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Zeng Guofan (October 26, 1811-March 12, 1872) was born in Xiangxiang, Hunan Province. He was a famous politician, strategist, ideologist and writer in the late Qing Dynasty. Zeng Guofan was born in a poor family. He was diligent and studious since childhood. When he was young, he participated in the peasant uprising of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Later, he became an official of the Qing Dynasty. He held important positions such as the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Works. In the political turmoil of the late Qing Dynasty, Zeng Guofan became one of the most powerful figures in the late Qing Dynasty with his outstanding political ability and military command ability. He was known as the "first clean official" and won many important victories in foreign wars. He became one of the famous military strategists in modern Chinese history. In addition, Zeng Guofan also paid attention to education and promoted the westernization. He advocated "Chinese style and western application" and put forward the idea of "seeking truth from facts", which had a far-reaching impact on the development of modern Chinese history. Zeng Guofan was one of the most outstanding figures in modern Chinese history. He cultivated his moral character and integrity, leaving behind many poems, essays, and letters.