- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Guan.
Guan Wen (Chinese: 官文; pinyin: Guān Wén), Styled (1798-1871); created Count Yiyong of the first Class, no deputy Order of succession勇毅一等伯 世襲罔替) (1798 – 1871) was an eminent Manchus Chinese official, Grand Secretariat, military general, Viceroy of Zhili, Huguan and commander of the Army Group Central Plain the late Qing Dynasty in China. He raised the Green Standard Army to fight effectively against the Taiping Rebellion and restored the stability of Qing Dynasty along with other prominent figures, including Zuo Zongtang and Li Hongzhang, setting the scene for the era later known as the “Tongzhi Restoration”（同治中兴）. He was known for his strategic perception and administrative skill.
Oversight of the Xiang Army
Guan Wen was appointed Viceroy of Huguang from 1856 when the civil war been dog fight. there were two Viceroy of Huguang killed in battle and one whad committed suicide before him. Guan led 600,000 Green Standard Army in the Central Plain that oversaw the Xiang Army and resisted the Taiping Rebellion successfully. His army was stationed in northern Hubei. It followed an excellent strategy for Qing and increased Zeng Guofan’s deep dislike of Guan Wen.
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| Preceded by Young Pei (acting) |
Viceroy of HuGuang 1855–1867 |
Succeeded by Li Hongzhang |
| Preceded by Liu Changyou (acting) |
Viceroy of Zhili 1867–1868 |
Succeeded by Zeng Guofan |
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