age, the married life of Zhang Peilun and Li Julian is extremely harmonious. He once mentioned the days when he and his wife were together in Yu Jian's Diary. Drinking homemade wine, lowering your head, the moon is clear and round, the flowers are swaying, and the wine is slightly drunk. ? Leave a good story.
Zhang Peilun and Li Julian have raised three sons and one daughter. The daughter of the third son, Zhang Zhiyi, is the father of a famous modern woman writer, Zhang Ailing, and has provided later generations with classic masterpieces including Lust, Caution, Red Rose and White Rose, which I believe was unexpected by Li Hongzhang who originally set them up.