A Historical Anecdote of a War Wolf Minister

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Pu Tong was born in the Eight Banners and became the Minister of State and also the teacher of Emperor Xiu. He is said to be old-fashioned, evil towards western learning like an enemy, and a fierce opponent against foreign countries. He firmly believes that Westerners and religions are not good things. He thinks there are only three countries in Europe—Britain, France, and Italy. Why? "Spain has teeth, Portugal has teeth, and teeth make a country. This is unheard of in history and not recorded in books."


"The Spaniards have teeth, the Portuguese have teeth. Teeth make a country. This is unheard of in history and not recorded in books."
"It's ridiculous and absurd for you to call America "the United States of America". I say, "Our country's culture is not beautiful! Everything is not conducive! Our military equipment is not strong! How can you dare to use the name of "United States of America", which is so arrogant and ridiculous!"
"That's because you guys made up such a good word to describe America. You should not describe it so well. This is our long-established national heroism. In today's civilized world, it is considered a joke. But this is their so-called great power confidence.
"Nowadays, many people still adhere to the Confucian view of the Qing Dynasty, that is, they are war wolves.
"When the Taiping Rebellion broke out, he was staunchly supportive of the main war party and actively encouraged Empress Dowager Cixi and foreigners to fight each other. His residence was located in East China Gate, making him neighbors with foreign embassies.
"To show his hatred of foreigners, he specifically put up a couplet at home: "Look at the sea and sigh, live next to ghosts.
"When the Taiping Army invaded Beijing, he supported the idea that all foreigners should be wiped out. After all, we can't see any foreigners anywhere in China. If anyone sees a foreigner, let them wipe them out wherever they are.
"As a result, when the Taiping Army entered Beijing, Pu Tong's family was hit by water from the embassy district. They were not recognized as their own people. Their house was robbed by the Taiping Army.
"He didn't understand why the Taiping Army would rob his family. They did not recognize who they were. They just wanted to destroy everything they could. It was not right to attack people without knowing who they were. Pu Tong was forced to kneel down before the small wolf and beg for mercy. Only then did he save his life.
"Of course, his son was also killed by Empress Dowager Cixi because he advocated starting a war with foreigners.