Tseng Kuo-fan Officialdom Thinking

Zeng Guofan is a well-known bureaucrat during the late Qing Dynasty, he is not only a civilian, but also a general, we can regarded him as the elite of ancient, we also can regarded him as treacherous court official, although during his official career, there are many things worthy of modern people to learn,so the paper is about followings.Firstly, in recent years, research on the status of Zeng's official career's thought should be make a full analysis and tracking, to know the points of the reaschers, finding the gaps and deficiencies in order to establish the starting point of this paper, make the value of paper come true.Secondly, analyse at very beginning of Zeng's political thought. That's about these aspects:A politician should dare to exercise. Zeng pedantic preached of his thought to practice.as the condensation heart, strong morale magic, the courage to practice, not afraid of setbacks. As a politician should have broad-minded, Cyril, Zeng bearish fame, loyalty to the State. "Thrive in calamity and die comfortably" This mainly reflects a high sense of Tseng Kuo-fan, from beginning to end of his political life,he was not confused by superficial things, to explore the essence of things, discover the nature of things and avoid danger. A good politician could also "humble office" work hard, not grown arrogant, bullying others, war power, emphasize modesty, is the most valued the concept of Zeng. A man who as "righteous greed" keep clean, solid people make decisions. Official who should adapt to emperor, do not deliberately pursue greatnesses, keep quiet ordinary life. When the outspoken official who dare to violate emperor, solve the problem, not afraid to speak without obscure. Careful, harmonious relationships, everyone is happy to have the service of the formation of the atmosphere. Careful thought when the last official who does not dispose of Health omissions strive appropriateness of each official works well.Thirdly, we will research the changes of Tseng's political thoughts.The main ideas are:Expanding power, to have more helpers,to win the final success.He is good at use trickery to overcome the challengers, toppled rivals struggle to achieve political victory. Zeng Guofan emphasied on punish and very strict treat his subordinates, establish solid internal authority to obey the command of Tseng, Tsang was very stress "Honesty," he couldn't endure hypocrisy and cunning, he order others included him have to treat others sincerely, access to other people's trust and goodwill. Stressed that "loving" is very important point. Politician must try his best to help civilian.Finally, there are some points need us to do necessary exposition. Why Zeng Guofan wanted to give up his power?The causes are:the reality of persecution, repression after the Taiping Rebellion, the emperor were growing doubts of Zeng idea. The brutality of war to bring great pain to Tseng, so Zeng Guofan give up his power.