Vol. 77 Li Hongzhang: A Willow Reborn in Spring (opens in new tab)

📌 One-Sentence Summary Xu Zhiyuan launches a five-volume writing project on Li Hongzhang in Hefei, exploring the pragmatism and historical limitations of the 'Late Qing Papering Craftsman' through the details of a century-spanning narrative. 📝 Summary Recorded after an on-site visit to Hefei, this episode features Xu Zhiyuan sharing his ambitious vision for a biography of Li Hongzhang and the complex emotions it evokes. The program is more than a biographical preview; it is a profound cultura...