Early Career
Zeng Jize (1839β90), a native of Hunan province, was the eldest son of Zeng Guofan (ζΎεθ©), a leading reformist minister at the Qing court, and inherited his father's title of Marquis in 1877. Zeng received a traditional Chinese education, but was also one of the very few Chinese officials who learned English and took an interest in European affairs. With these advantages he was persuaded to represent China's interests abroad as a diplomat.
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