Li hongzhang believes that "in ancient and modern times, at home and abroad, a country must become rich before it becomes strong, especially in terms of people's livelihood, and the country can be consolidated", which reflects his above-mentioned ideological activities? Westernization Movement (Westernization School of the landlord class, self-help movement of feudal rulers; The beginning of modernization).

The purpose of Westernization Movement: to suppress peasant uprising and safeguard the rule of Qing Dynasty.

Westernization Movement Time: 19, 1960s-1990s.

Representative figures: (Central Committee), Zeng Guofan, Li Hongzhang, Zuo and Zhang Zhidong (local)

Contents of Westernization Movement:

(1) In the early stage, with the slogan of "constantly striving for self-improvement", the military industry was founded with western advanced production technology. Such as Anqing Inner Ordnance Institute, Jiangnan Manufacturing General Administration, Fuzhou Shipping Bureau, etc.

(2) In the later period, with the slogan of "seeking wealth", some civilian industries were established. For example, the ship investment promotion bureau founded by Li Hongzhang in Shanghai, the Hanyang Iron Works founded by Zhang Zhidong, and the layout of weaving in Hubei.

(3) In the 1970s and 1980s, three navies, namely, the South China Sea, Beiyang and Fujian, were established.

(4) establish a new school. Shi Jing Wentong Museum was founded in 1862, which is the first new school founded by Westernization School.

Evaluation of Westernization Movement: It was a self-help movement of failed feudal rulers. The purpose is to maintain the rule of the Qing Dynasty, not to lead China to capitalism. Did not make China rich and strong. However, the introduction of western advanced technology ... opened the way for China's modernization. It has played a certain role in resisting the invasion of foreign economic forces.