Tip: Today, looking back on this period of history, in the feasibility of the transition to "Fujian Taiwan Province", we must be deeply aware that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of the motherland since ancient times. Before the motherland completes the great cause of reunification, many things need to be planned ahead of time. For example, is it feasible to establish "Fujian Taiwan Province" now? Welcome to leave comments and messages.
History can always tell people some ways of doing things. For example, Taiwan, which is a provincial administrative region of the People's Republic of China, had such a name before it was established as a province in 1885 - Fujian Taiwan Province. Moreover, there is a folk proverb circulating in Taiwan to this day - the governor of Fujian is in charge of two provinces, which means that people are too lenient in their affairs.
Now it seems that "wide" or "not wide" is not important. What is important is that the name "Fujian Taiwan Province" became a prelude to the establishment of Taiwan. In 1885, the Qing government classified Taiwan as a single province, making it Taiwan Province has become China's 20th province . "Fujian Taiwan Province" also became a new system of administrative divisions and administrative settings adopted by the Qing government to respond to border crises and defend against foreign invasion.
The reason why this "new system" is needed is actually very simple, that is, the Qing government believed: "Although Taiwan is a province, it must be integrated with Fujian, such as the system of 'Gansu and Xinjiang', and the common people can maintain internal and external relations." Yes, Taiwan and Fujian must be integrated into one, so that the two places can take care of each other while facilitating management. This "new system" originated from the previous "Gansu and Xinjiang Province".
As we all know, Xinjiang was called the Western Regions in ancient times. The term Western Regions specifically refers to the geographical scope of Xinjiang from ancient times to the mid-Qing Dynasty and the reign of Emperor Qianlong. After Zuo Zongtang regained Xinjiang from Aguba in 1878, the Tsarist Russian invaders were also forced to return the Ili area in 1882. Therefore, Zuo Zongtang advocated the establishment of provinces in the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. In his memorial to the Qing emperor, he described Xinjiang as "a place forced by other people, and a newly returned homeland." Therefore, using Xinjiang as the name of the province has a new meaning. That is to say: Xinjiang has been China's inherent territory since ancient times, but because it was newly recovered from Agub and Tsarist Russia, Xinjiang was named the province, which means "new return to the homeland."
Xinjiang was established as a province in 1884 and was officially named Xinjiang Province. Before the establishment of the province, in August 1882, the first governor of Xinjiang Liu Jintang presented the plan for the establishment of the province of Xinjiang. He said: "Xinjiang and Gansu are as close as lips and teeth... If the inner and outer areas of the customs are divided into two provinces, , with more than 20 prefectures and counties hanging in isolation, it is difficult for them to survive on their own." At the same time, Liu Jintang proposed the term "Gansu and Xinjiang Province," which means to "affiliate" Xinjiang Province under the name of Gansu Province and "add Gansu." A member of the governor, stationed in Zha Urumqi has jurisdiction over all roads, departments, prefectures, and counties to the southwest and north of and Hami . It has the title of Shangshu of the Ministry of War. It has jurisdiction over all officers and soldiers in Xinjiang, supervises border defense, and has a chief envoy stationed with the governor. . "
It should be noted that the governor of Gansu appointed by Liu Jintang does not care about the affairs of Gansu province (the person responsible for managing Gansu is the "Governor of Shaanxi-Gansu and Governor of Gansu"). Because before Xinjiang was established as a province, the eastern region of Xinjiang (Hami region) was under the jurisdiction of Gansu. The newly established governor of Gansu not only managed the affairs of the eastern region of Xinjiang, but also supervised Xinjiang affairs. The fact is that in November 1884, the Qing government officially established Xinjiang Province, appointed Liu Jintang as the first governor of Xinjiang, and granted him the title of governor of Gansu and Xinjiang. It is not difficult to see that the "overlapping" in positions between "Governor of Xinjiang" and "Governor of Gansu and Xinjiang" is actually a transition. Moreover, in order to handle Xinjiang affairs during the transition period, the Qing government also gave Liu Jintang the title of Imperial Envoy.
The nature of "Fujian Taiwan Province" is basically the same as "Gansu Xinjiang Province". According to the folk proverb "The Governor of Fujian" was actually the "Governor of Fujian and Zhejiang" at that time, he not only governed Fujian and Zhejiang provinces, but also governed the newly-established "Fujian Taiwan Province" (that is, Taiwan Province after the transition period). Just like the governor of Shaanxi and Gansu at that time, he not only governed the two provinces of Shaanxi and Gansu, but also governed the newly created "Gansu and Xinjiang Province" (that is, Xinjiang Province after the transition period).After Xinjiang Province and Taiwan Province were established as provinces, they were still under the control of the Governor-General of Shaanxi and Gansu and the Governor-General of Fujian and Zhejiang. The relationship between them was the subordinate relationship between "region" and province, which was only for the purpose of "maintaining internal and external relations."
The proposal to establish Taiwan as a province can be traced back to May 1737, when Wu Jin, a bachelor of the cabinet and minister of the Ministry of Rites, petitioned. However, at that time, the Qing government believed that Taiwan's official system of having general soldiers, , and censors was sufficient. Moreover, Taiwan was no more than one prefecture and four counties. It was inappropriate to change it into a province, so Wu Jin's petition was not accepted. .
After the Peony Society Incident in 1874 (in Japan, this incident was called the "Taiwan Dispatch" or the "Taiwan Conquest Campaign"), the Qing government paid more attention to Taiwan's status. Minister of Justice Yuan Baoheng and others advocated the establishment of Taiwan as a province, but But suffered Overcoming the opposition of Ding Richang, Li Hongzhang, Shen Baozhen and others, they believed that establishing a province was not a good idea, so the court gave up the proposal of Yuan Baoheng and others, and finally decided not to establish a province, and expanded the administrative divisions of Taiwan into two prefectures and eight County No. 4 Hall.
During the Sino-French War from 1884 to 1885, the French army attacked Taiwan and was severely damaged by the army led by Liu Mingchuan. After the war, Imperial Envoy Zuo Zongtang wrote a memorial in favor of Yuan Baoheng's proposal to establish a province, saying: "Only as Yuan Baoheng requested, the governor of Fujian is changed to the governor of Taiwan. All matters that need to be handled in Taiwan and Peng will be under the responsibility of the first-hand manager of the governor, and all common affairs will be handled by the governor." Having a dedicated responsibility will be of great help in the defense and aftermath of Taiwan." Liu Mingchuan, who was the governor of Fujian after inflicting heavy losses on the French army, decided to resign as governor and focus on the construction of Taiwan.
On October 12, 1885, the Empress Dowager Cixi issued an edict based on the results of the meeting between the Minister of Military and Aircraft and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Prime Minister: "Taiwan is the gateway to Nanyang, and the relationship is important; we must adapt to the times and adapt to the times. Capital control. The governor of Fujian will be changed to the governor of Taiwan, and Changchuan will be stationed. The governor of Fujian and Zhejiang will also take charge of all matters. It was finally finalized in 1887.
Despite this, the establishment of Taiwan as a province was still in progress. During this period, the terms "Fujian Taiwan Province" and "Fujian Taiwan Governor's Administration" came into being. The Qing government referred to the system of Gansu and Xinjiang Province to connect Taiwan and Fujian into one. Liu Mingchuan Became the first governor of Taiwan Province. During his tenure, he laid railways, opened mines, erected electric wires, built merchant ships, established enterprises, and created new schools. He greatly advanced Taiwan's socioeconomic and cultural development and made Taiwan one of the most advanced provinces in the country. He is therefore known as the "Father of Taiwan's Modernization."
Today, looking back on this period of history, in the feasibility of the transition to "Fujian Taiwan Province", we must deeply realize that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of the motherland since ancient times. Before the motherland completes the great cause of reunification, many things need to be planned ahead of time. For example, is it feasible to establish "Fujian Taiwan Province" now? Welcome to leave comments and messages.
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