What is the relationship between Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang?

Zeng Guofan is the predecessor of Li Hongzhang. Both Zeng Guofan and Li Hongzhang are Manchu. Song Cheng is one of the four famous cities in Qing Dynasty, occupying two important seats in the west. In fact, Zeng Guofan was the predecessor of Li Hongzhang. He is several years older than Li Hongzhang. His power was also higher in this dynasty. Li Hongzhang was smarter when he was young. At that time, Zeng Guofan accepted Li Hongzhang as an apprentice.

Zeng Guofan appreciated Li Hongzhang very much. At that time, Zeng Guofan was very appreciative of Li Hongzhang, and Li Hongzhang was also very temperamental. The two of them came together by talking about some books of songs, which laid a very good foundation for some of their thoughts. Ceng Guoqiang once promoted Li Hongzhang as his right-hand man, and he became a famous minister of special reuse. Zeng Guopan was not only Li Hongzhang's teacher, but also his mentor, which laid a very high foundation for his extensive knowledge in the future and made him a useful talent.