Former Residence of Chen Zonggui

Former Residence of Chen Zonggui

The former residence of Chen Zonggui is a cultural heritage site protected at the municipal level by Liaocheng City.

The former residence of Chen Zonggui is located in Qintaipu Village, Yushan Town, Dong'e County. It dates back to the Qing Dynasty and is classified as an ancient building.

In October 2014, the former residence of Chen Zonggui was designated as a municipal-level cultural heritage site under the protection of Liaocheng City.

Chen Zonggui (1854–1922) was a finance minister during the Qing Dynasty. Originally named Jianzhong and styled Lubin, he was a native of Qintaipu Village, Yushan Town, Dong'e County, Shandong Province. He became a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) in the sixth year of the Guangxu reign (1880).

He initially served as a principal clerk in the Ministry of Revenue, then as principal clerk of the Fujian Division, subsequently promoted to vice director of the Shanxi Division, director of the Guangdong Division, and eventually left vice minister of the Board of Revenue. In the 26th year of the Guangxu reign (1900), when the Eight-Nation Alliance invaded Beijing, Empress Dowager Cixi and her entourage fled westward to Xi’an. Chen Zonggui remained in Beijing. Later, due to his expertise in financial affairs, he was summoned to Xi’an, where he responded fluently to all inquiries. Grand Secretary Zhang Zhidong once remarked, “The nation’s finances lie entirely within the grasp of Minister Chen…” More details about Chen Zonggui ++

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