蔡锡勇——张之洞幕府前期实业总管

Cai Xiyong:the General Manager of Zhang Zhidong’s Industry

蔡锡勇在张之洞幕府任事13年,主持洋务大局,是张之洞前期实业的总管式人物。一方面是张之洞惜才爱才,知人善任,使得蔡锡勇的满腹洋务帅才有用武之地;另一方面,更是蔡锡勇品端学精,才勘重用,赢得了张之洞的倚重和信任。总的来看,二人相处融洽,但也有一些争论。

Cai Xiyong was the general manager of Zhang Zhidong＇s industry who had been on power for 13 years. On one hand, Zhang Zhidong discovered Cai Xiyong with his unique insight and gave Cai Xiyong opportunities to demonstrate his ability. On the other hand, what won Zhang Zhidong＇s trust was Cai Xiyong＇s practical knowledge. In a word, although there was still something disagreeable between them they got on well with each other.