In 1874 AD, Emperor Tongzhi passed away, and Empress Dowager Cixi (Ouyang Peishan) resolutely appointed Prince Chun's just four year old son as Emperor Dezong Guangxu (Tang Zhenye) in order to continue to listen to politics from the sidelines. After reaching adulthood, Guangxu wanted to strive for excellence and governance, but was unable to wield real power. After the defeat in the First Sino Japanese War, although he intended to employ the knowledgeable civilian Kang Youwei
In 1874 AD, Emperor Tongzhi passed away, and Empress Dowager Cixi (Ouyang Peishan) resolutely appointed Prince Chun's just four year old son as Emperor Dezong Guangxu (Tang Zhenye) in order to continue to listen to politics from the sidelines. After reaching adulthood, Guangxu wanted to strive for excellence and governance, but was unable to wield real power. After the defeat in the First Sino Japanese War, although he intended to employ the knowledgeable civilian Kang Youwei