On Zeng Guofan and His Four Followers

Zhang Yuzhao,due to his performance in the metropalitan examination,was admired by Zen Guofan,chief examiner and Zhang Yuzhao became his student and served as his military secretary.Wu Rulun due to his performance in the imperial examination was appreciated by Zeng Guofan,who helped draft memorials to the emperor.Li Shuchang,who failed in the imperial examination,was also promoted by Zeng Guofan who later taught him writing skills and Li Shuchang became a top writer of Tong Cheng School.Xue Fucheng was promoted by Zeng Guofan because he wrotethe Memorial to Prime Minister Zeng,Xue introduced local customs and practices of Western countries in his writings and became a top proser of Ton Cheng School.