Zeng Guofan was once unknown in the imperial court for ten years and has always been a small role. It is difficult for a small official like him to see the emperor. He can only write to Xianfeng and write many letters, but there is no reply every time. Later, the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom movement swept across China, when the Qing army was defeated repeatedly. Seeing this situation, Zeng Guofan was also very anxious, so he wrote a letter to the emperor.
This time, Zeng Guofan no longer cared about the identity of the detained officials, and directly accused Xianfeng of inaction. He thinks that the emperor is afraid of his hands and feet when making decisions, but he can't make any correct choices, and the officers and men sent are useless. In the final analysis, Xianfeng is responsible. He accused Xianfeng of never living in reality, not keeping his word, not listening to other people's opinions, and often suppressing some loyal ministers. Xianfeng must be furious after reading these words. He wanted to arrest Zeng Guofan and put him to death. Probably because Zeng Guofan was a good candidate to suppress the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom movement. At this time, ministers all ran out to plead for Zeng Guofan, saying that Zeng Guofan was also thinking of the country, and Emperor Xianfeng did not kill Zeng Guofan.
In fact, Zeng Guofan's petition is also aimed at the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Movement. Xianfeng carefully read Zeng Guofan's letters and felt that Zeng Guofan was a talented person, so he asked him to pacify the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom. Facts have proved that there is nothing wrong with Xianfeng's choice, and Zeng Guofan has indeed completed the task given to him by Xianfeng.