Zhang Zhi Dong

Overview

Zhang Zhidong movie is about a businessman, but this Chinese name comes from Zhang (Chang). He was a Chinese politician who lived during the late Qing dynasty. Along with Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang and Zuo Zongtang, Zhang Zhidong was one of the four most famous officials of the late Qing dynasty. In addition to serving as governor of Shanxi Province, viceroy of Huguang, Liangguang, and Liangjiang, and a member of the Grand Council, he advocated controlled reform and modernization of Chinese troops. In 1905, he played a big part in abolishing the Imperial examination system. During the Cultural Revolution, the Red Guards destroyed his tomb. He was reburied in 2007 after his remains were rediscovered.

Cast

Lina Chen

Mrs. Zhang (张夫人)

Shi Ke

Cixi (慈禧)

Gao Lancun

Minister of Industry (工部尚书)

Ren Xi Hong

Minister of Household Affairs (户部尚书)

Gao Yuqing

Minister of War (兵部尚书)

Liu Changchun

Zhang Zhidong Chen (张之洞)