载沣新论

The Latest Research of Zai Feng

载沣当政后，在政治、经济、军事、文化等许多方面尽心竭力，其中政治方面主耍是澄清吏治、推行宪政等，经济方面乃发展实业、开源节流、慎重国债、注重农工商业的发展等，外交方面是维护主权、选用外交人才及法律御侮等，军事方面为振兴海陆军、实行义务兵制、加强军队素质建设等，文化方面是注重真才实学、改进教育制度等。载沣出于维护清王朝的统治的目的，殚精竭虑，鞠躬尽瘁，但由于生不逢时，结果只能是徒唤奈何。长期以来学界对载沣评价极低，这是错误的历史记忆。

Zai Feng spared no pains in many aspects such as politics, economy, military affairs, culture and so on after he came into power. In politics, he reorganized the bureaucracy and put constitutional government in practice. In economy, he paid attention to agriculture, industry and commerce, curtailing expenses and increasing revenue and dealing with national debt carefully. In military affairs, he impelled the development of navy and army, implemented the system volunteer and builded up the makings of soldiery. And he attached importance to genuine ability and learning, improving educational system ete in culture. Owing to maintaining the dynastidsm of Qing Dynasty, Zai Feng exerted himself. However, he was not in the appropriate age so as to have no alternative. The academia have thought poorly of Zai Feng for a long time, which is improper historical memory.